Cruise passengers, hotel guests and college groups in Fort Kochi want to see where Kerala's spice trade began. Mattancherry's old warehouses still dry, sort and sell pepper, ginger and other spices, and a guided walk lets visitors see that trade up close.
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This business runs small guided walks, two to three hours long, through the old spice market of Mattancherry and Jew Town, ending with a spice tasting and a chance to buy packs from local traders. A short boat ride or a cooking class can be added later.
Kochi has traded pepper and other spices with the world for centuries, and the warehouses along Bazaar Road still dry, clean, grade and sell ginger, pepper, turmeric and other spices. The district's spice extract industry grew on this old trade, and spice oleoresins are Ernakulam's One District One Product. Most cruise ships call at Kochi between October and May, and their passengers have only a day ashore, so short, well-timed walks suit them.
You need a small team of trained guides who speak good English (another foreign language helps), first-aid kits and public liability insurance. Registering with the state tourism department helps when dealing with cruise agents and hotels. The hard parts are the monsoon lull, the midday heat, and the many freelance guides and taxi drivers already offering tours, so your stories and punctuality must stand out. Ask traders before bringing groups into their warehouses.
Sell through cruise shore-trip agents, hotels and homestays in Fort Kochi, online travel listings, and colleges planning study tours.
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