Kerala's natural beauty of Backwater Rivers and Coconut Groves
Local Area
Located in tranquil Kerala, Kochi exemplifies the state’s diversity, with an abundance of natural resources and a rich cultural heritage. Straddling backwaters, with the Arabian Sea to the west, it is the state’s commercial capital and most cosmopolitan city. Blessed with one of the finest natural harbours in the world, Kochi has long been a centre of trade with the British, Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, and Dutch.
Fort Kochi, an obscure fishing village, was shaped into the first European township in India, thereby giving it an eventful history such that cultural influences can still be seen in the many examples of Indo-European architecture. A leisurely walk around the area is the best way to discover this quaint town—everything from beaches and palaces to historic churches and museums. Enjoy a performance of the popular dance forms Kathakali and Mohiniyattam, part of the Keralites’ passion for art and culture.
Local sightseeing includes historic areas such as Fort Cochin (St. Francis Church) and Mattancherry (Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jewish Quarter) where guests can experience the multicultural heritage of Kochi. Shopping comprises handmade gold jewellery, cotton and silk textiles, spices, antiques, and handicrafts.
The concierge can help organise sightseeing and shopping trips. Day trips can also be organised to places close by such as Athirappilly Falls, Cherai Beach, Alleppey, Kuttanad, and Kumarakom (famed for its backwaters). Exclusive overnight packages are available for touring the hill station of Munnar. Luxury houseboat programmes, day tours, and overnight tour packages are organised by the travel desk.
Experience the intricate lifestyle of the myriad waterways of Kerala on a day cruise of the resort’s backwaters. Our concierge can arrange visits to wildlife and bird sanctuaries, as well as dance performances.
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Arts & Culture
- Hill Palace Museum 8.0 km/5.0 miles
Community
- Mattancherry Jewish Synagogue 10.0 km/6.2 miles
- Cheraman Juma Masjid 37.0 km/23.0 miles
- Kodungaloor Bhagavathy Temple 77.0 km/47.8 miles
- Guruvayoor Temple 88.0 km/54.7 miles
- Sabarimala Temple 147.0 km/91.3 miles
Corporate Offices
- Bharti Airtel 0.1 km/0.1 miles
- Harley Davidson 0.8 km/0.5 miles
- Toyota Motor Company 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- Volkswagen 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- BMW 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- Mercedes Benz 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- Tata Motors 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- Jaguar 5.0 km/3.1 miles
- Skoda Auto Polska 5.0 km/3.1 miles
- Nokia 6.0 km/3.7 miles
- JCB 6.0 km/3.7 miles
- Porsche 10.0 km/6.2 miles
- Hapag-Lloyd 10.0 km/6.2 miles
- Aircel 10.0 km/6.2 miles
- APL Logistics 10.0 km/6.2 miles
- Maersk Line 10.0 km/6.2 miles
- GAC Shipping 10.0 km/6.2 miles
- CMA CGM (China) Shipping Co., Ltd 10.0 km/6.2 miles
- NYK Line ( China) Co, Ltd 10.0 km/6.2 miles
- Vodafone Group, PLC 12.0 km/7.5 miles
- Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. 12.0 km/7.5 miles
- Tata Consultancy Services 13.0 km/8.1 miles
- ACS 13.0 km/8.1 miles
- Wipro Technologies Limited 13.0 km/8.1 miles
- Etisalat 13.0 km/8.1 miles
- Cognizant Technology Solutions 13.0 km/8.1 miles
- LG Electronics 15.0 km/9.3 miles
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd 15.0 km/9.3 miles
- Reserve Bank of India 15.0 km/9.3 miles
- Tata Docomo 16.0 km/9.9 miles
Government Offices
- HQ Southern Naval Command, Kochi 6.0 km/3.7 miles
Local Attractions
- Kumbalangi Integrated Tourism Village 12.0 km/7.5 miles
- Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi 13.0 km/8.1 miles
- Kodanad Elephant Training School 52.0 km/32.3 miles
- Athirappilly Falls 66.0 km/41.0 miles
- Vazhachal Falls 73.0 km/45.4 miles
- Vagamon 99.0 km/61.5 miles
- Nelliampathy 143.0 km/88.9 miles
- Malampuzha Dam 145.0 km/90.1 miles
Recreation
- Cherai Beach 37.0 km/23.0 miles
- Kovalam Beach 214.0 km/133.0 miles
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary 277.0 km/172.1 miles
Shopping
- Abad Nucleus Mall 1.8 km/1.1 miles
- Gold Souk Grande 5.0 km/3.1 miles
- Oberon Mall 9.0 km/5.6 miles
- Lulu Centre 12.0 km/7.5 miles
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