Category: Places to Visit

Set out on a cruise to explore the world? A stopover at Kochi? Blue Bird Travels, leading tour operators in Kerala backed by 26 years of service in the tours and travels industry offers different types of Cochin shore excursions for you, the discerning traveller! We bring to you passengers arriving by cruise ships at the Cochin port, Cochin Day Tours, Cochin Backwater Tours, Fort Cochin Day Tours, City Tours, Cochin Harbour Cruise tours, Jewish Synagogue Tours, Cultural Programs etc. Best prices guaranteed! About Cochin (Kochi)  Cochin, the Queen of Arabian Sea, welcomes you to her fold! Since ancient times, the present economic capital of Kerala Cochin was known for the spice trade which attracted travellers from far and wide. The Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, and English - all have influenced the culture of people, and their remnants are shown on the town's forts, palaces, museums, and old churches. Check them out: Backwaters Where else could you enjoy a fascinating backwater cruise than the Kochi Backwaters - a most visited place by tourists from all over the world. Cruising through the palm-fringed backwaters on a boat taking in the beautiful sights of Cochin is a lovely experience. The backwaters cruise gives you a glimpse of the local life, giant Chinese fishing nets, migratory birds etc. The journey through the backwaters also include places like the St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Jew market and more. Book your Kochi Sightseeing Tour through WhatsApp. Contact us now. Options: Swift DZire, Innova, Tempo Traveller (12 to 19 Seater), Coaches. Fort Kochi A place steeped in history and a pot-pouri of culture! Fort Kochi still clings to the charm of the cultures it has gone through over the centuries. Many historic landmarks like European structures, ancient Churches, Bungalows, Palaces and Forts which take you right back in

Welcome to Paniyeli Poru, a place where you can enjoy the blessings of nature at its best! An eco-friendly place with unspoilt beauty where you can breathe in pure air! If you wish to enjoy being at peace in the lap of nature, why not go to the beautiful Paniyeli Poru, a fabulous place near Perumbavoor, Cochin. The tourism eco spot is caused by a natural bottleneck in the flow of the Periyar River due to rock formations. The waterfalls, viewpoint and the hanging bridge are the main attractions here. An ideal picnic point, Paniyeli Poru has attractions - Athirapally Falls, Bhoothathankettu Dam and Reserve Forest, Adi Shankaracharya Temple and much more exciting places to see at reachable distances nearby. Paniyeli Poru Eco-Tourism Centre Paniyeli Poru, beauty resounds in the very name itself! A beautiful natural gem hidden away from prying eyes, lovingly nourished by the River Periyar. The verdant green forests and the white milky river streams attract people from far and wide. The Periyar river flowing majestically through natural rocky terrain and dense forests with the distant green hills and cloudy sky as a backdrop is a fantastic sight to behold! The name Poru came as a result of the routine fight; the raftsmen had with the wild waves of the river Periyar when bringing cut Bamboo and other products from the forest.  Paniyeli Poru is just 20 km away from Perumbavoor and is at a distance of 35 km from Aluva. The nearest Railway Station is Aluva, and the Cochin  International Airport is the nearest airport which is about 35 km from here. From the entry point, there is a half-hour walk to the "poru" via a paved path. Paniyeli Poru is a not-to-be-missed destination & is a paradise for the hardcore travel & nature photographers. The

Cochin International Airport (COK), the busiest and the largest airport in Kerala have a niche position amongst the important aviation hubs of India.  Built during the pre-independence period, the airport was functioning initially on a small airstrip used by the British officials. After independence, the Indian Navy took over control. In 1999, the Cochin International Airport was inaugurated at its present site, Nedumbassery, and is now fully operational with domestic and international air traffic. As one of the first Greenfield airports in India built under a public-private partnership, Kochi Airport also has the distinction of being the world’s first fully Solar powered airport. Kerala tourism has been given a massive boost with the operations of the Cochin Airport. Domestic sector connectivity Excellent connectivity with various destinations across India sets apart the Cochin International Airport. Flights are available to major domestic cities like Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and New Delhi. Of these, the two most popular sectors are Kochi to Mumbai and Kochi to Bengaluru. International sector connectivity The Cochin Airport is well connected to global cities like Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo, Riyadh, and many others with regular flights plying in between Kochi to Dubai and Kochi to Abu Dhabi are among the most popular international routes. Location The Airport is located in the Nedumbassery (part of Kochi Metropolitan Area), at a distance of 28 km to the north-east of Kochi. Nearby Railway stations: Angamaly, Aluva, and Ernakulam are Railway stations close to the Airport. Kochi metro starts from Aluva to Cochin. Ernakulam Junction is a railway hub with connectivity to major cities of India. Major cities nearby: Ernakulam (Cochin), Thrissur, Kozhikode (Calicut) & Coimbatore are major cities in the vicinity of the Kochi Airport. Book your Taxi at Kochi Airport through WhatsApp. Contact us now. Options: Swift DZire, Innova, Tempo Traveller (12 to