Kochi Tourism, Kerala
Kochi History
Kochi was established in 1341, when a flood created a natural safe port that swiftly replaced Muziris (Kodungallur, 50km north) as the chief harbour on the Malabar coastline. In the year 1405, the royal family transferred here from Muziris and slowly the town was inhabited by Christians, Arabs and Jewish settlers. The town of Kochi was attempted multiple times to be controlled by the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British. From 1800s, the state of Cochin was part of the British Madras Presidency.
About Kochi
Fort Kochi, located about 13 kms from Ernakulam town, is historic town located on an island. Fort Kochi gives an amazing experience to tourists with its European heritage that can be still seen in the streets and buildings of the town. The best way to enjoy the places is to have a leisure walk through the streets of Fort Kochi enjoying its historical sites including spice markets, Chinese fishing nets, a synagogue, a Portuguese palace, India's first European church, and Dutch homes.