Kochi Muziris Biennale Art Tour Package (3 Days)
3-day Kochi Muziris tour from Kochi: Kodungallur. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab. From ₹7,650 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
24° – 29°C
October in Kochi Muziris Biennale Art
Description
3-day Kochi Muziris tour from Kochi: Kodungallur. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab. From ₹7,650 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 8 handpicked stops, including Aspinwall House, Chinese fishing nets, St Francis Church and more. December–March is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo The Qasr, Kochi. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Kochi Muziris Biennale Art
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 23°C – 32°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Fort Kochi and the main venues
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Kochi in the morning. Check in at your hotel in Kochi. Spend the afternoon at Aspinwall House, the main Biennale venue, and the other venues along the Fort Kochi waterfront (or, outside Biennale time, the galleries and studios of Fort Kochi). Walk past the Chinese fishing nets and St Francis Church to the beach for the sunset. Overnight stay in Kochi.
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Aspinwall House
A 19th-century trading house on the waterfront, the main venue of the Biennale.
- 2
Chinese fishing nets
Huge cantilevered nets on the Fort Kochi shore.
- 3
St Francis Church
The oldest European church in India, from 1503.
Muziris heritage sites
Today's travel: from Kochi to Kodungallur (about 40 km, 45 min) and from Kodungallur to Kochi (about 40 km, 45 min). Drive north to the Muziris Heritage Project, the area around the ancient port. Visit the Paravur synagogue and the Jewish history museum, the Cheraman Juma Masjid at Kodungallur, believed to be one of the oldest mosques in India, and the ruins of Kottappuram fort on the river. Return to Kochi for the evening. Overnight stay in Kochi.
- 1
Paravur Synagogue
A restored synagogue with a museum of the Jews of Kerala.
- 2
Cheraman Juma Masjid
A mosque at Kodungallur traditionally dated to the 7th century.
- 3
Kottappuram Fort
The remains of a Portuguese fort of 1523 at the mouth of the Periyar.
Mattancherry venues and departure
Visit the Biennale venues and spice-warehouse galleries of Mattancherry and Jew Town, and the Mattancherry Palace murals (closed on Fridays), then the drop at the station, airport or your hotel. The tour ends here.
- 1
Mattancherry spice warehouses
Old godowns along the waterfront, many now used as galleries.
- 2
Mattancherry Palace
The "Dutch Palace" with its Ramayana murals.
Tour Overview
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is India's largest show of contemporary art, spread through old warehouses, spice godowns and heritage buildings of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, with Aspinwall House on the waterfront as its main venue. It takes its name from Muziris, the ancient port up the coast that traded with Rome.
Winter Festival Tour: Festival dates — confirm with the organiser before publishing
Each edition of the Biennale opens in December and runs into the spring, which is also the best time to walk around Fort Kochi: dry, sunny and breezy after the monsoon. It is held every two years, so confirm the dates of the next edition before you travel. Around it, the cafés and galleries of Fort Kochi host talks, film screenings and smaller shows.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Kochi. The route runs Kochi → Kodungallur → Kochi, about 80 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Kochi Muziris Tour from Kochi
- Aspinwall House
- Chinese fishing nets
- St Francis Church
- Paravur Synagogue
- Cheraman Juma Masjid
- Kottappuram Fort
- Mattancherry spice warehouses
- Mattancherry Palace
Inclusions in the Kochi Muziris Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Kochi for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Kochi Muziris Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Kochi Muziris Tour
Best time to visit: December–March
Travel window: Festival dates — confirm with the organiser before publishing
Route: Kochi → Kodungallur → Kochi (about 80 km in all)
Before you go: The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is held every two years and opens in December; check whether an edition is running on your dates and confirm its opening dates and venue timings with the Kochi Biennale Foundation before booking. When it is not on, this trip visits the permanent galleries of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry and the Muziris heritage sites. Biennale tickets are paid separately.
Hotels: Treebo The Qasr, Kochi, or similar.
Package Price: Cab
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Kochi. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab |
|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹13,660 |
| 33 Persons | ₹11,030 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹9,810 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹9,020 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹7,650 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
Kochi is right next to Ernakulam, the railway station for this trip, so no train is needed; the cab starts from Kochi.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Aspinwall House
A 19th-century trading house on the waterfront, the main venue of the Biennale.
Chinese fishing nets
Huge cantilevered nets on the Fort Kochi shore.
St Francis Church
The oldest European church in India, where Vasco da Gama was originally buried before his remains were taken to Portugal, with a simple yet historic colonial architecture.
Paravur Synagogue
A restored synagogue with a museum of the Jews of Kerala.
Cheraman Juma Masjid
A mosque at Kodungallur traditionally dated to the 7th century.
Kottappuram Fort
The remains of a Portuguese fort of 1523 at the mouth of the Periyar.
Mattancherry spice warehouses
Old godowns along the waterfront, many now used as galleries.
Mattancherry Palace
A historic palace built by the Portuguese and later renovated by the Dutch, known for its stunning murals depicting Hindu mythology and royal portraits.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
December–March is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Kochi for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: December–March
Travel window: Festival dates — confirm with the organiser before publishing
Route: Kochi → Kodungallur → Kochi (about 80 km in all)
Before you go: The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is held every two years and opens in December; check whether an edition is running on your dates and confirm its opening dates and venue timings with the Kochi Biennale Foundation before booking. When it is not on, this trip visits the permanent galleries of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry and the Muziris heritage sites. Biennale tickets are paid separately.
Hotels: Treebo The Qasr, Kochi, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Kochi on day 1 and you are back in Kochi on day 3.
Kochi → Kodungallur → Kochi. That is about 80 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹13,660 per person (cab); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹7,650 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Kochi and back. The price table shows each option for your group size.
This package is planned for Festival dates — confirm with the organiser before publishing. Book early: hotels fill up fast in this season.
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is held every two years and opens in December; check whether an edition is running on your dates and confirm its opening dates and venue timings with the Kochi Biennale Foundation before booking. When it is not on, this trip visits the permanent galleries of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry and the Muziris heritage sites. Biennale tickets are paid separately.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
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