The commercial
capital of Kerala and the entry point of tourists to gods own country,
the city has emerged as a leading commercial hub in the recent past. The
old town and its surroundings are called Fort Cochin and Mattanchery
belt. Cochin use to be the finest spice harbours during the colonial
days. Jews stree, Santacruz basilica, Dutch palace, synagogue,Chineese
fishing nets etc will throw back the traveller to the rich colonial past
of the city . This area is a paradise for sea food lovers and nocturnal
wanderers.
MUST DO ACTIVITIES AT COCHIN
- Visit to Lulu Mall
- Sea food experience at Fort Cochin
- Kathakali show at Fort Cochin
- Kumbalangi village visit
- Romantic walk through the prince’s street Fort Cochin
- Sunset cruise at marine drive
- Heritage walk through the mattanchery market
- Purchase of Kerala saree from the local shops
PLACES TO VISIT IN COCHIN
- Fort cochin
- Cherai beach
- Vypin island
- Hill palace museum
- Marine drive
- Bolgatty island
- Kerala folklore museum
- Mattanchery palace
- Santa Cruz Basilica
- Paradesi Synagogue
WHERE TO EAT IN COCHIN?
- Traditional sadhya served in banana leafs from BTH Sarovaram hotel
- Sea food dinner from Brunton boat yard
- Sea food restaurants near fort Cochin beach
- Kerala meals from Grand Hotel Cochin
- Malabar biryani from Kayees Restaurant Mattanchery
