Travel to Kochi(Cochin), the commercial and industrial capital city of Kerala. It is situated on the west coast of South India in the beautiful state of Kerala.The state of Kerala forms one of the most prosperous states of south India, flanked by the Arabian Sea on the western side and the western Ghats on the eastern side. The city of Kochi/Cochin is the second most important city on the western coast of south India, it is known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea and the Queen of the Adriatic. It is also referred to as the Gateway of South India.
Being situated on the west coast, the fine bay and protected harbor of Kochi makes it popular with seafarers and merchant ships who make frequent stops to stock up on spices, coffee and wood for export to rich markets of Europe and West Asia. With time the city of Kochi has prospered as a busy port city and commercial center. The city consists of the mainland Ernakulam, which is one of the modern cities of south India where shopping market, bazaars etc are located. The Chinese fishing nets swaying in the breeze over backwaters, the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Portuguese architecture, Boghatty Palace in Kochi(Cochin) enrich the heritage of Kerala.
Hotels in Kochi(Cochin):
Bruton Boatyard: Kochi offers you some of the best hotels, which include Brunton Boatyard, located right at the Fort Kochi(Cochin). The Brunton Boatyard is built on the Old Portuguese architecture and is steeped in luxury and hospitality. Situated at the Harbor mouth overlooking the busy ship channel all rooms boast of a magnificent view of the sea and the Delta. There is never a dull moment out there for boats of every size and color constantly ply these waters not forgetting the mammoth Ocean liners, which silently glide past just outside the window. Your tour to Kochi will be more exciting with the city being well connected to all the other parts of India by Air, Rail and Road. Brunton with its large harbor facing rooms is a favorite destination for overseas tourists and Indian Corporate Traveler.
Malabar House: Malabar House Residency is a popular hotel in Kochi, housed in a heritage building right in the historical center of Fort Cochin. The hotel faces St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. It is the first Heritage Hotel in South India to be classified as a Heritage Classic Hotel by the Government of India. Malabar House houses 17 luxury rooms and suite rooms, all with individually controlled central air conditioning as well as natural ventilation, spacious bath rooms, satellite television, telephone and private terraces or private gardens. All rooms are furnished with a mix of contemporary crafted and select antique furniture. Original artifacts, bold splashes of vivid colors and state of the art lighting create an eclectic ambience, contemporary, yet romantic and always reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the ancient Malabar Coast. The Malabar Junction, seafood specialty restaurant and crossroads of two unique food traditions, serves a blend of Mediterranean cuisine and the gourmet food of the Malabar Coast.
Travel Tips: The city of Kochi is well connected by road, rail and air. You can visit many nearby places from Kochi. The city is 565 km from Bangalore, 223 km from Coimbatore, 848 km from Goa, 694 km from Madras-Chennai, 470 km from Mysore, and 312 km from Ooty. Kochi is connected by rail to most of the important cities like Delhi, Bombay-Mumbai, and Madras-Chennai. There are Indian Airlines and Jet Airways, which offer direct services to Delhi, Bombay-Mumbai, Madras-Chennai, Goa, Bangalore, and Trivandrum-Thiruvananthapuram from Kochi. It is one of the major Indian shipping ports and is situated in the state of Kerala. Kochi is situated at an elevation of about 3 meters. The summers and winters in Kochi are quite inseparable with average temperature ranging between 23 'C to 30 'C all around the year. The best time to visit the city is all year around because of the pleasant temperature throughout the year.
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