The commercial capital of Kerala
, Kochi (Cochin), has one of the
finest natural harbours and ships sail from here to foreign
ports
laden with pepper, seafood, rubber and
coir. Heralded as the Queen of the
Arabian Sea , Kochi
or Cochin is one of the
principal seaports of the country. Choose
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More about Kochi
(Cochin)
ClimateAs in most places in Kerala , Kochi
(Cochin) has three seasons ranging from
hot in summer to the
wet monsoons in
June-September to a cool
winter from mid-October to January. Average
temperature varies between 20°C-35°C.
Language
Malayalam is the main
language, but in most tourist places, shops and important
establishments, English is also
spoken.
Connectivity
From being an
important spice trading centre on the coast
in the ancient days to a strong naval base in the early
1900s, Kochi
(Cochin) is now a mix of modern malls, waterways,
forts, old temples and colonial
churches
.
The Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British and Portuguese
seafarers have left their impressions on the town,
with the Chinese fishing nets in Fort
Kochi ( believed to be erected in 1350 AD,
swaying in the breeze ), the
Jewish Synagogue at
Chenmangalam, Dutch Palace
&
Cemetery, Portuguese Architecture at
Bolghatty Palace , Bolghatty
Island , all of it enriching Kerala 's
heritage.
The Chinese Fishing Nets,
found only in Kochi (Cochin), outside China, are used
by many fishermen to earn their livelihood. A stroll along the
Fort Kochi beach at
sunset, with these nets and sailing ships in the background,
is a memorable experience.
St. Francis Church, Vasco
house
(Vasco da Gama is believed to have lived in this old Portuguese house),
Maharaja’s Hill Palace at
Tripunithura, Santa Cruz
Basilica, Palliport (Pallipuram) Fort,
Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, Parikshith
Thampuran Museum, the narrow streets of Fort Kochi
and Mattancherry, Willingdon Island (a
manmade island, headquarters of the Southern Naval
Command),
Cherai Beach, Veega Land
(South India's largest amusement park),
Museum of Kerala History, Kalamassery
and
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium , attract tourists from all over.
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