Location: In the south Indian State of Kerala, on the high ranges of the western ghats.
Tourist Attractions : Bolghatty Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets, Dutch Palace, Fort Kochi beach, Hill Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, Museum of Kerala History.

Best Buys : Metalware, camel-bone carvings, wood carvings, articles made of coconut shels, baboo cane, embroidered screwpine mats; grass mats; and several other types of handicrafts
Best Hangouts : Chinese Fishing Nets, Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, Fort Kochi beach.
Best Activity : Backwater cruise and yes, don't forget to taste the sea food.
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Periyar, Kozhikode, Kannur , Munnar, Alleppey, Kumarakom, Coimbatore.
When to Visit : September to May

About Cochin
Kochi or Cochin is a port city with rich and attractive past and an active present. Cochin has been the business and commercial hub of south India since extremely ancient days.

This important trading port city of the ancient times is popularly referred to as the Queen of the Arabian Sea for its unique beauty and charm. Today, the land of spices that attracted the European traders is a quaint blend of the old and the new, the Indian and the Western. Even today, Cochin is the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala. The climate of Cochin remain very pleasant through out the year, making it an ideal tourist destination through out the year. A visit to Cochin enriches one about the historical and cultural past of Kerala.

Cochin is an attractive city with the serene backwaters, golden sunsets, lagoons overhung with feathery coconut palms, picturesque island, all of which contribute to its beautiful landscape.

Major Tourist Attractions in Cochin

Bolghatty Palace
Bolghatty Palace is a Dutch palace, situated on the Bolghatty Island. At present the palace is organism used as hotel. The island has a fine golf course and the panoramic view makes it an attractive picnic spot.

Dutch Palace
The Dutch Palace was at first built by the Portuguese in 17th century. The Dutch modified it and existing to the Raja of Kochi. Coronation of many Rajas of Kochi were held here.
St. Francis Church
St. Francis Church is the oldest church built by European in India. On his 3rd visit to Kerala, Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese trader who reached India from Europe by sea, fell ill and died in Kochi.

Getting There
Air: Cochin city is directly connected Delhi, Mumbai, Madras, Goa, Bangalore, and Thiruvananthapuram. All major marital airlines have their services to Cochin.
Rail: Cochin is connected by rail to most of the important cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai.
Road: A well defined road network connects the city with various towns and cities in the country.

Accommodation
There are several hotels in various categories in Cochin. To provide you a perfect accommodation with best services and facilities, we have engaged ourselves with some leading hotels which range from luxury, deluxe, to star and budget. The hotels with best services in luxurious surroundings offer the best facilities you would expect. Select the one which is ideal for you and make your tour to Cochin India completely comfortable.  

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