Backwaters of Cochin

Cochin, also known as Kochi, is an enchanting backwater destination in Kerala. Popularly referred as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea," Cochin is one of the finest natural harbors in the world and was once a famous trading center of south India. C ochin is actually a group of beautiful islands on Lake Vembanad, opening out into the vast Arabian Sea. Cochin provides a perfect destination to start your Kerala backwaters tour as many backwater cruises begin or end at Cochin. Besides its beautiful islands and backwaters, Cochin also houses some of the most important historic monuments of Kerala. Visit Kerala and enjoy a memorable Cochin backwaters tour with Kerala Backwaters and discover the various colors of this wonderful city of Kerala.

On your Cochin backwaters tour with Kerala Backwaters, you can enjoy an exciting houseboat cruising on the beautiful islands, lagoons and small rivulets full of swaying coconut palm trees. Half the fun of traveling to Cochin is enjoying a backwater cruise through the serene and picturesque waterways. Visit Cochin and enjoy a boat cruising on the beautiful Willington Island surrounded by beautiful backwaters of Kerala. A thrilling water cruise on Bolghatty Island can truly be an unforgettable experience on Cochin backwaters tours. On your Cochin backwaters tour with Kerala Backwaters, you can also visit the famous tourist attractions of Cochin like the Jewish Synagogue, Cochin Fort, Mattancherry Palace and St Francis Church among other attractions.

Prime Attractions of Cochin

Bolghatty Palace: This Dutch palace is situated on the Bolghatty island.The island has a fine golf course and the panoramic view makes it an attractive picnic spot.
Chinese Fishing Nets: The Chinese fishing nets found here are the only ones of its kind in India. It is believed that traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan introduced these nets here.
Dutch Palace: The place has a fine collection of mural paintings depicting the scenes from the Hindu epics Mahabharatha and Ramayana.
Fort Kochi beach: A stroll along the beach, particularly at sunset with the Chinese fishing nets and sailing ships in the background, is a fine experience.
Hill Palace: The palace has been converted into a museum displaying a fine collection of articles used by the Rajas of Kochi apart from many archaeological findings.