Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0Paradesi Synagogue
Synagogue Lane, Jew Town, Mattancherry, Kochi
Built in 1568, the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations
India
Kochi (Cochin)
Paradesi Synagogue, built in 1568 in Jew Town - the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, heart of India's oldest Jewish community
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0
Candle lighting
17:46
10/23/2026
Havdalah
18:46
10/24/2026
This week's Torah portion
Parashat Lech-Lecha
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Eruv in Kochi (Cochin): worth checking ahead
We don't know of an active eruv in Kochi (Cochin). For a relaxed Shabbat, check with the local Chabad house or community beforehand, and leave your key at reception.
Shabbat meals in Kochi (Cochin)
Most kosher restaurants close for Shabbat. Ask the Chabad house about Shabbat meals before you travel - ideally by Thursday.
Tip: book a stay within an easy walk of the Chabad house - for a relaxed meal and a short, pleasant stroll back.
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Hotels within an easy walk of a synagogue or Chabad house, for a calm, relaxed Shabbat.
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For a restful Shabbat
Staying near the community in Kochi (Cochin)
The map shows hotels and apartments you can book around Chabad House Kochi and our synagogues, so you can stay within an easy walk of the community.
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Plan your trip by dates and party
Stay, car, Shabbat and flights - tailored to a couple, family or group.
Guided Tours & Experiences
Guided tours, entry tickets and experiences in every destination - most with free cancellation, so you can plan ahead and still stay flexible around Shabbat and the chagim.
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The next step of the trip - a car, an airport transfer and a stay, ready to book from here.
Rent a car in Kochi (Cochin)
Compare prices across international and local rental companies at your destination - most bookings come with free cancellation.
Both sites compare rental companies - prices sometimes differ, so it's worth checking both.
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Book a private transfer from the airport to your hotel and back - a fixed price agreed in advance (no meter surprises), a driver waiting for you with a sign bearing your name, and no need to haggle or speak the local language.
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Before you fly to Kochi (Cochin)
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Book ahead in Kochi (Cochin) - skip the ticket lines and keep more time for the trip.
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Data from the moment you land - directions to shul, WhatsApp with the Chabad house and table bookings, without hunting for a SIM at the airport.
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Help with installation and setup from anywhere in the world – by WhatsApp, phone or email.
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Stay in the kosher area of Kochi (Cochin)
For Shabbat in Kochi (Cochin), base yourself in or near Mattancherry, Jew Town - Chabad House Kochi (Chabad house listed on the site) is within walking distance from there, along with the other kosher listings for the city.
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Nearby destinations
More places in the region with a Jewish community and kosher food - to add to the trip.
Common questions about Kochi (Cochin)
- Where to pray in Kochi (Cochin)?
- There are 1 synagogues and 1 Chabad houses in Kochi (Cochin), with addresses and prayer times when available.
- Where to stay within walking distance of a synagogue in Kochi (Cochin)?
- Hotels and apartments in Kochi (Cochin), with walking-distance-to-shul notes when we have them.
- When is candle lighting in Kochi (Cochin)?
- Candle lighting and Havdalah in Kochi (Cochin) are calculated for the destination and updated every week.
- Where can I eat on Shabbat in Kochi (Cochin)?
- Most kosher restaurants close for Shabbat. Before you travel, ask the Chabad house (Chabad House Kochi) about Shabbat meals in Kochi (Cochin) - many host guests, and all can point you to what the community offers.