Erstwhile a European colony , the port of Kochi remains all time favorite hotspot for tourists . Its balmy beaches, spice markets, intriguing colonial past, therapeutic ayurvedic mashes make Kochi a must visit destination while enjoying holidays in Kerala.
Some of the must see attractions of Kochi include:-
Guruvayoor:- Dedicated to Lord Krishna , Guruvayoor Temple of Cochin is among major pilgrimage sites of Kerala attracting close to ten million pilgrims every year. This is regarded as a first Hindu temple to open gates to all Hindus, irrespective of their caste. Only Hindus are permitted to enter the temple.
Cherai Beach:- Cherai Beach is one of the best naturally gifted beaches of Kerala which is situated at a distance of 35 km from Cochin is a must visit destination .This 10 km long beach is also referred as Princesses of Arabia is becoming hot favorite among visitors with each passing day. Guests here can indulge in various fun filled recreational activities like swimming, boat rides, dolphin watching etc. The beach is also quite famous for its delicious sea food watered down with the country liquor called toddy.
Mattancherry Synagogue:- The synagogue in Mattancherry was built by Yehudan community in 1568 on a piece of land gifted to them by the Raja of Kochi is the oldest in commonwealth . This is also called as the Pardeshi Synagogue which is still in use. The area around the synagogue is a centre of spice trade and curio shops. The Synagogue can be visited from Sunday to Thursday as Friday -Saturday is Sabbath days and the Synagogue remains closed on these days.
St. Francis Church:- Fort Cochin or Fort Kochi is the oldest European settlements in India and St. Francis Church is one of the first European Church that was built in India is a landmark building of Cochin which was founded by Portuguese. The edifice is built on the site where the body of late explorer Vasco De Gama was originally buried is a must see on Cochin visits.
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica:- It is not only the oldest churches in Cochin but also in whole India. It is one of the eight Basilicas in the country is a Roman Catholic Cathedral located at K B Jacob Road in Fort Koch I is one of the finest and impressive churches of Kerala.
Some of the must see attractions of Kochi include:-
Guruvayoor:- Dedicated to Lord Krishna , Guruvayoor Temple of Cochin is among major pilgrimage sites of Kerala attracting close to ten million pilgrims every year. This is regarded as a first Hindu temple to open gates to all Hindus, irrespective of their caste. Only Hindus are permitted to enter the temple.
Cherai Beach:- Cherai Beach is one of the best naturally gifted beaches of Kerala which is situated at a distance of 35 km from Cochin is a must visit destination .This 10 km long beach is also referred as Princesses of Arabia is becoming hot favorite among visitors with each passing day. Guests here can indulge in various fun filled recreational activities like swimming, boat rides, dolphin watching etc. The beach is also quite famous for its delicious sea food watered down with the country liquor called toddy.
Mattancherry Synagogue:- The synagogue in Mattancherry was built by Yehudan community in 1568 on a piece of land gifted to them by the Raja of Kochi is the oldest in commonwealth . This is also called as the Pardeshi Synagogue which is still in use. The area around the synagogue is a centre of spice trade and curio shops. The Synagogue can be visited from Sunday to Thursday as Friday -Saturday is Sabbath days and the Synagogue remains closed on these days.
St. Francis Church:- Fort Cochin or Fort Kochi is the oldest European settlements in India and St. Francis Church is one of the first European Church that was built in India is a landmark building of Cochin which was founded by Portuguese. The edifice is built on the site where the body of late explorer Vasco De Gama was originally buried is a must see on Cochin visits.
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica:- It is not only the oldest churches in Cochin but also in whole India. It is one of the eight Basilicas in the country is a Roman Catholic Cathedral located at K B Jacob Road in Fort Koch I is one of the finest and impressive churches of Kerala.
