About

A tour of old Cochin, its culture, people and culinary traditions

Mattancherry is a microcosm of a bygone era - of traders, travellers, culture, culinary traditions of more than three dozen communities with roots spread across all corners of the country. These communities peacefully co-exist with each other in a small radius of 3 kilometers. A perfect model of unity in diversity. Thanks to the benevolent rulers and the multiculturalism, Mattancherry thrived as the capital and the seat of the Cochin Kingdom until it was replaced by Ernakulam. The walk will give you a glimpse of some of these communities that made Kochi their home, an help uncover layers of historical and cultural contributions from them before you realize that this is what makes Kochi what it is.

About the Storyteller

Johann is the Founder and Chief Storyteller at The Kochi Heritage Project. In addition to storytelling, he is an avid traveller and has been active in the travel industry over the past few years since leaving his corporate career.

He has been documenting Kochi's diverse heritage on digital media, and actively researches and curates sensory immersive heritage experiences to deepen and broaden the understanding of the history, art, architecture, culture, cuisine and the people of Kochi through The Kochi Heritage Project.

Duration, Distance & Terrain:

2.5 Hrs, 3 Kms, mostly flat surfaces and little to no inclines, Moderate pace, stopping at various sites along the tour.

Meeting Point:

Meet your storyteller at the

Ariyittu Vazhcha Kovilakom

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(If you are arriving in your own vehicle, you are advised to park you vehicle at the Mattancherry Palace parking inside the Anavathil facing Palace Road and walk it to the meeting point. We end the tour at the parking spot)

What to bring:

A cap/hat, rain jacket/ poncho, comfortable shoes, dress for the weather, water bottle.

Guidelines:

• Per head registration cost of the heritage walk is ₹750.
• Wear a mask, & bring your personal sanitiser.
• Since it is a walking tour, guests are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes, a cap/hat, rain jacket/ poncho in case of rain, comfortable shoes, dress for the weather, water bottle.
• Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the reporting time.
• Kindly avoid littering during the walk.
• Please note that tours are subject to weather conditions. If the tour is cancelled due to weather, it will be rescheduled.
• The tour route is in public areas over which we have no control. We are not responsible and shall not be held liable for the behaviour of the public, other tour patrons, or any accidents during the tour.
• Photography is permitted. Videography is not permitted. If you are a researcher, guide, a travel writer, or a blogger, kindly request consent from the Organizer before the tour.
• Please note that we would not be entering inside any heritage monuments for this tour.
• Kindly follow all instructions laid out by the host on the day of the walk.
• Please refer to our complete tour terms and conditions here.
• Please refer to our cancellation and refund policy here.

About The Kochi Heritage Project

The Kochi Heritage Project is a storytelling initiative to inculcate awareness about heritage, and to create dialogue around the preservation and conservation of heritage in Kochi amongst locals and visitors through heritage and cultural tourism experiences, heritage education and research, and by curating events that promote the city's heritage.