Vasco House
Vasco House is one of the oldest Portuguese house fort Kochi.it is said to be the house of Vasco Da Gama.Check out our visitor guide to learn more about this Vasco House in Kochi.
Located in Fort Kochi, Vasco House is one of the oldest Portuguese residents. Being specific, this place is located at the corner of Rose Street. This place is more than 500 years old. It is believed that this is the house where Vasco Da Gama stayed during his visit to Kochi. This place is built in Portuguese style of architecture and one of the good places to visit. The Portuguese, Dutch and British have etched their presence on this land. The rooms of Vasco House are quite spacious with high wooden ceilings and large window opening towards the St. Francis Church where Vasco Da Gama was buried.
Travel Tips
If a person wishes to explore Fort Kochi in a complete way then this place should be on his list. This place is surrounded by a countless number of tourist destinations such as St. Francis Church, Princess Street, Bastion Bungalow, Pierce Leslie Bungalow, Vasco Da Gama Square and a lot more. Only two rooms are available for the guests with the facility of cable TV, mosquito net, double and single bed, running hot and cold water etc.
How to Reach
This place can be reached via all the means of transport. The nearest railway station is Ernakulam junction which is 14 km away from the place. Cochin international airport is the nearest one which is almost 45 km away from this house. Also, if you prefer roadways then KSRTC bus stand is the nearest one and located at the distance of 15 km.
Activities
Here, the tourists can experience the Portuguese era, enjoy the scenic views, get some refreshing ayurvedic massage and spa treatments, enjoy the coffee in a traditional style.
Timings & Season
The season is not an issue and, therefore, the visitors can plan their trip to Vasco House anytime or in any season of the year.