Sep 1, 2009 - Cochin Backwater Tours

Cochin's backwaters Cochin is actually a group of beautiful islands located on the crystal green Lake Vembanad, opening out into the vast Arabian Sea. ... Cochin provides a perfect destination to start our Kochi Backwaters Tour as many backwater cruises begin or end at Cochin. ...

On our Cochin backwaters tours, we can enjoy an exciting houseboat cruising on the beautiful islands, lagoons and small rivulets full of swaying coconut palm trees. ...

Jun 23, 2009 - Cochin

COCHIN!!! Today we saw all of Cochin, a much more beautifully sounding city then actually is. ... The most recognizable difference between the city and others we had visited was the frigid nature of the people in the state.COCHIN!!! Today we saw all of Cochin, a much more beautifully sounding city then actually is. ... The most recognizable difference between the city and others we had visited was the frigid nature of the people in the state....

Jun 23, 2009 - Keral-Ahhh!! (with photos)

Sunday, June 21, 2009 What a beautiful relief to arrive in Kerala! What a sublime jewel of a state, green, lush, fertile and, most wonderfully for me, laidback. The drive to Fort Cochin took about 1 ¼ hours, so I arrived in late afternoon, such a beautiful time of day, especially here. ... Then I headed off back to the main part of Fort Cochin, in search of a drink. ... Hmm, yes, I know.Sunday, June 21, 2009 What a beautiful relief to arrive in Kerala! What a sublime jewel of a state, green, lush, fertile and, most wonderfully for me, laidback. The drive to Fort Cochin took about 1 ¼ hours, so I arrived in late afternoon, such a beautiful time of day, especially here. ... Then I headed off back to the main part of Fort Cochin, in search of a drink. ... Hmm, yes, I know....

May 5, 2009 - Kochi (Cochin) - Kathakali performance

We had the chance to see a Kathakali performance while in Fort Cochin - an Indian dance/drama which originated in Kerala. ... The performers (all male) act out scenes relating to the Hindu gods, with very precise movements and exaggerated facial expressions.We had the chance to see a Kathakali performance while in Fort Cochin - an Indian dance/drama which originated in Kerala. ... The performers (all male) act out scenes relating to the Hindu gods, with very precise movements and exaggerated facial expressions....

May 4, 2009 - Cochin, India

Kochi (Cochin) was one of our favorite Indian cities. ... It is the commercial capital of Kerala, and has a population of about 2 million.Kochi (Cochin) was one of our favorite Indian cities. ... It is the commercial capital of Kerala, and has a population of about 2 million....

Apr 27, 2009 - Cochin,India

After four very lazy and relaxing days at sea , we arrived in Cochin at 6:30 this morning . ... Cochin has a small Jewish community who are descendants from settlers who fled Palestine centuries ago. ... Our main tour was on a small boat to explore the canals of Cochin . ...

Apr 2, 2009 - Visit to Majarajah's Hill Palace in Thripunitra

Braving the sweltering humidity, today I hopped in an auto rickshaw and took a ride out of Ernakulam, the part of Kochi where I am staying, to the nearby town of Thripunitra. Braving the sweltering humidity, today I hopped in an auto rickshaw and took a ride out of Ernakulam, the part of Kochi where I am staying, to the nearby town of Thripunitra....

Apr 1, 2009 - Visit to Mattancherry & Fort Cochin in Kochi

This morning I started out with the group from my overland tour on a boat cruise to both Fort Cochin and Mattancherry, but I left the group at our first stop in Mattancherry as the tour only allocated a stop there of less than an hour, which seemed to me an insufficient time to check out the sights there. ... After my visit to Jew Town I hopped in an auto rickshaw and drove over to nearby Fort Cochin, which is Kochi's historical quarter and its main tourist attraction. ... Having been ruled at various times by the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British, Fort Cochin's streets and architecture reflect its varied colonial heritage. ... Fort Cochin's best known site is the series of giant fishing nets which line its shore. ... These nets are Fort Cochin's signature landmark. ...

Mar 31, 2009 - En Route to Kerala

It is around 9 in the evening, and i'm writing this entry from my hotel room here in Kerala.It is around 9 in the evening, and i'm writing this entry from my hotel room here in Kerala....

Feb 14, 2009 - Valentines in Fort Cochin

Another train and another town, brought us to the delightful little town of Fort Cochin. ... The former Dutch and British influence here has left Cochin with a very European feel even today. ... Cochin itself is just nice for strolling around and pocking about in ll the little book shops and art shops. ... Goa and for the young party people, Hampi full of chilled out backpackers and Cochin, with hard to please middle aged American couples (all bumbags and no sense of humour for the Kathakali). ...

Jan 16, 2009 - On Part 2 of Our Trip

We left the Beach and Lake Resort on January 16 and travelled to Allepey, a town about 3 hours away.We left the Beach and Lake Resort on January 16 and travelled to Allepey, a town about 3 hours away....

Jan 5, 2009 - Cochin-Kochi

Bus up the coast was short and sweet, altho I ended up standing most of the way but for just an hour ride it was easy.Bus up the coast was short and sweet, altho I ended up standing most of the way but for just an hour ride it was easy....