All inclusive tour to Muziris from Cochin with local lunch

Get picked up by the personal chauffeur from your hotel lobby or from the Cochin port in the morning and drive for around an hour to reach Muziris, the ancient port town of Cochin. The Guide will first take you to the ancient Pattnam archaeology site. Discover the ancient connection between India and Mesopotamia and ancient Romans. The Archaeologist believe that the site was continuously occupied at least from the 2nd century BC to the 10th century AD. St. Thomas is believed to have landed in Kodungalloor port (formerly called Muziris) in 52 AD. The St. Thomas Church established by the apostle houses holy relics from the olden days. At Kodungalloor, he established the first Christian church in India.

Paliam Nalukettu

Walk through the Paravur Spice market where one can still picture fresh produce unloaded off on 'Vanchis', traditional Kerala boats that are used to this day, to ply the backwaters. It retains the livelihood of the people who benefit from the market with conserving the historic buildings within the market. Further walk towards Paravur jewish Synagogue. Synagogues are Jewish places of worship. The Jewish communities who came here in different periods settled in and around Muziris were involved in trade. This Synagogue was built in 1615 and is one among the largest surviving synagogues in Kerala.

Paliam Dutch Palace

Arrive at the Chendamangalam hand loom weaving factory, run by a women’s society, the chief livelihood of local women working there. (Closed on Sundays and National Holidays) Chendamangalam fabrics are known for their excellent quality. The handloom products of this region represented the entire Kerala handloom industry. Chendamangalam saris are still famous today.