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Chinese Fishing Nets

A sight in Fort Kochi, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Chinese Fishing Nets in Fort Kochi
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Why go

Cantilevered shore nets on Fort Kochi beach, still worked by teams of fishermen.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Kochi, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 4 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Kashi Art Cafe and St. Francis Church. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Fort Kochi
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Kochi, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Kashi Art Cafe

    Gallery café in a Dutch-era house, known for coffee, breakfasts and cakes.

    Drinks · 0.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    St. Francis Church

    India's oldest European-built church, where Vasco da Gama was first buried in 1524.

    Sight · 0.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Kerala Kathakali Centre

    Nightly Kathakali dance-drama performances with a chance to watch the elaborate makeup.

    Activity · 0.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Fort House Restaurant

    Waterfront hotel restaurant serving Kerala seafood curries and fried fish.

    Food · 0.8 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Kayees Rahmathulla Cafe

    Long-running Mattancherry canteen famed for Malabar-style biryani.

    Food · 1.5 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Mattancherry Palace

    Portuguese-built palace with some of Kerala's finest Hindu temple murals.

    Sight · 2.2 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Chinese Fishing Nets is a stop on our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Kochi

Another curated sight in Kochi. See the full Kochi guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Kochi run from 28°C in August to 33°C in March; June is usually the wettest month. For Chinese Fishing Nets itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Kochi from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Kochi weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Chinese Fishing Nets, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
X69R+9V5, Fort Vypin, Puthuvype, Kochi, Keralam 682001, India
Coordinates
9.96840, 76.24224
Destination
Kochi, India

Chinese Fishing Nets: quick answers

How much time do you need at Chinese Fishing Nets?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Chinese Fishing Nets. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Chinese Fishing Nets?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Come at sunset; fishermen may let you help haul for a small tip.

Is Chinese Fishing Nets free?

Yes, we list Chinese Fishing Nets as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Chinese Fishing Nets?

Chinese Fishing Nets is at X69R+9V5, Fort Vypin, Puthuvype, Kochi, Keralam 682001, India, in Fort Kochi. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Chinese Fishing Nets?

Chinese Fishing Nets appears on Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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