Fort Kochi Ferry
Text and Photos By Viswas Menon
Mob: 09449825583
Fort Kochi is located around 13 kms from Ernakulam city, is one among the three main urban regions that constitute the Cochin Corporation.
The other two regions are Ernakulam and Mattancherry.
This important trade center in Southern India was formed after a major flood in AD 1341 and became the first European township in India when the Portuguese settled here in the 15th century.
In AD 1663, the town was captured by the Dutch and the British took over in 1795.
Fort Kochi is a haven for seafaring visitors, dotted with attractive sites like Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St.Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow etc. It has been declared a heritage destination with its colonial buildings against the backdrop of the sea.
This vibrant cultural center can be easily assess-able by bus from Ernakulam which takes nearly an hour or by ferry that takes about 20 minutes.
The Ferry connects the islands of Vypeen and Fort Kochi. The beach here is very dirty.
The ferry area water is polluted with water hyacinths, plastic bottles, thermocol sheets, non degradable waste etc.
The concerned authorities must take steps to clean up the place and to prevent pollution. Utter confusion and traffic jams are common in the jetty area. The service however is cheap.
Text and Photos By Viswas Menon
Mob: 09449825583
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| Waiting to Dock |
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| Going Fishing |
In AD 1663, the town was captured by the Dutch and the British took over in 1795.
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| Ferry Approaching the Pier |
This vibrant cultural center can be easily assess-able by bus from Ernakulam which takes nearly an hour or by ferry that takes about 20 minutes.
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| The Container Cranes of Port Kochi |
The Ferry connects the islands of Vypeen and Fort Kochi. The beach here is very dirty.
The ferry area water is polluted with water hyacinths, plastic bottles, thermocol sheets, non degradable waste etc.
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| Lined up in Ferry |
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| The Ferry Carries Vehicles and passengers |
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| Herons |
The concerned authorities must take steps to clean up the place and to prevent pollution. Utter confusion and traffic jams are common in the jetty area. The service however is cheap.
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