Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Fort Cochin

Fort Cochin the thriving tourist hideout in Cochin is a natural harbor and one of the most important trading centres in southern India. Known for its historic significance and cultural heritage, this place holds a prominent place in Kerala. You can even spot a unique blend of European, Dutch and Portugal lifestyle in Fort Cochin. The place attracts tourists from across the world exploring its picturesque sights and impressive outdoors.

Being known as the Queen of Arabian Sea, Fort Cochin flaunts a perfect ambiance for a day out. Its beach, choice of shops, restaurants, hotels, resorts and list of road side stalls keep the place buzzing. You may find a decent crowd during the tourist season and weekends, with both locals and travelers turning out for a leisure time out.

Well apart from shopping, you can even try out a list of water activities and events here. But its the Chinese fishing nets which is still widely used to catch fish by the local fishermen. Even you can buy fresh sea water fish here. Truly a remarkable place to visit.

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  1. Vacation in Cochin with good Cochin hotels - A nice vacation includes a good time visiting various tourist attractions in Cochin, doing a few outdoor activities, dining in a nicer restaurant and ofcourse staying in a good hotel. Good hotels in Cochin will make your vacation memorable. A good Cochin hotel ensures a relaxing and trouble free stay. Clean rooms, hotel ameneties and excellent service define a nice hotel. HotelPushpak.com provides a list of good hotels in Cochin in a wide range of prices. Book a good hotel in Cochin for a memorable vacation.

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  2. This is the best part of Kochi, home to some interesting history, lovely old buildings and streets, and those iconic Chinese nets. Kerala Tourism has brought out a useful walking tour map and guide of Fort Kochi, which you can get at the Tourist Desks. Explore all top 3 star hotels in Cochin also.

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