Fort Kochi Local Sightseeing Tour
During this tour in Fort Kochi, we will discover the traditional landmarks of historical Kochi, which include ancient Chinese fishing nets, and the historical European settlements like Vasco Da Gama church and Dutch Cemetery. Move towards the Dutch/Mattancherry Palace, a museum under ASI. Spend time walking through the historical Jew Street towards the Jewish Synagogue. Explore the historic streets of Cochin on an exciting tuk-tuk tour around the city Feel like a local as you make your way to the city’s important sights and attractions Take in and admire the lively streets of the city and the impressive architecture of each landmark you visit. Discover the rich history and culture of the area as you interact with the locals and hear fascinating stories of the city.
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Fort Kochi Local Sightseeing Tour
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What's included in Fort Kochi Local Sightseeing Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chinese Fishing Nets
Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) are a type of stationary lift net in India. They are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing. While commonly known as "Chinese fishing nets" in India, the more formal name for such nets is "shore operated lift nets". Huge mechanical contrivances hold out horizontal nets of 20 m or more across. Each structure is at least 10 m high and comprises a cantilever with an outstretched net suspended over the sea and large stones suspended from ropes as counterweights at the other end. Each installation is operated by a team of up to six fishermen. While such nets are used throughout coastal southern China and Indochina, in India they are mostly found in the Indian cities of Kochi and Kollam, where they have become a tourist attraction. This way of fishing is unusual in India and almost unique to the area, as it was introduced by Chinese explorers who landed there in the 14th century.
Fort Kochi Beach
Fort Kochi beach is a beach along the Arabian Sea situated in Fort Kochi in the city of Kochi in South India, Kerala state.
Dutch Cemetery
The Dutch cemetery is among the visited sites in Fort Kochi, famous for its imperial inhabitants during the olden days who left their homelands centuries ago to propagate and expand their own empire. The cemetery was consecrated in 1724 and is today managed by the Church of South India and it contains some interesting stories around it.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Some Hidden Gems/Bonus Secret Places
- Helps to take variety of Photos of Travelers.
- Parking Fees
- Use of Tuk-Tuk. We help travelers to take variety of photos with the Tuk-Tuk.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 120 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Our tuk-tuk guide cum driver will be there with your name placard at your hotel/meeting point to receive you on time.
Meeting / End Points
- Our tuk-tuk guide cum driver will be there with your name placard at your hotel/meeting point to receive you on time.
