Cochin is a highly cosmopolitan city in India and it is best known for its bustling commercial port. Over the years, the city has become a major tourist destination in the country and this is attributed to the large plethora of tourist attractions found here. Cochin Airport is known best for its unique architecture and is also an attraction of its kind here. Car hire services are readily available and you can rest assured that you won’t have any problem moving to all the places you would want like:
Iconic landmarks
- Chinese fishing nets - This is Cochin’s official icon and reminds people of the relationship that the Kochi kingdom shares with the ancient Chinese empires. Some of the fishing nests are in a perfect condition despite the fact that they were introduced in the early 14th Century.
- Hill Palace Museum - the Kochi palace of Maharaha is now a big museum in the city that includes a small zoo as well. There many paintings, a fauna garden and several other places of interest that continues to attract many tourists here.
- Santacruz Basilica - This holds the reputation of the first and most iconic European Church ever to be built in Asia. The structure has now been modified and oil paintings added to it and it is now home to many historical paintings, artifacts and decors.
- St. Francis Church - for many years, this church used to be the burial site of the famous Vasco da Gama until the transfer of his remains to Lisbon. Inside the church lies his tombstone and a large cemetery is available at the church grounds as well. Museums & galleries
- Kerara history museum - this museum is well maintained and houses different artifacts showcasing the rich Kerala history
- Indian Navy Maritime Museum - contain recreations of numerous battle scenes and replicas of army personalities and naval ships.
Eco-tourist villages
Most of these villages are not far away from Cochin Airport and are easily accessed with a hired car from the airport. The most common ones are always full of both locals and tourists.
Just like most other places in India, Cochin is also a major religious center with many places of worship that you will certainly want to visit. Just hire a car at Cochin Airport and you will certainly be able to get the most out of your holiday vacation here.
