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Kochi, also known as Cochin, is a major port city on the south-west coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea a part of the Arabian Sea. It is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of Kerala and is often referred to as Ernakulam. Kochi is the most densely populated city in Kerala.

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1 - Kochi

   7 km away

Kochi, also known as Cochin, is a major port city on the south-west coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea. It is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of Kerala and is often referred to as Ernakulam.

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2 - Vallarpadam

Vallarpadam is one among the group of islands, that form part of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. It is situated in the Vembanad Lake, locally known as The Kochi Lake and has a population of over 10,000.

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3 - Shore Excursions in Kochi

   6 km away

Discover the hidden gems of kochi with an authentic service provider. During the tour you will explore kochi (Fortkochi / Mattanchery) in an "Auto-Rickshaw"(TukTuk Ferari) with the help of local born tuk tuk drivers from kochi who are the real experts of the local area who will help you to learn more about the real life of the local people. Kochi was the first European colony in India and there are nearly 30 different communities and 16 different languages in the area, During this tour our group of local experts will helps you to experience some of them and also other important landmarks like Chinese fishing nets , St Francis church,Dutch Palace, Jewish synagogue, Jain and Balaji temples etc. we will also visit some hidden gems like Dhobhi Khana (Local laundry),Ginger ware house(packing/drying of spices), and some womens cooperatives (Pappadam making, candle making,inscents making etc) to experience the life of people. Hotel/Cruise ship pickup and Drop off available on tour options.

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4 - Fort Kochi

Fort Kochi is a region in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. This is part of a handful of water-bound regions toward the south-west of the mainland Kochi, and collectively known as Old Kochi or West Kochi. Adjacent to this is Mattancherry.

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5 - Kadamakkudy

   10 km away

Kadamakudy Islands is an island suburb of the city of Kochi in the Indian state of Kerala. It is situated around 8 km north of the city centre.

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6 - Multi-day Cruises in Kochi

   6 km away

The Houseboat backwater programme has been designed for those who like to visit best canals in and around Aleppey. The main attraction of this trip is to have an experience of the best narrow canals, beautiful villages and village life of Aleppey. About the boat - This is one of the small private traditional boat used. Those who like the authentic traditional rice boat converted to a houseboat, this is the best example. Open Country Boat trip Another attraction is that we provide one hr open country boat to have an experience of very narrow canals where either the houseboat or shikkara boat used to make a trip.

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7 - Fort+Kochi+Beach

Fort Kochi beach is a beach along the Arabian Sea situated in Fort Kochi in the city of Kochi in South India, Kerala state.

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8 - Cherai

Cherai smallest town located in north side of Vypin island. This town connects to kochin, North pravur and Kodungallur. It is a region in Kochi Taluk, a suburb of the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India.

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9 - Culinary Tour in Kochi

   6 km away

Kochi is a royal destination and for centuries it is known for its rich and yummy food culture, we are fortunate today that this rich food culture is preserved in the form of small food joints by some thoughtful people for generations. We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting, so that you can also cherish this food, feast your taste buds and have a fabulous and lasting impression.

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10 - Vypin

Vypin is one of the group of islands that form part of the city of Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala. Vypin forms a barrier island which lies between the Arabian Sea in the west and the Cochin backwaters formed by the various distributaries of Periyar river, in the east.

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11 - Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium

Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, locally known as Kaloor Stadium is a multi-purpose international stadium situated in Kochi, Kerala. The stadium has a capacity of 60,500.

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12 - Chinese fishing nets

   6 km away
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13 - St. George's Forane Church

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14 - Kumbalangi

   12 km away

Kumbalangi is an island village in the outskirts of Kochi city in the state of Kerala, India. Situated amidst backwaters, around 12 km from the city center, Kumbalangi is a major tourist attraction and is famous for its Chinese fishing nets.

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15 - Kerala backwaters

   15 km away

The Kerala backwaters are a network of brackish lagoons and canals lying parallel to the Arabian Sea of the Malabar coast of Kerala state in south-western India.

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16 - Cherai Beach

   22 km away

Cherai Beach is a beach located in Cherai in the northern side of Vypin Island, a suburb of the city Kochi in the state of Kerala, India.

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17 - Kodanad

   33 km away

Kodanad is a rural riverside village of Ernakulam district in Kerala, South India. Kodanad is situated on the south bank of Periyar river, about 42 kilometers east of Kochi. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport which is about 20 km by road.

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18 - Kothamangalam

   38 km away

Kothamangalam, IPA, is a municipality in Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. The town is in the foothills of the Western Ghats, and is a part of the Idukki Lok Sabha constituency.

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19 - Kumarakom

   43 km away

Kumarakom is a popular tourism destination located near the city of Kottayam, in Kerala, India, famous for its backwater tourism. It is set in the backdrop of the Vembanad Lake, the largest lake in the state of Kerala.

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20 - Kottayam

   50 km away

Kottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. Kottayam literally means the interior of a fort—Kotta + Akam. Flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the Vembanad Lake and paddy fields of Kuttanad on the west, Kottayam is a place that is known for extraordinary qualities.

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