Kochi - Kerala XL

Explore Kochi in Kerala

A vibrant potpourri of art, culture, food, carnivals and festivals, Kochi, sprawled along a gorgeous estuary in Kerala, is a fascinating tourist destination. Skirted by the emerald-blue Arabian Sea that laps at its golden sun-kissed beaches, the city remains suspended in time, with its colonial charm merging seamlessly with its artistic aesthetic. Established around Fort Kochi, which is the cultural nerve of the city, Kochi remains in a festive mood throughout the year. It turns into an art wonderland during the four-month-long Kochi Biennale, the largest art exhibition in India, where vibrant colours, striking images and eloquent patterns greet you at every turn. Intriguing boat rides, spiritual Onam, grand Shivaratri celebrations and the opulent Cochin Carnival, draw visitors from far and wide.

Sitting on the Malabar coast, historically, Kochi has been India's connect to the rest of the world. It was here that the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama first arrived, paving the way for European colonisers. The city remains steeped in its heritage, which is reflected in various Portuguese, Dutch and British forts, palaces and bungalows that are scattered throughout.

Kochi is an eclectic mix of diverse cultures, where you can sample a bit of everything. Head to the narrow alleys of Jew Town and watch the city race by you as you slowly fall in love with Jewish culture and stock up on rare antiques and exquisite handicrafts. Relax at the artsy cafes as you dig into authentic dishes, while looking at the bustling market below.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Why should I visit South India with the Experience Kerala Trip?
Answer: Our Experience Kerala Trip to South India is a special trip to visit locations of immense natural beauty. The Experience Kerala Trip gives a chance to experience first hand the local authentic culture, in safety with a small group, staying in good rated hotels and resorts with which we have established a long lasting relationship with and have been checking continuously for their standards

Q: Is South India open for tourists now?*
Answer: Yes, South India is open to tourist and those who plan to travel with our Experience Kerala Trip can book with us for a safe, special and unique experience. We take bookings for our Experience Kerala Trip also for the following years

Q: Why should I travel with you with the Experience Kerala Trip?
Answer: For many of the people that have travelled with us, the Experience Kerala Trip has been a life changing experience. Many availed of ayurveda treatments to improve their health, which had benefited tremendously. Our Experience Kerala Trip is fully supported so all you have to do is board your flight and look for us at the arrival gates, making full time to enjoy the experience and don't worry about any logistics, just go with the flow.

Q: Are 12 days enough to visit South India with the New Year Trip?
Answer: The 12 days of our Experience Kerala Trip will give a great insight in South India, its culture, rituals and food. If you were thinking or wishing to stay extra days, before or after the Experience Kerala Trip, we can organise a further stay in nearby locations, convenient for joining or leaving the group trip.

Q: What type of person do I have to be to join your Experience Kerala Trip?
Answer: The most important thing when joining our Experience Kerala Trip, is to be flexible, open minded, go with the flow, trust your guide and not be afraid to meet local people. In India things may not work as efficiently and smoothly as you would expect, our Experience Kerala Trip motto is “Expect the unexpected”, this is part of the journeying within

Q: Can I travel on my own in the Experience Kerala Trip?
Answer: Yes, many of the people that travelled on the Experience Kerala Trip have come on their own, single travellers are very welcome. We try to introduce members of the group to each other before the time of the travel, if it is possible we pair up a single traveller with another single traveller, of same sex and maybe similar age, to avoid a single supplement charge. If you wish to have your own room, there is no problem in having a single room paying the supplement to join the Experience Kerala Trip in South India