Kochi

Fort Cochin’s Chinese Fishing Nets, a beach installation for centuries, predate the arrival of Portuguese colonizers. Believed to have been introduced by the Chinese explorer Zheng He in the early […]

Nestled in the heart of Kochi’s spice district, the Paradesi Synagogue stands as one of the world’s oldest active synagogues and the oldest in the Commonwealth. This historic site is […]

Mattancherry Palace, located in Kochi, India, was originally constructed by the Portuguese in the 16th century as a gift to the king of the Kochi dynasty. The palace underwent significant […]

St. Francis Church, located in Kochi, India, stands as the country’s oldest church, constructed in 1516 by Portuguese settlers to replace a wooden predecessor from 1503. The church’s historical significance […]

The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, located in Kochi, India, stands as a striking example of Gothic architecture. Its whitewashed façade and intricate pastel frescoes and paintings adorn the interior, complemented […]

The Dutch Cemetery in Kochi, believed to be the oldest burial ground in India, dates back to the early 18th century. Nestled in the heart of the city, it serves […]

Established by the late bishop of Kochi, the Indo-Portuguese Museum preserves and showcases the significant influence of the Portuguese Catholic community in Fort Kochi and its surroundings. Housed within the […]

The Kerala Backwaters, located near Kochi in India, span an impressive 558 miles (900 kilometers) and consist of a network of brackish lagoons, lakes, and canals. This intricate waterway system […]

Nestled along the backwaters of the Arabian Sea, Mattancherry is an historic port area in Kochi, situated near Ernakulam Town. Once a thriving hub for spice and tea trade, including […]

Fort Kochi, an historic district and a main draw for tourists in Kochi, is a charming neighborhood filled with colonial-era homes, many of which have been converted into boutique hotels. […]

The Kerala Folklore Museum, a family-run and colorfully-cluttered private museum in Kochi, celebrates the crafts and folk arts of Kerala and South India. Spanning three floors, each level showcases a […]

Built in 1865 as a residence for local maharajahs, the Hill Palace Museum is located in the Tripunithura district of Kochi. The museum now houses a rich collection of Keralan […]

Kochi Harbour, one of India’s major seaports, is renowned for its scenic beauty and serves as a vital all-weather safe harbor on the country’s west coast. Centrally located in the […]

Wonderla Amusement Park in Kochi, part of a chain in South India, offers a variety of state-of-the-art land and water rides for visitors of all ages. The park features two […]