Jewish Heritage of Kochi: 6-Hour Tour
ID: GYG16451-16451
Category:
Country: India
Country: India
Duration: 06:00 hours
Description
Learn about India's oldest Jewish communities on this 6-hour tour of Kochi's synagogues. Visit the Jewish cemetery and explore Kerala's scenic backwaters, with lunch at a Vedic village resort and a visit to the revered Jewish-Christian Ancestor Tower.
Discover India's Jewish Heritage in Kochi, home to the country's longest-established Jewish communities. Known as the Malayalam Jews, their history is vague but evidence suggests that the earliest settlers may have arrived in India after the destruction of the Second Temple of Jerusalem in 70 CE.
You'll see the city's most important Synagogues, including Chendamangalam and Kadvum Bagam, some of the region's key places of worship. Visit the Jewish Cemetery and Kochi's handloom weaving center. Then enjoy lunch at a serene Vedic village resort. The tour continues with a captivating 2-hour excursion around the area's backwaters, and a trip to the Judeo-Christian Ancestry Tower.
Discover India's Jewish Heritage in Kochi, home to the country's longest-established Jewish communities. Known as the Malayalam Jews, their history is vague but evidence suggests that the earliest settlers may have arrived in India after the destruction of the Second Temple of Jerusalem in 70 CE.
You'll see the city's most important Synagogues, including Chendamangalam and Kadvum Bagam, some of the region's key places of worship. Visit the Jewish Cemetery and Kochi's handloom weaving center. Then enjoy lunch at a serene Vedic village resort. The tour continues with a captivating 2-hour excursion around the area's backwaters, and a trip to the Judeo-Christian Ancestry Tower.
Highlights
- Hear all about the surprising history of India's often overlooked Jewish heritage
- Take a tour of Kerala's scenic countryside
- Visit Kochi's key synagogues and Jewish cemetery
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If your hotel is not in the city then an appropriate meeting point will be arranged.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.