COCHIN (KOCHI)
This historic harbour city is also Kerala’s commercial capital. Cochin International Airport is approximately one hour north of the city. Being a harbour city, Cochin has a number of different areas – mainland, peninsulas and islands. The main areas are connected by road bridges.

FORT COCHIN
Most of the places of tourist interest are situated on Fort Cochin and this is where most people like to stay despite the fact that travelling around the various parts of Cochin is easy. Things to do in Fort Cochin include visiting Mattancherry (Dutch) Palace with its wonderful murals; the Synagogue and streets surrounding it (known as Jew Town); St Francis Church, the oldest European built church in India and the original burial place of Vasco da Gama. It is interesting to watch the fishermen operating the Chinese fishing nets and Cochin is also a good place to take in a Kathakali performance. There is an excellent range of accommodation options in Fort Cochin.