#CheenaVala

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The Secrets of China Fishing Nets at Fort Kochi!

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🐟🐟🐟🐟🦈 . . . . . . #chinesefishingnets #fishing #fish #fishinglife #angler #keralavillages #thathappilly #backwatersofkerala #catchandrelease #keralavibes #cheenavala #nature #fishingtrip #fishingislife #outdoors #bigfish #largemouthbass #photography #fishingaddict #angling #fishingdaily #madtraveler https://www.instagram.com/p/CGrFW53BbB7/?igshid=up71hk3pq1l7

[imadventurer]

#Kumbalangi #kochi #fun #travel #cheenavala #food #clientvisit #tourism #industry (at Kallanchery Resort, Cochin) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz1zmbegXUY/?igshid=1w7kaxctkla3p

[krishh-07]

Cheenavala - Greater Kochi #greaterkochi #cheenavala #cheenavalaadedappally #cheenavala_fortkochi #kochivibes #kochidays #scribbling #scribble #scribbleart #scribblings #art #artworld #worldofart #worldoflines https://www.instagram.com/p/BveiIR8AJ9t/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6l4ay3ldn5uz

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Cheenavala Or Chinese Fishing Net

The Chinese Fishing Net popularly known as Cheenavala in Malayalam language is one of most popular landmark of Kochi, India. Tourists from France and Thailand say they still have similar fishing nets, especially in the south of France, but mini versions. It was the National Geographic which found out the one used in Kochi the largest existing form.

Not because it’s just fishing net but it’s…

[cinobabup97]

#kerala #alappuzha #googlemaps #localguidesconnect #nature #naturephotography #water #tree #boat #houseboat #cheenavala #tuesdaylights #dji #djiphantom4pro #airypix #ariealview #ariealphotography (at Allepeye Backwaters, Kerala)

[pravasavarnana]

Chinese fishing nets Fort Kochi beach Kerala. Called Cheenavala in Malayalam, work on the principal of balance and use cantilever with an attached net. The counterweight usually stones tied to ropes of different sizes facilitate the working of the net #Kerala #Keralapiravi #IncredibleIndia #Kerala360 #Cheenavala #chinesefishingnets #FortKochi #cantilever #fishing #uniquemethodoffishing #travelphotography #heritage #traveldiaries #pravasavarnanaamanjul #NGTIndia #your_dailyshot #yourshotphotographer #ngtyourdailyshot #bbcculture #bbctravel #lpmi #lonelyplanetmagindia #olt #outlooktraveller

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The Queen Of Arabian Sea- Kochi

Cochin, popularly known as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea” is situated in the South Western Coast of the Indian Subcontinent. It is a vibrant city and is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. The city is bordered by the Western Ghats in the East and the Arabian Sea in the West. It is a small town situated in the Ernakulam district of Kerala.

Backwaters

The large number of tourist attractions in Cochin and its backwaters makes this place a unique experience to the tourist who visit the city. The tourist attractions in Cochin include forts, sanctuaries, Palaces and Churches

Tourist Attractions

Backwaters

While you are in Cochin, you will come across many backwater options to enchant and refresh you. Popular as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Cochin is a group of islands on the huge expanse of the Vembanad Lake. Some of these picturesque islands are Bolgatty, Vypeen, Gundu and Vallarpadam. The Vembanad Lake opens out into the Arabian Sea here to form one of the finest natural harbours in the world, making Cochin a fascinating blend of diverse cultures and influences. The interlinking of waterways has made Cochin a place, from where many backwater houseboat cruises begin or end.

Chinese fishing Nets

Fishing net

These nets popularly known as Cheenavala is one of the unique features of the city. These are massive nets used by local fishermen to catch fish. Other than Cochin, these nets are found only in China.

Marine Drive

Marine Drive is a picturesque promenade in Kochi. It is built facing the backwaters, and is a popular hangout for the local populace. Marine Drive is also an economically thriving part of the city of Kochi. With several shopping malls it is as an important centre of shopping activity in Kochi. The walkway has two contemporarily constructed bridges, the Rainbow bridge and the Chinese Fishing Net Bridge.

Musical walkway-marine drive

The view of the setting and rising sun over the sea mouth, and the gentle breeze from the Vembanad Lake has made Marine Drive an important tourist destination in Kochi. Hundreds of people (both natives, and tourists) throng the walkway during the evenings.

How To Get There

By Air

Cochin/Kochi (Airport Code: COK) has a world-class modern international airport, located 30kms north-east of the city, with regular flights to major cities in India. Cochin is also connected to Singapore, Colombo and all major cities in the middle-east (Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait, Jeddah, Muscat, and Riyadh) by direct international flights.

Enquiries: +91 484 2610087/2610115

By Rail

Kochi (and Ernakulam) are connected to the rest of India by an extensive network of rails.There are three main railway stations in Cochin: Ernakulam Junction (main station), Ernakulam Town and Cochin Harbour Terminus. Many important trains start from here and many others from/to the south of kerala stop at these stations. Railway enquiry: Ernakulam Junction: +91 484 131; Ernakulam Town: +91 484 2390920/2395198; Cochin Harbour Terminus: +91 484 2666050

By Road

Kochi or Cochin is situated at a distance of approximately 565 km from Bangalore, 223 km from Coimbatore, 848 km from Goa, 694 km from Chennai, 470 km from Mysore and 312 km form Ooty. Kochi’s proximity and excellent road connectivity with these and other major tourist destinations in India make it a much sought after tourist destination.Three important National Highways(NH) pass through/start from Kochi, apart from many state roads. NH 47 from Kanyakumari to Salem pass right through the heart of Kochi while NH 17 to Mumbai and NH 49 to Madurai (in Tamil Nadu) starts from Kochi. Private and public transport services are available to/from all major cities of South India from here. KSRTC enquiry: +91 484 2352033/2372033 – for state and inter-state public buses.

Gallery:

The Queen Of Arabian Sea- Kochi

Fishing net

Musical walkway-marine drive

Rainbow Bridge-Kochi

A view of building lining in Marine Drive

Backwaters

  The Queen Of Arabian Sea- Kochi Cochin, popularly known as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea” is situated in the South Western Coast of the Indian Subcontinent.

[krishh-07]

Cheenavala - Greaterkochi #scribbleart #scribbling #scribble #scribblings #greaterkochi #advertising #magazine #art #artworld #worldofart #worldoflines #finearts #kochivibes #kochidays #kochi #happydays https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvf4fWHARBx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=unig9e8l6c70