Cochin (Fort Cochin) is categorised as Heritage / Beachside
Reasons to Visit
- Fort Cochin alongwith Vypeen, Willingdon and Bolgatty are four islands that now merge with Ernakulam mainland to be known as “Cochin” the way we know today.
- Fort Cochin is a heritage area a few kilometers further away from mainland Cochin and is perhaps the best area of accommodation for leisure travelers.
- Fort Cochin area is full of Old Dutch heritage homes, small heritage hotels and charming restaurants. Guests stay here anywhere from a night to a week for a heritage experience.
- Fort Cochin is characterised by heritage bylanes, quiet beaches, small charming hotels and an idyllic character.
- Everything in Fort Cochin area is within 1.5 km radius and therefore easily can be walked or done on a bicycle.
- Fort Cochin for its sheer heritage character, laidback charm and being cut off from the mainland crowd and traffic and harbour front and access to so many small charming restaurants at different heritage hotels makes for a very romantic stay experience.
- Fort Cochin is also base point to visit the Kumbhalangi Backwaters area.
- Greenix Village in Fort Cochin is one that offers guests a comprehensive experience in culture, heritage, dance forms and crafts of Kerala
Recommendations
- Destinations for First time Holidays Travellers to Kerala"Fort Cochin (45 kms from Cochin Airport and 60 kms from Alleppey) is a charming heritage area that is recommended for Honeymooners. Fort Cochin offers heritage walks, charming hotels / restaurants and from here excursions to nearby Islands can be planned. Fort Cochin is recommended for honeymooners for 2 night stay."
- Seaside Destinations in India with Colonial Heritage"Fort Cochin heritage area in Cochin is renowned for its small heritage hotels that are high on character. The bylanes are quaint and cut off from rest of the Cochin city traffic and therefore excellent for bicycling, heritage walks and renowned for its charming restaurants. The area is hugely popular with honeymooners and Inbound travellers."
- Destinations in and around Cochin"Fort Cochin is a charming heritage area having many small heritage hotels, heritage walks, monuments, Chinese fishing nets and wide ranging restaurants."
Access Information
- Nearest Airport -Cochin (Ernakulam) (13 kms), Coimbatore (192 kms), Calicut (203 kms)
- Nearest Railway Station - Cochin (Ernakulam) (13 kms), Alleppey (62 kms), Kottayam (68 kms)
- Cochin (Fort Cochin) is an Ex-Cochin (Ernakulam) / Ex-Kottayam / Ex-Trichur / Ex-Kollam / Ex-Coimbatore / Ex-Calicut / Ex-Trivandrum / Ex-Madurai / Ex-Mysore / Ex-Trichy / Ex-Bangalore Getaway
Cochin (Fort Cochin)
has
17
Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink
Category | Count |
Mid-segment | 1 |
Premium | 12 |
Luxury | 1 |
Experiential | 3 |
Type of Hotels | Count |
Resort | 2 |
Hotel | 13 |
Bungalow | 2 |
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10 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Cochin (Fort Cochin)
Category | Count |
Short Break (4-6 nights) | 5 |
Holiday (7 or more) | 5 |
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Short Break
- Fort Cochin - Thekkady Experiential Break (4 Nights)
- Fort Cochin - Thekkady Experiential Break with Alleppey Houseboat (5 Nights)
- Fort Cochin Marari Experiential Break (4 Nights)
- Kerala Experiential Break (6 Nights)
- Kerala's Beaches and Backwaters (5 Nights)
Holiday
- Captivating Kerala with Kovalam (10 Nights)
- Captivating Kerala with Mesmerizing Mumbai (12 Nights)
- Kerala in Monsoon (7 Nights)
- Picturesque South with Goa (21 Nights)
- South India Coastal Explorer (12 Nights)
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Cochin (Fort Cochin) has 2 Transport services that can be booked online. Click here for reviewing and booking them.
Airport Pickup or Drop
Services | Rates Starting From |
Transfers between Cochin Airport and Fort Cochin | Rs. 2074 |
Car On Disposal
Services | Rates Starting From |
4 days Car on Disposal from ex-Madurai to Munnar, Alleppey and Cochin Trip | Rs. 11779 |
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Cochin (Fort Cochin)
has
18
Add Ons approved and listed with Nivalink.
Category | Count |
Activities | 5 |
Bird Watching | 2 |
Cycling | 6 |
Experience | 8 |
Guide Services | 2 |
Hiking | 1 |
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Activities
Services | Rates Starting From |
Cycle along the Kochi Coast | Rs. 1950 |
Half Day Kayaking in the Backwaters of Alleppey | Rs. 3334 |
Hike Bike & Kayak in Kerala | Rs. 4300 |
Kayaking at Thattekkad | Rs. 4000 |
The Backwater Experience | Rs. 4200 |
Bird Watching
Services | Rates Starting From |
Full Day Guided Bird Watching in Thattekad | Rs. 1445 |
Half Day Guided Bird Watching in Thattekad | Rs. 1167 |
Cycling
Services | Rates Starting From |
Cycle along the Kochi Coast | Rs. 1950 |
Cycling through Fort Cochin | Rs. 4000 |
Cycling through the Beaches and Backwaters Cochin (Fort Cochin) | Rs. 3500 |
Fort Kochi on bikes | Rs. 1100 |
Hike Bike & Kayak in Kerala | Rs. 4300 |
The Backwater Experience | Rs. 4200 |
Experience
Services | Rates Starting From |
Cultural Art Performance | Rs. 650 |
Cycle along the Kochi Coast | Rs. 1950 |
Kalari Programme | Rs. 300 |
Kalari Training Classes | Rs. 556 |
Kathakali Make up & Performance | Rs. 350 |
Learn Yoga in Cochin | Rs. 1667 |
The Backwater Experience | Rs. 4200 |
Visit to the Cultural Museum | Rs. 56 |
Guide Services
Services | Rates Starting From |
Audio Guide for Alleppey | Rs. 250 |
Audio Guide for Kochi | Rs. 250 |
Hiking
Services | Rates Starting From |
Hike Bike & Kayak in Kerala | Rs. 4300 |
16 Travel Ideas listed for Cochin (Fort Cochin). Click here for reviewing them.
Destination Ideas
- Bird Watching In Thattekad
- Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Pilgrimage
- Cuisine Experiences in Kerala
- Elephant Training Camp At Kodanad
- Experiences in Kerala
- Fort Cochin Experience
- Golden Chariot - Luxury Train Experience
- Kerala Craft, Culture, Churches, Temples, Festivals and Heritage
- Kerala Homestay / Small Owner managed stay Experience
- Kerala in Monsoon
Stay Ideas
- Brunton Boatyard Experience
- Le Colonial Experience
- Malabar House Experience
- Old Lighthouse Bristow hotel Experience
Festivals linked to Cochin (Fort Cochin) (Kerala)- Malayattoor Perunnal
- Thrissur Pooram
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