MUST-VISIT: KOCHI is the #1 HIDDEN GEM of INDIA 🇮🇳💎

KOCHI (Cochin), KERALA, INDIA has to be the Best Hidden Gem of India. The southern state of Kerala runs at a slower and more relaxed pace than the rest of the nation, and it features a completely different culture across food, clothing, religion, food and more.

My trip to Kochi wasn't exactly set up for success. I wasn't feeling well at all, and I visited during Monsoon season. Thankfully, my Tuktuk driver was very patient with me and his kindness was a big part of what turned my experience completely around.

The biggest surprise to me was the presence of the Christian faith in southern India. I had no idea that the European presence made such a splash, and it really has created such a unique and original form of cultural expression.

I would love to visit again at another time in the year (and when I'm not feeling like trash)! I'm so excited to see it in another light.

Are you from India? Kochi? I can't wait to hear what you think. Let me know YOUR favorite activities and food in the comments, and be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and click the BELL so you never miss a chance to GET LOST with me!

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00:00 INTRO
00:38 ARRIVAL BY PLANE & CHECK-IN
01:30 OVERSLEEPING
02:58 TUKTUK TOUR & CHURCHES
05:20 RASOI FLAVORS OF INDIA
06:23 BOAT TOUR TEASER
06:53 KASHI ART CAFE
07:22 WAREHOUSE CAFE
08:24 WEIRD THING ABOUT ME

[Get.Lost.Travel]

Wow thank you for watching! 🥲 I love when things just "work out" like they did in Kochi, you know? I have more India videos! It's a full series, and all the currently available videos for you to watch are here ⬇... nothing is more of an honor than knowing someone did a Playlist binge. 😌

[Taaangerine]

Actually, Kerala has one of the oldest Christian communities in the world that dates back to the 1st century, believed to be formed by the evangelisation efforts of St Thomas himself, and it is also the largest Easter church. So Christianity in Kerala is not found solely because of the European influence. That is why the Kerala Christians have their own traditions and customs and they are more similar to the Indian traditions than western. They also have their own cuisine called the Syrian Christian cuisine.

[ytywufm]

Kerala is the state where Thomas one of the 12 disciples of Jesus came for his missionary work. ✝️❤️

[sonamdolma]

Welcome to India! We don't call them "Tuk Tuk" here. We call them Auto Rickshaw. Thank you for showing the world that India is more than the Golden Triangle and the Taj Mahal!

[bobbyeapen]

Kerala:

It has a significant history of balancing many religions. You have Hindus, Muslims and Christians living side by side w/o issues.

-Some churches are way older than the Europeans who arrived in the 1500s. There is a long history of ancient Christians.
-There are ancient mosques (as old as the religion itself).
-Kerala was a hub of the spice trade in ancient times (2000 years ago).
-The most valuable temple in the world which resides in India.
-Good tea estates, incredible backwaters (have to rent a boat and stay for a few days, private bath and bed with a personal chef), fantastic beaches, nature resorts, treehouse stays, hiking the mountains.
-Kathakali and Kalaripayattu.

[navinbpalathingal]

Christianity came to India (Kerala) through ST. Thomas, way before European influence.

[maniarasan]

Hi Mate, Being a Kochi lover from tamilnadu. You have missed some flavours
If possible make a note and try it on next time
1) Loafer Corner Cafe which is at back of arches
2) Francis
3) Pandhal Cafe
4) Hotel Seagull (definetly for dinner)
5)Kayees Rahmathulla Cafe, Nooriya Hotel, Hotel city star (For local food)

[RonTheDon-]

No wonder Cochin was called "Queen of the Arabian Sea" centuries ago.

[SubinMobilePhotography]

u know one thing kerala is most cleaned state in india and top literacy rate state and first digital state .. its not like north india, kerala is a gem u need minimum 1 year to visit all few places must visit is kochi, varkala cliff, munnar, wagmon, athirapally waterfalls, alapuzha back waters, manro island, kovalam beach, jadayu bird statue, palakad villages, kochi cities, Trivandrum biggest lulu mall in asia, malapar region so many things its north kerala also so many things

[ancyvarghese]

the third church you mentioned Coonan Kurish church is where the Coonan oath took place. the oath was against Portuguese control over Christians in Kerala. when Portuguese first landed in Kerala, they got shocked by seeing Christian community in Kerala. but Christians in Kerala were following eastern tradition. so, Portuguese tried to control Christain community and tried to bring them under pope. so, some Christians stood against it and took the oath in that church. that's why that church is called Coonan Kurish church.

[avinashsimon]

Appreciate your cinematography, colour grading, editing and research. It's very evident how much you put your effort into making these videos. And special thanks for trying to understand our culture in dept than mere grassroot level. You deserve more subs.👍🏾

[ajay]

Honestly the kochi beaches need to be cleaned 😢

[LeonJoy]

I really appreciate not talking shit about Kerala 🫱🏽‍🫲🏼. Thanks for your positive message Mate . Good luck with your travel

[VARUN]

Places to visit in kochi
Kadamakudy islands, Kumbalangy, Light house beach, Fort Kochi walk way, Lulu mall, Cherai beach, kuzhipalli beach, marine drive, queens way
Cafes to check out-
Kashi art cafe, Pandal cafe, David hall cafe, French toast- fort kochi, Fress tress-edappaly.
Hotels to stay
- better book in 4star or five star hotels for comfort and safety (from marriot to hyaat is there in kochi almost 20+ four nd five star hotels available)

Restaurants to try-
Casava marriot kochi, Seagull fortkochi, brunton boatyard, rice boat by taj,


If you wanna try other food cuisines- sethi da dhaba for north indian, alreem for arabic and also you can try toddy and local sea food cuisine from nettoor toddy shapp

[sayedmusthaqeem]

You should try kerala cuisines which is filled with Fishes, Beef, chicken and pork. And Don't miss Porotta and Beef also Toddy and Pork+karimeen fry with kappa

[Lovely-dlcw]

St Thomas or popularly called the doubting Thomas, one of the 12 Disciples of Jesus Christ, came here in 52 AD and established the First Church here in Kerala. So Christianity here dates back almost to the 1st century AD. We have Syrian Christians here who were the first Christians when St Thomas established his Church here. He was martyred in St Thomas Mount in Chennai, Tamilnadu. Portuguese came here and set up Roman Catholic Church by 1500 A D. Syrian Christians follow the Eastern Rites whereas the Roman Catholics follow the Latin Rites. Now there is an ongoing feud here between the followers of Eastern and Latin Rites as there is a move to make all rites into the Latin one. Several Church Leaders and Laity are divided over the issue in Kochi.

[saumyasrg]

india is not chaotic in most places as its mostly rural visit places like coorg, mankulam, mamalakandam, ooty, kodaikanal, aizwal, cherrapunji, pobitaro, nameri, tawang, corbett, kasauni, munshiyari, sangla, sojha, kargil, mahbalipuram, south goa and many more.

[Joe-njbb]

7:16 Nice Bollywood moment you had there. 😆

I could definitely see how Kochi will become a popular tourist destination. It seems like they're getting ready for it.

Kochi is also a prefecture in Japan so I'm wasn't that surprised to find out that it has a Chinese name origin.

[tonyroy]

If you go to Malayattoor in kerala.. You can see where st. Thomas formed his first church its a pilgrimage site nowadays during Easter you could see millions of peeps for pilgrimage carrying big wooden cross and all

[gujibuandfriends]

When you come from other parts of India to Kerala u get the same relief when applying a balm on your forehead..