History of Gama Heritage Residency Kochi.The last of the heritage trilogy is the Gama Heritage. The name itself is synonymous with its Portuguese connection that is related to Vasco De Gama. The resort takes us to a bygone era, which witnessed a huge change in the historical as well as the cultural scenario of Kerala.

When Nicolas Conti, the legendary Italian traveller said this, Cochin was flourishing in trade as one of the most desirable destinations approachable by sea. And Fort Cochin, once an obscure fishing hamlet, found itself at the hub of all this bustling activity. It was soon to be the first European township in trade and one of the most glorious cities in the world. Fort Cochin probably has the best preserved history of colonial times and the ideal way to see it come alive is to take a stroll down its old roads, with their tree-lined avenues and along the seashore – where magnificent Chinese fishing nets sketch a spectacular skyline. It is believed that Chinese travellers during the reign of Kublai Khan had introduced these nets to Cochin. In AD 1341, a cataclysmic flood threw open the estuary at Cochin. Thanks to the strange ways of nature, out of this land-locked area was born one of the finest natural harbours of the east. This in turn paved the way for a deluge of seafaring visitors, from the Arabs to the Chinese and later, the Portuguese, Dutch and British. The last three have left their imprint on the façade of Fort Cochin to a greater extent. The Portuguese Fort Cochin will transport you to the last years of the 15th century, when the adventurous Vasco Da Gama and the valiant Cabral were lured by the fabulous riches of the Malabar Coast and established flourishing trade relations. In 1553, with the permission of Maharaja of Cochin, Fort Immanuel , the first European Fort in India was constructed here. Within its vast confines, the Portuguese built houses, churches and other buildings while generously contributing to the indigenous cultural fabric, the essence of which still endures. The Dutch The Dutch influence too is profound; they laid out most of the town in its present form. In doing this, they cut down the Fort to about a third of its original extent, when they wrested it from the Portuguese in AD 1663. During the Dutch era, Fort Cochin climbed the heights of fame as a rich commercial centre, major military base, an illustrious cultural hub, a noted ship building yard and an age old centre of Christianity. The British The last colonial regime seen at Fort Cochin was that of the British, who took over the town in 1795. After those glorious years it was then relegated to the role of an administrative outpost. Yet the spices and tea trade kept it in the limelight. In many of the bungalows here you will notice evidence of a distinct strain of Indo-European architecture that matured mostly in this period

Fort kochi and its beach do not necessarily attract any special introduction either for foreign tourists or natives who want to achieve a relaxation. Fort Kochi is well-known for its history and cultural activities. It’s a small town in Kerala. There are many sights that are behind its successful tourism. A safe place for all kinds of tourists, Fort Kochi and its neighbouring places with their enchanting appearance have helped to develop as one of the decently agreeable destinations of tourism in India. It attracts tourists of all sorts throughout the year. The deep blue sea, soft sand, swaying coconut palms, delicious sea food and house boats make it a very popular and deeply loved spots for visitors. The gentle and nice breeze that blows from the tropical ocean has to be judged on its own merits. Whenever any visitor come to Fort Kochi, he can testify the rich heritage of centuries. The traders, explorers, holiday-makers, political representatives and voyagers who sailed from distant lands to reach the shores of Fort Kochi and stamped an impression upon the cultural & religious way of life in this region and that cannot be easily deleted.