The team expected to reach Ernakulam High Court Water Metro Station at 9:30 AM. Kochi Water Metro is the only Water Metro Service in India.
The team will travel to Fort Kochi by Water Metro, enjoying the Kochi Kayal and viewing Wellington island, Shipyard etc. It will take approximately 30 minutes to reach Fort Kochi, a town that can claim its superiority in its history, heritage and culture among other cities or towns in India.
Upon arrival at Fort Kochi, The group will proceed to visit Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Vasco da Gama Square, St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India, where the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama was originally buried, Dutch Cemetery, Fort Kochi Beach. Take a stroll along the Fort Kochi beach to see the iconic Chinese fishing nets, which are unique to Kochi and a symbol of its maritime heritage. The Team will have lunch at a restaurant in Fort Kochi.
After the Lunch they proceed to visit Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, famous for its stunning murals depicting Hindu Mythology and portraits of the Cochin Rajas. They will spend 45 minutes at the palace. Then explore Jew Town, a historic area known for its antique shops, spice markets, and the Paradeshi (Jewish) synagogue.
Then they drive towards Vallarpadam. the trip to Fort Kochi, the team can view Cochin Shipyard, (currently INS Vikranth stationed there), Venduruthy Bridge, Naval base, Old airport (Currently under Indian Navy), Willington Island, oldest man made major Island in Asia, currently biggest artificial island in India.
At Vallarpadam, visit the National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom, Vallarpadam. a major Christian pilgrimage center. Around 5 million people visit the basilica every year. People from all parts of the world irrespective of caste or creed go to the church to seek the blessings of the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, popularly known as "Vallarpadathamma". Then they will proceed to Puthuvype Beach.
After spending some time in Beach they proceed to Marine Drive for a Cruise trip. This Cruise boat is a seagoing luxury vessel with live music and dance floor. Guests will have tea and snacks in the Boat. In Cruise boat guests can enjoy Dj Music, Dancing and viewing spectacular sites in the Kochi Kayal and Estuary (Azhimukham) of Periyar and near sea (Kochi Kayal near Marine Drive, Ernakulam from where our cruise starts can be considered part of the Periyar River. But when the Journey advances to westwards a part of the Vembanat Kayal joins with the Periyar. Both water bodies drain to the Arabian Sea through the Estuary (Azhimukham) which is approximately 24 Km from the marine Drive). During the cruise Vessel will navigate from the Marine Drive to few kilometer inside the Arabian sea providing views of Bolgatty Island, Raman Thuruthi, Vallarpadam Container Terminal, Goshree Bridges, Vypin Island, LNG Terminal, Chinese Fishing Nets and Passes through Estuary and travel inside the Arabian Sea for 30 to 45 minutes. On returning, guests can view Fort Kochi, Willington Island and Taj Malabar Hotel in the Island.
After the cruise, the team will start their return Journey.
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