When did Kochi became my second home over night???
The sole reason being Fort Kochi.
Sorry Jazz! Huh because you thought you stay there? Hahahaha!!
But yes thanks for introducing this place to me. Love Love for that ;) And my mind still hover's how I wish to settle in Kerala. But only if my house was over looking that Arabian Sea & Laccadive Sea. Hahahah....!!
Why should you visit Fort Kochi
Settlement of Dutch and Portuguese white washed & colorful houses
For the beautiful streets lined with even more beautiful cafes
To see old churches and cemeteries
For the new upcoming artist scenes
To see the Kathakali, Kalaripayattu performances
And dirt cheap places to stay as a solo traveler around the best sight seeing
The recent trip of mine consisted of staying with locals and trying out food in local cafe's.
And after so long time, I could do my favorite thing - Covering Fort Kochi town on foot. Yayyyy!!! Just pick up your map from Kochi airport, the office is on right side at arrival, or simply download the map.
Places to see:
> The most recognizable landmarks in Fort Kochi are the Chinese Fishing Nets. The best time is during the sun sets, take a boat ride.
> Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
> Dutch Palace
> Kerala Kathakali Centre: Performace everyday from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM. Make Up starts at :05:00 Pm
> Indo Portuguese Museum, Maritime Museum..
Cafe & Art Galleries (Favorites listed below)
> Kashi Art Cafe
> David Hall Gallery Cafe
> Oy's Cafe & Studio
> Ginger House Restaurant
> Fusion Bay
> Xandari Habour
> Seagull, my second work place :) overlooking Arabian Sea.
Places to stay:
I preferred to stay with locals in home stay (I chose this option to get the hands on experience of local's information on the town/ the droolicious food they prepare for you with all the love, and how to stay it's so so cheap.
> Little Flower Home Stay with a rating of 8 on 10 - Rs 500 - Rs 600 per night, private room (2 people sharing)
> Sheeba's Homestay with a rating of 8.6 on 10 - Rs 800 - Rs 1000 per night, private room (2 people sharing)
> Immanuel Homestay with a rating of 10 on 10 - Rs 500 - 600 per night, private room (2 people sharing) - Best customer service and friendliest family serving there for you
> Rampart Homestay with rating of 9 on 10 - Rs 1500 per night, private room (2 people sharing)
> Maritime by the HostelCrowd 10 on 10 - Dorms 450 per night, private room (2 people sharing) starts from Rs 1200 - THE GOOD LOOOOOOKING HOSTEL IT IS :)
Way to spend 72 hours in Fort Kochi.
Are you traveling anytime soon?
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