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Fort Kochi (Cochin)

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Fort Kochi (Cochin)

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Fort Kochi is a region in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. This is part of a handful of water-bound regions toward the south-west of the mainland Kochi, and collectively known as Old Kochi or West Kochi. Adjacent to this is Mattancherry. In 1967, these three municipalities, along with a few adjoining areas, were amalgamated to form the Corporation of Cochin.

Fort Kochi has  a quaint ambience and the colonial buildings, telling the tales of centuries-old cultural and commercial interaction with the colonial powers of the West, makes a big impression. 

The history of Fort Kochi is fascinating with various European powers - the Portuguese in 1500, the Dutch in 1663 and the British in the 18th century – invading, controlling, looting and at the same time enriching the place.

Historical Buildings of Fort KochiFort Kochi owes its grace and old-world ambience to the old buildings and worshipping centres there. 

At different times in its history, three colonial powers had occupied the area for centuries. All of them left indelible marks on Fort Kochi’s geography and culture, and made significant contributions to art and architecture. It is the old buildings which most clearly reveal this deep-rooted colonial influence. Though a few are in ruins, many of them have been converted into restaurants, offices or are being used for homestay for tourists.

Some of these must-see buildings of Fort Kochi are Vasco House, Koder House, Old Harbour House, David Hall and the Bastion Bungalow.

Vasco House
Bastion Bungalow
Thakur House
David Hall
Old Harbor House
Koder House
Pierce Leslie Bungalow
Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel
Delta Study

Information Courtesy : Google/Wikipedia/Keralatourism.org

Places of Interest in Fort Kochi

Chinese Fishing Nets

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Santa Cruz Basilica

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St Francis Church

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Fort Immanuel

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Princess Street

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Bishop's House

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VOC Gate

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Dutch Cemetery

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Vasco House

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Parade Ground

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Fort Kochi Beach

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Indo Portuguese Museum

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Information Courtesy : Google/Wikipedia/Keralatourism.org

Cochin Day Tours

1.Glimpse of Fort Cochin
2.Cochin Harbor Cruise  +  Glimpse of Fort Cochin

3.Heritage & Backwaters in 01 Day Combo
4.Ayurveda Massage  +  Glimpse of Fort Cochin

Backwater Day Tours

Port of Cochin Group Tour

1.Tranquil Backwaters by Houseboat 
2.Tranquil Backwaters by Shikara canoe
3.Heritage & Backwaters in 01 Day Combo

1. Ovation of Seas Cochin Group Tours 
2. Emerald Princess Cochin Group Tour 
3. AIDA Bella Cochin Group Tour 
4. Mein Schiff Cochin Group Tour 
5. Azamara Cochin Group Tour 
6. Nautica Cochin Group Tour 
7. Insignia Cochin Group Tour 
8.Aurora Cochin Group Tour 
9.Pacific Princess Cochin Group Tour 
10.Celebrity Constellation Cochin Group Tour 
11.Legend of the Seas Cochin Group Tour ​

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