Cochin Heritage Carnival 2023: Mattancherry - Phantasma

A spook trail through Old Cochin

Are you ready for a 90 min walk around Old Cochin with some spooky tales? Join us for this spook trail in Mattancherry. Lores from beyond the night, myths and dark history to keep us company.

Phantasma is born out of curiosity, a trail through Kochi's alleys with stories, real and unreal.

About the Storyteller

Oneal, a.k.a FCboy, as he is known, is a maritime lawyer by profession, a food anthropologist by passion and author of 'Soul Fried Monologues'. After having graduated from one of the premier law schools in India, he traveled the world for pursuits in work and academics. Oneal is also a chef based in Cochin specialising in butchery and has spent the last couple of years researching and honing his skills in the craft of butchery.

Duration, Distance & Terrain:

1.5 Hrs, 1.5 Kms, mostly flat surfaces and little to no inclines, moderate pace, stopping at various sites along the tour.

Meeting Point:

Meet your storyteller at

Mattancherry Bus Terminus

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What's included

• Storyteller
• Snack & refreshment

What's not

• Any personal expenses
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

What to bring:

Comfortable shoes, dress for the weather, water bottle.

Guidelines:

• Per head registration cost of the heritage walk is ₹999.
• Wear a mask, & bring your personal sanitiser.
• Since it is a walking tour, guests are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes, a cap/hat, rain jacket/ poncho in case of rain, comfortable shoes, dress for the weather, water bottle.
• Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the reporting time.
• Kindly avoid littering during the walk.
• Please note that tours are subject to weather conditions. If the tour is cancelled due to weather, it will be rescheduled.
• 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.
• Photography is permitted. Videography is not permitted. If you are a researcher, guide, a travel writer, or a blogger, kindly request consent from the Organizer before the tour.
• Please note that we would not be entering inside any heritage monuments for this tour.
• Kindly follow all instructions laid out by the host on the day of the walk.
• Ticket once booked cannot be cancelled or refunded.
• Please refer to our complete tour terms and conditions here.
• Please refer to our cancellation and refund policy here.

About The Kochi Heritage Project

The Kochi Heritage Project is a storytelling initiative to inculcate awareness about heritage, and to create dialogue around the preservation and conservation of heritage in Kochi amongst locals and visitors through heritage and cultural tourism experiences, heritage education and research, and by curating events that promote the city's heritage.