Kochi Village Life Tour – Explore Traditional Kerala in Tuk Tuk or Cab with Local Guide

Explore fishing villages, coconut farming, boat making & more – by Tuk Tuk or Private Cab

Step into the heart of Kerala’s backwaters with our Kochi Village Tour, a cultural experience designed to immerse you in the everyday life of local villagers. Travel in your choice of a Tuk Tuk or an air-conditioned cab, guided by a friendly local expert.

The main livelihood in these coastal villages revolves around fishing, supported by the region’s rich ecology of mangrove forests, brackish waters, and man-made fish farms. These waters are home to prawns, crabs, oysters, and small fish, and you’ll witness a variety of traditional fishing methods in action.

Fishing Traditions You’ll Experience:

• Chinese Fishing Nets (Cheena Vala):
  These giant cantilevered nets are operated mostly at night, often using electric lights to attract fish and prawns.
• Casting Nets:
  Conical nets weighted at the bottom are thrown with precision to trap schools of fish near the surface.
• Fishing with Rod & Bait:
  Try your hand at fishing the local way by dropping baited lines into calm backwaters.
• Clam Pulling & Steaming:
  Women demonstrate how clams (shellfish) are collected from brackish waters and then steamed to separate the meat from shells.
• Fish Groping:
  A unique, hands-on method where women search for fish using just their fingers in shallow water.

Village Crafts & Rural Skills:

• Copra Processing & Coconut Oil Making:
  See how coconuts are split, sun-dried for days, and then processed to produce pure coconut oil—a Kerala staple.
• Coir Rope Making:
  Discover how coconut husks are spun into natural fiber, which is then woven into mats, ropes, and traditional handicrafts.
• Fishing Boat Construction:
  Observe skilled craftsmen build handmade fishing boats using wood and coir rope—without a single nail. It’s a testament to Kerala’s maritime heritage.

Why Choose This Tour?

• See authentic, living village life – not staged or commercialized
• Choose your ride – open-air tuk tuk or comfortable cab
• Perfect for photographers, families, and cultural explorers
• Optional traditional Kerala lunch on banana leaf can be arranged
• Ideal half-day offbeat tour from Kochi