After breakfast visit this beautiful colonial town with a rich and diverse history.

It is hard to believe but Kochi was once a thriving place for the jewish community.
The famous Kochi Synagogue was constructed in 1568 and is the oldest in the Commonwealth countries.. The articles of interest at the synagogue are a clock tower, hand painted, willow patterned floor tiles from Canton in China, great scrolls of the Old Testament, Hebrew inscriptions on stone slabs, ancient scripts on copper plates in which the grants of privilege made by the former rulers of Cochin were recorded.

St Francis Church
Fort Cochin is believed to be the oldest European Settlement in India and St. Francis Church was the first European Church to be built in India. The history of this Church reflects the colonial struggle of European powers in India, from the 15th to 20th Centuries.

Dutch Palace
Dutch Palace, Kochi is more popularly known as Mattancherry Palace. The palace was constructed by the Portuguese and presented to the then Rajah of Kochi. The Rajahs of Keralas made subsequent renovations of the palace, giving it a Hindu texture. In fact, it has become one of the best testimony of the Hindu Temple Art.

Chinese Fishing Nets
A very unusual method of fishing, operated from the shore. Chinese fishing nets are fixed land installations set up on bamboo or teak poles and is operated from the shores. .
End your day with a Kathkali dance performance
Kathakali is one of the oldest theatre forms in the world. It originated in the area of Southwestern India now known as the state of Kerala. Kathakali make-up is the slow metamorphosis of mortals into immortal deities and demons.

Contact Equinox for our signature experiences on exploring this beautiful port town.

Your days in Kumarokam are relatively easy. A chance to unwind and slip slowly into the natural environment that surrounds you.

We encourage you to spend a night in one of Keralas luxury houseboats- a reworked version of the Kettuvallams of olden times, originally used to transport rice and spices.
Using only natural products, these boats are built with bamboo, thatched roofs and wooden hulls. Sticks and wood of the areca nut tree are used for roofing and coconut trees and coir for beds.
Although this is a generations old concept, todays houseboats boast of the same comforts as a luxury hotel with beautifully furnished bedrooms, ensuite modern bathrooms, living spaces and large open decks to sit out and enjoy the views while you sail gently around the canals.

Equinox helps curate a number of experiences depending on the your needs and interests.
Some of these could include a visit to small ateliers of coir workers, visiting a village church and meeting the priest. Visit a banana and coconut plantation.
Contact Equinox for our list of experiences to indulge in.

To get a the feel of the languid pace of life on the backwaters we invite you to visit different homes, and if you like, even learn how to make some traditional delicacies.

After a sumptuous breakfast continue by road to Munnar. (approximately 3.5 Hrs drive)

Today you drive through the beautiful valleys of tea plantations and small villages. From here you could spend your day visiting some of the most beautiful and the World’s highest organic tea growing estates. The tea grown in this region is supposed to have the best flavour because of the high altitude. You will get a chance to see the processing of tea in one of the tea factories. This is the perfect opportunity for you to learn more about the work that goes into tea manufacturing. The next time you sip a cup of tea, you will be able to remember this beautiful experience.

There are some handpicked tea factories where we can curate special experiences for you. Contact Equinox for more information.