Kochi, formerly known as Cochin, is one of the most famous cities of Indian state of Kerala, South India. It is considered as economical capital of Kerala. It is also a famous tourism destination in the state offering tourists numerous catchy attractions like beaches, forts, backwaters, cultural heritage, old colonial houses, churches, temples, Chinese fishing nets, etc. It is known for its rich culture & tradition and glorious past. Tourists from all over the world visit this city of Kerala quite in good numbers.
Almost all the famous old home of Fort Kochi are situated on the Princes Street. Princess Street is one of the most famous attractions of a visit to famous city of Fort Kochi, Kerala. A leisurely walk through the Princess Street sets romantic mood with age old charm to honeymooners or couples. There are several beautiful old house built in European style or colonial style. Residences built in the Dutch, French, British, and Portuguese style allow tourist to see what they are like inside as well. Buildings are simply beautiful with their bronze stucco walls, shedding pastel, and flower pot laden windowsills. The Loafer’s Corners provides tourists excellent views of Princess Street. It is the point where you can see and be seen.
Now these old houses of Fort Kochi are being converted into tourist home offering excellent accommodation with superb age old charm. One of the famous hotels sited on the famous Princess Street is accommodated in a 200 year old building which is the masterpiece example of Portuguese architecture with beautiful carves and ancient arches. There are 8 bedrooms overlooking a stunning courtyard inside the building.
One of famous hotels sited on the Princess Street is housed in a 300 year old colonial building which is the masterpiece example of Dutch architecture. It is known for ayurvedic treatment & spa therapies as well as excellent accommodation and royal hospitality.
There is a famous colonial house named Chiramel Home. It is a beautiful Dutch architecture with high ceilings. This famous Dutch architecture is also popularly described as “Timbered Home” because of extensive use of wood in its architecture.
Another, perhaps the most famous ancient home is Koder House. It is one of the most famous homes of Fort Kochi. It was the home of prominent Jewish Family. Converted into a royal tourist home, it is the excellent example of Portuguese architecture. Koder House is very famous among tourists for royal stay in Kerala. Tourists from all over the world tour to Kerala to known about the glories past, history and heritage of Koder House.
Ancient colonial houses in Kochi are also known for delightful and tranquil ambiance. They are also famous among honeymoon couples as couples find here truly romantic ambiance for their Kerala honeymoon tour. A stay at any one of famous colonial homes of Fort Kochi can be delightful experience of Kerala package tours. There are several travel agencies and tour operators offering attractive Kerala tour packages with royal & excellent accommodation at famous colonial tourist homes of Fort Kochi. If you too want to have taste of royalty on your tour to Kerala you must visit Fort Kochi and plan your stay at famous colonial homes.
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