Backwaters of Kerala
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popular as the Queen of the Arabian Sea , Kochi is a cluster of
islands on the vast expanse of the Vembanad Lake.Some of these picturesque
islands are Bolgatty, Vypeen , Gundu and Vallarpadam. The lake opens
out the Arabian Sea here to form one of the finest natural harbours
in the world. It is this natural advantage that has made Kochi a
fascinating blend of the cultures and influences of explorers and
traders who visited this wealthy land.
The Arabs,chinese, Portughese, Dutch and the british have all left
their mark here. The Jewish synagogue , the Dutch palace,the chinese
fishing net and other remnants of European and Asian architecture
merge smoothly into the traditional fabric of the seaport city.
Backwater cruise conducted by KTDC
1. Boat cruise
(daily two trips: 0900 - 1230 & 1400 - 1730hrs) from Kochi harbour
to Willington island , Mattancherry Palace, the Jewish Synagogue
, Fort Kochi and Bolghatty Island
2. Sunset Cruise (1730 - 1900 hrs)
3. Three hour backwater villages cruises which includes visit to
coir villages and coconut plantations (daily)
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