We have heard a lot about Kerala "God's Own Country" let's have a look upon a small area from his country
Major transportation to Lakhswadeep Islands and Maldives is made through the southwestern seawater transportation.
Right from the medieval age, Kochi was one of the favorite destinations for explorers which can be clearly seen in the Fort Kochi area which is completely built upon french and Portuguese architecture and how much the dutch culture has affected the city can be seen by thee looking at the various dutch cafes and the church architecture. Kochi is also known for its spices and you will see a vast variety of spices in the streets of Ernakulam
The planning of the city is so well that you can travel from one place to another within no time and roads are so beautifully connected that all the goods imported at the port are being transported outside the city without disturbing the inner traffic and livelihood of the citizens
So what are the main attractions of Kochi?
When you start to stroll in the streets of Kochi you will find that the city architecture is not so common and yes it is not because of a coastal city it has to be designed like that, have a look around the marine drive in Ernakulam or walk along the waterfront or just layback on the sand at Fort Kochi beach you won't regret it. Some of the Travel destinations in and around Kochi are:-
- Fort Kochi
- Lulu Mall
- Marine Drive
- Alappuzha/Alleppey
- Munnar
- Vypin island
- Cherai beach
- Fort Kochi
Fort Kochi is situated at the coast of Kochi having a distance from the railway station of around 12.7 km and from the airport, it is around 42 km. Most tourists plan to stay in this part of the city as they want to observe the old mixed culture of India, Dutch, and Portuguese. The place is having many churches and each of them have its own importance
Fort Kochi is not all about the church you will get some awesome beach breeze and sand play at fort Kochi beach. It is also famous because the famous Chinese finishing nets situated at the place It is the hotspot of the area so you will find a good crowd there especially on weekends as people come to chill out on the sand while watching enormously large ships crossing by
The Chinese finishing nets are stationary lift tied with nets and used for fishing in the sea the morning glaze through these nets helps you to make your day shine good, these nets are called after the origin of their design which is believed to be done by Zheng he a Chinese explorer
along the beach, there is a walkway for your daily morning and evening walks there you will find some tea sellers selling tea and if you are lucky enough then you can even see a movie shooting who knows ✌
Lulu mall is another modern marvel, this mega-mall is having everything you need From having Marriot Hotel in it to direct entry to the metro from the 2nd floor everything under one roof a dedicated space for vegetables and fruit vendors makes the place fit for everyone. play area for kids on the top and delicious recipes at the food court will surely make your tummy full
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| Delicious Cake at Kurtos kalacs |
After roaming around in the mall when you spend you the evening walk along the marine drive having some ice cream or popcorn of your flavor will be a perfect day ender. On a quick note for pure vegetarian guys, you can have fantastic south Indian cuisine pure veg near Maharajas college metro station
If you are planning to stay in the Fort Kochi area then you should try out Zostel for a comfortable and fun stay. Walking distance from fort Kochi beach makes it very suitable for a perfect stay
Alappuzha or alleppey
Alappuzha mainly is also known as Alleppey is around 60 km away from Ernakulam and is famous for its backwater people from everywhere visit the place to explore the backwater and to make it the comfortable government has provided houseboat service so that tourists can live in the backwater and get to know more about it.
If you want to roam along a beach having No ends then you should head towards the Alleppey beach which is all the way long along the coast of the Alleppey which takes the beauty of the place to another level. When you walk along the beach full of sand and ancient wooden dockyard which is now no more a dockyard and just wooden piles standing on the beach. It is the perfect spot to spend your evening while watching the sunset on the western ghats
If you are planning to go Alleppey by self-drive then I prefer to take the old State highway which goes all the way alongside the coastal line, you will see various small villages and beaches, and beach football grounds are all the fun you don't wanna miss.
MUNNAR
Munnar counts in one of the most beautiful hill stations of India and a large number of tourists come and see its beauty and tea valley. Munnar is 126 km away from Kochi airport and it usually takes around 4 hours of journey among the mountains. to reach the beautiful valley of Munnar district. The place is famous for its farming along the slopes of the hills and
Tourist spots in Munnar have been divided among various directions i.e mattupatty direction, Thekedy direction, and Coimbatore direction and every direction is having at least 4-5 spots to cover including hilltop views and tea valley. Lockheart tea park and museum located in Thekkady direction is must watch and the spice plantation in the adimally direction is some of the important destinations
If you are on your honeymoon or just a vacation with your loved one's you should try self-drive from Kochi, You can hire two-wheelers from Royal Brothers as they provide some well maintained and classic two-wheelers for your ride in a very decent price.
Vypin Island
Vypin is situated in front of fort Kochi making it visible from fort Kochi beach but if you wanna go there then you have to take a ride through ferry to reach there as it is the only convenient mode of transportation to the island. Vypin island is not a very big island but only a small frontier island of the Kochi which gives you an enormous view of the great Arabian sea and its deep water. You would like to spend your evening while sitting at a beach resort and having a drink over the sunset.
Cherai Beach
Cherai beach is the famous beach of Vypin island situated in the northern part of the island this beach is perfect for you to have some sunbath and beach fun with your buddies. As there is not much crowd on the island so you will find peace on the beach and easy mode of communication around the island
there are various resorts on the island which offers you a comfortable stay at the beach so you can enjoy the sea breeze till night.
This was all for a week vacation in god's own country, stay tuned for more travel destinations and their facts ✌
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