Kochi Hill Station Tour
Kochi Hill Tours, Kochi, the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala, has one of the finest natural harbours in the world. Ancient mariners from Arabia, China, Holland, Britain and Portugal have all left their mark on this beautiful island city.
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One of the finest natural harbours on the Arabian Sea coast, Kochi, earlier known, as Cochin has been a port of call for foreign traders from early times.
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Its cosmopolitan character is reflected in the buildings and structures representing different regions of the world. A city of peninsulas and islands, today it is Kerala's commercial hub. Kerala's prime tourist destination, it spreads across islands and
promontories in a stunning location between the Arabian Sea and Backwaters. Its main sections: modern Ernakulam in the east and the old districts of Mattancherry and Fort Cochin on a peninsula in the west are linked by a complex system of ferries.
Location: Ernakulam, Kerala
Also known As: Cochin
Tourist Season: September to May
Languages: Malayalam, English, and Hindi
Kochi in India- Nearby Cities
Thrissur 74 km
Kozhikode 181 km
Coimbatore 193 km
Madurai 270 km
Kochi in India- Prime Attrations
Santa Cruz Basilica: This monumental church dates back to 1558 and has beautiful paintings on the ceiling.
St. Francis Church:
Kochi Hill Station Tour, Built in 1503 by Portuguese Franciscan Friars, this is the India's oldest European church. It was restored in 1779 by the Protestant Dutch, converted to an Anglican Church by the British in 1795, and is presently used by the church of South India. Vasco da Gama's remains were buried here in 1524 and later moved to Lisbon, Portugal but his tombstone still remains.
Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace):
Built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi, the palace was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch. On display here are beautiful Murals depicting scenes from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata and some of the puranic Hindu legends. Them palace is open for public viewing from 10:00 am to 6:00 PM. all weekdays except Fridays.
Jew Town:
The area around the Synagogue is a center of spice trade and curio shops.
Cherai Beach:
This lovely beach bordering Vypeen Island is ideal for swimming. Dolphins are occasionally seen here. A typical Kerala village with paddy fields and coconut groves nearby is an added attraction of this beach.
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