Holidays in Cochin, Kerala, India from Kerala Connections

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COCHIN is a historic harbour city and Kerala’s commercial capital. Cochin International Airport (approximately one hour north of the city) is a modern airport with international and domestic connections. There are many places of tourist interest in Cochin, most situated on Fort Cochin. Mattancherry (Dutch) Palace has wonderful murals and the Synagogue and streets surrounding it (known as Jew Town) are definitely worth a visit. St Francis Church is the oldest European built church in India and was the original burial place of Vasco da Gama. A harbour cruise is fun and if you arrive at the Chinese fishing nets as the sun sets there is the potential of a good photograph. Take your camera to the Kathakali show as well and get there early to see the make up being applied.

Note: Cochin has a twin city – Ernakulam. Generally Cochin refers to Fort Cochin and Ernakulam the mainland part of the city. Willingdon Island is sandwiched between them. All three parts of the city are connected by road bridges as well as water taxis so travel between them is not difficult.