Delve into Fort Cochin in India
Fort Cochin in the region of Kerala is located in India - some 1,292 mi or ( 2078 km ) South of New Delhi , the country's capital .
Local time in Fort Cochin is now 10:48 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kolkata " with a UTC offset of 5.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Galle, Colombo, Thiruvananthapuram, Tripunittura, and Thrissur. While being here, you might want to check out Galle . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Fort Cochin ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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'Chinese' Fishing Nets: Kochi Harbour
The Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) of Fort Kochi (Fort Cochin) in the City of Kochi, are fixed land installations for an unusual form of fishing — shore operated lift nets. Here is one in operatio ..
India: Cochin
Kochi, formerly known as Cochin, is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. Here we see the chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala), visit a the fort, a church and a synagogue. Also we watch a Kathakali perf ..
Beenas Home Stay in Cochin
Looking for accommodation in Cochin? We found the best place here of our whole journey. When we arrived in Cochin, we had no reservation so we where browsing around, feeling lost. But then by coincide ..
India - Cochi
Trip with a Tuk-Tuk through the streets of Kochi in India. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
St. Francis Church, Kochi
St. Francis CSI Church, in Fort Kochi (aka. Fort Cochin), originally built in 1503, is the oldest European church in India and has great historical significance as a mute witness to the European colonial struggle in the subcontinent. The Portuguese explorer, Vasco da Gama, died in Kochi in 1524 when he was on his third visit to India. His body was originally buried in this church, but after fourteen years his remains were removed to Lisbon.
Located at 9.97 76.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Santa Cruz Basilica
The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica is one of the eight Basilicas in India. Counted as one of the heritage edifices of Kerala, this church is one of the finest and impressive churches in India and visited by tourists the whole year round. It is a place of devotion as well as a center of historic significance, endowed with architectural and artistic grandeur and colours of the gothic style. The basilica serves as the Cathedral church of the Diocese of Cochin, the second oldest Diocese of India.
Located at 9.96 76.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Fort Kochi
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.
Located at 9.97 76.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Gundu Island
The Gundu Island is one of the many islands that make up the city of Kochi, Kerala, India. The November 1967 amalgamation order of the Kerala Legislative Assembly declared Gundu Island as part of Kochi. Gundu is the smallest island around Kochi with an area of 5 acres completely surrounded by coconut trees. The island can be reached from Vypin island only by boat.
Located at 9.98 76.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Vypin
Vypin or Vypeen is one among a group of islands, that the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. The island is about 27 km long. Vypin is connected to mainland Kochi by a series of bridges known as the Goshree Bridges, which take off from Kalamukku in Vypin, touches other two island and lands in Marine Drive, Kochi. The western coast of Vypin has the longest beach in Kochi namely, the Cherai Beach, Kuzhuppilly Beach and the Puthuvype Beach.
Located at 9.98 76.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
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