Embark on a thrilling Tuk-Tuk tour in Kochi, India, and discover the historic Fort Kochi area. Explore narrow lanes, visit temples and a church, and learn the traditional art of Kolam decoration.
Embark on a thrilling Tuk-Tuk tour in Kochi, India, and discover the historic Fort Kochi area. Explore narrow lanes, visit temples and a church, and learn the traditional art of Kolam decoration.
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Fort Kochi - You will be picked up from your hotel in a Tuk-Tuk and taken to Fort Kochi. Visit the local laundry, Dhobi Khana, that has been run by the Tamil speaking Vannan community for centuries. The laundry was started for washing the uniforms of the Portuguese and then the Dutch soldiers. To date clothes are hand washed here.
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- Fort Kochi - You will be picked up from your hotel in a Tuk-Tuk and taken to Fort Kochi. Visit the local laundry, Dhobi Khana, that has been run by the Tamil speaking Vannan community for centuries. The laundry was started for washing the uniforms of the Portuguese and then the Dutch soldiers. To date clothes are hand washed here.
Next drive to a Hindu temple that is probably the only temple in India where salt is given as an offering to God. Explore a local bazaar as you drive past shops selling all kinds of wares.
Drive past the 16th century Thirumala Devaswom Temple, one of the biggest temples of the Gowda Saraswath Brahmin community. Entry to the temple is restricted to members of this community.
Explore a nearby fruits and vegetables market before visiting the Brahmin quarters of the city. Learn to make a Kolam decoration with colored rice flour. These decorations are made at the entrance of Brahmin homes in South India.
- St. George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church - Next drive through a short stretch of the 1.2 mile long Bazaar Road that is known for its spice and lentils shops. Make a quick stop at a Syrian Orthodox church, St. George Koonan Kurishu Church.
End the tour with lunch (for those taking the morning tour) or refreshments (for those taking the afternoon tour) at a local restaurant (own expense).
Afterwards you will be dropped back at your hotel.
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off by Tuk-Tuk
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by Tuk-Tuk during entire tour
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off by Tuk-Tuk
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by Tuk-Tuk during entire tour
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Explore the city of Kochi in a Tuk-Tuk on this private tour. Drive past temples, a church, a local bazaar and a laundry that has its links back to colonial times. Visit the area around Fort Kochi that was once under Portuguese rule for 160 years and then under Dutch rule for 112 years before being taken over by the British. Learn the art of Kolam…
Explore the city of Kochi in a Tuk-Tuk on this private tour. Drive past temples, a church, a local bazaar and a laundry that has its links back to colonial times. Visit the area around Fort Kochi that was once under Portuguese rule for 160 years and then under Dutch rule for 112 years before being taken over by the British. Learn the art of Kolam decoration from the local Brahmin community.
Highlights:-
• Tuk
• Explore the narrow lanes of Fort Kochi
• Learn the art of Kolam decoration
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
- A small amount of walking is involved.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
