A typical Kerala town, Cochin is particularly pretty and serene. Not only blessed by nature, the town is blessed with the best of infrastructure too. It was this natural attractiveness of the town that attracted foreigners to the land from far and wide. It is this influence of foreign lands that can still be seen in the culture and architecture of the region. A natural harbor, the town is pretty with lagoons, canals and fishing villages. The beauty of the backwaters is especially enchanting and are rewarding anytime. Believed to be the oldest European settlement in India, Cochin still retains the old world charm and attracts tourists with its colonial feel. European influence can best be witnessed at Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jew Town, Fort Kochi Area and St. Francis Church. One needs some quiet days in hand to fully enjoy the beauty of Kochi. Food is another thing one can look forward too. Seafood is always a special fare here. For shopping lovers Kochi streets are ever full of surprises.

Getting to Cochin