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Cochin

Cochin is well-connected to all major Indian cities. The city has developed well in the last four-five years and since then it has been a major development center. Many airlines like Jet and Sahara connect Cochin to the metros and second-tier cities and towns.

Cochin is also well-connected by rail to most of the cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. There are regular flights to Cochin from many cities. Many buses also connect Cochin to southern cities like Bangalore, Trivandrum, Coimbatore and Goa. Cochin is also well-connected to cities inside the state.

Visiting Cochin

Cochin or Kochi, as it is called now is situated on the west coast of India in the beautiful greenish state of Kerala. Cochin has long been eulogised in tourist literature as the ‘Queen of the

The city is basically a collection of islands and narrow peninsulas and can be mainly divided in to Ernakulam, Willington Island, Mattancherry and Fort Cochin, which spreads around 87sq.kms. Ernakulam is the business centre and forms the main land. It is separated from the Fort Cochin and Mattancherry by the river Periyar that flows down to the Arabian Sea.

Cochin has the finest natural harbors in the world around which the city has grown. Being one of the important cities on the western coast, Cochin is well connected by road and rail to all important cities in India. The nearby international airport is linked with national and many international destinations.

Attractions

From time immemorial Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and British seafarers followed the sea route to Cochin and left their impression on the town. This fact is tangibly evident in the city’s well-known landmarks. The must see places include the Dutch palace built in 1555, Jewish synagogue built in 1568, St. Francis church by the Portuguese, Santa Cruz Basilica, Bolgatty palace, the man made Willington island and the 15th century Paallipuram fort. You can see rows of Chinese fishing nets at Fort Cochin water front. In and around the city there are three museums. You can also enjoy the traditional art form called "Kathakali" and martial art "Kalaripayattu" in many cultural centres. Tourist information and city maps are available from the three tourist offices run by government agencies.

Hotels

It is better to stay in Ernakulam than Cochin, as the range of accommodation is greater there. During December to January, there is a great rush for hotel rooms. You can find many delux and budget hotels. Yatri Nivas, Tourist lodges and hostels provide a convenient and cheap base.

Shopping

The Mahatma Gandhi (MG) road, branches off from the Banerji road cuts through what is today the city's main commercial district. A bustling shopping centre where you can buy all kind of goods. Many airline offices, hotels, restaurants, and movie theatres are along this road. The Marine Drive and the lively GCDA Commercial Complex along the water front features a variety of shopping malls. You can buy all kind of spices from Broad Way running parallel to the east of Shanmugham road or from Mattancherry. Antique shops can be find in Jews town.

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