Welcome to Kochi
Fort Kochi is where the Arabian Sea first met Europe, Arabia, and the Far East and never quite let them go. Once a quiet fishing village on the Malabar coast, it became the first European foothold in India when the Raja of Kochi granted land to the Portuguese in the early 1500s to build Fort Emmanuel – the “fort” that gives Fort Kochi its name. Over the centuries, the same few streets passed from Portuguese to Dutch to British rule, leaving behind churches, synagogues, bungalows, cemeteries, and sea-facing godowns in one small, walkable neighbourhood.
Today, Fort Kochi is a compact historic quarter where Chinese fishing nets, Portuguese-era basilicas, Dutch gables, Jewish homes, and old spice warehouses sit comfortably alongside cafés, galleries, homestays, and family-run shops. It’s a place where layered history, coastal life, and a slow, sea-breeze rhythm still shape everyday living.
At Unventured, we offer active, culturally immersive walks through Fort Kochi led by local guides who speak fluent English and know the stories behind the streets. We go beyond standard guidebook routes to find quiet lanes, waterfront corners, and lived-in heritage spaces that reveal what it really feels like to belong here. Our experiences are interactive, safe, and genuinely local—giving travellers an intimate sense of this old quarter of Kochi and the many worlds it continues to hold.
