"Heritage and culture in historic Kochi."
Kochi, a major city in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, is lined with many beautiful and mesmerizing tourist destinations. One among them is the Jew Town. Jew Town in Kochi is a very popular and vibrant part of the city that one should not miss out when here. It is not very expansive which might take you a lot of time. The place is just a small lane in between the popular Mattancherry Palace and Pardesi Synagogue. It is known for its old-world charm that entices tourists like ants to jaggery.
As you reach the Jew Town area, you would be engulfed by the old world charm of the place. It is a reflection of the colonial era and has various antique and special items that will keep you glued. You can easily find here some really interesting pieces like carved wooden vessels, beautiful furniture, curios, and many other similar things. The items for sale here are from the Indian, Arab, Chinese, and European history. You can also find some exquisite handicraft items and garments that can make you fall in love with all of it.
Things to Do
One can explore the markets of Jew Town and buy some of the antique and handicraft items from the shops here. Not just that, the Vaarpu, a big bronze vessel that has handles on both its sides, is also a place that you should visit here. You can shop as much as you like. There are some beautiful things like wooden pillars, shiny and shimmery jewelry, metal and wooden figurines, crockery, wooden elephants, paintings, wall hangings, and much more here.
Traveler Tips
If you are planning to visit Jew Town, it is imperative that you wear some comfortable clothing and shoes as you may have to walk the streets. Also, having bargaining skills can help a lot here. You can certainly get these beautiful pieces from the Jew Town at a cheaper rate if you know how to bargain.
Best Time to Visit
People visiting Kochi, especially the Jew Town area, are always wondering which time is best for their travel to Jew Town. If the same question is on your mind too, we would suggest you make a visit to Jew Town during the months of February and March. Not just that, the best season would also be between the months of October and December as the weather is quite pleasant in Kochi. It is not too hot and humid and you can easily experience the true beauty of Jew Town.
How to Reach
Jew Town is located in Kochi, a city that is very easily accessible to all parts of Kerala. It is in Mattancherry which is connected to other parts of the city through the Jew Town Road. Road transport is very convenient to Jew Town. Apart from that, you can also take the railways to reach here. You need to get down at the Ernakulam Railway Station, located at a distance of just 10 km, from where you can take an auto or hail a taxi or cab to reach this town. People also take the ferry from the Marine Drive to reach the Mattancherry.
