Vasco da Gama Square

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Sight Address : Vasco da Gama Square is located in Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Vasco da Gama Square, a narrow esplanade along the beach in Kochi is a place of tourist arrraction. It is a great place to watch fishermen using their fishing nets. There a lot of stalls in this area serving various delicious seafood, coconut and other eatables. A most suitable place to enjoy a nice and relaxed evening.

Vasco da Gama Square-fishing net

HistoryEdit

Vasco da Gama Square is located in Fort Kochi, Kochi, is the commercial capital of Kerala, the last port of Vasco Da Gama, where you will find synagogues, mosques, churches and temples side by side, is a place with a fascinating history. The huge cantilevered fishing net, the Chinese fishing nets, seen here is a legacy of its spellbinding past. The nets, set up on teak and bamboo poles, were brought by one of the first visitors to the Malabar Coast, the traders from the court of Kublai Khan.

Must SeeEdit

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Best Season to VisitEdit

September to May.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon And Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

30 minutes to 1 hrs.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Vasco Da Gama Inn – Kochi ; Vasco Da Gama Square | Fort Cochin, Kochi (Cochin) 682001, India ; Ph/M – 098 46 776677 ; 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 railway station, about 15 km away

Air : Nearest airport: Cochin International Ariport, about 35 km away

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.