Tour to Cochin / Kochi
Cochin is the “Queen of Arabian Sea”. It is one of the famous Sea Port & Spice Capital of India with prosperous past and exciting present. On visiting this place, you will find influence of different Europeans, Chinese, Jews and Arabs in the culture and lifestyle of inhabitants. Today Cochin is one of the largest ports in India. The placid beauty of place lies in the serene backwaters, beautiful lagoons fringed by credible coconut palms and charming islands.
Tourist Attractions Cochin:
- Dutch Palace, Mattancherry:
Built in 1557b by Portuguese as gift to Raja of Cochin, Veera Kerala Varma. - St. Francis Church, Fort Cochin:
St. Francis Church was the first European Church built in India. The history of this Church reflects the colonial struggle of European powers in India. - Willington Island:
Willington Island is well connected island to mainland Ernakulam by road-cum-railway Venduruthy Bridge. - Mangalavanam:
Mangalavanam is small bird sanctuary situated in the Ernakulam District of Kerala State. - The Pareekshit Thampuran Museum:
An archeological museum locted adjacent to the Shiva temple in Durbar Hall Road, Ernakulam. This museum has a rich collection of the 19th century paintings, Scriptures in stone and Plaster of Paris, Pre-historic monuments, Old coins in a numismatic gallery, Copies of mural paintings and many more things. - Thattekad Bird Sanctuary:
A boat cruise from Bhoothathankettu to Thattekkad is an unforgettable experience through the evergreen forests nesting migratory and indigenous birds. - Kodanad:
Kodanad lies on the southern bank of Periyar support amidst the attractive beauty of the high ranges. It was once one of the largest elephant-capturing centers in Southern India. - Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry:
The oldest synagogue in India, built in 1558 was partially destroyed in the war of 1662. It was rebuilt by the Dutch.
How to Reach
By Air: The Cochin International Airport is under erection and has regular international flights only to the Gulf. The domestic flights connect the place to some of the popular cities and states in India.
By Train: Kochi is connected to the rest of India by an extensive network of railways. The three important railway stations here are Cochin Harbour Terminus, Ernakulam Junction and Ernakulam Town.
By Road: well connected with three significant National Highways on would find transport for this place from the major cities of South India.
Hotels in Cochin / Kochi
Kimansion, Cochin : Kimansion is situated in the Fort Cochin area, an hour and a half away from the airport.Pamba Heritage Villa, Allepey : The Pamba Heritage Villa is located 8 km from Alleppey.
Anthraper Garden Home Stay, Alleppey : Anthraper Garden Home Stay is surrounded by the backwaters on three sides.
