World Tourism Day was observed across India with much pomp. God’s Own Country – Kerala – also did! Fort Cochin’s Chinese Fishing Nets, believed to have first set up by Chinese traders, are famous all over the world. Tourists and locals alike visit this part of Ernakulam district every day....Read More
Cycling is healthy. It is interesting still when you do it for pleasure. Fort Kochi - with its wide streets - is a paradise for bikers and cyclists. A lot of tourists and travellers opt to go about Fort Kochi by cycle. You can view the life of the city at close hand. And, of course, there is no stopping the fresh air! All you need is a cycle...Read More
Road rallies thrill us, and bike rallies take us to a newer high. But an autorickshaw run? Well, this humble three-wheeler is totally out to change the way you think about rallies and races. Adventure is the key word. Barring age, sex and any other characteristics, this ‘race’ is out for the young – the young at heart, that is!...Read More
Travelling to Fort Cochin from any part of Ernakulam or nearby areas is easy. Roads and waterways connect it very well to them. The best option is to take a ferry from Ernakulam Jetty. You can enjoy this half-an-hour ride on the boat with just a five-rupee ticket! And to think you’ll get to see so many sights! And the government has proposed to introduce 40 more boats this year....Read More
Fort Cochin is a great place to spend your evenings. Well, if you aren't already acquainted with the town, here's what all you can do there in the evening.The Fort Cochin Beach is a rocky one, with pathways and stone cut walkways on the beach side. Take a walk and enjoy the sea breeze. You can see small boats and trawlers bringing in their catch of fish to the shore. If that isn't enough, head to the many...Read More
Many theories have been talked about as to the origin of the name 'Cochin'. According to one, Cochin is a modified form of ‘Kochazhi’ meaning ‘small lagoon’ in Malayalam. Another group believes that traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan gave Kochi the name of their homeland. What could prove this theory is that Cochin is the only place outside of China where you can find Chinese fishing nets. Some say that it comes from 'Kaci', meaning harbour. The city is now known as Cochin and the area around Fort Cochin as simply 'Kochi'.
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