KOCHI
KOCHI The port city of Kochi reflects the true spirit of Kerala with its cluster of islands and peninsulas, treasures of historic foreign association and a resultant multicultural influence of the Jews, Portuguese, Chinese and British. The St. Francis Church of the city is probably the oldest European church of the country. During the days of Kublai Khan, Kochi had trade connections with China and the cantilevered Chinese fishing nets used even today by the local fishermen testify their cultural influence. The resident Jewish community of Kochi dates back to almost 2000 years. Old Portuguese churches, Santa Cruz Basilica, Matthanchery Palace, Vypeen and Gundu Islands and Eddapalli form the other attractions of Kochi. Vypeen and Gundu islands can be accessed by ferry. The Cherai beach on the Vypeen Island is extremely calm. The Matthanchery Palace was built by the Portuguese and was gifted to the then ruler of Kochi, Veera Kerala Varma. Accessibility : Kochi is very well connect...