Things to do during your Kochi Tours

"The Kochi city is situated on the southwest coast of India. It is an enchanting place and known as the “Gateway to Kerala”. This place has rich culture and architecture that will take back in time to the Dutch, Chinese and Portuguese and British occupied the city.  The architectural and historical sites in Fort Kochi are the biggest attraction place for most of the visitors.  You can see numbers of the places while your Kochi tours."

Many travellers prefer to explore a city without needing to hop on a bus or to take a taxi. Fort Kochi makes an ideal place, as most of the places are reachable on foot or bicycle. Tis area is very accommodating for the tourists with delicious food and offer many other things to do there. Kerala Holidays Packages offers good attraction spots for the tourists.

1.  Go on a Heritage Walk of Fort Kochi 

The best way to acquaint yourself with Fort Kochi and the events that have shaped it is to begin with a guided heritage walk covering the important landmarks. These include Fort Immanuel, the Dutch Cemetery, Santa Cruz Basilica, and Saint Francis Church built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.

2. Toss a fishing net

The iconic Chinese Fishing Nets, undoubtedly Kochi's most recognizable sight, have been there since the 14th century and are remarkably still in use today. The fishing net of this place is worldwide famous. Take a turn at the net, as the local fisherman will show you how they're operated in return for a small fee.

3.  Princess Street

 It is Kochi’s main tourist spot and it is one of the oldest streets in the city.  It is a place where people can enjoy café, restaurants, bookstores, teashops, art galleries, and souvenirs. You will also find some grocery stores there for the household needs.It's a lively destination for an evening walk as street vendors and hawkers line the road.

4. Meander through Mattancherry 

Mattancherry is an atmospheric and multicultural old neighbourhood in Fort Kochi that is full of colonial buildings. It is a delightful area to meander through, especially in the evenings when the temples are illuminated with lamps and their bells clang. The main attraction there is Mattancherry Dutch Palace, built by the Portuguese. Kerala budget tour Packages always prefer this place to visit under their itinerary.

5. Shop for Spices

Jew town is a place of locals that is situated between Mattancherry Dutch Palace and the Pardesi Jewish Synagogue. It is the center of the spice trade in Kochi and the air is filled with the heady waft of masala. These days you will not find many Jewish people there.The local population of Jewish has been outnumbered by an influx of Kashmiri shopkeepers.

6. Watch Traditional Dance Performance

Kathakali is the one of the ancient form of the dances that is traditional to Kerala. The movements of the dance are subtle still they all have a logical meaning with mythological story, while the look of the performers, with red bloodshot eyes, borders on horrific.

The beaches of the Kerala are different from other beaches. Both North and South Kerala beaches are different from each other’s as well.  The feature is uniwue that beaches are all dotted with coconut trees in huge numbers. Dense groves of coconut trees extend all over the state along with much more greenery that makes the country come alive during the monsoons.  The fishing activity is also in this region so you could see fishers going about their business and using unique contraptions all along the beach. Enjoy, freshly cooked, spicy sea fish along the shore, courtesy of the fishermen who provide the freshest produce. It is advised that always book your tour to Kerala with Travel Agencies in Kerala, so that they can plan best tour for you.