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Real Name: Scot
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Kochi

by Skibbe - last update: Feb 2, 2006

Tropical India

Kochi's trademark Chinese fishing nets
Kochi is an old trading port in Kerala on the southwest coast of India. It might also be the mosquito capitol of India, even in December when I was there, but the old city has some great history with about a day's worth of sites. It is used most as a launching spot for trips to the Backwaters and Munnar.
Locals seeing us off on our boat on the Backwaters

Recommended Reading

You really shouldn't come here without first reading "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy. She describes the uniqueness of Kerala perfectly in her sad and beautiful story. I could almost see the characters from the book peaking from behind the trees as I rode on the Backwaters.

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Pros:"History, scenery, friendly people, great food"
Cons:"Heat, mosquitoes"
In A Nutshell:"Important part of any India itinerary"
Skibbe's Kochi Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 8 - Photos: 26
 
Restaurants
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 2
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1
 
Transportation
Tips: 1
Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

Skibbe's Kochi Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Cruising the BackwatersDecember, 2005 8

Comments for Skibbe about Kochi
PierreZA Mon Jun 23, 2008 07:13 UTC
 Hi Scot, great page, nice tip about 'God of Small Things" will do so. Going October for 2nd visit to Kerala. Cheers, Pierre
butterfly_girl Fri Mar 3, 2006 22:10 UTC
 Beautiful photos!

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