Kochi

Kerala·coastline

In India, Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing. While commonly known as "Chinese fishing nets" in India, the more formal name for such nets is "shore operated lift nets".

Kerala·coastline · fort

Fort Kochi beach, with its clean premises and tranquil atmosphere, is frequented by tourists as well as local people. There are many factors that differentiate this beach from the other beaches of Kerala.

Kerala·coastline

Formerly known as Cochin, Kochi is a major port city on the west coast of India by the Arabian Sea in the district of Ernakulam, Kerala.The city of Kochi is Kerala's second largest city and the most densely populated city in the state.

Kerala·coastline

Chinese fishing nets make for quite an unusual method of fishing. The net is called 'cheena vala' in Malayalam. In India, Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing.

Kochi, Kerala·temple

Ernakulam refers to the eastern, mainland portion of the twin cities of Ernakulam - Kochi in central Kerala, India. The city is the most urban part of Kochi and has lent its name to the Ernakulam district.

Kerala·river

Fishermen placing fish in a red plastic basket after a hard day catch in Cochin. In Cochin, one can easily buy fishing equipment from a local store.

Kerala·coastline

Cruise liner arrives in Cochin. For those who need some peace from busy work schedule’s and want to try out something new for holidaying here comes a cruise service to Kochi.

Kerala·architecture · temple

The Church of Our Lady of Hope, also known as "Nossa Senhora Da Esperança" is a Roman Catholic church in the Diocese of Cochin.

Kerala·boats · fort

Apart from international cruises, domestic ferry and cruises operate in Kochi. Regular inter-island boat services operated by Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation (KSINC), the state Water Transport Authority, and of private own…

Kerala

The chinese fishing nets (Cheenavala) are distinctly unique to Cochin. It is believed that traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan introduced these nets here.

Kerala·architecture · temple

View of Santa Cruz Basilica Church at Fort Kochi in Cochin. One can see devotees offering candles inside the church.... The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica at Fort Kochi is one of the eight Basilicas in India.

Kerala·coastline · fort

The Fort Kochi beach, with its clean premises and tranquil atmosphere, is frequented by tourists as well as the local people. There are many factors that differentiate the beach from the other beaches of Kerala.

Kerala·boats · fort

Apart from international cruises, domestic ferry and cruises operate in Kochi. Regular inter-island boat services operated by Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation (KSINC), the state Water Transport Authority, and of private own…

Kerala·industry

Cochin International Airport is all set to emerge as the world’s first ‘Green Airport’ by tapping solar power to meet its energy requirements.

Kerala·coastline · boats

Workers seen painting a large fishing boat in Kochi. Kochi, also known as Cochin, is a major port city on the west coast of India by the Arabian Sea and is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of Kerala.

Kerala·coastline · boats

Vypin/ Vypeen is one among a group of islands, that form part of the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. The island is about 27 km long.

Kerala·temple · architecture

The St. Francis Church, well-known for its beautiful structural design and ambience, has an important place in history. It is here that the famous explorer, Vasco-da-Gama, was originally buried.

Kerala·coastline · wildlife

The majestic elephants are the largest mammal on land yet they are peaceful and gentle creatures. There are two types of elephant species, Asian (Indian Elephants) and African.

Kerala·boats · politics

Kerala State Water Transport Department (SWTD) is a governmental agency that regulates the inland navigation systems in the Indian state of Kerala and provides inland water transport facilities.

Kerala

Kerala·coastline

The mystical land of Kerala, also known as 'GOD'S OWN COUNTRY' lies between the Lakshadweep sea and the Western Ghats. It has a humid equatorial tropic climate.

Kerala

Kerala·politics

More than 350 Indians evacuated from Yemen arrived in Kochi and Mumbai in the early hours today in two Indian Air Force planes. An Air Force C-17 Globemaster carrying 168 Indians, including nurses, landed in Kerala's Kochi at around 2 am.