Kochi, the ancient port city mentioned by Chinese and Arab traders of the 10th century, and the European merchants Middle Ages, is now a bustling city with all the modern trappings of city life. However, once outside the city center, you will come across the sights and monuments that make a visitor come back to this city again and again to get a taste of its old world charms.
 

The many sights of this historic old city include the old St. Francis Church, the centuries old Jewish Synagogue, the Mattancherry Palace built in typical Kerala style, and the Dutch Palace which was actually built by the Portuguese.

The Fort Kochi Beach is famous as the site of the magnificent Fort Kochi. This 17th century fort was built by the British, and now houses a hotel, apart from a museum. So you can combine your Fort Kochi Beach Tour with some cultural and museum tour to the Fort Kochi. Watch the harbor, strung with Chinese fishing nets, a legacy of Kochi's ancient maritime relations with the Chinese Empire.

Another attraction of the Fort Kochi Beach is the annual Kochi Festival, held on the white sands of the Fort Kochi Beach. The festival is a major tourist attraction, and draws hordes of participants as well as onlookers. After a day of fun, frolic and beach volleyball, you can spend the evening watching the harbor lights, and the returning fishing vessels. Or walk on the paved walkways along the beach, the watch the breakers as they crash onto the rocky shoreline.