Cochin to Kovalam

bokka1 · Feb 19th, 2007, 02:12

Hi

I will be flying into Cochin in March and want to get to Kovalam in three/four days. I want to see Fort Cochin and do a backwater overnight trip on my way to Kovalam.

Can anyone give me suggestions as the best way to do this.

Thanks

sudheer poppa · Feb 19th, 2007, 11:41

Stay near the Cochin bus station, explore the city on the day of arrival.

Next day spend fully in Fort Kochi by taking the early morning ferry, evening can think of seeing the kathakali make up and performance in Kochi.

Next day morning, leave for Alleppey by bus and once in Alleppey, hop into the zillions of boats at the bay by neogtiating the fare or going to the guys with whom you have already reserved.

After the 24 hour trip, take a train/bus to Trivandrum. Explore the city in the remaining part of the day and head to Kovalam towards evening by Bus/Auto (Its about 13 km from the city center)

Nick-H · Feb 19th, 2007, 13:03

How long is the bus journey to Alleppey? Is it to be recommended over the train, which I seem to remember takes about 3 hours?

sudheer poppa · Feb 19th, 2007, 15:31

If I remember it right, the bus journey is less than 90 mins. Though someone can correct me there.. Advantage of bus is that every 15 mins you will find one, and Kerala busses are a bit better than most of the other state transport links..

bokka1 · Feb 19th, 2007, 23:06

Thanks for the replies.

Sudheer Poppa I see that you reccommend I stay in Cochin town. Is it not better to stay in Fort Cochin or does the town have more sightseeing options and nightlife.

Thanks

sudheer poppa · Feb 20th, 2007, 00:39

You have better options in Kochi for one and the main reason is that, to catch an early morning bus/train to Alleppey would be much easier logistically if you stay in town. Also it maybe a wee bit difficult to reach your hotel later in the night, if in fort kochi.

Feb 19th, 2007, 02:12	#1
bokka1 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 12	Cochin to Kovalam Hi I will be flying into Cochin in March and want to get to Kovalam in three/four days. I want to see Fort Cochin and do a backwater overnight trip on my way to Kovalam. Can anyone give me suggestions as the best way to do this. Thanks

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sudheer poppa Senior brick in the wall Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pole Posts: 1,475	Stay near the Cochin bus station, explore the city on the day of arrival. Next day spend fully in Fort Kochi by taking the early morning ferry, evening can think of seeing the kathakali make up and performance in Kochi. Next day morning, leave for Alleppey by bus and once in Alleppey, hop into the zillions of boats at the bay by neogtiating the fare or going to the guys with whom you have already reserved. After the 24 hour trip, take a train/bus to Trivandrum. Explore the city in the remaining part of the day and head to Kovalam towards evening by Bus/Auto (Its about 13 km from the city center) __________________ We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools - MLK Pic Page 1 Pic Page 2 When my life changed over a week

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,701	How long is the bus journey to Alleppey? Is it to be recommended over the train, which I seem to remember takes about 3 hours? __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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sudheer poppa Senior brick in the wall Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pole Posts: 1,475	If I remember it right, the bus journey is less than 90 mins. Though someone can correct me there.. Advantage of bus is that every 15 mins you will find one, and Kerala busses are a bit better than most of the other state transport links..

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bokka1 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 12	Thanks for the replies. Sudheer Poppa I see that you reccommend I stay in Cochin town. Is it not better to stay in Fort Cochin or does the town have more sightseeing options and nightlife. Thanks

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sudheer poppa Senior brick in the wall Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pole Posts: 1,475	You have better options in Kochi for one and the main reason is that, to catch an early morning bus/train to Alleppey would be much easier logistically if you stay in town. Also it maybe a wee bit difficult to reach your hotel later in the night, if in fort kochi.

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