{"id":32781,"date":"2023-05-29T13:46:44","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T08:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/?p=32781"},"modified":"2023-05-29T13:46:44","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T08:16:44","slug":"exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Kochi : A Travel Guide for Must-Visit and Offbeat Sights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I had landed at Kochi Airport in 2017 without a fixed plan and explored the city for 3-4 days. Unlike me; I stayed at a hostel in Fort Kochi and explored the touristy and offbeat parts of Kochi like Mattancherry, Jew Town, Ernakulam among others. I mostly used public transport and also went around on foot and even though the weather in November was still too hot for my liking, I ended up having a great time in this ancient city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2259.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"33074\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2259\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2259.jpg?fit=4928%2C3264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511267675&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;35&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_2259\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2259.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2259.jpg?fit=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33074\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2259.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2259.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2259.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2259.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2259.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2259.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2259.jpg?resize=145%2C96&amp;ssl=1 145w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2259.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Postard perfect at every turn in Fort Kochi. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2269.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"33073\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2269\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2269.jpg?fit=4928%2C3264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511268368&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;23&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;6400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_2269\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2269.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2269.jpg?fit=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33073\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2269.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2269.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2269.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2269.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2269.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2269.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2269.jpg?resize=145%2C96&amp;ssl=1 145w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2269.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spice market. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2270.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"33075\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2270\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2270.jpg?fit=4632%2C3068&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4632,3068\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511268383&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;52&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;6400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00015625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_2270\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2270.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2270.jpg?fit=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33075\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2270.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2270.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2270.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2270.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2270.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2270.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2270.jpg?resize=145%2C96&amp;ssl=1 145w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2270.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2020\/08\/15\/the-goodness-of-strangers-in-kerala\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"26733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Goodness of Strangers in Kerala<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Anecdotes, photographs and a travel guide to Kochi : <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4800.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33219\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4800\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4800.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511359853&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00046794571829668&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4800\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4800.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4800.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33219\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4800.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4800.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4800.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4800.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A lesser known church. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4805-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33217\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4805\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4805-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4805-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4805-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4809.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33214\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4809\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4809.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4812.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4812.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4812.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Avocados aplenty in Kochi! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4815-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33215\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4815\/\" 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data-id=\"33215\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4815-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4815-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4815-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4815-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4816-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33216\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4816\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4816-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511363138&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0037174721189591&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4816\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4816-rotated.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4816-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33216\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4816-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4816-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4816-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4816-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Introduction and History of Fort Kochi or Fort Cochin <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most travellers choose Kochi as the first stop to the popular tourist state of Kerala; with convenient flight connections from all big cities in India. Fort Kochi (or Cochin) has the proud distinction of being the oldest and first European settlement in India, and retains a charming and bucolic feel. This ancient town\u2019s complex history is reflected in a medley of distinct Indo-European architectural styles. Fort Kochi boasts of a classic mixture with Portuguese, Dutch, British and traditional Kerala houses adorning the streets of Malabar\u2019s crown jewel. It was a massive surprise for me to come across Gujarati signboards advertising mithai walas in Mattancherry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2271.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"33076\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2271\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2271.jpg?fit=4928%2C3264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511268469&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;6400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_2271\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2271.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2271.jpg?fit=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33076\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2271.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2271.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2271.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2271.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2271.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2271.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2271.jpg?resize=145%2C96&amp;ssl=1 145w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2271.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Post office in a vintage building. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2304.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"33080\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2304\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2304.jpg?fit=4928%2C3264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511272237&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;42&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_2304\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2304.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2304.jpg?fit=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2304.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2304.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2304.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2304.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2304.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2304.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2304.jpg?resize=145%2C96&amp;ssl=1 145w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2304.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2305.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"33078\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2305\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2305.jpg?fit=4928%2C3264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511272249&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;45&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_2305\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2305.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2305.jpg?fit=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33078\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2305.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2305.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2305.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2305.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2305.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2305.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2305.jpg?resize=145%2C96&amp;ssl=1 145w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2305.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Entry to the Cochin Club. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2348.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"33077\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2348\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2348.jpg?fit=4928%2C3264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;9&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON 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srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2351.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2351.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2351.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2351.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2351.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2351.jpg?resize=145%2C96&amp;ssl=1 145w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2351.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the present day, Kochi (or Cochin, as it was known earlier) comprises of the following areas : Mattancherry, Fort Kochi and the commercial hub of the city; Ernakulam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the plethora of sights and experiences in Kochi include\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mattancherry\u2019s warehouses filled with Kerala&#8217;s much priceless spices like pepper; jostling with new age street art. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The timeless Jew Town, with the oldest Synagogue in the Commonwealth and antique shops selling secret finds.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fort Kochi for a Kathakali performance, choose your fresh seafood with a sunset cruise and feel good about life!\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4618-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33083\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4618-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4618-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511179491&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0044843049327354&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4618\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4618-rotated.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4618-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33083\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4618-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4618-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4618-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4618-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kochi airport to Fort Kochi by bus. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4620.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33084\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4620\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4620.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511182090&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00092336103416436&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4620\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4620.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4620.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33084\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4620.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4620.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4620.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4620.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4621.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33085\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4621-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4621.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511182136&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0019493177387914&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4621\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4621.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4621.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33085\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4621.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4621.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4621.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4621.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>History of Kochi or Cochin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Portuguese came looking for pepper and arrived in Kochi in the year 1500 AD. They constructed Fort Immanuel (that signifies the fort in Fort Kochi) and St. Francis\u2019 church; and transformed Kochi from a tiny fishing hamlet to a bustling town. The Dutch then took over and ruled Fort Kochi for more than 100 years, from 1663 until 1795. The British took over from the Dutch and only left with India&#8217;s Independence in 1947.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4623.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33086\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4623\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4623.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511182172&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00041597337770383&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4623\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4623.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4623.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33086\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4623.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4623.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4623.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4623.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4625.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33089\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4625-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4625.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511182291&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00028595939376609&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4625\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4625.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4625.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33089\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4625.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4625.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4625.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4625.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aspinwall is a very old building in Fort Kochi. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4626.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33090\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4626-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4626.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511182328&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0013003901170351&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4626\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4626.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4626.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33090\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4626.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4626.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4626.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4626.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4628.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33087\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4628-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4628.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511182445&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0027173913043478&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4628\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4628.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4628.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33087\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4628.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4628.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4628.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4628.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4630-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33088\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4630\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4630-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511185089&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.03030303030303&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4630\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4630-rotated.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4630-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33088\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4630-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4630-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4630-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4630-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Only for 40 odd Rupees. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4632.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33091\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4632-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4632.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511191917&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0021739130434783&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4632\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4632.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4632.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33091\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4632.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4632.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4632.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4632.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Entry to the hostel where I stayed. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An intriguing fact is that Fort Kochi was a multi-ethnic society even before the Europeans arrived. According to legend &#8211; St. Thomas, The Apostle arrived in Kochi in 52 AD and gave Kochi its first Syrian Orthodox Christians. The Jews arrived in 70 AD, as a result of the First Jewish &#8211; Roman War\u2019s siege of Jerusalem.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4817.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33224\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4817-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4817.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4830.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4830.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4830.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4830.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the top heritage properties. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4833.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33225\" 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data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4846-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33229\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4846-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4846-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4846-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4846-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Smiling gentleman with the door frame. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4847.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33227\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4847\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4847.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511365625&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0023255813953488&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4847\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4847.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4847.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33227\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4847.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4847.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4847.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4847.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4852-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33228\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4852\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4852-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511365757&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0024691358024691&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4852\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4852-rotated.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4852-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33228\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4852-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4852-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4852-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4852-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Innovative street art in Kochi. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kochi was formed with a stroke of luck in 1341 AD &#8211; A flood created a safe natural port in Fort Kochi that was seen as an alternative to Muziris &#8211; which was the main harbour on the Malabar Coast. The royal family moved to Kochi from Muziris in 1405 firmly establishing it on the map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4633.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33094\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4633\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4633.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511192114&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00094876660341556&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4633\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4633.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4633.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33094\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4633.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4633.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4633.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4633.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Entry to the Fort House Hotel. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4639.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33093\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4639\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4639.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511192214&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0018867924528302&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4639\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4639.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4639.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33093\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4639.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4639.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4639.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4639.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4641.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33095\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4641\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4641.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511192241&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00055897149245388&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4641\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4641.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4641.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33095\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4641.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4641.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4641.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4641.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Must Visit Sights &amp; Experiences in Kochi\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Chinese Fishing Nets&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chinese fishing nets were introduced to Kochi by traders from the court of Kublai Khan, sometime between the 14th &amp; 15th century. These humongous nets are set up on bamboo poles and require four men to control them. They remain a grand reminder of Kochi\u2019s historic trade ties with the far East. The best time to watch them in action is from close to the Vasco da Gama Square in Fort Kochi at sunset time.\u00a0Strolling around the Chinese fishing nets is free but if you want to see the fishermen in action, a tip is appreciated and they will explain the functioning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4643.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33097\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4643\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4643.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511192304&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00040306328093511&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4643\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4643.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4643.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33097\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4643.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4643.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4643.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4643.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Heritage at every corner. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4648.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33096\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4648-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4648.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511193236&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0027548209366391&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4648\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4648.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4648.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33096\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4648.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4648.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4648.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4648.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Graffiti with a message. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4652.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33098\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4652\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4652.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511198180&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0029411764705882&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4652\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4652.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4652.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33098\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4652.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4652.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4652.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4652.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">For sale. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Mattancherry Palace<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being built by the Portuguese in the 16th Century; Mattancherry Palace is more commonly known as the Dutch Palace. The Portuguese gifted it to the Raja of Kochi as a token of thanks for the trading rights granted to them. When the Dutch took over Fort Kochi in the year 1663, they remodelled the Mattancherry Palace in an extensive manner and the name \u2018Dutch Palace\u2019 has stuck since then.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4656.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33099\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4656-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4656.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511199680&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0018975332068311&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4656\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4656.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4656.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33099\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4656.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4656.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4656.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4656.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunset at Cherai Beach. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4658.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33100\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4658-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4658.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511210861&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.03030303030303&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4658\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4658.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4658.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33100\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4658.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4658.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4658.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4658.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Idi appam, idli and Kerala style egg curry. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4660-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33101\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4660\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4660-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511267404&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0059880239520958&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4660\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4660-rotated.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4660-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33101\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4660-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4660-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4660-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4660-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The streets of Kochi are a nice place to shop. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It looks unassuming from the outside but hides a wealth of riches in its two storey interiors!\u00a0The vivid murals in some of the rooms are excellent examples of Kerala\u2019s hardly known school of painting. The prized collection includes coronation robes of past Rajas, palanquins, Dutch maps of Old Cochin and royal family portraits, among other things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4856-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33231\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4856\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4856-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4857-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4857-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4857-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4857-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4864-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33234\" 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height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33236\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4866\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4866-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511366175&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.03030303030303&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4866\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4866-rotated.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4866-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33236\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4866-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4866-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4866-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4866-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Paintings galore in Old Town. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4867-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33233\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4867\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4867-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511366194&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.03030303030303&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4867\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4867-rotated.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4867-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33233\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4867-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4867-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4867-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4867-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4869.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33235\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4869-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4869.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511366254&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0019493177387914&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4869\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4869.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4869.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33235\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4869.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4869.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4869.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4869.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Paradesi Synagogue in Jew Town<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Kochi\u2019s first Jewish settlers arrived in 52 AD; the Paradesi Synagogue was built more than 1,500 years later. Nondescript from the outside, one might entirely miss the Synagogue in the jumble of buildings in Jew Town! Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active Synagogue in the Commonwealth and the Jewish community of Cochin has the distinction of being among the oldest Jewish communities in the world.\u00a0(Paradesi = foreigner) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4661.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33108\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4661-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4661.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511267431&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00390625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4661\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4661.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4661.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33108\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4661.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4661.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4661.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4661.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Early morning walks for nice frames. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4663-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33104\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4663\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4663-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511267852&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0020408163265306&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4663\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4663-rotated.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4663-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33104\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4663-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4663-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4663-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4663-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4665-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33103\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4665\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4665-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511267998&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0051020408163265&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4665\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4665-rotated.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4665-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33103\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4665-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4665-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4665-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4665-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Heritage Hotel. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4666.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33105\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4666-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4666.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511268040&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00048100048100048&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4666\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4666.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4666.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33105\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4666.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4666.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4666.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4666.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4668-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33106\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4668\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4668-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511268125&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003030303030303&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4668\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4668-rotated.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4668-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33106\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4668-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4668-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4668-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4668-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4669.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33107\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4669\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4669.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511268138&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0021739130434783&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4669\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4669.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4669.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33107\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4669.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4669.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4669.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4669.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Is that in Hebrew?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors are only allowed to click photographs of the 18th century clock tower in the outdoors. Indoor photography is strictly not allowed and that means we must gaze longer at the incredibly beautiful blue and white ceramic floor tiles. These Cantonese tiles are very unique as every tile is hand-painted, all 1100 of them! Also notice the immaculate Belgian chandelier hanging from the ceiling. Old Torah scrolls with crowns presented by the Maharajas of Travancore and Cochin are also kept in the Paradesi Synagogue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4870.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33238\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4870\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4870.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4870.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4870.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">For art lovers. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4872-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33237\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4872\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4872-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4878\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4878.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511366597&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0019267822736031&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4878\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4878.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4878.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33242\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4878.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4878.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4878.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4878.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Graffiti with advertisements. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4879.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33239\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4879\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4879.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511366646&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001001001001001&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4879\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4879.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4879.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33239\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4879.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4879.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4879.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4879.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All sorts of colours and acrobatics. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Only a handful of Jews remain in Kochi (around five-six), as most of them migrated to Israel in the 1940s. Prayer ceremonies are held at the Paradesi Synagogue when the minyan (minimum number of 10 men required for traditional Jewish public worship) is met. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4676.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33110\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4676-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4676.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4678.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4678.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4678.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">St. Francis Church. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4681-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33112\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4681\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4681-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511269644&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008130081300813&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4681\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4681-rotated.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4681-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33112\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4681-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4681-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4681-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4681-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rajasthani puppets for sale. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">St. Francis Church&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally built by the Portuguese in the early 16th Century, St. Francis Church is India\u2019s oldest European church. Vasco da Gama was buried here when he died in Kochi; although his body was later moved to Lisbon in 1538 AD. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4684.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33113\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4684-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4684.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511269776&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00093632958801498&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4684\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4684.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4684.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33113\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4684.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4684.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4684.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4684.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4689.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33114\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4689\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4689.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511270010&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.03030303030303&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4689\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4689.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4689.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33114\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4689.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4689.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4689.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4689.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Excellent for a meal or snack. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4694.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33115\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4694\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4694.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511272437&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0015873015873016&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4694\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4694.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4694.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33115\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4694.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4694.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4694.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4694.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4695.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33116\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4695\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4695.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511272460&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0033898305084746&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4695\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4695.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4695.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33116\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4695.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4695.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4695.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4695.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the most popular photo-ops in Fort Kochi. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4698.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33117\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4698\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4698.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511279603&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0026954177897574&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4698\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4698.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4698.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33117\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4698.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4698.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4698.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4698.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Near Mattancherry Palace \/ Dutch Palace. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2018\/01\/09\/st-francis-church-kochi-indias-colonial-history\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"21771\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">St. Francis Church, Kochi &amp; India&#8217;s Colonial History<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Santa Cruz Basilica\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The stunningly beautiful Santa Cruz Basilica in Kochi is one of the finest examples of Roman Catholic churches in entire India. It was built by the Portuguese in the early years of the 16th Century. The architectural style of the Santa Cruz Basilica is Gothic and I recommend morning \/ evening time for the best light for photography. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-15 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2356.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"33119\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2356\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2356.jpg?fit=4928%2C3264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;9&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511352228&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;26&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_2356\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2356.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2356.jpg?fit=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33119\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2356.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2356.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2356.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2356.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2356.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2356.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2356.jpg?resize=145%2C96&amp;ssl=1 145w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2356.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Signboards in Gujarati in Mattancherry! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2359.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"33120\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2359\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2359.jpg?fit=4928%2C3264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2359.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2359.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2359.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2359.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2359.jpg?resize=145%2C96&amp;ssl=1 145w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2359.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2363.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"33121\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2363\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2363.jpg?fit=3264%2C4928&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3264,4928\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511353587&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;6400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_2363\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2363.jpg?fit=199%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2363.jpg?fit=678%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33121\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2363.jpg?resize=678%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2363.jpg?resize=678%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 678w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2363.jpg?resize=199%2C300&amp;ssl=1 199w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2363.jpg?resize=768%2C1160&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2363.jpg?resize=1017%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1017w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2363.jpg?resize=1356%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1356w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2363.jpg?resize=64%2C96&amp;ssl=1 64w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2363.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2363.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Glorious woodwork in Mattancherry Palace. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Hill Palace at Tripunithura<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I must thank Johann for taking me to this particular place as I was not aware of Tripunithura at all. The Hill Palace of Tripunithura has now been converted into a museum. The 17th Century wooden mandapa (hall) featuring carvings of episodes from the Ramayana is a classic exhibit. The annual festival held at the Shri Poornathrayeesa Temple in October-November on the way to the Hill Palace is a grand celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-16 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2364.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" data-attachment-id=\"33125\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2364\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2364.jpg?fit=4570%2C3264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4570,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511353602&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;6400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_2364\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2364.jpg?fit=300%2C214&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2364.jpg?fit=1024%2C731&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33125\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2364.jpg?resize=1024%2C731&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2364.jpg?resize=1024%2C731&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2364.jpg?resize=300%2C214&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2364.jpg?resize=768%2C549&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2364.jpg?resize=1536%2C1097&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2364.jpg?resize=2048%2C1463&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2364.jpg?resize=134%2C96&amp;ssl=1 134w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2364.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mural inside a church. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2372.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"33124\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2372\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2372.jpg?fit=4928%2C3264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511355161&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_2372\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2372.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2372.jpg?fit=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33124\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2372.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2372.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2372.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2372.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2372.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2372.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2372.jpg?resize=145%2C96&amp;ssl=1 145w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2372.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wonder what these gentlemen were posing for! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2374.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"33122\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2374\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2374.jpg?fit=4928%2C3264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511355178&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_2374\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2374.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2374.jpg?fit=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33122\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2374.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2374.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2374.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2374.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2374.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2374.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2374.jpg?resize=145%2C96&amp;ssl=1 145w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2374.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fancy eateries abound in Fort Kochi. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Spices in Kochi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though the cacophonous trade around spices in Kochi has reduced considerably these days, the sorting warehouses still exist and function like they have done for hundreds of years. In Kerala, pepper is still sometimes referred to as black gold and when you are visiting, it makes sense to buy some spices straight from the source! Kochi International Pepper Exchange on the Jew Town Rd in Mattancherry was the place where you could until quite recently witness the bidding of different varieties of pepper; but the bidding is now done electronically. Among other spices; there is fine quality ginger, cloves, mace, star anise, nutmeg, cardamom.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-17 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2375.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"33126\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2375\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2375.jpg?fit=4928%2C3264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511355216&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_2375\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2375.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2375.jpg?fit=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33126\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2375.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2375.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2375.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2375.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2375.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2375.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2375.jpg?resize=145%2C96&amp;ssl=1 145w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2375.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Art from across India. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2379.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"33127\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2379-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2379.jpg?fit=4928%2C3264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511355272&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;22&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2384.jpg?resize=1356%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1356w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2384.jpg?resize=64%2C96&amp;ssl=1 64w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2384.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2384.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The last Jews of Kochi &#8211; these handkerchiefs were made by Sarah Cohen. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2386.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"33129\" 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Among the recommended dishes are : Puttu served with Kadala curry &#8211; a fine rice powder mixed with grated coconut steamed in a mini cylinder served with mildly spicy chickpea stew. Idi Appam and Kerala style egg curry &#8211; String hoppers with and spice rich tomato egg curry. Appam and vegetable stew &#8211; steamed rice pancakes served with vegetable curry in coconut milk. 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(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Souvenir sellers everywhere. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2397.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"33137\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2397\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2397.jpg?fit=3264%2C4928&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3264,4928\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511356199&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;35&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_2397\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2397.jpg?fit=199%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2397.jpg?fit=678%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33137\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2397.jpg?resize=678%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2397.jpg?resize=678%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 678w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2397.jpg?resize=199%2C300&amp;ssl=1 199w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2397.jpg?resize=768%2C1160&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2397.jpg?resize=1017%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1017w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2397.jpg?resize=1356%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1356w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2397.jpg?resize=64%2C96&amp;ssl=1 64w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2397.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2397.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Innovative way of selling spice packs. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2401.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"33135\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2401-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2401.jpg?fit=4928%2C3264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511358519&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_2401\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2401.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2401.jpg?fit=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33135\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2401.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2401.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2401.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2401.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2401.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2401.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2401.jpg?resize=145%2C96&amp;ssl=1 145w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2401.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional feast (Sadhya), is a multi-course meal extravaganza served on a banana leaf. There\u2019s rice, ghee, variety of stews and curries like sambar, rasam, pachadi, appalam, avial and the last course is the sweet delicacy payasam.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-19 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4700.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33139\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4700\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4700.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511279888&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00084530853761623&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4700\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4700.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4700.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33139\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4700.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4700.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4700.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4700.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Steps leading to Tripunitra. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4702.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33140\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4702\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4702.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511280540&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00071479628305933&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4702\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4702.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4702.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33140\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4702.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4702.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4702.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4702.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4705.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33141\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4705\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4705.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511282925&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0015220700152207&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4705\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4705.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4705.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33141\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4705.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4705.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4705.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4705.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hill Palace at Tripunitra. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Kathakali : Kerala\u2019s Classical Art<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When in Kochi, visitors have a great chance to attend Kerala\u2019s well known classical art form &#8211; kathakali. Kathakali combines various theatrical and performance elements, and is said to have developed during the 16th century. Traditionally, Kathakali performances are held for entire nights during festivals. 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data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511286723&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4714\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4714.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4714.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33144\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4714.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4714.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4714.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4714.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4715-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33147\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4715\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4715-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511286954&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.03030303030303&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4715\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4715-rotated.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4715-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33147\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4715-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4715-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4715-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4715-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When in Kerala &#8230;. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4716-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33145\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4716\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4716-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511287326&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.058823529411765&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4716\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4716-rotated.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4716-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33145\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4716-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4716-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4716-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4716-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Deliciously fresh. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4717-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33146\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4717\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4717-rotated.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511287621&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.058823529411765&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4717\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4717-rotated.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4717-rotated.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33146\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4717-rotated.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4717-rotated.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4717-rotated.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4717-rotated.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4721.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33148\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4721-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4721.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511346118&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00046794571829668&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4721\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4721.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4721.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33148\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4721.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4721.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4721.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4721.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Sunset Cruise&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunset cruise time in Kochi is when the sun casts beautiful orange hues in the sky and a mellow breeze blows. There are numerous companies offering sunset cruises and tickets can be booked at the jetty counter in Fort Kochi.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-21 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4730-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33149\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4730\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4730-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511347026&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00039001560062402&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4730\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4730-rotated.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4730-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33149\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4730-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4730-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4730-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4730-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4731.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33150\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4731\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4731.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511347076&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00055897149245388&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4731\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4731.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4731.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4731.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4731.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4731.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4731.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4732.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33151\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4732\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4732.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511347088&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00055897149245388&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4732\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4732.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4732.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33151\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4732.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4732.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4732.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4732.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dutch Cemetery. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Dutch Cemetery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was an unplanned stop when I came across the closed Dutch Cemetery on a walk in Fort Kochi. The Dutch Cemetery was established in 1724 and is closed to visitors unless you can grab hold of the caretaker! The tombstones at the Dutch Cemetery are said to be the an authentic record of the hundreds of Europeans (both Dutch and English) who lived and died here during the colonial rule of Kochi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-22 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4724.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33155\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4724-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4724.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511346613&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0081967213114754&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4724\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4724.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4724.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33155\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4724.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4724.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4724.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4724.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stunning souvenirs for sale. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4725-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33153\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4725\/\" 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data-id=\"33153\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4725-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4725-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4725-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4725-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4727.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33154\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4727\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4727.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511346865&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00061087354917532&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4727\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4727.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4727.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33154\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4727.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4727.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4727.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4727.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Where is the \u2018fort\u2019 in Fort Kochi? &#8211; Fort Immanuel&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fort Immanuel was built by the Portuguese in the 16th\u00a0century, and is the Fort after which Fort Kochi was named. It was completely destroyed by the Dutch and the British. In the present day, only the remnants of a few walls can be seen\u00a0on a walk from the Vasco Da Gama square in Fort Kochi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-23 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4734.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33158\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4734\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4734.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4734.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4734.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4740.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33156\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4740\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4740.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511347616&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0011695906432749&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4740\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4740.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4740.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33156\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4740.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4740.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4740.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4740.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the most popular eateries in Fort Kochi. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4744.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33157\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4744\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4744.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511347787&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.006993006993007&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4744\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4744.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4744.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33157\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4744.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4744.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4744.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4744.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Bolgatty Palace&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bolgatty Palace was built in 1744 and has the distinction of being among the oldest Dutch palaces outside of The Netherlands built by the Dutch. 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\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Cherai Beach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cherai Beach is about 30 kms from Fort Kochi. The best way to reach here is via the ferry from Fort Kochi to Vypin Island and then take a short bus ride to reach Cherai Beach. The sunset at Cherai Beach is especially beautiful.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-25 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2432.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"33164\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2432\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2432.jpg?fit=4928%2C3264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON 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class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cheerful locals. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Kochi Muziris Biennale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every two years, the Kochi-Muziris Biennale is held in Kochi. 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class=\"wp-element-caption\">Centuries go by in a whiff in Kochi. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2455.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"33172\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2455\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2455.jpg?fit=4578%2C3032&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4578,3032\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511363163&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;48&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;6400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_2455\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2455.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2455.jpg?fit=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33172\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2455.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2455.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, 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height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"33173\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2462\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2462.jpg?fit=4928%2C3264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511363480&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_2462\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2479.jpg?resize=678%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 678w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2479.jpg?resize=199%2C300&amp;ssl=1 199w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2479.jpg?resize=768%2C1160&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2479.jpg?resize=1017%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1017w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2479.jpg?resize=1356%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1356w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2479.jpg?resize=64%2C96&amp;ssl=1 64w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2479.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2479.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Inside one of the heritage hotels. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Street Art\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire Fort Kochi area is full of vibrant street art, and is best explored on an unplanned walk in the tiny nooks and crannies. The graffiti with interesting themes and messages is refreshing and instrumental in bringing the old buildings to life.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-27 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2499.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"33176\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2499\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2499.jpg?fit=3264%2C4928&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3264,4928\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON 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srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2516.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2516.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2516.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2516.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2516.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2516.jpg?resize=145%2C96&amp;ssl=1 145w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2516.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Old Kochi Heritage Walk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chinese fishing nets, a Jewish synagogue, Kathakali performance, a ruined Portuguese Fort, Spice markets, India\u2019s first European church and 17th Century Dutch homes can all be found on the Old Kochi Heritage walk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-28 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4745-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33178\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4745\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4745-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511347820&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0012091898428053&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4745\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4745-rotated.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4745-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33178\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4745-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4745-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4745-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4745-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4748.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33179\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4748-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4748.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511348183&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00187265917603&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4748\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4748.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4748.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33179\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4748.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4748.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4748.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4748.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A typical house in Kochi, Kerala. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4750.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33180\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4750-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4750.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511348235&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0038167938931298&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4750.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4750.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33180\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4750.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4750.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4750.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4750.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Start walking from Vasco da Gama Square, where you can see the cantilevered Chinese fishing nets lining the shore, then stroll along the Church Road to reach St. Francis Church. Keep walking to see the signboard for the Dutch Cemetery Road, passing the cemetery on your right, and the crumbling walls of Fort Immanuel. Continue the walk to reach Bastion Street and follow the signboards to gaze at the stunning Santa Cruz Basilica. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-29 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4752.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33183\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4752-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4752.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511348596&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00062383031815346&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4752\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4752.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4752.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33183\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4752.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4752.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4752.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4752.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4753.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33184\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4753\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4753.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511348611&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0021052631578947&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4753\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4753.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4753.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33184\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4753.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4753.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4753.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4753.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Old world charm of forgotten jeeps. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4760-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33182\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4760-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4760-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511349206&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00024697456162015&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4760\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4760-rotated.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4760-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33182\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4760-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4760-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4760-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4760-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Santa Cruz Basilica. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the old colonial houses to be seen on the Old Kochi heritage walk for the blend of architecture are Thakur House, the Jewish Koder House (run as a heritage hotel), Pierce Leslie Bungalow, Ballard Bungalow, Bastion House built to guard the harbour on the old Dutch Fort\u2019s Stromberg Bastion and Malabar House. Also worth a look is Bishop&#8217;s Bungalow for the Indo-Portuguese museum. All these old colonial houses are located in Fort Kochi and are accessible on the walk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-30 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2519.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"33187\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/dsc_2519-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2519.jpg?fit=4928%2C3264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2519.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2519.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2519.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2519.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2519.jpg?resize=145%2C96&amp;ssl=1 145w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2519.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_2520.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" 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class=\"wp-element-caption\">Built in the 14th Century. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A Day in Kochi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start the day with the Old Kochi Heritage Walk; breakfast at Kashi Art Cafe for excellent coffee and cakes. Head to Mattancherry via a rickshaw to visit the Mattancherry Palace or Dutch Palace and also the Paradesi Synagogue. Also peruse the antique shops and some of the spice shops as well. Enjoy lunch at the local favourite Paragon or Kayees Rahmatullah Caf\u00e9 on the Gujarati road in Mattancherry. Spend the evening at Tripunithura Palace and back to Fort Kochi for dinner at the Old Harbour Hotel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-31 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4769-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33193\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4769\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4769-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 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data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511350227&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0026041666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4774\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4774-rotated.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4774-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33195\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4774-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4774-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4774-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4774-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Where to eat in Kochi?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the best local recommendations are Paragon in Edappally, Kayees Rahmatullah Caf\u00e9 for Biryani. In Fort Kochi, David Hall Gallery &amp; Caf\u00e9, Kashi Art Cafe for coffee and caf\u00e9 food while Brunton Boatyard, Pepper House and 1788 (restaurant at Old Harbour Hotel) are all classic fine-dine restaurants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-32 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4776.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33198\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4776\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4776.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4776.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4776.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4776.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reminds me of Rome! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4782.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33199\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4782\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4782.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511353461&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0008058017727639&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4782\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4782.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4782.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33199\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4782.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4782.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4782.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4782.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4784-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33196\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4784-2\/\" 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data-id=\"33196\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4784-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4784-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4784-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4784-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4785-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33200\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4785\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4785-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511353637&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.03030303030303&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4785\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4785-rotated.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4785-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4785-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4785-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4785-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4785-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Signboard at Dutch Palace. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4786-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33197\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4786\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4786-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4786-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4786-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4788.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33201\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4788\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4788.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511355525&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00078003120124805&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4788\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4788.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4788.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33201\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4788.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4788.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4788.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4788.jpg?resize=128%2C96&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">How to explore Kochi?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is best to take the pleasures of Fort Kochi by walk as all the sights are accessible by foot and the distances are small. For longer distances; app based taxi services like ola, uber, cab be used. Autos and local buses are easily available too. A unique way to explore Kochi is by ferry.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-33 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4789-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33204\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4789\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4789-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 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data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4793-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511355931&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00036403349108118&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4793\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4793-rotated.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4793-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33207\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4793-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4793-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4793-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4793-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Paradesi Synagogue since photography is prohibited inside. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4794-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33209\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4794\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4794-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511356094&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0031446540880503&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4794\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4794-rotated.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4794-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33209\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4794-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4794-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4794-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4794-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ferry : The ferries are a cheap way to get around Kochi\u2019s main areas considering the traffic at rush our. Regular government ferries ply from Fort Kochi and the different islands and areas are all well connected by ferries as it is the mode of transport that the locals use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-34 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4796.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"33213\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4796-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4796.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4797-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4797-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4797-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4797-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4798-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33212\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4798-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4798-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1511356464&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4798\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4798-rotated.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4798-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"33212\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4798-rotated.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4798-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4798-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4798-rotated.jpg?resize=72%2C96&amp;ssl=1 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">When is the best time to visit Kochi?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July to September is monsoon time and thats when Kochi is at its prettiest in the bountiful rain and greenery. November to February is commonly the most favoured time when the temperatures are bearable. Hotel prices are at their highest in the peak winter season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-35 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4881-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"33244\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/travelshoebum.com\/2023\/05\/29\/exploring-kochi-a-travel-guide-for-must-visit-and-offbeat-sights\/img_4881\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travelshoebum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4881-rotated.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 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