Wednesday, 10 January 2018

Hotels around Mattancherry Synagogue

For the convenience of those who want to stay near the Synagogue for Sabbath. 

"A list of hotels for information purpose only."

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1. Daffodils Spice Court

217/A, AB Salem Road, Mattancherry, Cochin - 682002, Kerala, India
Tel.: +91 484 2221133 Mobile : +91 9497105133
email: info@daffodilshotelsandresorts.com
Contact Person: Aneesh Antony

The closest to the synagogue, within ten minutes walking distance. 

2. The Waterfront Granary (A Museum Hotel)

6/641, Bazar Road, Mattancherry, Cochin -682002, Kerala, India
Tel.: +91 484 2211777/2211177 Mobile: +91 9847321333
email: fomwaterfront@gmail.com
Contact Person: J. Uday Kumar (General Manager)

15 minutes through the Bazar Road, Mattancherry. Please note, Bazar Road is the oldest and perhaps the busiest street in the town, narrow and crowded with trucks, tuk tuks and people. After 6pm, the entire scenario changes, with the shops closed, bazar is no longer a busy area. On a Friday evening, its better to start early for the Synagogue or take a tuk tuk, its rather easy to walk back, by the time the prayers are over at Synagogue it will be around 7pm and the Bazar Road is bare and wide for an easy walk back. 

3. Fragrant Nature

Near State Bank of India Calvathy Bridge, Calvathy Bazar Road, Fort Cochin-682001, Kerala, India.
Tel.: +91 484 4156700 Mobile: +91 94977 15639
email: dhannia@fragrantnature.com
Contact Person: Dhannia U.S. (General Manager)

A five star facility at 20 minutes brisk walking from the Synagogue. Being on the same road like The Waterfront granary, maneuvering Bazar Road during day time is a challenge. Tuk Tuk or other means of hired transport to Synagogue for the Prayer on the Friday evening and an easy walk back after 7pm. 



Saturday, 6 January 2018

First tour of the year

Cherai, in the first week of the New Year. The super moon had its effect on the tides. Water was so high, there was not much beach to even walk on. 
Mattancherry - Ernakulam - Parur - Chendamangalam - Mala and Cherai Beach on the way back. 

It may not be possible to tour all these Jewish sites in a day and do it well. So we generally do Mattancherry and Fort Kochi a half day and start early the next day to visit the other monuments.