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Kochi or Cochin is a port
city
is located on a
cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas with rich past
& a bustling present .It is renewed as the
Queen of the Arabian Sea
It has been the business hub of the region from very early days . The Chinese ,
Jews , Arabs , & Europeans come here to trade and their influence on Kochi
& its people is still evident . Old tiled houses built in the Chinese pagoda
style , the famous Chines fishing nets , colonial building , synagogues and
mosques all tell the fascinating story of this harbour town .
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The harbour is still at the
heart of the city and pepper , sea food , rubber & coir are exported from here
. Despite of this Kochi is an attractive city and the serene back-waters golden
sunssets lagoons overhung with feathery coconut palms , picturesque islands.
Vypeen , Willingdon, Ramanthuruth , Vallapadam & Bolghatty -all contribute to
its beautiful cityscape. The interesting Jewish synagogue the oldest in India ,
the Mattancherry Palace of the former maharajas , also known as the Dutch Palace ,
old British Churches , the Bolghatty Palace once the mansion of the British
Resident and now a hotel , are still worth seeing and make a visit to Kochi a
unique experience .
Places of Interest
- Bolghatty Palace
Built by the Dutch in 1744, this palace is on
Bolghatty island, The building was once a Governor's palace, for the Dutch and
later the home of the British Governors. has been converted to a hotel run
by the Kerala Tourishm Development Corporation (KTDC). The island has a tiny golf
course and the panoramic views of the port and the harbour.
Jewish
Synagogue
Jewish
Synagogue is located near the
Dutch
Palace
in Mattancherry.The synagogue, built in 1568, is magnificently decorated by
Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers.
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Mattancherry
Palace
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palace was built by Portugese& lotar on presented to the King of Kochi The
palace has a fine collection of mural paintings depicting scenes from the Hindu
epics Mahabharatha and Ramayana.
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St. Francis Church
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It is one of the oldest church built where Vasco da
Gama, the Portugese trader was buried.
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Museum
of
Kerala History
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The history & culture of Kerla along
with many life size statues of many famous personalities and several paintings
caaaaaan be seen here .
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Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
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It situated right in the heart of Kochi city next to the
High Court.It is the home of many exotic and rare varieties of migratory and resident birds.
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- Willingdon Island
A manmade island named after Lord Willingdon a
former British Viceroy to india. it is connected to the mainland by
road-cum-railway Venduruthy Bridge Cochin Harbour, , major trading centers,
offices etc. are situated at Willingdon Island.
Marine Drive
- The bustling backwaters, dotted with fishing boats, speedboats, ships, tankers
and passenger boats, can be observed from this walkway that lines the coast.
Fun things to do in and around Kochi!
- Take a
Walking Tour through Fort Cochin. The one and a half tour will cover
impressive sights including Chinese Fishing Nets, Santa Cruz Basilica, St.
Francis Church, etc. Don’t miss the Fort Kochi Beach.
- Do more
sightseeing! Visit the Mattancherry Palace. Jewish Synagogue, Museum of Kerala
History (10 kms), Hill Palace Museum (12 lms).
- Take a
ferry to the Vypeen and Gundu Islands.
- Watch
dolphins at the Cherai Beach (45 kms from Ernakulam). This lovely beach is
ideal for swimming too.
- Take
off a picnic at Athirampally Waterfalls (78 kms).
- Live in
a well-furnished houseboat on the Vembanad Lake at Kumarakom (90 kms).
- Enjoy a
fresh cuppa at Munnar (135 kms), a hill station surrounded by tea estates,
lakes and forests.
- Best time to visit :
The best time to visit is between October
to March
How To Get
There
| By Air |
Regular
fights link Kochi with major cities in India |
| By Rail |
Rail
network connects the city |
| Road |
It is well connected by
road to all major city |
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