An Onam Special Tripunithura Tour: Raja Nagari

About the Walk

In this Onam special, let's explore the forgotten magnificence of the Royal town. Tripunithura was the seat of power of the Cochin Royal Family from the beginning of the 19th Century after moving from Mattancherry. We will engage in the fascinating stories of the Cochin Royal Family, their legacy and history, the architectural and spatial peculiarities of the town of Thripunithura planned around the Poornathrayeesa temple while taking the participant through some of the important sites inside the Tripunithura Fort. We will explore the contribution of the Royals to multiculturalism, public infrastructure, the National Movement and the conservation of traditional art forms in Cochin State said through a storyteller from the family.

Join us in traditional Kerala attire for this special tour on Thiruvonam!

About the Storyteller

Born in Cochin and raised in Bangalore, Balagopal Varma is a heritage and travel enthusiast and has been organizing heritage walks in Tripunithura and Ernakulam for the past few years. His work on heritage conservation and travel is focused on the erstwhile Cochin State, which is slowly disappearing from collective memory along with its built heritage. Balagopal resides in Tripunithura and is closely connected with the Cochin Royal Family and his grandfather was the titular Elaya Raja of Cochin.

Duration, Distance & Terrain

2 Hrs

~2 Kms

Mostly flat surfaces and little to no inclines, Moderate pace, stopping at various sites along the tour.

Meeting point

Meet your storyteller at the

Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple East Entrance (കിഴക്കേ നട)

https://goo.gl/maps/SDdiQbDYeZZryYdCA

Nearest Bus/Boat/Metro Station

Statue Junction Bus Stop/Vadakkekotta Metro Station

Reporting Time

7:15 AM

Medium

English

What's Included

Storyteller

Snack and refreshments

What's Excluded

Any personal expenses

Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Guidelines

• Per head registration cost of the walk is ₹850.
• Carry a cap/hat/umbrella and ample drinking water.
• Wear comfortable shoes.
• Photography is permitted.
• Videography is permitted with restrictions. Check with your storyteller before you shoot.
• Avoid littering during the walk.
• The tour route is in public areas over which we have no control. We are not responsible and shall not be held liable for the behaviour of the public, other tour patrons, or any accidents during the tour.
• Please note that we would not be entering inside any heritage monuments for this walk.
• Reach the meeting point 15 minutes ahead to avoid delay in starting the walk. Late admittance is not guaranteed.
• Kindly follow all instructions laid out by the storyteller on the day of the walk.
• All of our tours are rain or shine, and will only be cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. If you choose to cancel a tour due to weather, our cancellation policy stands. If the tour is cancelled due to weather, it will be rescheduled.
• Please refer to our complete tour terms and conditions here.
• Please refer to our cancellation and refund policy here.

Contact Us

kochiheritageproject@gmail.com

+91 7042149051