General Information
More popular as the Queen of Arabian Sea, kochi is a cluster of islands on the
vast expanse of the Vembanad Lake. Some of these picturesque islands are Bolgatty,
Vypeen, Gundu, and VallarpadamIt has a fine natural harbor around which the
city has grown.
Prime Attractions At Kochi Backwaters
Bolghatty Palace
This Dutch palace is situated on the Bolghatty island.The island has a fine
golf course and the panoramic view makes it an attractive picnic spot.
Chinese Fishing Nets
The Chinese fishing nets found here are the only ones of its kind in India.
It is believed that traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan
introduced these nets here.
Dutch Palace
The place has a fine collection of mural paintings depicting the scenes from
the Hindu epics Mahabharatha and Ramayana.
Fort Kochi beach
A stroll along the beach, particularly at sunset with the Chinese fishing
nets and sailing ships in the background, is a fine experience.
Hill Palace
The palace has been converted into a museum displaying a fine collection of
articles used by the Rajas of Kochi apart from many archaeological findings.
How to Reach Kerala
Cochin is connected by Indian Airlines to Delhi, Bombay, Madras, Goa, Bangalore
and Trivandrum.It is connected by rail to all the major cities in India.
