Cochin, India
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Language: Hindi, Malayalam
Time Zone: GMT +5
Port location: 10 mls from the city centre.
Transport: Taxis available at the pier.
Description: Situated on one of the world’s finest natural harbours, Cochin (Kochi) is an important port and hub in Northern Kerala with a strong Portuguese influence in the colonial architecture.
Sightseeing and excursions: Half-day tour to Fort Cochin and nearby museums, temples and churches; Mattancherry Palace; full-day backwater trips by rice boat.
Beaches: Long sandy beaches within a short taxi ride of the port.
Shopping: Spices, ayurvedic goods, sandalwood; the main shopping area is on MG Road - 8 mls from the pier.
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