OVERALL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS OF KOCHI |
| Climate |
Hot and humid. |
| Altitude |
Sea level. |
| Temperatures |
Between 20° - 35° C. |
| Monsoon |
South west monsoon is active between June and September. |
| Annual rainfall |
Approximately 310 cms. |
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| One Hour Trips |
| Naval Base Area |
| Naval Base area is the Pride of Kochi and India alike. The place is throbbing with activities. |
| Shipyard |
 Cochin Shipyard is the place where International Ships of Big Multinational Companies come for unloading of goods. We can see the interior of ships with permission. Big Oil carrying ships also come to Kochi.The facilities for repairing a ship can also be seen.
"Ours is an endeavor to emerge as an internationally competitive yard and facilitate the emergence of India as a dominant ship building and ship repair centre of the region. Cochin Shipyard promises you quality service, outstanding workmanship, timely delivery, reliable personnel and excellent coordination that does not leave you feeling at sea ..."(From the web site of Cochin Shipyard) |
| Oil Tanker Berth |
| The place in Cochin Shipyard where Big Oil carrying ships stop for downloading Oils. Crude carriers loading and unloading fuels at an oil refinery. Petrochemicals awaiting shipment are stored in cylindrical storage tanks and vessels |
| Bolgatty Palace |
The pride of Kochi or Fort Kochi.An ideal palace that can be a ideal resting place for persons. You can also see the magnificence of the architecture of the Palace. The Bolgatty Island is a short but inspiring boat ride away from Kochi. The commercial capital of Kerala is also blessed with monuments of great historic relevance. One such monument is the Bolgatty Palace. Set amidst lush, tropical greenery, this prestigious heritage hotel answers your quest for a holiday of quiet enchantment. One of the oldest existing Dutch palaces outside Holland, this quaint mansion was built way back in 1744 by a Dutch trader. In 1909 the palace was leased to the British and it served as their residency till 1947 when the British Raj came to an end in India. |
| Export Import Area |
| This area is also ear marked as special economic zones where Export based companies set up offices. |
| Fertilizer Berth |
| Fertilizer plants in Fact produce high quality Fertilizers. This fertilizer berth is designed, to handle bulk and liquid cargo by fully mechanized means. . |
| Two Hour Trip |
| Dolphin Area |
| Dolphins which are friendly to Human Beings are seen here. It is a treat to play with the world best friendliest Animal. |
| Arabian Sea Entrance |
| The Pride of India and Kochi Arabian Sea is always a treat to watch. Be it the soothing Sun rays of the misty morning or the immersion of the sun into the sea in the evening is always a special moment. The Arabian Sea, with its strategic location vis-à-vis the Red Sea (including the Suez Canal) and the Persian Gulf, contains some of the world's busiest shipping lanes; and the chief routes originate in those two extensions. |
| St Francis Church |
 The oldest church built by European power in India. The portion of this church has changed many times. The only church spaced by the Dutch. It possesses a register of all baptisms and marriages from 1751 to 1804, the "Doob Book" Vasco da Gamma was originally buried here . The old clock on the top of the church is not vintage value. The church is in Kamalakada near Fort Cochin beach. |
| Chinese Fishing Nets |
Chinese fishing nets are located near the entrance to the harbor. These nets are Legacy of the first Traders who visited Malabar Coast during 1350-1450 AD from Court KubliKahn. These are built using Teak Wood &Bamboo Poles. They can be best viewed in use at "Vasco-De-Gamma Square "Fort Cochin. |
| Three Hour Trip |
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| WE COVER ALL THE AREAS COVERED UNDER ONE AND TWO HOUR IN THREE HOUR. |
| Dutch Palace and Heritage Palace |
 The exteriors of the Dutch Palace are barren with stark white walls and sloping brown roofs. A two-storied quadrangular building with a small temple dedicated to the deity Palayannur Bhagwati in the central courtyard, the interiors of the Palace are in sharp contrast with their beautiful ceilings and painted walls. The Central Hall on the upper storey, once used for the coronation ceremony of Cochin's Rajas, has a beautifully carved wooden ceiling. The Dining Hall's ceiling is ornamented with a series of brass cups but the ceiling of the Assembly Hall is perhaps the best of all. A series of beautifully executed and well-preserved murals decorate the walls of the rooms depicting scenes from Hindu mythology such as those from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, and the Puranic legends. The murals are extensive and among the best in India. They cover approximately 300 sq ft of wall. Among the more erotic paintings is a mural in the Ladies' Bedchamber that depicts Krishna making love to all of eight gopis simultaneously! The museum housed in the Palace exhibits a rich collection of regal memorabilia including costumes, palanquins, turbans and weaponry from the days of the Cochin rajas |
| Jewish Synagogue |
 Built in 1568 AD, it possess giant scrolls of the Old Testament, copper plates in which the grants of the privileges made by the Rajas of Kochi are shown and painted Chinese tiles and Belgium chandeliers. Located near the Dutch Palace and the boat jetty. |
