Fort Kochi Excursion: A Blend of Cuisine, History, and Culture
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Fort Kochi
Embark on an exciting excursion in Fort Kochi, Kerala, and immerse yourself in a blend of cuisine, history, and culture. Discover the rich cultural heritage and diverse influences that shaped this historical city.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Fort Kochi - Begin your excursion at noon with a convenient hotel pickup, followed by a rendezvous at the dining establishment where we will welcome attendees for a traditional Kerala meal, featuring a mix of Syrian Christian culinary influences. This eatery, nestled by the backwaters, provides a picturesque dining backdrop. The lunch menu offers an array of both meat-based and vegetarian dishes, including Chicken Ularthu, Kerala Chicken roast, Fried fish, Kerala fish curry, Beef ularthu or beef roast and thoran, veg ularthu, olan, Kuttu curry, potato podimas, a tangy green mango gravy known as Manga charu, Dry Prawn chammandi, Coconut chammandi, and more.
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Church of Saint Francis - Depart from our hospitable lunch setting at 2:00 PM and proceed to Santa Cruz Basilica, a historic church with 450 years of history, and then visit St. Francis Church.
In the late afternoon, around 3:00 PM, partake in a Hi-Tea at David Hall, which doubles as a modern art gallery and cultural space within a beautifully restored Dutch colonial bungalow from the 17th century. -
Kerala Kathakali Centre - Continue to a cultural hub to witness the captivating art of Kalaraipayattu, an ancient martial art with a 3000-year legacy attributed to Sage Parasurama, the mythical founder of Kerala and a master of martial arts.
Spend the evening enjoying a Kathakali performance, a theatrical art form notable for its vivid make-up, extravagant costumes, and facial masks worn by the predominantly male performers.
Conclude your day with fond farewells after the enthralling performance.
What's Included
- Entry fees to renowned monuments included
- Traditional Kalaripayattu martial arts show
- Complimentary Hi Tea with a selection of teas, coffee, and snacks
- Elegant sit-down lunch experience
What's Not Included
- Transport to and from meeting and departure points
- Beverages at lunch
- Gratuities(Recommended)
Additional Information
An exciting excursion that is a blend of the finest cuisine, historical and cultural experience of Fort Kochi.
Fort Kochi is a quaint suburb in Kochi, popularly known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, a historical city tucked on the western coast of Kerala.
This excursion is designed to offer patrons an insight into how Kochi (or Cochin, as it was formerly known) became a cultural hotpot with the Anglo Indians, the Portuguese, the Dutch, the English, the Syrian Christians and even the Jews making it their home.
Location
Fort Kochi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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204sheenas
Feb 7, 2023
Highly Recommend - It was well organized and zero hiccups or issues. Ritu is always on the ball and flexible - which is a great combination :)
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