Conducted Tours Operated from Kochi

Cochin Boat Tour (Daily)

1st Tour – 9 A.M to 12.30 P.M
2nd Tour – 2 P.M to 5.30 P.M fare Rs:100/-

Place covered: Dutch Palace, Synagogue, Chinese fishing Nets, St. Francis Church and Bolgatty Island

Village Back water Canal Tour (Daily)

1st Tour – 8.30 A.M to 1P.M
2nd Tour – 2.30 P.M to 7 P.M fare Rs: 350/-

(Experience beauty of Kerala backwater and village life)

Highlights of the Tour:

1. The only Govt: agency in Cochin, operating conducted tours
2. All tours are escorted by qualified and experienced guides
3. Advance reservations available at all KTDC Hotels and Tourist Reception Centre’s of KTDC and major hotels in the city

Other Facilities

1. Central Reservation to all KTDC Hotels
2. Reservation of KTDC Package Tours
3. Arrangements of LTC / Customised tours

 

Trivandrum Based Conducted Tours

1.TRIVANDRUM

  • Full Day (Departure 08:30 hrs Arrival 19:00 hrs)
    On Mondays: Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Neyyar Dam, Veli Tourist Village, Shanghumugham Beach & Kovalam Beach.

    All other days: Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Puthenmalika Palace, Zoo, Museum, Art Gallery, Veli Tourist Village, Shanghumugham Beach & Kovalam Beach

    Fare Rs.130/- per head.
     

  • Half Day (FN)
    (Departure 08:30 hrs Arrival 13:00 hrs) 
    On Mondays: Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Neyyar Dam. 

    On Wednesdays: Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Puthenmalika Palace, Shanghumugham Beach & Veli Tourist Village.

    All other days: Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Puthenmalika Palace, Zoo, Museum & Art Gallery.

    Fare Rs.70/- per head.
     

  • Half Day (AN)
    (Departure 14:00 hrs Arrival 19:00 hrs)
    On Wednesdays: Zoo, Museum, Art Gallery & Kovalam Beach.

    All other days: Veli Tourist Village, Shanghumugham & Kovalam Beach.

    Fare Rs. 80/- per head.

2.KANYAKUMARI (CAPE CAMORIN)

Except Mondays
(Departure 07:30 hrs Arrival 21:00 hrs)

Kovalam Beach, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Suchindram Temple & Kanyakumari.

Fare Rs.250/- per head.
 

Details of Places Covered

 
Padmanabha Swamy Temple
The presiding deity in the temple is Lord Vishnu in a famous posture called Ananthasayanam in which the Lord is reclining on the serpent Anantha. The city Thiruvananthapuram is named after the deity here. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple. 
Dress Code : Men – Dhothi, Women – Saree

Puthenmalika Palace
This palace was built during the time of Travancore Maharaja Swathi Thirunal, a renowned poet and musician. It is situated in the close vicinity of Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Its exquisite carvings in traditional Travancore style made of teak wood and rosewood are of great attraction.

Zoo, Museum and Art Gallery
One among the first zoos in India it has well maintained beautiful sprawling lawns. The Napier museum houses a rare collection of archeological and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. Sree Chithra Art Gallery has a rich collection of paintings of Raja Ravi Varma and Roerich. The copies of painting of the Ajanta, Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore Schools besides some works from China, Tibet and Bali are exhibited here.

Veli Tourist Village
This is a popular picnic spot on Trivandrum where the Veli Lake merges with the Arabian Sea. The garden with exquisite sculptures, floating bridge and boating in the lake are the other attractions here. 

Shanghumugham Beach
This beach is adjacent to Thiruvananthapuram International Air port. It is a favourite haunt of sunset watches. 

Kovalam Beach
This world famous beach is situated 16 kms away from the city. 

Padmanabhapuram Palace 
The biggest wooden palace in Asia, it was the erstwhile capital of the kingdom of the Travancore. It is situated in near Thuckalay on the way to Kanyakumari. This is a well preserved wooden palace with extraordinary murals, exquisite floral carvings and the black glossy floorings.

Suchindram Temple
This temple is dedicated to Sthanumalaya (Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma). The 135 feet tall Gopura, 18 feet Hanuman Statue and the musical pillars are of great architectural value. 

Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin)
Kanyakumari is the southern most tip of India, also the meeting point of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Vivekananda Rock Memorial, 133 feet Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanyakumari Temple, Gandi Memorial and Kamaraj Memorial are the other attractions. It is the only place in India where sunset and sunrise can be seen from one point.

Terms & Conditions

  • All tours start and finish at the Tourist Reception Centre, Trivandrum.
  • Full fare for children above 5 years.
  • Fares are exclusive of food and entrance fee.
  • The tour may be re-scheduled or cancelled on account of harthal, bandh or any
    other circumstances, which may affect the safety of coaches or passengers.
  • K.T.D.C. will not be liable for non-performance/delay of the tour due to harthal, bandh, mechanical defect of the coach, natural calamities, or rites or any other unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the corporation.

Conducted Tours Operated from Kochi

Cochin Boat Tour (Daily)

1st Tour – 9 A.M to 12.30 P.M
2nd Tour – 2 P.M to 5.30 P.M fare Rs:100/-

Place covered: Dutch Palace, Synagogue, Chinese fishing Nets, St. Francis Church and Bolgatty Island

Village Back water Canal Tour (Daily)

1st Tour – 8.30 A.M to 1P.M
2nd Tour – 2.30 P.M to 7 P.M fare Rs: 350/-

(Experience beauty of Kerala backwater and village life)

Highlights of the Tour:

1. The only Govt: agency in Cochin, operating conducted tours
2. All tours are escorted by qualified and experienced guides
3. Advance reservations available at all KTDC Hotels and Tourist Reception Centre’s of KTDC and major hotels in the city

Other Facilities

1. Central Reservation to all KTDC Hotels
2. Reservation of KTDC Package Tours
3. Arrangements of LTC / Customised tours

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