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.

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.

Walk On The Pristine Sands Of Kochi :

Walk on the pristine sands of Kochi, bedecked with long fishing boats, a few carpets of green and flocks of ravens and drongos perching high on the crow's nest. Get close to the famed Chinese fishing nets, which line the lagoon's north-west shore transforming into a heavenly sight under the cobalt blue sky.

Meet a fortune teller and let him forecast your visit in this magical land or shed a few rupees and get a fine entertainment from an acrobat or snake-charmer. Let your kids run across the sands, while you enjoy a amazing sight of amber-hued setting sun in the evening, before returning to your place of stay. Plan your holiday trip on the New Year eve to attend the colourful Cochin Carnival at the beach side of Fort Kochi.