Unearth Royal Secrets: Tripunithura Heritage Express Tour
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A common feedback from all our visitors has been that getting to meet a local family, in this case members of the Royal Family, is the most memorable part of their trip. While some conversations are about how the family reacts to their non-royal status today, most conversations are around day to day happenings in Kochi/Kerala and also about the country of the visitor. It is like meeting with friends whom you have not been in touch with for a long time, and this a happy reunion. The host family is well travelled and well educated which makes the conversation so much more enriching. The local history of the family and that of the city of Kochi/Kerala sets the tone for the meet with the family. Visitors also get to spend good time in a part of Kochi that is hardly visited by tourists, both foreign as well as domestic.
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Sumitevs, 1/31/2021 9:39:32 AM
Thanks for organising this heritage walk. It was a nice experience indeed. A lot of lost stories. Pleasant relaxing sunday morning that you wouldn't regret.
Graham_H, 11/24/2019 5:12:16 AM
We had a really good visit to Tripunithura hill museum and our guide was very nice and very professional. We would have no hesitation in recommending this trip to anyone.
Trini L, 12/7/2016 1:16:07 PM
A Good unique experience and an off beat from the regular tours. Being Rajit it just adds to the experience while he talks and walks you into the Royal History of Cochin.
irinadct, 12/5/2016 7:04:47 PM
This tour was the highlight of our stay in Cochin. We had an excellent time in Rajith's company! He is very knowledgeable and passionate about his job! He knows so many interesting facts that even Indians don't know (my husband is Indian). Most importantly, what I appreciated the most was that the tour was not commercial and it was unique in its design. This is the only tour (that I'm aware of) that organises royal family visits. And it's not like you go and observe them from somewhere or exchange a couple of courtesies and then feel obliged to leave. We spent real time with them, enjoying tea and cookies and speaking about everything in the world. And they made us feel so comfortable that we didn't want to leave :) We enjoyed this tour so much that we asked Rajith to organise a tour for our 50 guests from Europe who are visiting us in January for a family event.
Steven S, 7/12/2014 6:19:20 PM
The Cochin Royal Heritage Trail was a particularly unique experience. Members of the royal family live and work in Kochi today. Their palaces are in this one area of town. While being larger than the typical home in the area, they're not grand structures. They're notable for their architecture and the history contained within. Unfortunately they are being gradually demolished to make way for modern buildings. Our guide Rajith arranged for us to meet one family in their home. They served us home-made food and we talked about their role as royals in the modern day. They showed us family photos and talked about their history. The two small children in our group (ages 6 and 4), were tired and close to “melting down” by the time we got to the home. But they rebounded immediately in the hospitality and spent a lot of the time running around the courtyard area of their main structure. It was a very warm, welcoming and educational time.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- A maximum of 10 people per booking.
- Some amount of walking is involved, including climbing stairs, first to the entrance of the Museum and then inside to access the upper floor.
- Shoes have to be removed before entering the Museum. The floor outside the Museum gets hot, so it is advisable to wear socks.
- Passport details required at time of booking
- Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may be refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- Photography is not allowed inside the Hill Palace Museum. You are allowed to click pictures outside of the buildings and the landscaped gardens. Your camera can be secured in a locker and the key will be given to you.
- Mobile phones are not allowed inside the Hill Palace Museum. It can be secured in a locker and the key will be given to you.
- Not recommended for travelers with knee problems as there are steps to be climbed at the Hill Palace Museum
Departure point
Please wait at the ticket counter located on the left as soon as you enter the main gate.Redemption
• It is advisable not to wear shorts or sleeveless tops. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements. • Please present this voucher to the guide before the trail starts • Tour not available on days when there is a unscheduled strike in the city or any political unrest • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants • Photography is not allowed inside the Hill Palace Museum. Your camera can be secured in a locker whose key will be handed over to you.Less than hours before travel date - 0% refund