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The commercial capital of kerala Kochi is one of the principal seaports of the country located in the district of Ernakulam of Kerala. About 220 kilometres north of the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi is a vivacious city that situates on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula. Hailed as 'God's Own Country' Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. Kochi takes the pride of having world class port and international airport that connect it to many key cities worldwide. History and development of Cochin goes with the ineffaceable marks left by the Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch, and Portuguese. This seaside city is flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west.
Kochi is rated in the top three tourist destinations by the World Travel & Tourism Council and featured in National Geographic Traveler's '50 greatest places of a lifetime'. Kochi is just the right locale to explore the nature’s charisma and unending beauty of Kerala.
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Prime Attractions
Bolghatty Palace This Dutch palace situated on the Bolghatty Island is used as hotel these days. The island has a fine golf course and is an ideal picnic spot.
Fort Kochi beach A leisurely walk along the beach, at sunset with the chinese fishing nets and sailing ships in the background, gives you different experience. There are many European style bungalows along the shoreline.
Chinese Fishing Nets Only ones of its kind in India the chinese fishing nets is believed to be introduced by traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan.
Dutch Palace The Palace was originally built by the Portugese and later in 17th century, the Dutch modified it and presented to the Raja of Kochi. The place has a fine collection of mural paintings depicting the scenes from the Hindu epics Mahabharatha and Ramayana.
Jewish Synagogue The synagogue ,magnificently decorated by Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers ,was built in 1568.
St. Francis Church Vasco da Gama was buried in the St. Francis Church. It is the oldest church built by European in India. On his 3rd visit to Kerala, Vasco da Gama, the Portugese trader who reached India from Europe by sea, fell ill and died in Kochi. Later his remains were taken back to Portugal.
Hill Palace Museum, Thripunithra The official residence of the Kochi royal family, Hill Palace was built in 1865 AD consisting of 49 buildings surrounded by 52 acres of terraced land with a Deer Park and facilities for horse riding. The palace museum is open all days except Mondays from 9:00 am to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Displayed in the 13 galleries include19th century paintings, Murals, sculpture in stone and plaster of Paris, manuscripts, inscriptions, and oil paintings.
Wellington Island Named after Lord Wellington, a British viceroy to India, this is a man-made island. This island is the site of the city's best hotels and customs and trading centers.
How to get there
By Air: Kochi is connected by air network to all major cities in India.
By Rail: Kochi has three main railway stations, namely, Ernakulam Junction, Ernakulam Town and Harbour Terminus on Wellington Island.
By Road: Motorable road connect Kochi to important town and cities
Ferry Service: Ferry service is also available for travel between the island towns.
Nearby cities
Thrissur 74 km
Kozhikode 181 km
Coimbatore 193 km
Madurai 270 km
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