Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Kochi (Cochin), Kerala

Are you looking for India Shore Excursions and Day Tours. Relish one of our India Shore Excursions while your ship docks in Cochin, Mangalore, Goa and Mumbai . Our India Shore Excursions allows you to be the best in class with english speaking guides and brand new mini coaches.Out Taj Mahal overland tour from cochin OR Mumbai and rejoin the ship in 2nd day. Our other popular tours are Jewish heritage tour in Cochin and Mumbai . If your ship stop at cochin book bACKWATER TOUR ONBOARD HOUSEBOAT

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Kerala Dayz is a leading tour and taxi operator in Kerala . We redefine the concept of leisure travel and bring to our clients exclusive destinations off the beaten tourist track. Our aim is to attract travelers across the spectrum-from corporate to the budget travelers, all of whom value time and leisure. Our team consists of local people from diverse fields, who share a common passion for travelling. We also have a fleet of mint condition vehicles .You can leave your entire travel planning to us. We guarantee much more than the value for money, here with us every smile of you is what we toil for. Regards Antony Liston

Kerala Tour Packages a full service destination management company in Kerala, established in 2007 by a group of travel professionals driven by the passion to enhance and offer superior quality, value for money and the highest level of travel services. We offer travel services in all 4 states of South India i.e. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. We specialize in the planning & development of innovative customized tourism products. We cater to all segments, budget to luxury holidays and other tour related services across India. Based on our extensive first-hand knowledge of India, we are dedicated to providing flexible, customized tour packages with personalized services that meet every visitor's needs and budget. Our tour itineraries combine history, culture and opportunities for social interaction. We work as specialist tour operators for South India and also provide car rentals and hotels at the best rates.

Neema's Kitchen is not a Cookery demonstration class but its a Hands on Experience of Indian Cookery.

Joe Ikareth- Clothing & Accessories. Joe creates an exclusive series of garments using artisanal techniques, inspired as much by poetry as by the flow of lines. He combines pattern making clothes with a strong focus on movement to design contemporary clothing. All pieces are of a limited series using natural fabrics - cotton, silk, linen and their blends. Equitable,ecological and elegant clothing!

The St. George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church at Mattancherry town of Kochi (Cochin ) better known as the Koonan Kurishu Pally entered the annals of history following the oath taken by St Thomas Christians of Kerala in AD 1653, protesting against the the attempt to impose the hegemony of the Roman Church by the Portuguese . The Indian Church (Malankara Church ) was established by Apostle St Thomas ( Mar Thoma ) in AD 52. This indigenous Church of Malabar/Malankara followed the faith and traditions handed over by the Apostle St. Thomas. Saint Thomas Christians were administratively under the single native dynastic leadership of an Archdeacon a native ecclesiastical head with spiritual and temporal powers. Portughese arrived India in AD 1498 , were surprised to find the presence of St Thomas Christians in India, but Portuguese were unhappy that native Indian Christians were not under Rome . With the help of Portuguese army and Portuguese missionaries they started luring and threatening native Christians to bring them under Rome.They succeeded in their efforts in 1599 with the `Synod of Diamper'. The representatives of various parishes who attended the assembly were forced by Portuguese Authorities to accept the Papal authority. The Koonan Kurishu Oath of AD 1653 refers to the action of thousands of native Christians assembling before this church and taking an oath to preserve the traditions and rituals followed by them since AD 52 and resist the attempts to impose the Roman rituals among the native Christians. But the gathering was so large that hundreds were unable to touch the cross directly. They drew a rope from the cross, and touching it, publicly denounced the Roman Church.The cross bent under pressure and hence the name ‘Koonan Kurisu’. The event is described as ‘Koonan Kurishu Sathyam’ or the oath before the bent cross. Soon after the Coonan Cross Oath of 3 January 1653 the St. Thomas Christians were divided into Oriental Orthodox faction and Catholic faction . The Catholic faction joined the Portuguese, and the Orthodox faction stayed with their native Mar Thoma traditions in defiance of the Portuguese. The Koonan Kurish Sathyam of AD 1653 took place at this Church is the first attempt to resist colonialism and western invasion in India . Apart from the historical legacy the method adopted for the renovation of the church building assumes importance. The renovated church is built using clay to keep faith with the ancient architecture heritage. The use of cement and steel have been completely avoided and visitors from India and abroad are coming to the church to see the architecture of the building. The church located at Mattancherry , Cochin is constructed entirely of compressed earth blocks (CSEB). The distinct style with catenary vaults, arches and a dome evokes the past in a way, never seen before. The technique of construction was developed in Egypt, today known as the Nubian Technique. There are 13 vaults and a dome to complete the structure. Today, it stands as the second largest catenary structure in South India. The sacred alter is lit with sunlight that filters through the oculus and the space between the sinusoidal walls. The concept of domes, vaults and arches used in the renovated building has been drawn from early symbols of eastern Christianity. In AD 1751 Church was dedicated to St George with the installation of holy relics of St George in its altar , is another unique speciality of Mattancherry Leaning Cross Old Syrian Church.

Folklore Museum aims to provide art education to the students and helping to provide visual and academic knowledge to the art lovers, researchers and travelers from all over the world. Folklore museum is the only architectural museum in Kerala and the treasure trove of stone, wood and bronze sculptures, ancient terracotta, stone Age objects, jewellery, paintings, oil lamps, musical instruments, tribal and folk art, wood works, utensils, masks and traditional art forms etc. these are around 4000 artifacts from tiny to large size on display. This ethnic museum is the essence of the life and culture of the common man over the past 1000 years.

We are a respected Kerala travel company based in Cochin. Kerala taxis is staffed by dedicated people who have years of experience. These professionals provide top quality services at competitive rates. We are all native to Kerala so we use our knowledge along with love and pride in our home to provide the best possible tour of Kerala. Regular maintenance keeps our fleet of cars in top condition. We can provide many makes and sizes of car to accommodate any number of travellers. From the first enquiry through booking and during your Kerala trip the team will assist you in every way. You the customer are at the heart of our Kerala taxi business, you are important to us.