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An obscure fishing village, a leisurely
walk through the lanes of the city is the best way to
discover historic fort kochi. The first European township
in India, Kochi has an eventful and colourful history.
12 kms from Ernakulam city, the town was shaped by the
portuguese, the dutch and later the British. The result
of these cultural interfaces are seen in the remains of
the Indo-European architecture here.
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| The main attraction on this beach site is
the historic fort which helps you to get familiar with
its eventful colonial history and European regimes who
ruled it. Cochin Carnival on the New Year eve is a colourful
festival not to be missed at the beach site. Kochi thus
became a haven for seafaring visitors from all over the
world
Fort Kochi is also home to one of India's oldest churches
- the St.Francis Church. The raw and unused stretch
of beach is a loner's delight, where one could swim,
play cricket or volley ball and even manage to practice
yoga. If you are lucky, you also get sight of a dolphin. |
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