Kochi. The name itself conjures up images of Chinese fishing nets, spices, ayurveda and ships sailing out into the ocean. The ever vibrant, ever developing and the ever booming city! It appears to be growing daily. Distinctly different from other parts of Kerala, Kochi is everybody's delight. It is an ideal blend of the traditional and the modern. Skyscrapers and bustle of Ernakulam stand in sharp contrast to the colonial charm of Fort Kochi. The only common factor between both the areas are the red painted city buses, the yellow hooded autorickshaws and friendly people. From time immemorial, Kochi has played host to guests from far off lands. The Arabs, the Chinese, the Dutch, the Portuguese, the French, the British, all came here for trade. Though for different reasons, follow their footsteps for a peek into this slice of God's Own Country.