Alluring Kochi

Rustic is the most perfect expression to characterise Kochi. Nostalgia of the colonial era. In the last 10 years Kochi has developed a lot due to the urbanisation happening all over the country. It is of great historical importance as the Chinese, Greeks as well as the Arabs traded with Kochi. Portuguese, British and Dutch managed this borough. It is developed over an area of 94.88 sq km. It has a population of 601,574 people. Kakkanad the IT hub forms the north eastern part of the Greater Cochin Region.





Explore Around



During peak hours, it is very time consuming to travel around this port city. Most buildings possess their own name which is an address in itself. A map board is placed at the entrance of most of the residential areas. There is no advantage of regional inter-city train networks. At Aroor, Edapally, Angamally and Kumbalam normal passenger trains halt for a very short time. Auto is a bargain-basement mode of conveying. Pre-paid auto stands are on deck. A few important drives like Mg road and Marine Drive are of ace category. Not many expressways and most of the links take toll. Most of the car rental firms brush off to give self-drive cars to foreigners.



Top Hotels In Kochi



The idea of homestays is a very prevailing one in Fort Kochi. Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel. At Noah's Ark Homestay you'll come across the most responsive hosts. The appealing beaches are a 2 minutes ramble from Napier House Homestay. Poovath Heritage Hotel. Credit card facility and big car parking is to be found in most of the accommodations. All these hotels are located at Fort Kochi. The nearest it - place for travellers is the Jewish Synagogue.





Final Report



A must recommendation. Avoid visiting during rains. A one day trip is also good enough. But for a traveller at least 2 days of calm stay is a must. If backpacking with buddies devote more time, definitely not one day.You might get to have a look at many bohemian dressed foreigners while out and about in the lanes of Fort Kochi. Do walk around seaside, Mahatma Gandhi Beach is a good option. A charming and incredible visit for writers and photographers.