Kochi (Cochin) Trip Overview
Kerala formed a trade triangle essential to the Dutch-controlled spice trade together with Batavia and Ceylon, Cochin. Mostly tea and black pepper were strongly demanded resources from along India’s south-western coast. Although built by the dutch but these structures are one of the most important medeival historical monuments of Kerala. People come to the forts for relaxing strolls and just a brilliant view of the Arabian Sea.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Kochi (Cochin), India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India
Kerala formed a trade triangle essential to the Dutch-controlled spice trade together with Batavia and Ceylon, Cochin. Mostly tea and black pepper were strongly demanded resources from along India’s south-western coast. Although built by the dutch but these structures are one of the most important medeival historical monuments of Kerala. People come to the forts for relaxing strolls and just a brilliant view of the Arabian Sea.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cochin/Thalassery by 7 hours drive
Stop At: Thalassery Fort, Thalassery 670103 India
Pickup from your hotel and drive to Thalassery. Arrive and check in hotle. Later visit The Thalassery Fort which is a formidable historical monument established by the East India Company as a testament to the might of the imperial rulers. It stands proud in the small town of Thalassery, situated 22 km from the Northern district of Kannur. Once the nucleus of Thalassery’s development, the fort was built in 1703 by the East India Company, which had already established its settlement on the Malabar Coast in 1683. The arresting square fort has gigantic walls, massive, intricately carved doors and secret tunnels leading to the sea that make it a delight to explore.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Cochin
Duration: 50 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the hotel with all basic western amenities
Day 2: Thalassery / Cochin by 7 hours drive
Stop At: Fort St. Angelos, 3 km from Kannur Centre, Kannur India
Breakfast at the hotel, later visit fort St Angelo, Built by the first Portuguese Viceroy in India, Don Francesco de Almeida (1505), St. Angelo’s Fort is among the most historic sites in Kannur. This massive triangular laterite structure is flanked by gigantic bastions that make for an imposing sight. It changed hands between the Dutch and eventually the British, who would remodel and reequip it into their primary military stronghold in Malabar.
Later get driven back to the Cochin airport.we can also drop a the Kozhikode airport.
Duration: 50 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
