Description: Fort Kochi or Fort Cochin was the first European fort built on the Indian soil in 1530 by Portuguese with the permission of its then ruler. It was then known as \'Manuel Kotta\'. Dutch gained its possession in 1663 until British wrested it from them in 1795. Situated on one of the finest natural harbors of the state, it houses first European township that soon became an important commercial centre and trade centre that flourished under the British. It soon became a major military base, cultural hub, shipbuilding centre and centre for Christianity, all in one. The highlights of this fort are VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow, Jewish Synagogue, Bolgatty Palace and Chinese Fishing nets. Fortkochi is the prime fact behind the kerala tourism development. Foreigners are coming here to enjoy the beauty of kerala nature. And also so many homestays are already launched in fortkochi. But getting sufficient number of visitors is not an easy task. .Learn more about this template / photograph please contact me @ templatetango@gmail.com