Cochin Photo: DR Travel Photo and Video/Shutterstock.Com Cochin, Also Known As Kochi, Is One of the Most Beautiful Places in India
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Cochin Photo: DR Travel Photo and Video/Shutterstock.com Cochin, also known as Kochi, is one of the most beautiful places in India. This comes as no surprise, since Cochin is known for its rich history, culture, and attractive nature. Many centuries ago, the city was a hub for international merchants who traded various products for aromatic spices, the finest fabrics and shiny jewellery. Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese and Italian influences run through Cochin's architectural styles. The city is filled with museums, temples, shops, restaurants and so much more to fill an eventful stay. NOTE: This Guide has been limited to 20 points of interest per section. For the full guide, Vladimir Zhoga/Shutterstock.com please visit ArrivalGuides.com Top 5 Chinese Fishing Nets One of the most iconic sights of Cochin are the Chinese fishing nets, also c... Kerala Folklore Museum With over 4000 artefacts from all over the country, the Kerala Folklore Muse... Chottanikkara Temple Adisa/Shutterstock.com Chottanikkara is one of the most famous temples in the country, and given it... Marine Drive Marine Drive is an authentic and picturesque promenade where you can relax a... Little Flower Church Beautiful architecture, a peaceful environment, and impressive relics. The L... DR Travel Photo and Video/Shutterstock.com Updated 26 November 2019 Destination: Cochin Publishing date: 2019-11-26 THE CITY DO & SEE Dan Baciu/Shutterstock.com DR Travel Photo and Video Cochin, also called Kochi, is a famous Indian port No matter the amount of time you allocate to city known for its internationally-linked history Cochin, you will always have too little. Because and culture. Iconic Chinese shing nets, spice of the city's rich historic background, there are markets and beautiful skyline have made the city plenty of sites, museums and attractions to visit. a popular destination for tourists, whilst still Take a stroll along the scenic Chinese shing helping maintain its authenticity. One of the nets or visit one of the religious buildings. Make most famous districts of the city is Fort Kochi. sure you don't lose track of time, since there is It's an island located not far from the coast of so much to do and see in Cochin! Cochin and oers beaches, antique shops and traditional colonial buildings. Chinese Fishing Nets One of the most iconic Another popular area is Ernakulam, the heart of sights of Cochin are the Kochi lled with restaurants, shops, malls and Chinese shing nets, also museums. It's also where the business district called the Cheenavala. can be found. Most of Cochin's important Even though they are not landmarks are located in Ernakulam. No matter from India, they have where you end up in Cochin, you are guaranteed been associated with this region for centuries. to have a great time and an amazing experience The shing nets are still being used by local while you explore the city. shermen, which creates a curious view, especially so at sundown. Photo: johnnychaos/Shutterstock.com Address: River Road, Fort Kochi Kerala, Cochin Destination: Cochin Publishing date: 2019-11-26 Kerala Folklore Museum can visit shopping malls, cafes, restaurants and With over 4000 artefacts individual stores. Feel the gentle breeze and from all over the country, enjoy the sunset at the end of the day to the Kerala Folklore complete your Cochin experience. Museum is a feast for the eyes. Showcasing Photo: Anand Venugopal/Wikimedia Commons (image everything from cropped) Address: Marine Drive, Cochin traditional ornaments to toys and coins, the museum also features written descriptions of the Little Flower Church items on display, making for fascinating Beautiful architecture, a discovery. peaceful environment, and impressive relics. The Photo: Pikoso.kz/Shutterstock.com Address: Folklore Junction, Thevara, Cochin Little Flower Church is a Opening hours: Mon-Sun 9am-6pm Syrian Catholic church, Phone: +91 484 266 5452 which is both a site of Internet: www.keralafolkloremuseum.org spiritual signicance for some and a fascinating Email: [email protected] local attraction to others. Chottanikkara Temple Photo: Jijicvx/Wikimedia Commons (image cropped) Chottanikkara is one of Address: Sahodaran Ayyappan Road, Elamkulam, Cochin the most famous temples Opening hours: Mon-Tue 5.30am-6.45pm, Wed-Sun in the country, and given 5.30am-7pm its beautiful ancient Phone: +91 484 220 3290 Email: [email protected] decoration and tranquil atmosphere it's not hard Carnival Tours & Travels to see why. The Chottanikkara Temple is where If you want to experience the goddess Shakthi devi has been worshipped Cochin with a guided for centuries; it still maintains its beautiful tour, this is denitely interior decor. something for you. Carnival Tours & Travels Photo: Roney Maxwell/Shutterstock.com (image cropped) Address: Chottanikkara, Ernakulam, Cochin arranges all sorts of trips Opening hours: Mon-Fri 4am-8.45pm in and around Cochin. From a harbour cruise to Phone: +91 484 271 3300 a day dedicated to traditional cooking, this company oers it all and more. Marine Drive Marine Drive is an Photo: Dudarev Mikhail/Shutterstock.com authentic and Address: Princess Street, Fort Kochi, Cochin picturesque promenade Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8am-5pm Phone: +91 484 392 7042 where you can relax and Internet: www.cochinprivatetours.com enjoy the stunning views. Email: [email protected] As you stroll along, you Destination: Cochin Publishing date: 2019-11-26 Cherai Beach Photo: szefei/Shutterstock.com Address: Park Avenue, Marine Drive, Ernakulam, Cochin Located just 30 kilometres away from the Vypin Island city is a beautiful island The island is connected with a mesmerising with several bridges, also beach, a 15-kilometre called the Goshree long coast line sprinkled bridges, to the mainland with sea shells and coconut trees. If you want to of Cochin. You can enjoy get away from the city and relax on a the beautiful beach and breathtaking island, Cherai Beach is the place to sea, take a look in the little shops or sit down for be. a meal at one of the restaurants or cafes. Photo: Daniel J. Rao/Shutterstock.com Photo: Valentin Valkov/Shutterstock.com Address: Vypin island, Cochin Address: Vypin Island, Cochin More Info: Located on the Vypin island. Paradesi Synagogue DINING The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue in the former British colonies. Its interior is dened by multiple low-hanging Belgian glass chandeliers; the Synagogue also contains artefacts such as the Scrolls of Law, containing the Jewish Pentateuch. hlphoto/Shutterstock.com Photo: ChameleonsEye/Shutterstock.com It's not diicult to nd a good restaurant in Address: Synagogue Lane, Jew Town, Kappalandimukku, Cochin. Even though there are loads of Mattancherry, Cochin establishments that focus on Indian cuisine, Opening hours: Mon-Thu, Sun 10am-Noon, 3pm-5pm there is also plenty of choice of international More Info: Closed on Jewish holidays and Friday and Saturday. restaurants. The state of Kerala (where Cochin is located) also goes by the "Land of Spices", so Subhash Park expect a plethora of pungent scents and avours. This park was designed with the younger ones in The Asian Kitchen by Tokyo Bay mind: here you can nd a If you are looking for a children's playground and night of oriental avours, a small train which takes The Asian Kitchen by kids on a ride through the Tokyo Bay is the place to park. Enjoy the beautiful nature and greenery on go. They have a huge a family day out. variety of Asian dishes, Destination: Cochin Publishing date: 2019-11-26 such as Thai tom ka gai soup, Japanese sushi, Email: [email protected] and Malaysian laksa - avours from all across Dhe Puttu Asia are represented on the menu. Local and traditional Photo: sarsmis/Shutterstock.com dishes, that's Paragon in Address: Saint Francis Church Road, Cochin a nutshell. Loved by the Opening hours: Mon-Sun 12.30pm-3.30pm / 7pm-11pm locals because of the Phone: +91 934 951 3617 huge variety of quality Email: [email protected] More Info: Opp. Parade Ground dishes. They especially focus on curries with mutton, seafood, and Ginger House vegetables. Authentic Indian dishes full of avour and spices. Photo: its_al_dente/Shutterstock.com Address: Dhe Puttu NH Byepass Edappally, Ernakulam, That's exactly what you Cochin get at Ginger House: Opening hours: Mon-Sun Noon-Midnight ginger prawns, local Phone: +91 484 280 7591 curries, and even ginger Internet: www.dheputtu.com ice cream. What makes the restaurant even more Email: [email protected] impressive is the fact that the dining area looks Brindhavan much like a museum lled with old Indian Vegetarian eaters are treasures. well-catered to in town. Photo: adycreative/Shutterstock.com Brindhaven's main focus Address: Jew Town, Mattancherry, Cochin lies on traditional Opening hours: Mon-Sun 8am-11pm vegetarian dishes. Let Phone: +91 949 551 3744 your taste buds be blown Internet: www.gingerhousecochin.com Email: [email protected] away by their signature dishes such as ghee masala dosa and channa masala. Oceanos Restaurant Photo: espies/Shutterstock.com Seafood is in focus at Address: Civil Line Road, Cochin Oceanos Restaurant. Opening hours: Mon-Sun 7am-10.30pm They create delicious and Phone: +91 484 234 2239 traditional dishes with Internet: www.brindhavan.in the freshest seafood of Email: [email protected] More Info: 32/2352 A16 Kalavath Tower Cochin, such as sh wrapped in banana leaves and garlic prawns with appam. Photo: KYTan/Shutterstock.com Address: Elphinstone Road, Fort Kochi, Kochi Opening hours: Mon-Sun 12.30pm-3.30pm / 6.30pm-10.15pm Phone: +91 999 510 5110 Destination: Cochin Publishing date: 2019-11-26 Restaurant 51 seem to especially enjoy the Greek salad and the Spectacular international braised lamb shanks. dishes and an amazing view of the ocean is Photo: DronG/Shutterstock.com everything that you need Address: XI/641A Kundanoor Junction, NH-47 Bypass, Maradu, Ernakulam, Cochin to unwind after a busy Opening hours: Mon-Sun 6.30am-11pm day.