COCHIN - OLD TOWN TOUR
The city is being divided into three parts, the New Cochin is called the Ernakulam
City, is the commercial capital of the state of Kerala. The second land called Willington Island; this is a
man-made island during the time of British, now it is Home town of Cochin port and Indian Navy. The third
land is called Fort Cochin; this was the place where most colonial powers played a major role. The existence
and preservation of the old colonial building along with the rain trees ambiance of Fort Cochin adds charm
to this old town.
Duration : 3.5 Hours. Half day Tour
Start Time : 9 am to 12.30 pm & 2 pm to 5.30 pm (Twice a day)
Price :
INR 1200 per person for 8-10 persons
INR 1500 per person for 4-7 persons
INR 1650 per person for 3 persons
INR 2500 per person for 2 persons
INR 4500 for a solo traveler
Note : The price mentioned above does not apply to shore excursions, The pricing for shore excursions may vary and will be provided separately.
Tour Description :
The city of Kochi is a kind of archipelago, scattered across a number of islands and promontories linked by
bridges and ferry services. When you arrive in the city's old town, Fort Cochin, you step into a sleepy,
humid, provincial old port, long ago occupied by the Portuguese, Dutch and. The old town, the accumulation
of religious and imperial conquest leaves Kerala about 60 per cent Hindu, with the balance divided more or
less equally between Christian and Muslim. The Hindu influence is not strong in Cochin. The local language
is Malayalam and the people are proud of their linguistic identity and their high literacy rate.
Itinerary :
St Francis Church (India’s oldest European Church) | |
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The Chinese Fishing nets that Cochins famous for fishing | |
Fort Immanuel (the bastion of the Portuguese) | |
The Dutch Cemetery, which is now managed by the Church of South India | |
Jewish Synagogue and Jew town market | |
Mattancherry palace or Dutch palace | |
Santa Cruz Basilica |
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We can also pick up/drop from/to other nearby
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you on travel time and price the tour correctly.
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