Cochin Chinese Fishing Nets
See the Chinese Fishing Nets along the Vasco Da Gama Square, which is believed to have been introduced by Chinese explorer Zheng He. The fishing net established itself on the Kochi shores between 1350 and 1450 AD.

Touch down to Cochin (Kochi) the Queen of the Arabian Sea and wander how wonderful it is.
Situated on beach-side, Kochi is a bustling commercial port with a trading history that dates back to at least 600 years, and is till today the financial capital of Kerala. This cosmopolitan town has upmarket stores, art galleries and some of the finest heritage accommodations.

Namaskar! Welcome to the world where it's wealth is natural beauty, Kerala!
Kerala is well-known for its scenic beauty, amazing beaches, and mouthwatering cuisine.A state on India's tropical Malabar Coast, has nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline.Named as one of the ten paradises of the world by National Geographic Traveler, Kerala is famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives and beautiful backwaters. Its unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demography, have made Kerala one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

Explore Kochi Fort, the first European fort in the Indian soil.
Fort Kochi takes its name from the Fort Manuel of Cochin, the first European fort on Indian soil, controlled by the Portuguese East Indies. This is part of a handful of water-bound islands and islets toward the south-west of the mainland Kochi, and collectively known as Old Cochin or West Cochin.Fort Kochi has played an important role in the history of Kerala,also has several attractions like the Santa Cruz Basilica and houses many historical monuments such as the St. Francis Church, the first church of Vasco da Gama, the Dutch Seminary, the China Vela and many others.

See the well-known Chinese fishing net locally known as Cheena Vala.
Locally known as 'Cheena Vala' these huge cantilevered fishing nets are believed to have been brought by sometime between 1350 and 1450 by traders from the court of Kublai Khan, some others say Chinese explorer Zhang He introduced the nets to Kochi shores. Chinese fishing nets are a type of stationary lift net in India and Indonesia. They are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing.

Walk in to Vasco Da Gama,an ideal place to watch how amazingly the fishermen use their nets to catch fish.
An ideal place to watch fishermen use these nets is the Vasco da Gama square, a narrow promenade along the beach. The square, which has numerous stalls serving fresh delicious seafood, tender coconut and so on, is also perfect for a nice, relaxed evening.

Have a sightseing to Dutch Palace known as Mattancherry Palace for its finest architectural style of Kerala with a touch of major repair from Dutch.
Mattancherry Palace,the palace, also known as Dutch Palace, is one of the finest examples of the Kerala style of architecture interspersed with colonial influences. It came to be known as the Dutch Palace as it underwent major repairs at the hands of the Dutch. It is famous for its long and spacious halls along with its central courtyard.

Enter Jewish Synagogue in Cochin and get stunned of the hidden jewels in addition to the scroll of laws.
The Jewish synagogue (Paradesi Synagogue) was built in 1568, almost 1500 years after the beginning of the Jewish connection with Kerala. It was built on the land, adjacent to the Mattancherry Palace, given by the erstwhile king of Cochin. The synagogue, the oldest in the Commonwealth, was built by the Jewish community of Cochin. In 1662, it was destroyed by the Portguese and then reconstructed, two years later, by the Dutch.

Are you a historical antique keeper? Definitely Jew Town is for you!s So what are you waiting for?
Jew Town, a narrow street between Mattancherry Palace and the Synagogue, is a favourite haunt of antique hunters. Some of the most pristine and historically relevant artefacts of our times have been unearthed by our visitors here. While a huge bronze vessel catches your eye first, each of the shops here contains beautiful items with quirky and interesting stories. They are like fractions of history, waiting for the right person to come and finally claim them.

After a tiring day tour, sit down and be entertained with the classical drama dance of Kathakali Cultural Performance.
A Kathakali performance, like all classical dance arts of India, synthesizes music, vocal performers, choreography and hand and facial gestures together to express ideas. However, Kathakali differs in that it also incorporates movements from ancient Indian martial arts and athletic traditions of South India.)