Is the palm-green commercial town of Kerala and one of the finest natural harbors in the world. Boat tour is conducted to see few islands. Chances are there to witness "kathakali" dance, the famous classical dance of kerala. In kerala the food also differ and culture too.

Santa cruz basilica: This large impreseive church dates from 1902, and has a fantastical pastel - coloured interior. Chinese fishing nets strung out along the tip of fort cochin, these fixed, cantilevered fishing nets were introduced by traders from te court of kublai khan.

Mattancherry palace: Built by the portuguese. More important are the astonishing murals, depicting scenes from the ramayana, mahabaratha and puranic legends connected with shiva, vishnu, krishna kumara and durga. These beautiful murals rarely seem to be mentioned, although they are one of the wonders of inda. Jewish synagogue: in the old quarter at mattancherry, narrow lanes lined by street houses lead to the jewish synagogue. This simple building built in 1567, has a rich interior with gleaming brass and chandeliers in colours glass. The floor is tiled with blue patterned tiles brought in the 18th century from canton.

Dutch palace: the dutch palace of the cochin rajas. Exquisite murals depicting scenes from the ramayana and the puranic legends decorate some of its rooms.

St. Francis church: Built in 1503 by the portuguese, franciscan friars, it is the oldest european church in the subcontinent.