Coastal Feast with Pondicherry Fisherfolk

Overview

This experience is not just a seafood meal, it’s a coastal cultural exchange. Set in a fishing hamlet near Pondicherry, this experience takes you into the home of a fisherfolk family for a traditional banana leaf lunch or dinner featuring the fresh catch of the day.

• Step into the kitchen with fisherfolk hosts to learn about traditional coastal cooking.
• Participate in cleaning, spice mixing, or leaf setting for the meal.
• Feast on a banana-leaf meal built around fresh catch, cooked over woodfire.
• Hear stories of sea life, storm survival, fishing rituals, and seasonal wisdom.
• Understand the deep relationship between food, climate, and community.