Kochi Travel
Distance : 223km from
Thiruvananthapuram
Population : 583,000
¤ Also Know As Queen of The
Arabian Sea
 Blessed
with one of the finest natural harbours in the world, the bustling
city of Cochin or Kochi has been conferred the title of “Queen of
the Arabian Sea”. Kochi presents a fascinating cultural mosaic
with its rich history and cultural heritage.
¤ Main Attractioins
Kochi’s tranquill atmosphere veils the fact that it is the
commercial capital of Kerala. It specialises in exporting pepper,
seafood, rubber and coir.
But that doesn’t come as a surprise, as Kochi has been the
nerve-centre of business activities from ancient times. Trade
attracted the Chinese, Jews, Arabs, Portuguese, Dutch and English
whose influence is still reflected in the lifestyle of the people. One
can enjoy the sight of some of the finest monuments on your travel
vacations in Kochi such as the Jewish Synagogue and the
Dutch Palace are a product of this
cultural melange.
This sea-port city has a small but thriving Jewish community. The
area around the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth is known as the
Jew Town.
A stroll down the narrow bylanes of the Jew Town is an experience in
itself, as it reveals an enchanting array of curio shops, warehouses
and spice auction rooms.Traces of Kochi’s past are still visible
in the old tiled houses built in the Chinese pagoda style. Colonial
buildings, Chinese fishing netsand mosques take us back in time as
well.
¤ Mode of Transport
The best way to travel around in Kochi is to take the ferry or an
organised cruise down the meandering waterways. The unending panorama
of coconut trees, swaying to the breeze, lagoons and canals with rays
of the sun shimmering on the placid water, provides a perfect backdrop
for the town. Traditional culture has left its mark on the social
fabric of Kochi. Captivating performances of Kalaripayattu
(traditional martial arts) and classical dances like Kathakali and
Mohiniattam are a major attraction in Kochi.
A tapestry of rich contrasts, Kochi is a town worth visiting.
Major Circuits
Delhi >>Kannur
>> Kozhikode >>
Kochi >> Munnar >>
Alappuzha >>
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Delhi >> Munnar
>> Kochi >>
Kottayam >>Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary >> Kerala
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