Riceboat Cruises in Kochi, Kerala, India were used to transport rice in the old days, and have now been converted into luxury barges or houseboats. These days, with excellent construction of anjali or wood, coir and together with rope, and furnished in luxury, they offer stunning cruises along the backwaters of Kerala. Meals on-board consist of exquisite delicacies of the Kuttanadan area including seafood, duck and more, and wonder staff are on hand to ensure your journey is memorable, pleasurable and comfortable. Riceboat Cruises will share with you the village life of the communities along the river banks, the padding farmers, floating markets, duck farmers, Ancient temples and Churches, all the while cruising the beautiful lagoons, lakes and rivers of the backwaters with overnight stays on-board.READ MORE

Tokyo Bay offers authentic Japanese cuisine in Kochi, Kerala, India, prepared by experienced chefs from Japan using unique specialty ingredients of high quality sourced from Japan, and with delicious low calorie foods, a healthy balance and eye pleasing dishes, you can enjoy a wonderful Japanese dining experience. Mouthwatering menu items include soups, salads, dimsums and gyoza, as well as kushiyaki, sushi and sashimi, a tempura basket, teppanyaki, rice and noodles, and more rounded off with tempting desserts. Tokyo Bay brings you exquisite Japanese cuisine with low fat, high carb and protein rich foods, here diners are encourage to eat with their eyes, appreciate the beauty of the plates and enjoy perfect flavours, come experience all that is good here, it's unforgettable.READ MORE

Hotel Sangeetha Cochin, Kerala, India offers 31 deluxe suites for a fabulous stay in beautiful surrounds, and choices include single, double and deluxe rooms and suites, with rooms and deluxe rooms also available on the VIP floor. They also have conference and banquet facilities and can cater to gatherings large or small from 25 to 200 guests. Dining options include excellent a la carte menus at Dakshin restaurant, Sunday breakfast buffets or vegetarian lunches, and the Great wall of China offers delectable Chinese specialties in a lovely air conditioned environment. Hotel Sangeetha also have a travel desk, and welcome you to explore the golden sands, rolling hills, lakes, lagoons, rivers and canals, as well as historic tourist hotspots, come for a wonderful stay in beautiful surrounds.READ MORE

The Hotel Casa Linda in Fort Cochin, Kerala, India offers a memorable stay in choices of executive rooms, deluxe rooms and suites with attentive friendly staff always on hand to see to your needs, a serene soft and homely atmosphere welcomes. The restaurant at Hotel Casa Linda serves a variety of delectable International dishes including Chinese and South Indian cuisine and there's a 24 hours coffee shop and restaurant available too. Air conditioned and non air conditioned rooms are available, there's high speed internet and telephone facilities, a doctor on call, foreign currency exchange, a travel desk and car rentals services on request. Hotel Casa Linda also has a massage parlour, will arrange houseboat bookings, tour packages, backwater cruises and more, it's all here come for the perfect stay in beautiful surrounds.READ MORE

The Kerala Experience takes you on magical adventure journeys in India and these include Kerala tours, beach holidays, South India Tours, family and adventure holidays and more. The complete Kerala tour starts in Cochin with a Kathakali dance performance and sightseeing at Fort Cochin, and then on to Munnar for a scenic journey up the Western Ghats, spice villages in Thekkady and a wildlife boat trip here, and to Kumarakom for a descent into the backwaters, two days on a rice boat in the backwaters and then a beach stay for a number of nights, and back for a transfer to the airport, it's a fabulous journey of fun and adventure. The Kerala Experience with their team of travel industry professionals, own fleet of vehicles with driver guides ensure a wonderful tour of Kerala and a bespoke service, come enjoy.READ MORE

The Bharat Hotel in Cochin, Kerala, India, offers 87 rooms and suites with handpicked amenities, luxury and comfort, state of the art technology, timeless elegance and more, for the perfect stay complete with complementary breakfast each morning. This hotel is ideal for both the business and leisure guest with conferencing and banquet facilities, ideal for intimate gatherings, events, meetings and more, and experienced event organisers ensure a success. Dining here is a sublime affair of pure vegetarian delights, with a gourmet spread of North Indian vegetarian cuisines, there's also a coffee shop open till late and snacks and coffee available in the lobby. The Bharat Hotel facilities and services include currency exchange, a cyber cafe, laundry service, travel desk, boating facilities and sightseeing, car rental and more, it's all here for a delightful stay.READ MORE

At Tissa's Inn they believe in the good life, located in Fort Cochin, Kerala, India, this lovely boutique hotel has 9 air conditioned rooms, a wonderful restaurant, open air swimming pool and yoga and meditation center, it's all here and rated one of the best accommodations in Cochin. Dining here is a sublime affair of fresh seafood marinated and cooked in exotic spices, of delectable continental and Indian cuisines it's the dining experience of a lifetime, you'll want to try the whole menu. Tissa's Inn offers excellent facilities and amenities ensuring a wonderful comfortable and relaxing stay, these include a generator, hot and cold water, room service, a travel desk and money exchange, a taxi and doctor on call, city tours and boat rides, free WIFI and TV in all the rooms, they have solar energy for heating and are open all year round and more.READ MORE

Crafters is an exquisite antique shop in Kochi, Kerala and one of the finest in India with a stunning collection of antiques, curios, handicrafts, souvenirs and ancient memorabilia. Here you will find architectural marvels, classic antique furnishings, brass embedded wooden jewelery boxes, Chinese jars, ceramics, rare antiquities, religious artifacts, sculptures, murals and so much more, they even have vintage and new furnishings. Come for the alluring, the divine, sandstone deities, Gujarato dowry chests, architectural remnants, Burmes lacquer boxes, bar cabinets, brass and bronze items, coffee tables, Kerala artifacts, silver, Orissa painting, musical instruments, whatever you're looking for Crafters has it, come view the over 100,000 pieces you won't leave empty handed. READ MORE

Coffee Cube in Cochin, Kerala, India is the best cafe in town and a WIFI hot spot, they also host events and gatherings and serve great coffee. The menu at Coffee Cube features and incredible range of hot and cold coffees, tea drinks, chocolate drinks, smoothies and shakes, and they have Chocolate Fondue, Sundaes, Granitas, Soda Drinks, Ice cream Floats, Ice cream Specials, Soups, Sandwiches, Burgers, Pastries and more, it's the perfect hangout for a meal, snack or drink. Coffee Cube also has board games, game consoles, concert videos and movies, come enjoy.READ MORE

The Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is the green lung of Kochi, Kerala, India, and is a protected area of mainly mangrove species in a small tidal wetland. The tidal pond and mangroves are a shelter for birds resident and migratory, and the mangroves play and important role in stabilising the land along the coast with their unique combination of specialized plants and animals. The Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is a piece of serene wilderness for the urban public and tourists to enjoy a wonderful eco tourism visit, and along with the large number of wetland birds is perfect for education, conservation and aesthetic purposes.READ MORE