Fort Kochi Attractions

Fort Kochi Beach: The beautiful beach extends from Kamalakada to the entrance of Kochi harbor. Along the beach are many colonial bungalows, which retain the ambience of the bygone era.

Pierce Leslie Bungalow: This magnificent mansion is a blend of Portuguese, Dutch and Kerala architectural styles. It was the office of Pierce Leslie &Co. and is noted for excellent wood work.

Kochi – Ernakulam - The Queen of Arabian Sea

Kochi the economic capital of Kerala and major destination in South Asia has an area of 87.341 sq.kms. and a population : 16.6 lakhs and it is just above sea level. Surrounded and crisscrossed by rivers, backwaters and Sea this city is considered as a true destination for Europeans and Westerners visiting to Asia. Kochi is connected with the world by Air, Road, Rail and Sea. Kochi is one of the busiest harbor in this part of the world. The domestic and international airport at Nedumbassery is located at 30 km. from Kochi . Kochi consists of townships like Ernakulam, Old Cochin, Mattancheny, Fort Kochi, Palluruthy, Thoppumpady, Willingdon Island and suburbs like Edappally , Kalamasseiy, Thrikkakara, Kakkanad and Tripunithura.

Vasco da Gama Square, Cochin.

The Vasco da Gama Square in Cochin is a place for cultural and social reunion. You can do many things at Vasco da Gama Square, Cochin, like a morning walk to the Vasco da Gama Square in Cochin The long walk along the shore starts from this square right upto the Fort Kochi Beach or taste some of the true flavors of Cochin at the Vasco da Gama Square. Enjoy sunrise, sunset and delitious sea food reparations of Kerala. From Vasco da Gama Square, Cochin you can watch the wonderful art of fishing using Chinese fishing nets. The St.Francis Church is located at a stone throw distance from this square. The protestant church was built by the Portuguese in 1510 AD and is the oldest church built by Europeans in India. You can reach the Vasco da Gama Square in Cochin by road from Kochi. It is about 12 km from Kochi mainland.

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The Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala)

Those who visit Fort Kochi or Vypin can see huge fishing nets operated for fishing. This Chinese fishing nets in Cochin are locally known as Cheenavala. The technique of fishing by Chinese fishing nets differs from the technique of ordinary fishing nets. Normally the Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) is used during High Tide. The Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) is dipped in the cost and will be lifted and the catches are collected by fisherman going over to the net. Three to four people can operate this cantilever mechanism. These huge fishing nets were introduced between 1350 and 1450 AD. These nets were brought by traders from the Court of Kublai Khan in China. Thus this net got the name Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala). You can see The Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) throughout Malabar Cost and in the banks of backwaters and some river landings.

Those who visit Fort Kochi or Vypin can see huge fishing nets operated for fishing. Normally the Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) is used during High Tide. The Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) is dipped in the cost and will be lifted and the catches are collected by fisherman going over to the net. Three to four people can operate this cantilever mechanism. These huge fishing nets were introduced between 1350 and 1450 AD. These nets were brought by traders from the Court of Kublai Khan in China. Thus this net got the name Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala). You can see The Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) throughout Malabar Cost and in the banks of backwaters and some river landings.

Willingdon Island - Man Made Island in KochiWillingdon Island

Willingdon Island is created in 1930s. It is createted as part of dredging Vembanttu kayal (Vembanad Lake). It is named after the former Viceroy of India, lord Willington. This manmade island is connected with main land Kochi with Venduruthy Bridge. Sir Robert Bristow, who was appointed by Lord Willingdon, then-the Governor of Madras Presidency was the main Engineer for this project. It is road and rail by side of it. Willingdon Island is created as part of improving ship handling facilities in Kochi during the British rule.
Willington Island is a link that connect Kochi with other and there are some of the beautiful hotels, commercial and industrial offices etc. The old Kochi airport, shipbuilding yard, wharf, the Southern Naval Command Head Quarters and the customs house are located in this island.

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Marine Drive Kochi

Marine Drive Kochi is perhaps the most attractive place in Kochi City. Marine Drive Kochi also can consider as the most happening place in Ernakulam and Kerala State. You can see tourists come and visit this place from early in the mornig to late in the site. A few years back most of the Malayalam movies used this canvas for their industrial scenes. The Marine Drive stretches from the Jankar Jetty in the north to the Ernakulam Boat Jetty in the south. Marine Drive offer a lot of attractions for National and overseas tourists. There are many star hotels, budget hotels and fast food outlets available across this strech. The Marine Drive also offer several shopping outlets and shopping malls. There are street side vendors to exclusive mshowrooms for multi national brands. The Penta Menaka and GCDA Complex offer several outlets for electronic personal gadgets. The Broadway is one of the traditional market for spices and other items. The evenings at Marine Drive is very busy and beautiful.