British India
A Vacation In Cochin, India
Cochin, also known as Kochi, is a tropical paradise of waving palm trees and sandy beaches. It is within the Indian state of Kerala, which is a narrow strip of coastal territory in Southern India that slopes down the Western Ghats, and reaches up to the Arabian sea.
Cochin is comparatively cleaner and calmer than many other Indian tourist places. In fact, you could easily mistake the feel and look of the place for a small, traditional European city. The influence of the British, Dutch and Portuguese, who all governed there during past centuries, can still be felt in many aspects of life, not limted to social attitudes, architecture and infrastructure.
It is a religious place, and the local people there have varied ethnicity. You will find Hindus, Muslims, Jews and Christians living in harmony and celebrating all religious festivals enthusiastically. All places of worship exist there (churches, mosques, temple and synagogues), and there are some fantastic examples of them, dating back hundreds of years.
Cochin’s most famous landmark is a row of Chinese fishing nets at the mouth of the harbor leading to the Arabian sea. These fishing nets are hundreds of years old, yet they are still used on a daily basis. As well as watching the fishermen at work, it is also possible for you to join in and help them should you wish to do so. There are, of course, lots of other worthwhile sights there too, more than enough to occupy you for a week or two.
The coastline that extends from Cochin has some of the best beaches in India. The coconut lined golden sands and turquoise blue sea, make for a really sensenational and idylic backdrop for you take in whilst you relax. They are unspoilt too, as there are normally just a few shacks and restaurants along the shores, meaning that you can enjoy the surroundings just as nature created them.
As for accommodation, you should consider one of the many homestays there, which provide a much needed source of extra income to local people, while also giving you an insight into the real Cochin. With homestay accommodation, you get to stay with a local family, who will take care of you and will ensure that all of your needs are catered for.
Read On : Homestay In Cochin
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