A private tour specially prepared with Multiport offered in combination with Muziris tour with backwater cruise + Mangalore City Exploration with min 04 passengers

MUZIRIS TOUR WITH BACKWATER CRUISE

You will be picked from the Cochin Port and after a scenic drive, you will visit the old synagogues of the Malabar Jews. Paravur Synagogue and Chennamangalam Synagogue were built according to Kerala traditions but they were adapted to meet the liturgical requirements of the Jews. Earlier the Synagogue functioned as a house to pray but now it has been turned to a museum as part of the Muziris Heritage project operated by the State Kerala government. You can also find the first Christian seminary and the first printing press of India near the Chennamangalam Synagogue. Later, we will visit Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple, a Hindu temple venerating Goddess Bhadrakali since ancient times. The temple is known for its powerful myths and legends and hence it has attracted many pilgrims for daily worship and festivals. Next, we will visit the Kottakavu church, one of the seven original churches of the Syrian Christian community of Kerala established by the apostle St. Thomas. The other attractions of the tour include a visit to Paliam Palace and Cheraman Juma Masjid. Paliam Palace was a traditional home of Paliath Achan’s who were the Prime Ministers to the kings of Kochi. Cheraman Juma Masjid is the first mosque in India which was built after the Chera King met the prophet Muhammad and embraced Islam. The grandeur of the Masjid is still kept intact even after undergoing many renovations. Next, we will visit a small archeological site, Pattanam, which contains many artifacts that were traded between Muziris and the rest of the world. Next, we head to the Handloom Weaving Factory. It is a traditional cotton weaving village where six hundred Brahmin families strive hard to produce some of the most exotic sarees, famous for its ‘Kasavu.’ This is truly a unique sight where an entire community puts away their differences and come together for a specific purpose working with sheer hard work and passion. Kuthampully Handloom Industrial Cooperative Society was established in 1972 with 102 enthusiastic supporters who aim to preserve their traditional culture in their weavings. However, modern weaving techniques have seeped into the arena to meet the current trends and hence helped in producing designer clothes. Afterward, you will be taken back to the port.

MANGALORE CITY EXPLORATION

Mangalore is a city that greatly attracts visitors to India. Mangalore City Exploration is one of the best ways to escape from tiring routine lifestyles and enjoy a complete excursion experience. The day takes you to all the famous spots in Mangalore city, offering a wonderful experience. Itinerary -Our driver or guide picks up you from the dock on time at 8:00 a.m. and transfers to Mangalore City which is a 30 minutes’ drive. Kudroli Gokarnanatheswar Temple -The first destination we will take you is Kudroli Gokarnatha Temple, which is also known as Gokarnanatheshwara Temple. The temple built in 1912 is dedicated to Gokarnanath, a form of Lord Shiva. Kadri Temple -The next wonderful place to visit is Kadri Manjunatha Temple, a historic temple where people from Hinduism and Buddhism worship together. The temple is dedicated to the deity of Lord Shiva as Lord Manjunatha. St. Aloysious Chapel -Before 12.00, we can also take you to the famous Aloysius Chapel situated in the heart of the city. The Church was built by Jesuit Missionaries in 1880. The interior of the chapel is very famous for its artistic wonders. Lunch Break {Own arrangements} at noon, we can take you to the best restaurants in Mangalore to enjoy the taste of famous Mangalore cuisine. Choose from seafood or meat-based or vegetarian lunch, depending on your preference. Cashew Factory After lunch, we can head to the Cashew processing factory, transfer of 30 mins. Know more about the cashew processing, watching the step by step process in the factory. The local staff there can explain to you the practice of preparing cashew. Vegetable Market Now we will transfer you to the famous Central Market wholesale bazaar, where you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables of great variety.See you next time by 2:30 p.m. we can drop you back to docks. We will assure you are on-time onboard.

NOTE –

• Offer price for per person USD 52 per person /per location
•  Minimum 04 passengers required for this tour
• This is a PRIVATE tour