Fort Cochin and Matanchery have one of the oldest exposures to international trade and culture, we shall be glad to arrange a guided tour for if it appeals to you.
Enjoy the sun setting in the Arabian Sea in the Cochin harbour which is one of the most fascinating harbours in the world with its unique landscape.
Kathakali is one of the oldest dance forms of this subcontinent and Fort Cochin is the perfect location to watch one of these shows.
We have a large garden with a swimming pool in the centre of the courtyard. The stage at the further end of the courtyard is ideal for cultural performances.
Fort Kochi is situated on the Fort Kochi/Mattancherry peninsula, is the historical part of the city and home to many tourist attractions, such as the cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, the Mattancherry Palace and the Santa Cruz Basilica.
St. Francis Church originally built in 1503, is the oldest European church in Indiaand has great historical significance as a mute witness to the European colonial struggle in the subcontinentis at walking distance from Spice Fort.
Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, Kochi, features Kerala murals depicting Hindu temple art, portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi.
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica is a church built originally by the Portuguese and elevated to a Cathedral by Pope Paul IV in 1558, was spared by the Dutch conquerors who destroyed many Catholic buildings. Santa Cruz was proclaimed a Basilica by the Pope John Paul II in 1984. This magnificent church is a must see destination for tourists who come to Kochi.
Museum of Kerala History houses important scenes of Kerala history are portrayed through sculptures. Contemporary Art Gallery, Dolls Collection, Art Exhibition Space etc. are the other attractions. Kerala Museum is located at NH Edappally.
Hill Palace is the largest archaeological museum in Kerala, near Tripunithura on the top of a hill as the name signifies. It was the administrative office of Kochi Rajas. Built in 1865, the Palace complex consists of 49 buildings in the traditional architectural style, spreading across in 54 acres (220,000 m2). The complex has an archaeological Museum, a Heritage Museum, a Deer Park, a prehistoric park and a children's park.
Pallipuram Fort It was built by the Portuguese in 1503. It is the oldest existing European fort in India. In 1789 the Dutch captured the fort in 1661and sold it to the State of Travancore. This fort is situated in the northern extremity of the Vypeen island Backwaters of Kochi are a chain of lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast of Kerala. In Cochin, the stretch from Kochi to Munambam, the serene backwaters are popularly known as Veeranpuzha. It is the northern extension of Vembanad Lake which is is India's longest lake.
Cherai Beach on the Vypin Islan is just 30 km from Kochi. The 15 km of long golden beach is shallow, and attracts swimming and sunbathing. Paliam Palace,Chendamangalam is about 42 km from Kochi. The Paliam Palace, residence of the Paliath Achans, hereditary Prime Ministers to the former Maharajas of Kochi, is one of the architectural splendours of Kerala. The Palace is over 450 years old and houses a collection of historic documents and relics.
Kodanad Elephant Training Center is located north 42 KM north of Cochin.
This place is famous for the elephant training centre established in 1950. Since Govt. of Indian banned capturing of elephant it has now been converted into a rescue training centre for stranded baby elephants and wounded elephants.