Tour Details

Tour Details
HAL Rotterdam Cochin Glance and Mangalore excursion
February 4th & 5th – 2016
Small group excursion with private Guide

Muziris heritage – Day Tours offers three variety shore excursions in Cochin & Mangalore to fit your lifestyle and your visit to Our country, Mangalore on 4th , 5th at cochin February 2016 with this tour itinerary you can experience the lights and sound of Cochin & Mangalore in a short time.

This tailor made special tour for Rotterdam and enjoy the service of our friendly English speaking guides, committed to ensure your world tour runs smoothly in cochin & Mangalore

Explore the famous Kerala backwaters of Alleppey on board a traditional houseboat.

Following a pick-up from Cochin Port at 08:30, transfer to Aleppey to board your houseboat at 10:00. Cruise slowly through the backwaters and village areas to marvel at the lush vegetation, paddy fields, coconut palms, and more. There will be 3 staff members to look after you and make sure your experience is as relaxed as you could wish for.

Enjoy a lunch of Keralan cusine as you gently cruise, ending at approximately 13:30 for the transfer back to Cochin Port by about 15:00 hrs , Enroute to Port we will visit Jew town

Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, is located between the Arabian Sea and a web of rivers flowing into it. In the early 20th century, the then Viceroy of the Indian Empire, Lord Curzon was so mesmerized by the scenic beauty he declared that Alleppey was The Venice of the East.

All Houseboat tours are exclusive and private tours

Tour start at 8.30AM : finish at 4 Pm

What’s Included :

Pick-up and drop off at Cochin Port (Ships Berth)
Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
3.30-hour backwater cruise
. Lunch on board
. Jew town visit
.Small group excursion with Private Guide

Rate shall be $ 85 pp

4th Feb 2016

Mangalore Highlights

A Day in the life of Mangalore

Your tour begins with a short drive through this interesting and scenic city to the Achal Cashew processing plant. While appearing deceptively rural, Mangalore is actually a busy and thriving maritime city and the world’s principal cashew-nut port. A city of vibrant contrasts, you will feel the peaceful tranquility of its lush green environment while viewing the abundant coconut plantations native to the area, while also navigating past narrow winding streets that are home to quaint gabled houses, temples and churches. All the while, the tantalizing aroma of spicy coconut curries permeates the air, adding to the city’s ambience.

Upon arrival at the cashew processing plant, you’ll receive a guided tour and learn all about this popular nut and how the cashew kernels are processed and cashew nut shell oil is produced. Mangalore is recognized as the birthplace of organized cashew nut processing. Your next stop is at Gokarnath Temple. This delightful temple dedicated to Lord Gokarnath has recently been renovated and is considered an excellent example of the modern architecture created by the Billawa Community of Mangalore. The temple is visited daily by those wishing to seek the blessing of the Lord Gokarnath.

Proceeding to the amazing St. Aloysius Chapel, you’ll see why this amazing chapel is considered a must-see for anyone visiting Mangalore. Often compared to the Sistine Chapel in Rome, the unique beauty of the chapel lies in the remarkable series of intricate paintings that cover virtually every square inch of the interior ceiling and walls. Created over a period of two years by Brother Antonio Moscheni, an Italian artist, the Chapel with its magnificent art work is truly one of the city’s hidden gems.

Your final tour stop before returning to the pier will be at the Ocean pearl hotel for lunch and refreshments

Tour start at 9AM : finish at 3 Pm

What’s Included :

Pick-up and drop off at Mangalore Port (Ships Berth)
Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
. Buffet Lunch at ocean pearl hotel
. All entrance fee
.Small group excursion with Private Guide

Rate shall be $ 75 pp