Reaching Fort Cochin
Fort Kochi is accessible by bus or ferry. Airconditioned low floor Vovlo buses are running frequently from the Airport Directly to fort cochin , which would take around an hour and a half give or take few minutes based on traffic conditions.The bus journey from Ernakulam town, which is nearly 13 km away, takes about an hour and the ferry ride from Main boat jetty at Ernakulam about 20 minutes.
Tourist Attractions
• Christ Ville homestay is within 1 KM radius of Santa Cruz Basilica, The beach, St.Francis Church, Chinese fishing nets, The Dutch Cemetery, Indo-Portuguese Museum, Mattancherry Palace, Jew Town, Jewish synagogue, Police museum and The Southern Naval Command Maritime Museum
• Enjoy shopping for spices, handicrafts, Jewllery and carpets at the spice bazaar at jew town
• You can also visit Cochin Thirumala Devaswom Temple ,Sree Gopalakrishna Devaswom Temple (The Only Daivajna Brahmin Temple in Kerala) and Jain Temple
• One hour drive to the Hill palace and museum, Chottanikara Temple
About Fort Cochin
Fort Kochi is a region in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. This is part of a handful of water-bound regions toward the south-west of the mainland Kochi, and collectively known as Old Kochi or West Kochi. Adjacent to this is Mattancherry.
Kochi also known as Cochin is a jewel in the crown of Kerala, The queen of the Arabian Sea , Situated in God’s own country. Setting Fort Cochin apart from the other tourist attractions in Kerala is its European heritage and true cosmopolitan temperament. A leisurely walk through its streets is one of the best ways to discover all that the city has to offer – it’s natural harbor and historical sites.
A boat ride across the breathtaking blue lagoons and backwaters offers a glimpse of kochi’s rural life and its true beauty. Kerala is also renowned for practicing ayurveda with absolute authenticity and dedication, and is recognized by the World Health Organization as an alternative system of medicine. Whether it’s a relaxing massage you need or a therapy for a specific ailment