Fort Cochin & Mattancherry: Cochin in 3 Square Miles

Pedal through history

Imagine yourself cycling through this heart of Kochi, learning centuries of history and hearing lesser-known secrets and legends. You'd be cycling through the renowned Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and English edifices of the Fort, detouring to the lesser-known native capital of the Cochin Kingdom called Mattancherry where 35 different communities that speak close to 15 languages of varied culture and traditions happily coexist creating a microcosm of the world itself.

Every Kochiite, or anyone for that matter should be in awe of this unique composition that gave Kochi its history and multicultural identity. You will find where the fort is, the hidden alleyways that connect the fort to Mattancherry, explore its mysteries while getting a glimpse of everyday life, finally winding down the old bazaar with its lingering odour of spices. Burn some calories while enjoying fascinating stories about Kochi's history, culture, myths, legends and pop culture. Join us and pedal through history.

The ride can be ended with a sumptuous curated meal at a local eatery. See Lila Fort Kochi Food Connection.

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Focus: History, culture, myths, legends, pop culture, architecture, cuisine, people, places

Duration: ~3 Hours

Distance: ~8-10 Kms

Tour Timings: 7:00am, Mon-Fri

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Highlights

Ride through the heart of Kochi.
Hear the stories and legends of Fort Kochi & Mattancherry.
Explore the cultural influences of the cosmopolitan town and its communities.
Get a tasting of some of the local delicacies that are unique to the area.

What's included

Tour led by a knowledgeable local storyteller and co-guide.
Tasting of traditional Anglo-Indian delicacy & a refreshing beverage.
Meet locals.
Option of selecting a regular or electric bicycle

What's excluded

Hotel pickups and drops.
Sightseeing points that fall outside of the curated route.
We do not provide umbrellas, raincoats, hats/caps, face-masks or sanitizers.
We do not enter any heritage monuments except what is mentioned in the inclusions.

Traveller Tips

Please carry your own water bottle.
We recommend wearing comfortable clothes, footwear and using sunscreen.
Kindly avoid littering during the tour.
Please also carry your own umbrella/raincoat or cap/hat/sunglasses (as the weather dictates).

Mandates

Remember its not a race. Show consideration to other road users and to other cyclists who may be less experienced than you.
Obey traffic rules and warning signs.
Keep a safe distance between you and other cyclists.
Signal using hand signs and do not stop suddenly at any point.
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.
You will be served refreshments / meals (if applicable) in places that follow hygiene and sanitary guidelines approved by The Kochi Heritage Project.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

The Kochi Heritage Project works on a 100% advance payment before the walk. Tour bookings shall be confirmed only once The Kochi Heritage Project receives full payment.
Tour can be cancelled up to 7 days before their start for a full refund. Tour cancellation made between 7 to 3 days of the tour incur a 50% cancellation fee and within 3 days of the tour date incur a 100% cancellation fee, though they can be rescheduled for no additional fees.
No refunds will be issued in case an attendee/attendees fail to turn up for the tour.
All of our tours are rain or shine, and will only be cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. If a guest chooses to cancel a tour due to weather, the above policy stands.
Cancellation of a tour due to circumstances beyond the control of The Kochi Heritage Project including but not limited to an act of God, riots, war, strikes, civil unrest, terrorism, governmental regulations, floods, earthquakes, fire, extreme weather and other natural disasters, shall be made at The Kochi Heritage Project's sole discretion without notice. Actual costs incurred on special arrangements made for the tour (if any), including cancellation charges on vehicles booked shall be deducted.
The Kochi Heritage Project shall at its discretion be entitled to cancel any tour on a full refund of the fees to the guest for any reason that the company may deem fit with or without prior notice to the guest.
Payment of refund shall be made within 15 days of walk cancellation. (subject to the above cancellation policy)

Fort Cochin & Mattancherry: Cochin in 3 Square Miles

Pedal through history

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