Private tour in Kochi Biju M
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Namaste ! Let me introduce myself, I am Biju, born here in Kochi, India. I am working as a Local tour guide, Tour Advisor/ Tour expert for more than 7 years in the same city. I speak English , Hindi, Tamil and also the local language Malayalam fluently. As a local expert from the city, I am well versed with all the local streets, local people, Cultures and life styles of all the different communities in the old city, and also about the historical monuments, local shopping areas, spice warehouses etc. I am ready to organize and customize all type of tours like Local guided tour, Village tours, Tuk tuk tour, Kerala Special houseboat backwater tour etc. . . . we can work together to create your ideal tour. I look forward to meeting you, and sharing the best of Kochi. Kochi is also known as the "Queen of Arabian sea" and also a small port with a radius of 4. 5 Sq. km. There are many interesting places to see :- Dutch palace- Nearly 450 years old museum under Archeological survey of India, Jewish synagogue, (Mattancherry)only Jewish church where prayers is been performed, St Francis Church, (Fort Kochi) (Portuguese Made) also known as Vasco De Gama Church, the European church made in 1503. The famous Chinese Fishing nets still in use which has a history of 650 years. Traditional Bazar Market, where all the ancient trading of spices has been done These are just some of the interesting sites to see, and there are many others. Kochi is rich enough with her existing remains of the ancient European colonial era to attract travellers from different parts of the world. You can also experience different types of cultures and religions, and there are also more than 30 communities and people living together in the same city. -Local guide license from Kerala government, Department of Tourism. -Certified Tour Advisor license from DTPC (District Tourism Promotion Council) - Resource person (Responsible Tourism Mission, Kerala Government) - Graduated in Commerce at Mahatma Gandhi University and have a valid driving license from government of India. Some temples are restricted for Hindus Only. Photography is prohibited in some places which I will let you know...
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The Kerala backwaters are a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast of Kerala state in southern India. The backwaters have a unique ecosystem: freshwater from the rivers meets the seawater from the Arabian Sea. Many unique species of aquatic life including crabs, frogs and water birds such as terns, kingfishers, darters and cormorants and turtles live in and alongside the backwaters. The kettuvallams (Kerala houseboats) in the backwaters are one of the prominent tourist attractions in Kerala. The kettuvallams were traditionally used as grain barges, to transport the rice harvested in the fertile fields alongside the backwaters. Ketuvallams are motorized but generally proceed at a slow speed. Ketuvallams have generators and bedrooms are air-conditioned. Food is cooked on board by accompanying staff, mostly having a Kerala flavor. Towards Fortkochi to visit some historical monuments and European landmarks like ST. Francis church, Chinese fishing net, dutch palace etc.
1. Meet the team at the Cruise ship Terminal / Hotel. 2. Drive 1hr 30 minutes towards Alleppey for Backwater tour. 3. Check in houseboat to discover the aquatic life in backwaters. 4. Experiencing 2 hour Backwater Tour. 5. Enjoying the Kerala traditional meal. 6. Drive back towards Fort Kochi. 7. Visit chinese finishing nets. 8. ST. Francis church. 9. Dhobi Khana (Washing area). 10. Dutch palace 11. Gift hunting at local/tourist shopping market. 12. Back to the Cruise terminal / Hotel as discussed earlier.
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- Private Modern, clean and air conditioned van. - PrivateHouse-Boat with covered deck, Rooms and toilets.
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