KOCHI

KOCHI

Kochi (Cochin) is a vibrant city located on the southwest coast of the Indian peninsula in the stunning and picturesque and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as "God's Own Country." Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the nickname Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also known as the gateway to Kerala.

From time immemorial, the Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch and Portuguese have left indelible marks in the history and development of Cochin. Over the years, Cochin has emerged as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala and is perhaps the second most important city on the west coast of India (after Mumbai / Bombay). Cochin prides itself on its world-class port and international airport linking it to many major cities around the world.

This beautiful coastal city is flanked by the western Ghats in the east and the Arabian sea in the west. Its proximity to the equator, the sea and the mountains provide a rich experience of a moderate equatorial climate.

Strictly speaking, Cochin is a small town. But Cochin has surpassed its original boundaries and is now the general name given to much of the region adjacent to the original city, which now includes Cochin, Fort Kochi, Mattanchery, Ernakulam and many other nearby villages and villages. Cochin is located in the district of Ernakulam in the state of Kerala. Ernakulam is also the name of a city - the administrative capital of the district of Ernakulam - but, for all practical purposes Ernakulam and Cochin, in general, refer to the same place.

Kochi is the ideal starting point for exploring the unfathomable diversity and beauty of Kerala, ranked in the top three tourist destinations by the World Travel and Tourism Council and listed in the top 50 places in the life of National Geographic Traveler.