Discover the hidden secrets of Kochi with a well respected tour guide. You will explore Kochi (Fort Cochin / Mattanchery) in an autorickshaw (tuk-tuk) with a local born driver from Kochi who will help you to learn more about the real life of the local people.
Kochi was the first European colony in India and there are nearly 30 different communities and 16 different languages in the area. You will experience some of them at sites such as Chinese fishing nets , St Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jain Temple, Dhobhi Khana (Local laundry), Ginger Warehouse(packing/drying of spices), and some womens cooperatives (Pappadam, candle, and incense making etc) to experience the life of the local people.
A private tour offers more flexibility and can be customised to your interests. Maheen is particularly conversant with the local Art scene as he has been involved with the world famous Kochi-Muziris Art Biennale of contemporary art since its inception in 2012.
Fort Cochin/Mattancherry
After pick up from your accomodation you will drive to Fort Cochin to experience sights such as the Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, Dutch cemetery, Santa Cruz Basilica church and Dhobhi Khana. Further on to Mattancherry will bring you to the Dutch Palace and the must do walk towards Jewish Synagogue through the famous Jewish street. Close by is traditional Bazar Street with spices/tea/perfume and ginger warehouses.
There will be plenty of time for shopping.
3-5 hours from 1000₹ per person
Full day Kochi
Designed for cruise ship passengers, this tour offers a wide selection of possibilities depending on time constraints.
You will be met at the Cruise ship Terminal and travel to Fort Cochin area where you will experience sights such as the Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, Dutch cemetery, Santa Cruz Basilica church and Dhobhi Khana. Moving on to Mattancherry will bring you to the Dutch Palace and the must do walk towards Jewish Synagogue through the famous Jewish street. Close by is traditional Bazar Street with spices/tea/perfume and ginger warehouses. There will be plenty of time for shopping.
(a boat ride on a small backwater is optional)
3-5 hours from 1000₹ per person
heritage Muziris
One hour drive north of Fort Cochin is the site of the ancient Roman city of Muziris where you will visit the Archaeological Museum in Pattanam. Also included in the tour is a visit to Paravur where you will see the oldest synagogue in India and rows of shops in the traditional Keralan style. A wonderful day which cam be finished with a swim at Cherai Beach.
5 hours from 1000₹ per person
beaches
Swim in the warm waters of the Arabian sea, or just sit and eat icecreams: the choice is yours.
To the north via the Roro on Vypin Island is Cherai Beach which is great for swimming and has a wide range of options for eating , from traditional Kerala thali to pizzas and burgers at Chilliout.
One and half hours south along Beach Road is popular Marari Beach where sun loungers and beachside food huts rub shoulders with the rich and famous. (Prince Charles popped in with Camilla).
3-5 hours from 1000₹ per person
Backwaters and Boats
Ride one and half hours down Beach Road to the travel hub of Allepey where you can cruise past local villages and rice fields in the breathtaking backwaters on a day boat and lunch at the famous Paddy Fields Restaurant. Included is a visit to a small artisan coir factory and a boat building hut. You will also see many fishing boats at work at Andakaranazhy Harbour.
5 hours from 1000₹ per person
Design your own
whether your interest is ancient or modern, beaches or boats, long or short, or even food, Maheen can design a tour to suit YOU!!
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Tour can be done in half day or full day depending on your time schedule.
Tour duration depends on weather and traffic conditions.
Tours do not include entry fees and food.
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