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of Fort Kochi in the state of Kerala, offering a description and
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grub for backpackers and budget travellers.
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Kochi
is one of the major tourist destinations in Kerala; it generally
is referred to as several islands and the busy noisy city
of Ernakulum on the mainland. The beach in front of Fort Kochin
(with alternative spellings or names Fort Kochi or Fort Cochin)
is dotted with Chinese fishing nets giving postcard views
at sunset times. Apart from sight-seeing (old churches, Jewish
market and the Mattancherry Palace) it's just nice to stroll
through the tranquil streets which are reminiscent of a small
Mediterranean town, to take some Ferry rides to the neighbouring
Vypin and Willingdon islands or try to spot some dolphins
in the sea. Sunsets at the weekend attract crowds of locals
to the beach for a stroll and an Ice Cream. Altogether a nice
place to stay for a few days.