Fort Kochi Beach
An obscure fishing village, a leisurely walk through the lanes of the city is the best way to discover historic fort kochi. The first European township in India, Kochi has an eventful and colourful history. 12 kms from Ernakulam city, the town was shaped by the portuguese, the dutch and later the British. The result of these cultural interfaces are seen in the remains of the Indo-European architecture here.
The main attraction on this beach site is the historic fort which helps you to get familiar with its eventful colonial history and European regimes who ruled it. Cochin Carnival on the New Year eve is a colourful festival not to be missed at the beach site. Kochi thus became a haven for seafaring visitors from all over the world
Another attraction of the Fort Kochi Beach is the annual Kochi Festival, held on the white sands of the Fort Kochi Beach. The festival is a major tourist attraction, and draws hordes of participants as well as onlookers. After a day of fun, frolic and beach volleyball, you can spend the evening watching the harbor lights, and the returning fishing vessels. Or walk on the paved walkways along the beach, the watch the breakers as they crash onto the rocky shoreline.
Fort Kochi is also home to one of India's oldest churches - the St.Francis Church. The raw and unused stretch of beach is a loner's delight, where one could swim, play cricket or volley ball and even manage to practice yoga. If you are lucky, you also get sight of a dolphin.
Reaching Fort Kochi Beach: Kochi International Airport is 20 km from the city centre. The city is well connected with most major cities of the country by air. Kochi has three railway stations, Ernakulam Junction, Ernakulam Town and Cochin Harbour Terminus on Willingdon Island and can be reached from most cities in India.
Location
12 km away from Ernakullam City.
