Cochin Tour Packages from Coimbatore

How far is Cochin from Coimbatore?

Cochin (Kochi) is about 190 km from Coimbatore by road, roughly 4 hours of driving. It is the base for our backwater, Munnar and temple trips in Kerala. Cochin International Airport is also here, and it is the first airport in the world said to run entirely on solar energy.

What are the tourist places in Ernakulam and Cochin?

The city was called Cochin after the Portuguese and British arrived and went back to Kochi in 1996. Ernakulam is its eastern part and central business district, so searches for tourist places in Ernakulam and Cochin overlap. Sightseeing is mainly in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry.

• Fort Kochi. Portuguese Fort Emmanuel stood here from 1503 to 1663, followed by Dutch rule from 1663. It is a tourist enclave of historical buildings.
• Chinese fishing nets. Introduced in the 14th century and now a symbol of the city.
• Mattancherry Palace. A landmark in Mattancherry, which joined the Kochi Corporation in 1967.
• Paradesi Synagogue. The oldest active synagogue in India and in the Commonwealth.

Opening days and fees change; we confirm them in the quote.

How much does a Cochin tour package from Coimbatore cost?

Our Cochin packages start at ₹11,999 per person, based on 2 travelling together. The price covers the AC vehicle, driver, fuel, toll, parking and the hotel (3-star or similar, confirmed in your quote), with Kerala permit and entry tax included. Meals, entry tickets and personal expenses are extra.

How many days do you need and what to combine it with?

Four days works for Cochin with Athirapally and Alleppey; six days adds Munnar and Thekkady. Read more about those places on the Alleppey, Munnar, Athirapally and Thekkady pages. For the whole state, see Kerala tour packages from Coimbatore.

What does the Ernakulam district list for visitors?

The Ernakulam district site lists Fort Kochi (the western part of Kochi, about 12 km from the main city and known for its sunsets), Bolgatty Palace (described as the oldest palace the Dutch built outside the Kingdom of Holland), Hill Palace (built in 1865, with the largest archaeological museum in Kerala), Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, Edappally St. George Forane Church (about 10 km from the city), Bhoothathankettu (a dam site with boating), Cherai Beach (beside Vypeen Island) and Wonderla amusement park.

People often type this as tourist places Ernakulam or places to visit Ernakulam, and this list is what they mean. We can fit three or four of them into one day around the Fort Kochi and Mattancherry stops.

When is the best time to visit Cochin?

November to March suits sightseeing and backwaters. June to September is the heavy south-west monsoon on the Kerala coast, and April to May is hot. We advise on your dates when you ask for a quote.

How far are Alleppey and Athirapally from Cochin?

Alleppey is about 55 km from Cochin, around 1.5 hours, and Athirapally is about 72 km, around 2.5 hours. Both are in our 4 day package.