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St Francis Church
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Cantilevered shore-operated nets introduced by traders from the court of Kublai Khan, still lowered by four men at a time on the Fort Kochi seafront.
Don't miss
- Net operation at dawn and dusk
- Fish stalls on the promenade
- Sunset over the harbour mouth
- Ships entering the port
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Entry
- Free
- Best time
- Evening
- Photography
- Allowed
- Parking
- Available
Works well for
Family
Couple
Friends
Solo
Seniors
Tips from our editors
The operators will invite you to help pull — a tip is expected, agree the amount first. Buying fish here and having it cooked at a stall is a fixed-price racket unless you negotiate before they weigh it.
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