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Day 1: The Trident, Cochin Code ober
Once the centre of the spice trade and now the principal port on the Malabar coast, Cochin's rich and varied history bears testimony to Portuguese, Dutch and British influences over the centuries. Vasco de Gama reached its shores in 1502. This journey can be done in 4 nights and 5 days or 6 nights and 7days. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served on board daily.
After lunch at The Trident, you can take an evening boat cruise around the Bolghatty Palace. You can view the picturesque Chinese fishing nets silhouetted against the horizon at sunset.
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 2: The Trident, Cochin
Discover the historic town of Cochin on a sightseeing tour. The Mattancherry Palace*, built by the Portuguese in 1557. St. Francis Church, the oldest in the region. The Jewish Synagogue**, built in 1568, preserves scrolls of the Old Testament in Hebrew. The Spice Market and the old Jewish Quarter are worth a visit.
Return to The Trident for lunch. Afternoon at leisure.
Closed on Friday and on national holidays. ** Closed on Saturday and on Jewish holidays.
Day 3: On Board M.V. Vrinda
After breakfast at 10: 30 hours, guests will be transported from The Trident, Cochin, to the Vembanad Lake jetty by an air-conditioned coach. This 55 km journey will take about an hour and fifteen minutes.
12: 30 hours: From the Vembanad Lake jetty, Vrinda will sail across the Vembanad Lake and enter the backwaters. Lunch will be served on board. The vessel will sail along these scenic waterways for four and a half hours. Vrinda will return to the Vembanad Lake in time for you to watch the sunset.
Later in the evening, you can watch a Mohiniattam recital. This classical dance form, distinctive to Kerala, is also called the 'Dance of the Enchantress'. Dancers attired in beautiful traditional costumes will perform with slow, graceful movements and highly emotive expressions.
Vrinda will anchor for the night just off Pathiramanal Island. Enjoy dinner on board.
Day 4: On Board M.V. Vrinda
Vrinda will sail to the middle of the lake at sunrise. After breakfast, it will sail through scenic backwaters, passing through one of the few areas in the world where farming is done below sea level. The vessel will anchor at Chambakulam by mid-morning and guests will be transferred to a traditional rice boat. You will explore the boat yard which displays the traditional long snake boats used in races.
Visit St. Mary's Church, established by St. Thomas in 1721. Return to Vrinda for lunch.
Afternoon at leisure.
In the evening, catch a glimpse of village life along the backwaters as you sail in a traditional rice boat and experience a way of life unique to this region. Visit some of the ancient temples enroute. The boat will pass through picturesque stretches of the backwaters to Alleppey, known as the "Venice of the East". At Alleppey you will board Vrinda to return to the Vembanad Lake.
Vrinda will anchor for the night. Dinner on board.
Day 5: Return To Cochin
Vrinda will sail to the middle of the lake at sunrise. Breakfast will be served on board. The vessel will return to the Vembanad Lake jetty. Guests will check out at 10:00 hours and will be transported by air-conditioned coach to The Trident, Cochin.
Location and Description
‘M.V. Vrinda’, India’s first luxury cruiser on the backwaters of Kerala, features a unique standard of luxury and comfort. Offering a high standard of design and furniture, it boasts an air-conditioned dining room, bar and 8 luxury cabins that create the perfect atmosphere. The 4 night package includes 2 nights in Cochin and 2 nights aboard the M.V. Vrinda.
Guest Accommodation
8 cabins, 162 sq. ft.
The vessel with elegant interiors and excellent facilities, offers eight tastefully appointed air-conditioned cabins with attached bathrooms. Each cabin is equipped with modern day amenities such as electronic safes, digital video players and television sets.
Dining
Both international and regional cuisine is served to the guests in an air-conditioned dining room, which offers views of the serene backwaters.
Facilities and Services
Sun deck with lounge and bar
Hair dresser
Library
Contact us for rates and dates this trip can be combined with other Luxury resorts and packages
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