Kerala ( The city of Kochi )


Journey Queen of Arabian Sea – The city of Kochi, Kerala (Part 1)

The southern part of India is home to one of the most beautiful and places in our country. After moving to Bangalore city, I decided to take out some time and explore these beautiful places. The first state in my wishlist is Kerala, as this state has got so much to explore, right from pristine beaches to majestic hills, Kerala for sure will leave you surprised. My 5 days trip to Kerala started from the Queen of Arabian Sea – The city of Kochi. A rich cultural and culinary tapestry defines this colorful port city in Kerala. We landed at the Fort Kochi, where we stayed at Zostel – Fort Kochi, a friendly and peaceful hostel perfect for wanderers and backpackers who are looking for a place to relax and make new friends. As it is located in the heart of Fort Kochi, all the touristic sites are within the proximity of 3-4 km.

Places to visit in Fort Kochi: 

St Francis Church: is one of the most distinguished Churches in Kochi with a history that dates back to the 16th century. This is the oldest existing European church in India, The legendary Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama was buried in the St. Francis Church in the year 1524. Even though his remains were later taken to Portugal, the church still has the burial spot and tombstone inside, which attracts thousands of visitors to this historic church. The interior of the church reflects the ancient Indo-European architecture with wooden roof and stone flooring. The Church is open to all every day of the week, timings from 7.00 am to 6.30 pm (Monday to Saturday), and 8.30 am to 6.30 pm (on Sunday).

Chinese Fishing Net: colloquially known as Cheena Vala, is a common sight in the backwaters of Kerala, especially around Fort Kochi. These are fixed land installations, used for fishing in a unique method. These nets are attached to bamboo and teak poles, holding it horizontally by vast mechanisms to pull them down into the sea. These nets are weighed by large stones tied to ropes. These nets were gifted by the Mongol Emperor Kublai Khan to the fishermen of Kochi over 500 years ago.

Mattancherry Palace: This palace was built in 1555 by the Portuguese kingdom which was later renovated by the Dutch in 1663, this palace in the traditional Keralan ‘Nālukettu’ style lies to the south of Fort Cochin. Previously home to the kings of Kochi, there is a selection of portraits and royal-related exhibits. The highlight is apparently the elaborate murals from the historic Hindu narratives relating to Lord Krishna, Goddess Laxmi, and the Ramayana. It doesn’t exactly look like a palace. Palace is open from Mon to Sat 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Jewish Synagogue: Located near the Mattancherry Palace Kochi, this synagogue is one of the oldest synagogue existing in India. Built back in the mid 16th century by the Jewish trading community, who controlled a significant portion of the worldwide spice trade. These community members had been exiled from the regions of Portugal and Spain decades earlier. Absolutely peaceful place with beautiful architecture, one can relax there and can understand the transition in history by walking on the streets of the towns. On the road to the synagogue, many shops sell antique piece shawls, cotton kurta, spices, and a lot many other things.

There are a lot many places to visit in Kochi; however, we decided to take a pause and head towards the famous Athirapally Fall, which is almost 80 Km from Kochi City.
  
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