Cochin (India) Tourism Guide

Cochin, also known as Kochi, is a paradise of sandy beaches and waving palm trees. It is within the Indian state of Kerala, which is a strip of coastal territory in the south of India that stretches down the Western Ghats, and reaches up to the Arabian sea.

Cochin is cleaner and calmer than many other Indian tourist places. Actually, you could easily mistake the feel and look of the place for a small, traditional European city. The influence of the British, Dutch and Portuguese, who all ruled there at one time or another, can still be felt in many aspects of life, such as architecture, infrastructure, language, and social attitudes.

It is a religious place, and the local people there have varied ethnic backgrounds. You will find Christians, Muslims, Hindus and Jews living in harmony and celebrating all religious festivals enthusiastically. All places of worship are present (churches, mosques, temple and synagogues), and there are some really fantastic examples of them, dating back hundreds of years.

The most famous landmark in Cochin is a row of ancient Chinese fishing nets at the mouth of the harbor leading to the Arabian sea. These fishing nets are over a hundred years old, yet they are still in full operation today. As well as watching the fishermen at work, it is also possible for you to join in and help them if you want to. There are, of course, lots of other worthwhile sights there too, more than enough to occupy you for a week or two.

The coastline that extends from Cochin has some of the most exotic beaches in the whole of India. The coconut lined golden sands and turquoise blue sea, make for a really sensenational and idylic backdrop for you take in whilst you relax. They are unspoilt too, with normally just a handful of beach huts and restaurants lining the shores, meaning that you can enjoy the surroundings pretty much as nature made them to be.

As for accommodation, Cochin was one of the first places in India to pioneer the concept of homestays, which provide a much needed source of extra income to the locals, while also giving you a chance to experience the real Cochin. With homestay accommodation, you get to stay with a local family, who will show you around and help you arrange tours and activities.

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