These huge trees must have witnessed these nets being lowered and raised a zillion times. This is one of the views you get to see when you travel by the Kochi water Metro.
Kochi became India's first city to have a water metro project.
The battery operated electric boats were manufactured by Cochin shipyard limited.
Saw these pictures at Fort Cochin terminal where we boarded the Water Metro. Notice the languages? Apart from Indian languages I could identify Russian, Hebrew, French, Mandarin, Japanese, Urdu, and probably many more as I am not a language expert.
Instead of standing in line, you sit in line. I was impressed by the bench they provided. And there is an additional rectangular sitting area for more seats. I feel the architecture of those seats has got something to do with Fort Cochin.
Before you take a seat, you observe the life jacket box which is easily accessible and they are not locked. (I just checked one of the boxes)
We crossed one of the older boats and I was wondering about the noise and vibration one has to endure on them as compared to the battery operated water metro.
It was cost effective too, just Rs 40 as compared to it being ten times more when travelling by a cab for the same distance.
You will get more information while watching the video All in all, it was a good experience and can be added as a "must do things" on your next visit to Kochi. Like the poster says, think blue, go green.
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Wow! Very joyful to be on this trip. Enjoy your stay in Cochin - Lata Bhosale
I think it would be quite nice to live near water with electric ferries like the one you rode. Where I live though, ferries are quite useless as any body of water is easily driven around, much faster than boarding and exiting a ferry. I have to go way north to the Great Lakes to find ferries worth using.
Kochi Water Metro is one of it's kind. We had an enjoyable ride from Vytilla to Kakkanad last year. It's truly well maintained and enough of seats available for All. It's at every 20-25 minutes. Would certainly recommend to everyone to go for the Kochi Water Metro, which is priced reasonably and has good scenic views.
Water Metro - that's new to me, and very impressive! As usual in your posts, your pictures and video are a great addition to the interesting narrative!
Thanks Joe for sharing the wonderful experience of Kochi Metro. I felt I was travelling in the water metro. Good video and well explained audio quality. Regards from all of us here. - Michael Fernandes
This is a lovely little boat! The photo of it would be good framed and displayed somewhere. Wonderful about being able to sit while in line!! Especially for older people! An unusual seat, too. They have thought of everything.
Though I had been to Kochi many times, it never occurred to me to take a ride by the water metro. Will make it during next visit, maybe this September.
What a great video. Well done! India has always fascinated me. I will never be able to visit, but your video certainly captured this little part of life there very well. Thank you for stopping by my blog. Yes, I would gladly share a jar of the bruschetta with you!
How cool is this. We're going to be in Fort Kochi on Monday - spending 4 days exploring that part of Kochi. Will think of taking the water metro! Thank you for writing this.
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Wow! Very joyful to be on this trip. Enjoy your stay in Cochin - Lata Bhosale
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A nice boat ride there
Thanks Joe - enjoyed the blog and especially the video.
Well done - perfection as usual.
Love & Regards,
George
Seems like a case of good planning - a rare event!
Certainly a calm commute with the best views!
Nisha
I think it would be quite nice to live near water with electric ferries like the one you rode. Where I live though, ferries are quite useless as any body of water is easily driven around, much faster than boarding and exiting a ferry. I have to go way north to the Great Lakes to find ferries worth using.
Yes, Kochi Metro is really a good ride, and cost effective as well. We had one such ride from Vytilla to Kakkanad.
Great post about your special special corner of the world.
Seems a lovely time spent enjoy
Thoroughly enjoyed the blog. Had heard about the water metro, now seen it through your eyes.
Thanks Joe & Marie - AnnMary
Thank you for a great trip! Well written!
Kochi Water Metro is one of it's kind. We had an enjoyable ride from Vytilla to Kakkanad last year. It's truly well maintained and enough of seats available for All. It's at every 20-25 minutes. Would certainly recommend to everyone to go for the Kochi Water Metro, which is priced reasonably and has good scenic views.
Water Metro - that's new to me, and very impressive! As usual in your posts, your pictures and video are a great addition to the interesting narrative!
Enjoyed the blog and especially the video! Thanks! :)
Excellent visual treat . Beautiful video and excellent narration, Joe.
George Joseph
A super series of photos and video. I particularly liked the bench, lovely design and a pleasing varnish on the wood.
How fun. I love to get on the water for no reason at all. Great slogan.
Very nice
You've brought Kochi to life here. My city, so to say.
Very impressive indeed!
Thanks Joe for sharing the wonderful experience of Kochi Metro. I felt I was travelling in the water metro. Good video and well explained audio quality.
Regards from all of us here. - Michael Fernandes
This is a lovely little boat! The photo of it would be good framed and displayed somewhere. Wonderful about being able to sit while in line!! Especially for older people! An unusual seat, too. They have thought of everything.
Wow awesome trip. And announcements ๐❤️
Beautiful visuals and narration. Loved it
You recognized a heck of a lot more languages that I certainly would have!
Thank you for sharing Joe.
Have an adipoli time in Kochi!!! - Annie Rebecca
Though I had been to Kochi many times, it never occurred to me to take a ride by the water metro. Will make it during next visit, maybe this September.
Wanted to know about water metro operation since it's inception. All relevant details are aptly captured here. - Manoj Sharma
What a great video. Well done! India has always fascinated me. I will never be able to visit, but your video certainly captured this little part of life there very well.
Thank you for stopping by my blog. Yes, I would gladly share a jar of the bruschetta with you!
Wow..enjoy your trip
How cool is this. We're going to be in Fort Kochi on Monday - spending 4 days exploring that part of Kochi. Will think of taking the water metro! Thank you for writing this.
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