Kerala is one of the most beautiful Indian states. So the tourism department of Kerala has adopted the slogan “Gods Own Country”. The iconic fishing nets are found along the Fort Kochi’s shorelines. The Chinese fishing nets (cheena vala in Malayalam) are distinctly unique to Cochin. It is believed that traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan introduced it here. This is the only location in the entire world outside of China where such fishing nets can be seen in use. The antique fishing nets that provide Kochi with its signature style had made their way to Kerala round 13th century. Like elegant hammocks, the vast bamboo and teak structures with an outstretched net are lowered into the water by a team of 5 or 6 fishermen, and then raised a few minutes later using a complex system of large stones and ropes as counterbalances. The entire structure of these nets is about 10 meters in height each fishing net spread to about 20 meters over the water body. The beaches of Kochi are beautifully lined with these Chinese nets. These nets have multiple usages, they do form the main fishing accessory in Cochin, but besides this, they also form a major tourist attraction in Cochin. Walk out to the ancient Chinese fishing nets to see how lanterns are used to attract and catch the fish at night. The guests of Aroma Homestay can buy varieties of fishes from here and Aroma is there to prepare delicious, spicy, seafood recipes and the taste and flavor will be in their travel memories. For more please visit our web site http://www.aromahomestay.com/
