FORT KOCHI is a region in the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. Fort Kochi is part of a handful of water-bound regions towards the South-West of the mainland Kochi and collectively known as Old Kochi or West Kochi.
The name Cochin implies "co-chin" meaning "like-china", and the history state that it looked liked china when the Chinese came to the region during the 14th Century and installed Chinese Nets.
Kochi was a Fishing village in the Kingdom of Kochi in the pre-colonial Kerala. In the history, the territory that would be later known as Fort Kochi was granted to the Portuguese in 1503 by the Rajah of Kochi.
The history state that, the Dutch held Fort Kochi in their possession for 112 years until 1795, when the British took control by defeating the Dutch, Foreign control of Fort Kochi ended in 1947 with the Indian Independence.
And, the history state that, there were constructed famous Jain Temple and St Francis Church, where vasco da Gama was once buried. The Fort Kochi is a Jewel in crown of Kerala with its European heritage.
Fort Kochi in Kerala is the first European township in India and it is a good start if you are looking for a relaxed holiday in a town away from the city. If you are looking for a laid-back town away from the city that has more foreign tourist than Indian, then Fort Kochi is a good start.
The history state that, Fort Kochi growing cultural scenario, historic churches, unique Chinese fishing nets and innumerable homestays are sure to provide you with a holistic experience. The Union Government has sanctioned Rs.5 crore for developing tourism in Mattan Cherry and Fort Kochi in Kerala.
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