Kochi

Kerala·architecture · temple

Kadungamangalam Mor Pathrose Paulose Church was established in 1867 Dhanu 10 in the name of the martyr Mor Behnam by Thuruthil Varkey Ulahannan, a trustee of Karingachira church, after securing an order from Cochin government.

Kerala·coastline · boats

A cargo ship sailing on the Arabian Sea. Fort Kochi beach, with its clean premises and tranquil atmosphere, is frequented by tourists as well as local people.

Kerala·temple

Sabarimala is located at 010 degrees/115 Kms. Similarly, from the international airport at Kochi (erstwhile Cochin) it is located at 118 degrees/106 Kms. These distances are `direct air distances or distances `as the crow flies'.

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·architecture · temple

The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica in Fort Kochi is one of the eight Basilicas in India. This heritage edifice of Kerala is also one of the finest and imposing churches in India. Located close to the renowned St.

Kerala·architecture · temple

Fort Cochin (presently Fort Kochi) is the oldest European settlement in India and St. Francis Church is the first European Church that was built in India.

Kerala·temple · architecture

It is amongst the oldest churches in India and is also one of the eight Basilicas in the country. The Santa Cruz Cathedral not only happens to be one of the oldest churches in Cochin, but also in the whole of India.

Kerala·coastline · farmland

Cherai Beach is located in Vypin island, Kochi, India. Cherai Beach is just 25 km from Kochi, and 30 km from Cochin International Airport.

Kochi, Kerala·bazaar · coastline

Sea food like crabs, Tiger prawns, small prawns, lobster, etc are on sale. The fish market is at the very end, along the row of the Chinese fishing nets.

Kerala·coastline · farmland

Cherai Beach is located in Vypin island, Kochi, India. Cherai Beach is just 25 km from Kochi, and 30 km from Cochin International Airport.

Kerala·coastline · fort

Used mostly in Fort-Kochi, Kerala, Chinese fishing nets make for quite an unusual method of fishing. The net is called cheena vala in Malayalam; it literally translates to Chinese net.

Kerala·fort

Chinese fishing nets, are visible both on backwaters of Kerala's and Fort Kochi coast. Kerala Backwaters are known as God`s Own Country. One can see people working on Chinese fishing nets.

Kochi, Kerala·coastline

Interiors of a Resort in Cochin, Kerala, India. 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·architecture · temple

Inside view of St. Francis Church. One can see interiors of the church. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visited the church on 17th October 1997. Vasca da Gama was buried in Fort Kochi.

Kerala·temple · architecture

Front view of St. Francis CST Church St. Francis CSI Church, in Fort Kochi / Fort Cochin. The church was originally built in 1503, and is the oldest European church in India and has great historical significance as a mute witness to the Eur…

Kerala·coastline

Castle gallery is a shop in Cochin containing all kinds of ethnic collection like showpieces, statues, idols, furnitures and all kinds of antique materials.

Kochi, 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…

Kochi, 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·coastline · boats

Fishing is the main occupation in Kerala and everyday people sail in ships and boat for miles for fishing.

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 the humid equatorial tropic climate.

Kerala·boats · fort

A ship sailing towards the Arabian sea. Apart from international cruises, domestic ferry and cruises operate in Kochi.

Kerala·coastline

Fisherman in a row boats near Kochi, Kerala 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 mo…

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.