Princess Street

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Sight Address : Princess Street is one of the earliest streets to be constructed in Fort Kochi. Edit

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Princess Street is one of the earliest streets to be constructed in Fort Kochi. Throughout history, India has been occupied by a variety of different European countries. This is especially easy to see in the city of Kochi on Princess Street. Numerous old colossal houses are located on this street with each being built in the style of home that was customary for a given European nation to build. The end result is a quaint street that portrays various different European destinations. Homes built in the Dutch, British, French, and Portuguese style are all there. Most of these homes allow visitors to see what they are like inside as well.

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Princess Street is one of the earliest streets to be constructed in Fort Kochi. On Princess Street, numerous old colossal houses are located on this street with each being built in the style of home that was customary for a given European nation to build in the city Kochi. The end result is a quaint street that portrays various different European destinations. Homes built in the Dutch, British, French, and Portuguese style are all there.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

September to May.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon And Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 3 Hours.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Grande Residencia – Kochi ; Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala ; Ph/M – Phone:0484 221 8982 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : After reaching Cochin, you can hire a cab, taxi, bus or auto-rickshaw to reach here.

BUS : Kochi is well connected with the rest of the country. The national highways can bring you to Kochi from any part of the country. The city is an important place in the North-South Corridor. State buses from surrounding cities and neighboring states can bring you comfortably to Kochi. Check out several transport companies and compare their prices before boarding a private bus since fares may vary.

Train : Nearest railway station: Ernakulam

Air : Kochi has its own airport and regular flights are available from Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. Tickets are very economical (Rs 2,500-4,000).

Others : Autorickshaw : This is a cheap method of transport between attractions. You can find an auto stand at almost every bus stop, and at important places near junctions and residential areas. Make sure you agree on a fare with the driver before the journey. The govt fixed rates starts at Rs 10 for the first 1.25 km and Rs 6 per km thereafter with a premium of 15% at night (7PM-6AM).

Things to CarryEdit

Carrying camera , water, sunscreen, and Loose light weight cloths.

Safety / WarningEdit

Kochi is infamous for mosquitoes, due to presence of large water bodies across the city. Make sure any room you book, has mosquito repellents or at least a mosquito net. Its always better to have any anti-mosquito creams or spice oil extracts like lemongrass oil to ward off mosquito bites.
Public smoking bans are strictly enforced in the city more so than in other regions. The High Court of Kerala has decreed a public smoking ban across the state. Smoking on the roadside, in shopping complexes, restaurants, and parks is illegal and police can charge Rs 500-1,000 for breaches.