Tours & Activities in Kochi
Kochi, also known as Cochin, is a melting pot of different cultures and traditions. Today, it still retains many elements of its glorious past which can be best experienced with this Kochi City Tour. An eclectic mix of Portuguese, Dutch and British history combined with the rich traditions of Kerala, it will be a full day tour around Kochi. At the beginning of the tour you will be welcomed with the traditional Kerala style. We will visit Fort Cochin, St. Francis Church and chinese fishing nets. We will also visit the Jewish Synagogue, Jewish town and also the Dutch Palace.
Fort Kochi in Kerala India offers heritage, history, culture, attractions and sightseeing for every visitor.
On this tour we meet at Café Hans on Quieros Street behind the Fort Kochi post office. Meet and greet, then walk from Quieros Street to St. Francis Church, where Vasco da Gama was buried. The 15th century church has spoken about Portuguese, Dutch and British.
As we walk towards the Bastion Bungalow, which is a Dutch infrastructure built on one of the bastions of the fort , we witness a museum inside that has old maps, pictures, a Dutch kitchen and offers a striking view of the sea .
Our eyes will see colonial buildings built by the Dutch and British, and then we will go to Chinese fishing nets . Observing the fisherman life, fishing, fish sellers and fish market gives a perfect idea of the local life and style.
As you walk towards the beach, you will witness remarks about the fort, monuments, sunset, Dutch Cemetery and Hall of David. Crossing Princess Street, Rose Street and Petrocelli Street we go to the Basilica of Santa Cruz and the local market.
Meet and greet at Hans Cosmos Yoga.
From here by walk we go to the St. George Orthodox Syrian Church. This is first church built in 1st century destroyed in 15th century and rebuilt in Egyptian architect in 17th century and attain award for its beautiful structure ,it is built with mud. To witness this church is precise for our eyes.
We walk from here toward spice market. The fragrance of the ginger, cloves, cardamom, turmeric and pepper which known as black gold will enter in our senses and our brain will try to recognise. We can enter in warehouse and can witness the dry process of spices and cleaning process ,loading and unloading.
From here we will walk and reach to mattanchery palace,one can witness this palace from inside too as now it is museum and it has 3 Hindu temples.
Opposite to dutch palace from water side our eyes will witness willington island, old harbour bridge, port office and view of colonial architecture.
Jew town,Jewish Synagouge and Jewish symtery will be further covered by walk.
From here we will take auto and reach back fort kochi at cafe hans. You may enjoy breakfast or soft drink or Indian meals.
I play sitar n perform Raag Indian classical music,if you are music lover,ask if time permit me i will be happy to play for you n may it will be precise for your ears and eyes. Peace be with you. Will meet you if i received booking.
