{"id":2906,"date":"2025-11-03T13:37:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T13:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/?p=2906"},"modified":"2025-11-13T12:39:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T12:39:53","slug":"the-beauty-of-fort-kochi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/the-beauty-of-fort-kochi\/","title":{"rendered":"The Beauty of Fort Kochi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Known for its old-world charm, <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fort Kochi<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, a charming seaside town in the south-western part of Kochi in the state of Kerala, is a prominent tourist spot admired by travellers all over the world. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the year<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> 1503, the Portuguese built <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a fort named<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Fort Emmanuel in Kochi, near the sea, with the permission of the King of Cochin, whose surroundings later <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">came to be<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> popular as Fort Kochi.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> It was once the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">major<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> hub of <strong>Portuguese, Dutch and British administration,<\/strong> which has witnessed both the rise and fall of these European powers. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dotted with old colonial bungalows, historic monuments, rows of Chinese Fishing Nets, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> makeshift shacks, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> beachside eateries, and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">many<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> more, this quaint little city keeps reminding us of the colonial powers that once ruled <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">over the place<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fort Kochi is one of the best places in Kerala <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">where you can<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> explore <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> priceless European architecture.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> You will also find here the historic St. Francis Church, which is deemed the first Church built by Europeans in India. One can still get a glimpse of Fort Emmanuel here at Fort Kochi, which stands as a symbol of the strategic alliance between the <strong>Maharaja of Cochin and the Portuguese Monarch.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A remarkable attraction of Fort Kochi is the huge cantilevered fishing net <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">called the Chinese Fishing Net<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">which is<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> locally known as &#8220;Cheena Vala&#8221; <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> has <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">now<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> been used for more than 500 years.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Moreover, Fort Kochi is the most happening city in Kerala, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">which hosts<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> many cultural and entertaining events and shows <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">like<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the annual <strong>Kochi Muziris Biennale,<\/strong> Cochin Carnival, and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">many<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> more.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The place also offers <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a great<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> opportunity to witness the classical <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">dance drama<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> of Kerala, Kathakali, in <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> most traditional style.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fort Kochi is a destination for all, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">as there is<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> something to entertain everyone <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">at this fabulous tourist destination<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> While nature lovers indulge in the charismatic charm of Fort Kochi, the beach bums can explore the pristine palm-fringed beach. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A treasure trove of <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">numerous<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> historical edifices, Fort Kochi is an added delight for <strong>history buffs and archaeological<\/strong> enthusiasts <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">that is<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> sure to take them <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">right back to a different era<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> back in time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Shopaholics too have a wonderful time <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">at<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Fort Kochi, where they can shop for a variety of souvenirs, traditional attire, footwear, and most especially exquisite antiques, amazing handicrafts, and aromatic spices.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is a foodie paradise <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">as well<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, brimming with numerous restaurants, eateries, makeshift shacks and caf\u00e9s.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Best Time To Visit: <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">December to April is regarded as the best time to visit Fort Kochi.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Must-Visit Tourist Destinations in Fort Kochi:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Fort Kochi Beach: <\/strong>Sandy shores, pristine waters, tranquil ambience, surrounded by coconut trees and lush greenery, as well as the presence of world-renowned Chinese Fishing Nets, attract tourists to Fort Kochi Beach. It is on this spectacular beach that the most exhilarating Cochin Carnival takes place every year on New Year&#8217;s Eve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Santa Cruz Basilica:<\/strong> <\/span>This<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is one of the eight Basilicas in India. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Also regarded as <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> centre of <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">historic<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> significance, Santa Cruz Basilica is endowed with architectural and artistic grandeur and colours of the Gothic style.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> It also serves as the cathedral church of the Diocese of Cochin, which is the second-oldest Diocese of India.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Saint Francis Church:<\/strong> <\/span>This<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is said to be the first Church built by the Europeans in India. Saint Francis Church is of great cultural and historical significance. It is a well-known landmark in Fort Kochi where the legendary Portuguese explorer, Vasco da Gama, was originally buried.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Vasco-da-Gama <\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Square:<\/strong> <\/span>A spellbinding promenade with a fascinating history<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, that is<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Vasco-da-Gama Square. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here you can find synagogues, mosques, churches and temples side by side, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and that<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> makes Vasco-da-Gama Square so special.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Another crowd-puller here is the giant cantilevered fishing net known as the Chinese fishing nets, which indicates a legacy of its glorious past.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Jew Town and Jewish Synagogue: <\/strong>Once <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">hosted<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">blooming<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Jewish <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">population<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Jew Town is one of the oldest towns <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Fort Kochi, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">which is<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> now a bustling street <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">that sells<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> exquisite antiques, unique handicrafts, and fragrant spices.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The Jewish Synagogue or the Pardesi Synagogue is regarded as the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations and a must-visit place in Fort Kochi.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Kashi Art Gallery:<\/strong> <\/span>A favourite spot of art lovers, the Kashi Art Gallery is a treasure trove of magnificent contemporary art of great artists Zakir Hussein, Anant Joshi, NN Rimzon, Valsan Koorma Kolleri and Sosa Joseph. <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The gallery also exhibits a permanent <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> impressive collection of <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> works <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> artists <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">like<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Pradeep Naik, Christina Mamakos, and K.S. Radhakrishnan.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Indo-Portuguese Museum:<\/strong> Es<\/span>tablished by the Late Dr Joseph Kureethra, the erstwhile Bishop of Kochi, the Indo-Portuguese Museum <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">was set up to showcase<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">true<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> culture and heritage of the Portuguese <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">as well as<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> their influence on Fort Kochi.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The museum is divided into five sections <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">designated as<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Altar, Cathedral, Procession, Civil Life and Treasure.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Kerala Kathakali <\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Center:<\/strong> <\/span>This prestigious traditional art centre was founded in 1990 and is popularly known as the School of Traditional Arts. <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is the only authentic theatre in Kerala <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">which<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> presents Kathakali, Martial Arts <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">like<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Kalaripayattu, Music, and other traditional dance forms in their true sense and reality.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Dutch Palace:<\/strong> <\/span>Popularly known as Mattancherry Palace, the iconic Dutch Palace comes under the &#8216;tentative list&#8217; of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It was built by the Portuguese, who <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">gifted<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> it <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">as a present<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to the King of Kochi around 1555.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> This magnificent Palace features Kerala murals depicting portraits and exhibits of the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rajas of Kochi<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Indian Naval Maritime Museum: <\/strong>With warship models, artillery and uniforms on display <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">as well as showcasing<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the bravery, devotion, and selfless <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">services<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> rendered by the men of the Indian Navy, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the Indian Naval Maritime Museum provides<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> an opportunity to explore the naval history of India.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It also <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">throws<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> light on Kerala&#8217;s trade links with Arabs and even <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">presents the<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> aspects of shipbuilding in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Things To Do In Fort Kochi:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sightseeing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Watch Kathakali<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Boating.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Photography.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Shopping.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ways To Reach:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>By Air: <\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport to Fort Kochi, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">situated at a distance of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> about 36.6 <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Km<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>By Rail:<\/strong> <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ernakulam Junction Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Fort Kochi, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">situated at a distance of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> about 12.7 <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Km<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>By Road:<\/strong> <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Thoppumpady Bus Station is the nearest bus station to Fort Kochi, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">situated at a distance of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> about 5.6 <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Km<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As Kochi is <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">well-linked<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to all <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">major<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> towns and cities in South India as well as across the country via an excellent network of roads, you will find no difficulty <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">in<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> reaching Fort Kochi as both <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">State transport buses<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and private buses, autorickshaws, taxis and cabs are <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">easily<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> available.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fort Kochi Feature in National Geographic<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nat Geo Traveller India <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> National Geographic has ranked the iconic seaside town of Kerala, Fort Kochi, as ninth <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">among<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> 25 top tourist destinations to explore in 2020.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> It is indeed a great privilege for the Tourism Department of Kerala. The other destinations that are listed in the top ten positions are Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, <strong>Guizhou Province in China,<\/strong> Tohoku in Japan, National Blue Trail in Hungary, Tel\u010d in Czechia, the Magdalen Islands in Canada, Wales Way in the United Kingdom, Abu Simbel in Egypt, and <strong>Zakouma National Park in Chad.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Magazine <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">had<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> described Fort Kochi as the oldest European settlement in India and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">also pointed out<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> that it is gaining notice as a buzzing new arts hub.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> This seaside town was founded in 1500 and is located in the state of Kerala on the <strong>south-western Malabar Coast.<\/strong> The historic Fort Kochi has witnessed a multilayered colonial past where you can find several Dutch- and British-era properties, houses, galleries, and caf\u00e9s.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">National Geographic Traveller also mentioned that &#8220;the four-month-long <strong>Kochi-Muziris Biennale<\/strong> conducted every year at Fort Kochi is the largest event of its kind in South Asia. The Biennale was launched in 2012, and it showcases contemporary international, Indian, and cross-cultural visual art and experiences, like Singaporean-Indian artist and writer Shubibi Rao&#8217;s 2018 &#8220;The Pelagic Tracts, &#8220;which is a multifaceted deep dive into a world where books are the most prized commodity. The fifth edition of Kochi Muziris Biennale is set to run <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">from 12th December 2020 to 10th April 2021<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, with Shubibi Rao as its curator. The best time to visit Fort Kochi is from December to April, according to National Geographic Traveller.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Known for its old-world charm, Fort Kochi, a charming seaside town in the south-western part of Kochi in the state of Kerala, is a prominent tourist spot admired by travellers all over the world. 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