State of Kerala Travel Guide

 16 Reviews  Lining the north shore of Fort Kochi are the Chinese fishing nets, probably the most famous image of Kochi/Kerala. The local name for the nets is cheena-wala (of China). It is believed that traders... 

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 8 Reviews  Kathakali is the most widely-recognized of Kerala's many traditional dance forms. It is a combination of Literature (Sahithyam), Music (Sangeetham), Painting (Chithram), Acting (Natyam), and Dance... 

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 8 Reviews  Fleeing Roman persecution, Jews reached the shores of south India (about 30 kms from Kochi) around the year 72 A.D. Over the centuries Jews migrated in waves. They became prosperous bankers and... 

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 10 Reviews  Mattancherry Palace, also known as Dutch Palace, was constructed in the mid-1550s by the Portuguese. It was given to the Maharaja of Kochi in exchange for trading rights. It was renovated by the Dutch... 

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 5 Reviews  Near Vasco de Gama Square and the Chinese Fishing Nets is a small fish market. The freshest seafood -fish, prawns, lobsters - can be purchased and cooked for you (made to order) in one of the stalls.... 

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 5 Reviews  Built by the Portuguese Santa Cruz Basilica recently celebrated its 500th anniversary. It is one of only eight basilicas in India. It has a Gothic facade and soaring spires and is a very pretty... 

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 7 Reviews  At the end of a narrow lane in Jew Town is Paradesi Synagogue. It is the oldest synagogue in India. The first Jewish settlers reached India in the early 1st century. Their settlement - then 32km north... 

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 5 Reviews  KTDC charge 400/- half day(4 hrs) 650/-full day(7hrs) back water tour.. but some private companies.. charge only 450/- full day tour (7hrs) include lunch.. arround 20 peoples on the very good boat..... 

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 3 Reviews  This imposing structure was built in 1568, when the Jews settled in Mattancherry, after their expulsion from Rahabi, who built a clock tower and paved the floor synagogue with hand painted willow... 

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 3 Reviews  This important centre for understanding the Indo-Portuguese Christian Art heritage, which is still surviving, houses some honorable collections and is well known for its artistic and architectural... 

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 3 Reviews  This lovely building was the residence of the Portuguese Governor. The 27th Bishop of the Diocese of Cochin, Domes Jos Gomes Ferreira, acquired this building which was built in 1557. Today it houses... 

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