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Private tour in Kochi Biju M
Cochin Traditional Private Cultural Full Day Tour
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Namaste ! Let me introduce myself, I am Biju, born here in Kochi, India. I am working as a Local tour guide, Tour Advisor/ Tour expert for more than 7 years in the same city. I speak English , Hindi, Tamil and also the local language Malayalam fluently. As a local expert from the city, I am well versed with all the local streets, local people, Cultures and life styles of all the different communities in the old city, and also about the historical monuments, local shopping areas, spice warehouses etc. I am ready to organize and customize all type of tours like Local guided tour, Village tours, Tuk tuk tour, Kerala Special houseboat backwater tour etc. . . . we can work together to create your ideal tour. I look forward to meeting you, and sharing the best of Kochi. Kochi is also known as the "Queen of Arabian sea" and also a small port with a radius of 4. 5 Sq. km. There are many interesting places to see :- Dutch palace- Nearly 450 years old museum under Archeological survey of India, Jewish synagogue, (Mattancherry)only Jewish church where prayers is been performed, St Francis Church, (Fort Kochi) (Portuguese Made) also known as Vasco De Gama Church, the European church made in 1503. The famous Chinese Fishing nets still in use which has a history of 650 years. Traditional Bazar Market, where all the ancient trading of spices has been done These are just some of the interesting sites to see, and there are many others. Kochi is rich enough with her existing remains of the ancient European colonial era to attract travellers from different parts of the world. You can also experience different types of cultures and religions, and there are also more than 30 communities and people living together in the same city. -Local guide license from Kerala government, Department of Tourism. -Certified Tour Advisor license from DTPC (District Tourism Promotion Council) - Resource person (Responsible Tourism Mission, Kerala Government) - Graduated in Commerce at Mahatma Gandhi University and have a valid driving license from government of India. Some temples are restricted for Hindus Only. Photography is prohibited in some places which I will let you know...
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7- hour Kochi city tour along with some must-sees and all-time-hit cultural program
Overview of your Kochi tour
Kochi is also known as the "Queen of Arabian Sea". Because of her rich spice history, Kochi was frequented by the majority of foreign traders. Kochi was the first European colonies for Portuguese in the colonial India from the year 1500-1663, followed by the Dutch and later by the British. In 1947, when India gained independence from the British colonial rule, Cochin was the first princely state to join the Indian Union willingly. During this tour we'll discover some of the oldest monuments, like Dutch palace , jews street andJewish Synagogue at Mattancherry. Afterwards, we'll drive towards Fort Kochi enjoying the ancient Chinese fishing nets and walk through the historical landmarks of kochi towards St Francis Church also known as Vasco de gama church. And then, the most awaited part of the tour, specially organised for our team privately in an air-conditioned theatre performed by talented artists: 1. Kalaripayattu, traditional martial art performance. 2. Kathakali, Cultural dance performance.
Your Kochi tour itinerary
1. Meet the team at the Cruise ship Terminal / Hotel. 2. Travelling towards Mattancherry by Air conditioned cab / Van. 3. Visiting Dhobhi khana (local washing place) 4. Towards Dutch Palace, a museum under the Archeological Survey of India. 5. Walking towards Jewish Synagogue through the famous Jewish street at Mattancherry. 6. Visiting Ginger ware house/ spice market etc. 7. Towards the ancient Chinese fishing nets 8. Walking towards St. Francis Church through the historical landmarks of Kochi. 9. Enjoying Lunch at a local Restaurent. 10. Enjoying Kerala traditional cultural performance at a Private theatre specially for our team performed by talented artists. a) ** Kalari payattu, traditional martial art performance. b) *** Kathali, cultural dance performance. 11. Gift hunting at local/ tourist shopping markets 12. Back to the Cruise terminal / Hotel as discussed earlier.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minibus
Modern , clean , air-conditioned traveller van which is suitable for 12 people.
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Kochi, Kerala, India
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