Fort
Kochi Beach also known as Kochi Beach is one of the finest beaches and
perfect tourist destinations in the state of Kerala. Fort Kochi Beach is
situated around 12 km far from Kochi city in Kerala. Surrounded by coconut
palms and dense bushes, Fort Kochi Beach is a viewer's delight. Kochi was
originally a village which became the first European township in India.
Observe fishermen catching fishes in their Chinese Fishing nets. Fort Kochi
Beach is dotted with many tourist attractions. One of the prime tourist
attractions is Fort Kochi which is the perfect specimen of Indo-European
architecture. One can see by himself the influence of the Portuguese, the
Dutch and later the British in the remains of the Fort on the beach. New
Year eve attracts thousands of foreign and local tourists from all around
the world. Reach here alone or with your loved ones, it offers the ideal
ambiance to relax and to let the thoughts soar to ignite the illuminating
ideas.
Attractions
Around Kochi Beach
Fort Kochi Beach is well known for its beautiful, ancient and historical
tourist attractions. Most of the famous tourist attraction of Kochi Beach is
the historic Kochi Fort. This fort on this beach site helps you to get
familiar with its eventful colonial history and European regimes who ruled
it. Fort Kochi Beach celebrates a colorful festival on the New Year which is
known as Cochin Carnival. This is not to be missed at the beach site. It
thus became a haven for seafaring visitors throughout the world.
Fort Kochi Beach is also the home for one of India's oldest churches - St.
Francis Church. This church is well known for its beauty and hundreds of
people come here for worship everyday. Vacationers may swim, play cricket or
volley ball and even manage to practice yoga, so raw and unused stretch of
beach is a loner's delight. If you also get to see a dolphin here, you are
lucky. Many forts are there around the beach and its basic composition is
rocky unlike other beaches. Chinese Fishing Nets adorning the landscape and
the beach also add the attraction of this beach. There are two more famous
old churches, Santa Cruz Church and Beautiful paintings in Roman Catholic
Church which are also famous tourist attractions on Kochi Beach.
Best Time To Visit
Best time to visit this exotic town is between December to February when
the weather is cool and pleasant. As Kochi is set very close to the sea, it
has a very moderate climate. This place experiences heavy showers during the
months of June, July and August due to South-West Monsoon. The mercury rises
up to a maximum of 35 ºC in summer while it is around 25 ºC in the
winter.
Where To Eat
Several restaurants and small eating joints are scattered around Fort
Kochi Beach. These are very popular among visitors because of its seafood.
Toothsome multi-cuisine delicacies, branded drinks and a rejuvenating
environment are the major highlights of these eateries.
Where To Stay
As Fort Kochi Beach is very famous tourist attraction in Kerala, it also
houses some very best hotels and resorts to cater all the needs of tourists.
One can easily find lots of accommodation options here. A number of
accommodations and hotels lying along the beach are available around Fort
Kochi Beach and along the entire stretch of 2 km. These hotels are well
known for their hospitality and available from budget to deluxe class. Some
of the best Beach Resorts and Hotels at Kochi are:
- Hotel Casino (5 Star)
- Hotel Taj Residency (5 Star)
- Hotel Avenue Regent (4 Star)
- Hotel Gokulam Park (4 Star)
- Hotel Quality Inn Presidency (4 Star)
How To Reach
Kochi or Cochin is directly connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Goa,
Bangalore and Trivandrum. All the major domestic airlines operate between
these destinations. It's also connected by rail to most of the important
cities including Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. The city is also connected by
road with several tourist centers throughout the country.
