Things to Do in Kochi

Fort Kochi in Kerala, India, offers heritage, history, culture, attractions, and sights for every visitor.

In this free tour, we will meet at Hotel No. 18 in Fort Kochi, on KB Jacob Road. We will gather and then walk through the local streets to Fort Kochi, where we will see St. Francis Church, where Vasco da Gama was buried. This 15th-century church witnessed the passage of the Portuguese, Dutch, and British.

As we walk towards the Bastion Bungalow, which is a Dutch infrastructure built on one of the fort's bastions, we will witness a museum inside that has ancient maps, paintings, a Dutch kitchen, and offers an impressive sea view.

We will see colonial buildings built by the Dutch and British, and then we will approach the Chinese fishing nets. Observing the life of the fishermen, the fishing, the fish vendors, and the market will give us a perfect insight into the local life and lifestyle.

Walking towards the beach, you will witness commentary on the fort, the monuments, the sunset, the Dutch Cemetery, and David Hall. Crossing Princess, Rose, and Petrocelli streets , we will head to the Santa Cruz Basilica and the local market.

Jail of freedom struggle we meet , greet and enjoy the history with sightseeing. If guest prefer shorter tour as per choice they can select fort kochi and check out at 12pm or can check out after reaching jew town. I will continue tour till 1.15 pm for the guest who will be interested to continue 

 1.5 hour fort kochi historical 

One hour : Jew Town, Mattanchery,spice market

We start walk with history of kochi,stories starting from 1st century entering into 13th century then portuguese era 15th century,  Dutch era 16th century witnessing the architecture of Dutch, outside view of burger street,princess Street,rose Street, chinese fishing net,bastion bunglow, location and history of Bastions with fort boundary area. 

From portughese era we will witness St Francis Church where Vasco da gama was burried, Moving on foot we will see from outside pandal cafe,kashi cafe, Cochin club,David Hall,bishop house,indo portughese museum,Dutch cemetery,beach,st Francis l p school , peterceli street,quieros street and santa cruz basilica Church and then we will enter in to local market and local area of kochi.

from here we hire a tutuk to reach jew town which is 2km and again we start walk to Dutch palace. Jewish synagogue,jewish cemetery,ware houses,police museum and perfume museum. We will afterwards start walk on spice market and back river side area showing local fisherman boats and their living.

I teach yoga and meditation. I do music healing therapy and chakra healing. i can assist for kathakali show ticket can recommend local food places Restaurant,ayurveda treatment center, backwaters and villages trip. I can also assist for transfer and houseboat booking.

We Meet at Hans Cosmos Yoga and Meditation., Ground floor.

What to Expect : spiritual discourse with healing /Classical Indian music with tabla,harmonium,Raag/Raag and Mantra meditation/Fort kochi neighbourhood and history followed by walk.

Just as one can appreciate the fragrance of a flower or a passing stranger's perfume without owning it, you are enjoying the atmosphere of spirituality (peace, love, light) without needing to adhere to strict dogmas, rituals, or deep theological study.

I welcome you, Rejuvenate your spirit at Hans Cosmos Yoga. Upon arrival, you can freshen up and change into loose cotton clothes before immersing yourself in a sanctuary of peaceful mantras and meditation.

Your Holistic Journey Includes:

- Healing Soundscape: Deepen your practice with live traditional music. Witness the rhythmic beauty of the Tabla, played by my  daughter, alongside the vocal Raag and ,mantra with Harmonium. Later We recite Mantra together and kirtan.

- Body & Mind Balance: The session includes Yoga poses, yoga Nidra and specific techniques to help you conquer the mind and achieve a perfect balance between soul and body.

- Spiritual Dialogue: This is a safe space for curiosity. You are welcome to ask spiritual questions and share insights during the session. If you interested listen a spiritual story which reveals secret of yogic journey.

Post session enjoy food ,I cook for you at my home or we go nearby local restaurant. Enjoy the history of kochi, fort and various religion entrance history with witnessing local church, mosque and temples in neighborhood, nearby plantation view: pepper, jackfruit,mango,chiku, guavas,banana,nutmug etc.

After neighbourhood we enter in fort area and listen stories from Dutch, portuguese and British era witnessing colonial architecture. 

Trip concludes here at fort kochi with many wishes.

Discover the Colonial legacy of Kochi on this private exclusive tour in English just for you and your group. You'll be amazed!