Explore Kerala like never before!
Namasthe or Namaste Is a very common word that one come across daily, while in India, specially in the morning. Good to know What is meant by it? Why we use it?
Namas : Bow or reverence.
Te/The : To you.
Namaste : I bow to you or I reverence the divine in you
Morning at 6.30AM, join a local village girl as your guide for a tour of the nearby fishing village to witness the early activities of a fishing community. Your mode of transport will be an auto rickshaw (Tuk Tuk). Life in the villages around Mararikulam is both fascinating and endearing—boats landing with fresh catch from the sea, workers bringing the catch from the boat to the shore, middlemen bargaining for their stock, women rushing and loading baskets with the freshest fish, and retailers heading to the harbour for their livelihood. Life all around is so active! Be in the midst of the crowd, watch them closely, and capture moments with your camera. If possible, feel free to interact with them.
At 10.30 AM, join a local village girl as your guide for a tour of the nearby fishing village to witness the morning activities of a fishing community. Your mode of transport will be an auto rickshaw (Tuk Tuk). Life in the villages around Mararikulam is both fascinating and heartwarming. Boats unloading fresh catch from the sea, workers carrying the catch from the boat to the shore, middlemen bargaining for their stock, women hurrying to load baskets with the freshest fish, and retailers heading to the harbour for their livelihood — life here is always bustling with activity. Be in the midst of the crowd, watch them closely, and capture memorable moments with your camera. If possible, feel free to interact with them.
At 06:30 hrs, begin your journey by boarding a Tuk-Tuk, also known as an Auto Rickshaw—a motorized version of the traditional rickshaw. This popular and affordable mode of transport, often referred to as the “Ferrari of the common man,” will take you to the following destinations:
Experience the essence of Cochin’s city life through this 2.5 hour tour, blending spirituality, local culture, vibrant market experiences and savor local dishes . Discover the city’s rich heritage and daily life, showcasing India’s unique blend of tradition and modernity.
I had the opportunity to spend 3 fantastic days at Marari beach.
One day, a guide, a young lady came for me and granted me a fantastic experience at Marari. First we took an auto-rikshaw and we were taken to a beach where hundreds of fishermen loaded out their daily catch. Family members of the fishermen helped them to carry the fishes to the coast. A huge crowd of local people gathered there, including sales people and buyers of the fish. Fantastic scene, fantastic experience for a European.
Then, Aishu took me to a family to taste local cuisines. (On the way there she introduced me to several nice people. 🙂 I had the chance to watch how the meal is prepared and to experience how smiley and kind our hosts were.
Later I had the opportunity to watch how a household manufacturing (4 nice ladies) worked on making carpets.
The whole day was fantastic, and if I may say, really exotic for a European tourist. My fantastic guide spoke excellent English, perhaps better than me. 🙂 During our tour she told me a lot of interesting thing about local people, religions, culture, ways of leaving. She told me about good things and difficulties of people. The whole was very meaningful and interesting. Thanks Aishu for the day!
Namasthe Trails and the experience was flawless. From the premium Toyota Hycross pickup to our incredibly knowledgeable private guide, every single detail was handled with utmost professionalism. They truly know how to showcase the rich traditions of Kochi while keeping their clients deeply comfortable. Highly recommended for premium travelers!”
If you are planning a trip to Kerala, look no further than Namasthe Trails. We recently completed a 6-day customized tour of Munnar and Alleppey, and the experience was absolutely world-class from start to finish.
