• Chinese Fishing Nets - Known locally as Cheena vala, these stationary lift nets are a distinctive feature in India. They are fixed land installations used for fishing, commonly referred to as “Chinese fishing nets” in India, but formally known as “shore operated lift nets.” These impressive structures extend horizontal nets over 20 meters wide, supported by mechanical devices. Each installation stands at least 10 meters tall, featuring a cantilever with a net suspended over the water and large stones acting as counterweights. Operated by a team of up to six fishermen, these nets are prevalent in coastal southern China and Indochina, but in India, they are primarily found in Kochi and Kollam, where they attract tourists. This unique fishing method was introduced by Chinese explorers in the 14th century.
• Dutch Cemetery - Located in Fort Kochi, the Dutch Cemetery is a notable site, renowned for its historical significance. Established in 1724, it is managed by the Church of South India and holds intriguing stories of its past inhabitants who left their homelands centuries ago to expand their empire.
• Church of Saint Francis - Situated in Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, originally constructed in 1503, is one of India’s oldest European churches. It holds historical importance as a silent witness to the European colonial era in the region. The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama passed away in Kochi in 1524 during his third visit to India. Initially buried in this church, his remains were later moved to Lisbon after fourteen years.
• Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica - The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, located in Fort Kochi, is one of Kerala’s eight Basilicas. Recognized as a heritage structure, it is among India’s most impressive churches, drawing visitors throughout the year.
• Mattancherry Palace - Known as the Dutch Palace, the Mattancherry Palace in Kochi, Kerala, is a Portuguese palace featuring Kerala murals that depict portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. It is listed on the “tentative list” of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
• Paradesi Synagogue - The Paradesi Synagogue, located in Kochi, Kerala, is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations. Built in 1568, it is one of the seven synagogues of the Malabar Yehudan or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin.
• Dhoby Khana Public Laundry - Established in the early 1700s in Kochi, India, the Dhoby Khana Public Laundry serves as a central community location for washing clothes. This facility maintains traditional manual methods of cleaning, unchanged for centuries. It features a building for ironing, “cells” with concrete wash basins, and a field of clotheslines made from braided coir fiber. Workers set their own lines without using pins. The laundry was founded during Dutch rule to clean military uniforms, and the workers’ ancestors hail from Tamil Nadu. The community is welcoming and allows visitors to try their hot iron press.
• Jain Temple - A prominent Jain worship site, known for its daily pigeon show and feeding at noon.
• Cochin Spice Market - A straightforward shop offering a variety of exotic spices in bulk, displayed in polished arrangements.
• Cochin Thirumala Devaswom Temple - Also known as Gosripuram, this is the largest and most significant socio-religious institution for the Gowda Saraswat Brahmins of Kerala, India. Located in Cherlai, Mattancherry, it is one of the earliest GSB settlements in Kerala. Established in the late 16th century, the temple’s history is closely linked with the GSB community and its Venkateswara idol.

• Private transportation
• Helps to take variety of Photos
• Bottled water
• Parking fees
• Use of Tuk-Tuk. We help travelers to take variety of photos with the Tuk-Tuk.

• In-vehicle air conditioning

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