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 Kathakali Performer by PierreZA
You can take photographs during make-up and the show.
Ticket costs 300Rs, and the show lasts for about an hour. Address: Just off KB Jacobs RoadPhone: 2216911Directions: Close to bus terminus in Fort Cochin. KB Jacobs Road - you will see a clear sign to the entrance.Website: www.cochinculturalcentre.com Other Contact: director@cochinculturalcentre.co
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The Chinese introduced these fishing nets here and they are the only one of its kind in India. The early design of the Chinese fishing net structure was made of bamboo and overtime they change it to wood for better durability and probably increase in size too.
This nets will need about 4-6 person to operate and the basic concept is to dip the net into the backwater and raise it after few minutes to see any catch in the net.
I have a chat with one of the fisherman who is inviting me up to his net structure and allowing me to click my camera like crazy. He was explaining that during high tide, they are less likely to lower the net for fear that the current will break the structure. Before they lower the net into the water, they will release 2 or more ropes (found on land at the side wards of the structure) that tight the net up using some counter balance method. Once the ropes are released, they will lower the net and 2 of them will be climbing up the structure that spread the nets in order to add weight and press the net into the water.
When it is time to raise the net, all of them will be pulling ropes at the middle section with extra weights (rocks) that make up part of the fish net structure. There must be lots of physic rules need to be applied here. And you gotta trust Chinese and Indian to perfect the formula. Leave a Comment
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 Dutch palace entrance by cadzand
The most important feature and the real glory of this palace, is the astonishing murals in the bedchambers and other rooms, which depict scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata legends connected with Shiva, Vishnu, Krishna, Kumara and Durga. In one of the bedchambers you can see the entire story of Ramayana on the walls.
These murals are undoubtedly some of the most beautiful and extensive to be seen anywhere in India.
What a pity no pictures are allowed to be taken inside the palace and no booklet was available at the desk.
The palace is open all days for the public between 10 am and 5 pm except on Fridays and National Holidays.
While you're here, take the opportunity to visit the nearby Jewish Town, a single street of old discoloured buildings Leave a Comment Address: Palace Rd. Mattancherry
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I was introduced this tea break place by a Jewish girl from Israel when I was trekking at Ooty. She asks me to make it a point to visit here for some relaxing tea breaks.
The cafe is decorated with all kind of tea pots that we can ever find from every part of the world and being here is like stepping into a tea appreciation museum. Me and my pal was have good cup of tea after we covered about 1/2 of the heritage walk and we actually revisit the place for breakfast before we left Kochi.
The cafe is not part of the heritage walk, but quite close. It was quietly located behind (one street away) the St Francis Church and you also can find Tea Pot cafe by follow some of those nicely designed ads by the cafe put along the streets. I spotted the sign 3 times as I walk in the area and I am quite sure you can find it. Leave a Comment
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A easy daytrip to do from Kochi. We went on a backwater village tour. You can decide between 3 hours or 6 hours. One can off course stay overnight on a house boat. It is one of the highlights of the trip to Kerala. It is a fantastic way to experience the natural beauty of this area.
There are many tour operators in Fort Kochi where you can book your trip at very reasonable prices.
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Since you already read about my fish nets tips and probably expect some seafood tips. It will be quite hard if I wanna bluff you saying Cochin is not a seafood place.
During the day time, you will see a lot of enterprising hawkers setting their drinking stalls right behind the Chinese fish nets under the tree shade. You can enjoy you drink and watch the fishermen let down & retrieve the nets. And if you're technical enough like me, you probably want to figure out how does the structure works. Of course with your long cool drink ready.
Come evening, you will see dozen of fish stores shouting and attract customers (especially tourists) to buy their fishes & prawns. I won't say that fishes here are expensive or inexpensive because prices are subjective to individuals. So long you think that you get the fishes/prawns (even calamari) at fair price, go ahead and buy them.
You will also notice some guys will follow you from store to store, speaking good english trying to help any store to close the deal. What is there for them you might ask? They are restaurant owners/workers that wanted you to bring your purchase to their store for cooking. They will charge between Rs50-90 per 500gms or per disk and all seasoning materials will be included in that charges.
Happy shopping and bon appetit!! Leave a Comment
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An amazing, beautiful experience. You get a very good idea of the geography of the Kochi area with this trip. You leave from the jetty (to Vypeen island) at Fort Cochin in the direction of Ernakulam, pass the man made Willingdon island. Then you pass Bolgatty and Vypeen islands. The timing of our trip was perfect, with a magnificent sunset and views of the fishing nets on Vypeen island. Directions: Can be organized at your hotel or any tourist agency.
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St. Francis church was the first European Church to be built in India within the old rest European Settlement of Fort Cochin. Presumably it owes origin to the Fransciscan Fraiars who accompanied the Portuguese expedition in 1500 A.D. Originally it is said to have been erected of wood but later rebuilt in stone and roofed with tiles by 1516A.D. and dedicated to St. Anthony. It remained in the order of St. Francis till 1663 A.D. when it came under the control of the Dutch who reconditioned and converted it into a Protestant Church.
Again during 1778 A.D. it was renovated as indicated by a tablet fixed over its facade but continued in the possession of the Dutch even after the British control over Cochin in 1795. Till it was voluntarily surrendered to the Anglican Communion in 1804 A.D. presumably it was renamed after the patron saint during the later half of the nineteenth century.
At Present it has been taken over by the Church of South India.
Text from Church official intro board to preserve accuracy of this fact. Leave a Comment
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Kashi Art Cafe is highly recommended in LP and almost sounded like THE Cafe in Fort Kochi and you can see quite a human traffic in there. This is an art gallery cum cafe place is doing so well, that customers need to queue or even share tables with others.
The whole of back section is completely build up with sugar palm wood from pillars to cross beams, tables, stove and high chairs. It give me the impression that the cafe is build to last for hundred years because of the sugar palm's termite & moth resistant quality.
The menu is some what too short and we just pick the no brainer Kashi Special. Leave a Comment
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 Tuk-Tuk by PierreZA
The driver we had was well informed and could give some history and background of the sights visited.
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