Naalu Mani Kadikalum Kadhakalum | Mattancherry

A street food trail of Old Cochin

Step into the historic town of Mattancherry and immerse yourself in the vibrant mix of cultures that have shaped its identity. Famous for its connection to the spice trade, Mattancherry has long drawn traders, travelers, and merchants from diverse backgrounds. As evening approaches, the old town buzzes with activity and energy. This is the perfect time to embark on a culinary adventure, exploring the rich food traditions of various communities. Savour their unique afternoon snacks, exclusive to this historic area. Discover flavours passed down through generations and experience the true essence of Mattancherry.

Quick facts

📍 Mattancherry
🕰️ ~3 Hours

🗓️ Tour Times: 4:00 PM
🧭 Focus: History, Culture, Cuisine, Lifestyle, Local food

💸 ₹2500 per person (small group)
🎟️ Private or curated experiences available on request (price varies)

📩 This experience must be booked in advance. For inquiries, Contact Us via email or reach us on WhatsApp below.

Join a Small Group Tour - ₹2500

The Experience

✪ Highlights

Learn about the sacred grain of Kerala its religious and cultural significance.
Explore the largest community in Mattancherry and their cuisine.
Meet a local and taste homemade sweets and savories.
Find out the strong arab influence in Kochi's and Kerala's cuisine.
Taste a bread that has travelled the world yet is considered Kerala's own.
Find out the role that spices and spice merchants played in Kochi's cuisine.
Water it all down with a refreshing cold thirst quencher.

✪ What's included

Tour led by a knowledgeable local storyteller.
8 unique local street food tastings (vegetarian & non-vegetarian) and 3 beverage tastings (non-alcoholic).
Visit a local home and taste homemade sweets and savories.
Meet local community members.
Hand sanitizer.

✪ What's excluded

This is a walking trail, and we do not use vehicles.
Hotel pickups and drops.
Food stops that fall outside of the curated route.
We do not provide umbrellas, raincoats, hats/caps or face-masks.

✪ Traveller Tips

Please carry your own water bottle.
We recommend wearing comfortable footwear and using sunscreen.
Please also carry your own umbrella/raincoat or cap/hat/sunglasses (as the weather dictates).
Since it’s a food tour and we would be trying out a wide range of street food, it’s advised to eat light before joining the walk to have a good experience.

✪ Mandates

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.
Inform the storyteller of any food restrictions that may affect you before starting the tour, including, without limitation, food allergies, dietary restrictions and any other health concerns.
Due to the nature of our thoughtfully curated gastronomic experiences, we are unable to accommodate all dietary restrictions. If you have specific dietary needs, please contact us before booking to confirm whether we can accommodate you.
Items not expressly included in the tour, such as additional food, beverages, or personal purchases, must be paid for separately by the guest.
In respect to all participants, we kindly ask that guests are able to maintain the group’s walking pace. Unfortunately, we are unable to slow down the tour for individual guests on group or public tours.

✪ 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)

Naalu Mani Kadikalum Kadhakalum | Mattancherry

A street food trail of Old Cochin

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