These giant cantilevered Chinese fishing nets that are set on the northeastern shore of Fort Kochi are the unofficial emblems of the backwaters of Kerala, with half a dozen of them believed to be the most photographed in this part of India.
As history shows, these spiderlike contraptions are a legacy of traders from the court of Kublai Khan in 1400 AD, which required multiple people to operate during high tides. While modern methods of fishing have made these labor-intensive nets less and less profitable, they are still supplying fresh seafood that you will see on display for sale in Kochi these days. Aside from Kochi, you will also find them and other smaller fishing nets dotted around Lake Vembanad.
Now, if you are visiting Kochi in the beautiful state of Kerala, you should not miss seeing these giant fishing nets and how they are operated by the local fishermen in the area. As they form the primary fishing accessory in the community, the water that they cover will make it a pleasant and bewitching scene to tourists, especially during sunset. A holiday here would not be complete without experiencing this must-visit. Book a Kerala tour package with us here at La Vacanza Travel for a more memorable trip to this place.
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Duration:6 hours
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Duration:7 hours
Explore the backwaters of Kerala by houseboat on a group tour specially designed for cruise ship passengers from Cochin Port. Enjoy lunch aboard the boat in Alappuzha, and then visit Fort Kochi to see
Kumbalangi is a quiet, leafy island village known for rural tourism activities. People visit the island to see Chinese fishing nets, explore its mangrove forests, and experience traditional Kerala vil
Duration:5 hours
The cycle tour will take you across the less visited rural scenic part of Kochi. Ride and cross the numerous islands of Kochi by bike, ferry & country boat and see the local village life of Kerala fro
Duration:8 hours
Immerse in the multi-faceted culture of Kochi with rich contributions from Hindu, Christian, Arab, Dutch and British communities on this 4hour small-group tour with an English or Italian-speaking guid
Duration:4 hours
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Duration:5 to 8 hours
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Kochi (also known as Cochin) is a city in southwest India's coastal Kerala state. It has been a port since 1341, when a flood carved out its harbor and opened it to Arab, Chinese and European merchant
Duration:10 hours
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This half-day tour of the city will give you an idea of how years of visiting explorers and traders have made Cochin into the cultural melting pot that it is today Fort Cochin, the first European sett
Enjoy this private day tour of Kochi with your guide and learn about its culture, heritage and religion, by visiting the St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Folklore Museum and the sym
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Duration:7 days
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Duration:2 days
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Duration:4 to 5 hours
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Experience your private Tuk-Tuk tour in Kochi with a trusted people, with quaranteed pick up from the cruise ship and timely Drop off to the cruise terminal. Explore the historical monuments and learn
Duration:4 hours 30 minutes
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Duration:6 to 7 minutes
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