Useful tips for Kochi bus groups with ‘what to see’ and ‘what to do’ items and ‘bus- friendly’ or must see tourist sites in Kochi. Check our list of attractions before planning your bus tour with a stop or departure in Kochi. Let us know if your favourite attraction or ‘bus-stop’ is not there and you think we should add it to our list of Kochi highlights.
Kochi has got over 600 years of history and your group can admire how many different influences have shaped the city. But equally integral to your experience in Kochi is some of the day trips that show off Kochi"s varied tropical landscape. Your rented minibus with driver gives you the flexibility to stay in one of Kochi"s great hotels and get out to all the sights that make the province famous. To get you excited here are a few things you might include in your itinerary. But remember to also ask your bus driver, he can give feedback on the trips that most impressed other groups similar to yours.
A peninsula enclave this is the centre of tourism in Kochi and was also the centre of the spice trade during the 16th and 17th centuries. Buildings from this period have survived, and the area has been neatly restored. It"s still a trading point. There are many antique shops stocking all kinds of wonders dating for any period in the city"s past. You"ll also find many upmarket hotels for your group which your bus driver can pick you up from each morning.
Formally a British Royal Residency this exclusive island is where the rich come with their yachts and to play on the golf course. The palace has been converted into a 5 star hotel. The island is connected by the Goshree Bridge and if you"re looking for a super relaxing day, round of golf, or fine dining experience add this to your itinerary.
As the Chinese, Arabs, Portuguese and Dutch all set up homes in the city they brought with them their religion. The 1502 Santacruz Basilica was the first European church built in Asia and the St Francis Church is the burial place of legendary Portuguese explorer Vasco da Game. You"ll also find synagogues and important temples that still play an important role in local life. The advantage of having a minibus with driver is being able to see all of Kochi"s attractions in only 1-2 days.
A network of canals runs around Allapey, 70kms south of Kochi. On a riverboat cruise you"ll slowly pass local life, including watching people washing in the water, drinking alcoholic coconut juice, and waving a children playing without inhibition. It"s been called the “Venice of the East” except on these backwaters you"ll find few others tourists to spoil the background of your photos. With a rented coach you can do a one way riverboat cruise, with your coach driver picking you up at a designated end point.
Situated 1800metres above sea level this stunning hill station was once a famous summer holiday resort for rich British expats. The journey from Kochi takes 3.5 hours but you"ll cover all the different landscapes Kerala has to offer; passing from the Arabian sea, through tropical coconut palms and rice fields, and eventually passing tea plantations as you ascend the Munnar hills.
Read more about trips, transport, tours and bus rental in Kochi city, or find information about sights, transport services and travel in the province of Kerala. You can receive competing quotes for bus hire in Kochi directly by completing this quote request form. Getting offers for chauffeured coach or minibus hire in Kochi has never been easier!
Read more about trips, transport, tours, taxis and bus rental in Kochi, or find information about sights, transport services and travel in the province of Kerala. You can receive competing quotes for bus hire in Kochi directly by completing this quote request form. Getting offers for chauffeured coach or minibus hire in Kochi has never been easier!
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