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Kochi Travel Guide: 421 reviews and 974 photos
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.
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.
- Pros:History, scenery, friendly people, great food
- Cons:Heat, mosquitoes
- In a nutshell:Important part of any India itinerary
Reviews (12)
Chinese Fishing Nets
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No trip to Cochin is complete without seeing the Chinese Fishing Nets. They were supposedly introduced to the region... more travel advice
Backwaters of Kerala
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Cochin is a jumping off point for a tour of the famous Kerala Backwaters. I booked a seven hour ride at the hotel and it... more travel advice
Munnar
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I booked an overnight trip through my hotel to the backwaters and Munnar. This city is a hill station and is known for... more travel advice
Draavidia Art & Performance Gallery
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Nice place to cool off with a cold drink and enjoy classical Indian music while sitting on carpets. Very relaxed and I... more travel advice
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Comments (2)
Hi Scot, great page, nice tip about 'God of Small Things" will do so. Going October for 2nd visit to Kerala. Cheers, Pierre
Beautiful photos!