Cochin Trips & Tours

Cochin Trips & Tours

A laidback port city packed with history, culture and razzmatazz and more than worthy of a wander.

It’s often said that Kerala is India on a more manageable scale and if the frenzied cities of the rest of the country aren’t quite your cup of chai, then try Cochin. Remarkably peaceful (there’s even traffic signs that declare ‘No honking!’) and with only a few tuk-tuks to distract you from your sightseeing, the port city is a fusion of cultures and traditions that are definitely worth exploring. On a meandering walk, you’ll spot 16thcentury synagogues, Portuguese churches and intricate Dutch architecture rubbing shoulders with trendy coffee shops and pungent spice markets. Head out to the sleepy islands to watch the fishermen deftly bring in their catches with ancient Chinese nets, and, if your case isn’t already bursting, Jew Town’s antique shops and warehouses stuffed with artefacts are calling…