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Índia Portuguesa

Índia Portuguesa

Portuguese India holds a fascinating place in history, as the Portuguese were the first Europeans to set foot in India, with Vasco da Gama arriving in Calicut (now Kozhikode) on May 20, 1498. He secured an initial, though problematic, trading concession from the Zamorin of Calicut, leading to tension and the capture of several natives before his return. The later expeditions to India included :

  • Pedro Álvares Cabral (1500) : Arrived to establish a factory but retaliated violently against the city's residents after an attack, culminating in the bombardment of Calicut. He later secured treaties with Cochin and Cannanore.
  • João da Nova (1501) : Led a commercial expedition that resulted in the First Battle of Cannanore against the Zamorin's forces.
  • Vasco da Gama's Second Voyage (1502) : A much larger expedition that escalated conflict, including the bombardment of Calicut and attacks on other coastal cities.
  • Later Expeditions : Subsequent voyages, including those led by Afonso de Albuquerque and Lopo Soares de Albergaria, focused on establishing forts, signing treaties, and engaging in naval battles, often involving attacks on Calicut and the establishment of Portuguese influence in allied kingdoms like Cochin.
Surprisingly, they were also the last to leave India, with Goa remaining under Portuguese control until 1961. Goa, Anjediva Island, along with Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman, and Diu, still bear strong Portuguese influences. Many regions, especially in the Malabar area, provide historical evidence of Portuguese presence in India. Few people realize that the major city of Bombay (now Mumbai) was once a Portuguese territory gifted to the British as part of the dowry when Charles II of England married Portuguese Princess Catherine of Braganza.
On this 22 days tour by Indian Frontiers we explores key Portuguese-influenced locations, including Chennai, Trivandrum, Kollam, Cochin, Calicut, Kannur, Kasargod, Mangalore, Goa, Mumbai, Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Surat.

Highlights

  • Follow the journey of Portuguese rule from Vasco da Gama’s arrival in 1498 to Goa’s independence in 1961.
  • Walk Through Portuguese-Era Forts & Churches
  • Visit iconic sites like Fort Emmanuel (Cochin), St. Angelo Fort (Kannur), and Milagres Church (Mangalore).
  • Visit the Tomb of Vasco da Gama – Discover the burial site of the famous explorer at St. Francis Church in Cochin.
  • Experience Coastal Heritage & Spice Routes – Explore the spice trade centers of Calicut, Kollam, and Cochin.
  • Discover Mumbai’s Portuguese Past – Learn how Bombay was once a Portuguese colony gifted to the British.
  • Sail to St. Mary’s Island – Visit the spot where Vasco da Gama first set foot in India.
  • Stay at some heritage properties on this tour, witnessing the colonial remnants.
  • Blend of Culture & Cuisine – Taste Portuguese-influenced dishes and experience Indo-Portuguese traditions.

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