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About this activity

We will start at 9:00 a.m. with a drive to Kondungallur. It takes about 1.5 hours from Cochin, through the countryside. This tour allows you to see rural Kerala and the Jewish sites in the old settlement as well as the sites in Cochin itself. The Malabar Jews had seven synagogues, among which two synagogues in Chennamangalam and Paravur have been restored and are accessible to tourists.

After the formation of Israel in 1948, the Cochin Jews migrated to the Promised Land. Only a handful of Jews still live in Kerala today – however, their synagogues, cemeteries, houses and streets still bear witness to their 2000-year old association with India.

Itinerary :
• Depart from Kochi 09.00 AM
• Arrive Paravur town at 10.30 AM
• Visit Chendamangalam Synagogue
• Portuguese Seminary
• Paravour Synagogue
• Lunch at a Local restaurant.Later drive to Cochin visit Paradesi Synagogue
• Jewish cemetery and walk in the Jew Town
• 4:00 PM - Drive back to Cochin / Cruise terminalt

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Included

Pick-up and drop off at Cochin / Ernakulam / Cruise Terminal
English-speaking Guide with cell phone
Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
01 Bottle of water per person
All taxes

Not included

All Entrances
Tips & Personal expenses
Camera fee

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Paravur synagogue , Chendamangalam Synagogue will be closed on Monday
Mattancherry Paradesi Synagogue will be closed on Friday afternoon , Saturday full day and other Jewish holidays
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Tourism

90%

Cultural

90%

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