Kochin Story Telling and Heritage walk

I have been working as an Approve Tour guide in Cochin for the last twenty years. So I can describe the history of Cochin and know all the historical monuments and old colonial areas of Cochin. I will be trying to give the best experiences in Cochin. I take my guest to places like Jeweish synagogue, Dutch palace, spice market,Jain temple, Chinese fishing nets, St.Francis church, heritage areas of Cochin and telling the stories connected with all these colonial periods of Cochin. This tour is much useful to understand the cultural influences of chinese , Arabs, Portugese ,Dutch and English to Cochin and her Colonial periods . The connection of Cochin to different contents for the spice trades and arrival of people from other parts of India and settlements of different communities for spice trades , different food cultures, understand the influences of chinese and European architecture in Cochin . This tour will be an experience for adventure seekers, families with childrens .

1. 1

   Chinese Fishing Nets

   15 min

   History of Chinese fishing nets, best place to see the structure and working of Chinese fishing nets,

2. 2

   Stop 2

   15 min

   History of St.Francis church in Cochin, Architecture, The Vasco Da gama connection with St.Francis church.

3. 3

   Mattancherry Palace

   30 min

   History of Dutch Palace, Architecture, detailing of Mural Paintings inside the palace, exquisite objects and importance of each rooms in the palace and the importance temple at the courtyard of Palace.

4. 4

   Mattancherry Palace

   30 min

   Explain the history, the name, Architecture, antique elements, ambience and its festivals.

5. 5

   Cochin Spice Market

   30 min

   The Jew town, it has retained its glory as an important place of spice trade in Cochin. The exotic odor of spices like cardamom, ginger, cinnamon and black pepper etc. The trade of spices is evidenced in the trucks going to and away from the warehouses, workers drying, sorting and packing spices.

6. 6

   Jain Temple

   30 min

   History of Jain temple in Cochin, Architecture, Brief history of Jain communities in Cochin, rituals and their festivals.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.