A Queen's Story | Fort Kochi | Heritage Walk

A perfect introduction to the Queen of the Arabian Sea

Our flagship tour, a favorite for the inquisitive traveller who wants to do more than the usual. This tour is a must-do for anyone who wants to understand the history of Cochin from scratch. From being called the 'Emporium of the World', Cochin received the rare distinction as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea' and in modern times the city transformed itself to become one of India's major tourist hubs and a contemporary art capital still bringing travellers from far and wide. The walk will take you along the remnants of the old European fort town, some of its streets rich with fables of yore and the iconic people who left a mark and changed the course of history as we know it. We sift through 3000 years of the city's past through stories, anecdotes, architecture, culture, food and the people who made an impact in the growth of the town.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Learn about the Kochi-Muziris connection and the geography of Kochi.
• See the historical entrypoint to the Fort town, you will get introduced to the famed Chinese fishing nets and the Chinese influences in Kerala that still lasts to this day.
• Walk along the picturesque tree-lined streets, European churches and bungalows and how the Portuguese influenced the language, religion, cuisine and culture of Kerala.
• Visit a Dutch colonial building that has lasted for more than 300 years and speaks of a Dutch Commander and his love for the flora and fauna of Malabar.