Cochin is located on the Malabar coast in central Kerala.Cochin is considered as one of the finest natural harbors. This place is popularly known as Queen of the Arabian Sea. Cochin is considered as the business capital of Kerala. This place is considered, the gateway to the most enchanting backwaters of Kerala.
Cochin is actually comprises of a group of island , scattered along the lake Vembanad. One of the most interesting feature about Cochin is, it is a place of mixed culture like English, Chinese, Jewish, French Dutch. It can also be said the Cochin is a drapery of various culture, colors, which attracts tourists from all the corners of the globe to its shore.
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| Cochin |
Cochin is actually comprises of a group of island , scattered along the lake Vembanad. One of the most interesting feature about Cochin is, it is a place of mixed culture like English, Chinese, Jewish, French Dutch. It can also be said the Cochin is a drapery of various culture, colors, which attracts tourists from all the corners of the globe to its shore.
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| Vembanad |
Tourist Attraction
The most interesting activities in Cochin tourist itinerary is to take a ferry ride across the vast backwaters of Cochin. It is always treat to the eyes, to see the coconut palms all over, the Chinese nets faced the backdrop the setting sun, one will be absolutely amazed by the beauty of Cochin. Another thing which many other cities in India cannot boast is the amazing houseboat rides on the backwaters of Cochin where the boats glides in water from one place to another like a fish. The backwaters of Cochin always is in the top notch in the tourist map of this amazingly beautiful city.
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| Cochin Port |
Cochin is always a good choice for, no matter whether you are there to explore the charm of Bygone era, or to taste the lip smacking food or there to explore their own traditional culture or their art forms, or you are there to free yourself from the daily hectic schedule of your life.
Cochin has got many famous tourist spots in and around, they include; the Bolgatty island, where the Bolgatty palace is situated, which was built in the year 1744 by the Dutch. Another attraction is the man made island known as Willington island, is also a must visit spot, this island was made by filling the dredged soil around the tiny natural island, which actually existed previously.
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| Bolgatty Palace |
When one will make a trip to the heritage zone of Fort Cochin, one will be amazed to see the mixed culture of Dutch, English and Portuguese colonial rule even today. We all believe in love at first sight, don't we? The shady avenues, the sleepy streets and the touch of European heritage and the added cosmopolitan culture, actually makes one fall in love with Cochin at first sight. The best way to discover the city is take a leisurely stroll on the streets of the Cochin, which will tell you the thousand tales of this charming and delightful city. Sometimes, one falls short of words to describe the beauty of Cochin, so it is always advisable to visit this place at least once, take a ferry ride on the blue lagoons, experience the rustic life of the people of Cochin and obviously the beauty of the place, shop till your heart desires in the local antique shop, or enjoy your life to the fullest in the roadside cafe. The options are always your, when you are at Cochin, if any one wants to indulge yourself in Ayurveda massage, so one should always try the one at the Fort Cochin, which is the authenticate place of Ayurveda massage.
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| Fort Kochi |
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| Santa Cruz basilica, Fort Kochi |
Another place where one can spend time with your loved ones in the evening as well as one can have wonderful meet with the sun and sand. For you there are good eateries and restaurants which serves fresh fish items at a very reasonable prices.
Transport
Air
The Cochin International Airport Limited is almost 22 km away from the city Cochin, international and domestic flights ply regularly from this airport.
Road
Cochin is connected to all parts of India through its wide networks of roads and Highways. NH17 and NH 47 passes through the city. Apart from that there are bus services which keep Cochin well connected with the other part of the city as well as other part of South India.
Apart from that for distant locations cabs are always better option. Within the city auto rikshaws are always better. if any one wishes to visit Mattanchery or Fort Kochi, since they are close to the market place , so bike is always are wise options, there are many bike rental shops in the market.
Rail
The three major railway station of Cochin is Ernakulam town station, Ernakulam junction station and Cochin Harbor station, which provide regular train services to all the major cities of India.
Fact File
Climate
This city enjoys a uniform temperature, tropical climate throughout the year.
Best time to Visit
Usually, Department of Tourism some festivals and carnivals from the month of October and extend till end March, these are the time when tourist visits Kerala, apart from that due to some or the other events, all the twelve months are there for tourists. There is a new concept called "monsoon tourism" for the tourist to enjoy the dream season and and the monsoon magic of Kerala, this is also the time to rejuvenate Ayurvedic therapies are some of the theme offers one get in these holidays.
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| Cochin Carnival |
In few words, it is an acceptable fact that Cochin tourism is very diverse in its own way. So it is better, come and experience this charming and friendly city, which is in one word is the "favorite" destination for all the tourist.
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