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Cochin is an important city and tourist destination in the state of Kerala, India. The new name of Cochin has been Kochi. It is the commercial & economical capital of the state. It was ancient Port City of India.

Today, Kochi is one of the most popular and fascinating tourism destinations in Kerala and India with its attractions like historical sites, religious monuments, beaches, backwaters, modern attractions, spice markets, forts & palaces, etc. Worth visit tourist attractions in Kochi, Kerala you will love Cochin city tour are ---

Chinese Fishing Nets : The Chinese Fishing Nets are conspicuously sole attraction to Cochin city tour. It is supposed that traders from the Darbar of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan set up these fishing nets here. Strangely, these fishing nets are found only in Kochi, outside China! Many fishermen bring in their source of revenue by fishing using these huge fishing nets. A whole stretch of the coast along Fort Kochi and Vypeen Island are dotted with these Chinese fishing nets. You will surly love to visit these Chinese Fishing Nets on your Kochi city tours. A sunset view from the Chinese Fishing Nets is simply awe-inspiring.

Fort Kochi Beach : A leisurely walk along the breathtaking beach, particularly at sunset with the massive Chinese fishing nets and marine ships in the background, is an unforgettable experience. Many European style bungalows can be seen along the seashore. The coastal stretch has a lot of small stalls, which create on demand delectable traditional cuisines using freshly caught fish and prawns.

Mattancherry Dutch Palace : It is an important and must visit tourist attraction of Kochi city tours. Built by Portuguese and presented to Veera Kerala Varma (Raja of Kochi), the Palace features Kerala exquisite murals and depicts Hindu Temple Art.

St Francis Church : It was originally build in 1503. It is the oldest European church in the country. It has great historical importance as a mute & speechless spectator to the European colonial struggle in the subcontinent.

Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica : Built by Portuguese is a magnificent church in Kochi and a must see destination for tourists who are on Cochin city tour.

Other attractions in Kochi : Backwaters, Willington Islands, Kerala History Museum, Hill Palace Museum, Bolghatty Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Pallipuram Fort, Parikshit Thampuran Museum, Bastion Bunglow, etc.

How to Reach Kochi

By Air : Kochi has its own airport, named the Cochin International Airport, situated 20 km away at Nedumbassery.
By Rail : The main railway station is Kochi railway junction, while the other station is at Kochi Harbor Terminus. By rail, Kochi is linked with important cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai.
By Road : An excellent network of roads connects Kochi to all major towns and cities in South India as well as across the country.