Backwaters tour in Cochin

Cochin, also known as Kochi, is an enchanting backwater destination in Kerala. Popularly known as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea' Kochi's backwaters and beaches attract thousands of tourists all round the year. It is also regarded as the industrial and commercial capital of Kerala. A string of picturesque and lovely islands, lagoons, small rivulets and swaying coconut palm trees make Kochi a perfect backwaters destination.

Cochin is actually a group of beautiful islands located on the crystal green Lake Vembanad, opening out into the vast Arabian Sea. Cochin provides a perfect destination to start your Kerala backwaters tour as many backwater cruises begin or end at Cochin.

On your Cochin backwaters tour with Kerala Backwaters, you can enjoy an exciting houseboat cruising on the beautiful islands, lagoons and small rivulets full of swaying coconut palm trees. Half the fun of traveling to Cochin is enjoying a backwater cruise through the serene and picturesque waterways. Visit Cochin and enjoy a boat cruising on the beautiful Willington Island surrounded by beautiful backwaters of Kerala. A thrilling water cruise on Bolghatty Island can truly be an unforgettable experience on Cochin backwaters tours. On your Cochin backwaters tour ,you can also visit the famous tourist attractions of Cochin like the Jewish Synagogue, Cochin Fort, Mattancherry Palace and St Francis Church.

Besides, the scenic and breathtaking beauty of this places what really attracts the tourists visiting Kochi is the colorful culture and hospitality of the local people. Kochi also has a very rich history. There are many beautiful and amazing monuments worth visiting here. Prominent among them are:

  -   Willington Island: This is a man-made island surrounded by beautiful backwaters.
  -   Bolghatty Island: A narrow long island, it's famous for the Bolghatty Palace, built by the Dutch in 1744.
  -   Fort Kochi: Started as a fishing village, it became the first fort built by the Europeans in India
  -   Chinese Fishing Nets: Indian traders brought these huge cantilevered fishing nets here from the court of Kublai Khan.
  -   Mattancherry Palace: It was built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi.
  -   Jewish Synagogue: The oldest synagogue in the commonwealth, it was built in the year 1568.

It's said that many backwaters cruises begin or end in Cochin. The serene Cochin backwaters springs into life during the Cochin Carnival that is celebrated annually to mark the Malayali New Year. Other backwater tours in Kerala are:

  -   Alappuzha Backwaters Tours
  -   Kollam Backwaters Tours
  -   Khozikode Backwaters Tours
  -   Thiruvallam Backwaters Tours
  -   Kumarakom Backwaters Tours

So, when you come to Cochin don't miss out the backwaters tour as it envelopes in itself the whole essence of Cochin. Hire a local ferry, and sail along the Cochin backwaters, feel delighted in the lap of nature and treat yourself with an experience to remember!