| Located just across the legendary Chinese fishing | | | | the beach and the numerous Chinese fishing nets |
| nets in Fort Cochin is the Koder House – a | | | | there ensures a steady supply of fresh fish any |
| two-century old mansion and one of Cochin's | | | | time of the day. |
| oldest landmarks. | | | | When at Koder House, indulge yourself on a lavish |
| Built in 1808 by Samuel S. Koder, scion of a | | | | spread of delectable sea food at Menorah, the |
| prosperous Jewish family that once owned the | | | | pool side restaurant. |
| Cochin Electric Company, the Koder House is | | | | Cochin's Jewish Connection |
| steeped in history and heritage. | | | | Wondering how a Jewish family came about |
| This erstwhile homestead of the Koders, which | | | | owning the Cochin Electric Company and the |
| once played host to ambassadors, celebrities and | | | | Koder House in Kerala as early as 1808? Well, |
| heads of states, is today an exclusive boutique | | | | Cochin's Jewish connection is another fascinating |
| hotel that exudes an aura of understated | | | | story. The Jews are said to have made their way |
| opulence in a historical ambiance. | | | | to Cochin and its suburbs soon after the capture |
| Combining its classic character with contemporary | | | | of Jerusalem by Pompey in 63 BC. |
| comfort the Koder House offers six luxurious | | | | Like other traders before them, the Jews came |
| suites with polished wooden floors and elaborately | | | | to Cochin seeking its abundance of spices. Those |
| ornate period furniture, reminiscent of an era long | | | | who settled here went on to prosper and played |
| gone. | | | | a major role in shaping Cochin's glorious past. |
| Its not surprising then that the Daily Telegraph | | | | Today one can see glimpses of Cochin's Jewish |
| had this to say about the Koder House: 'This place | | | | history in places like the Jew Street in |
| is faultless - it's just so homely yet splendid at the | | | | Mattancherry, where you can also visit the Jewish |
| same time - as if an exotic millionaires great aunt | | | | synagogue. |
| were having you to stay. | | | | To include a stay at the Koder House on your |
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| One of the biggest attractions of Koder House is | | | | fascinating highlights call us today on REEPHONE |
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| is the sea food menu. The property's proximity to | | | | |