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Cochin Travel Guide
A charming blend of colonial culture, Cochin symbolizes
a city with melange of several exotic cultures like the
Portuguese, Jewish, English, French, Dutch and Chinese.
The fascinating beauty of the place has an essence of
cosmopolitan character and this reflects in the buildings
and structures of the city which represents different
regions of the world. Cochin boasts of one of the finest
natural harbours in the world and its natural beauty and
colonial charisma has earned it the name ‘Queen of
the Arabian Sea’.
Location:
Kochi (Cochin), is situated on the west coast of India
in the beautiful state of Kerala. It is flanked by the
Arabian Sea on the western side and the Western Ghats
on the eastern side.
Must Visit
Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
Built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja
Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi (Cochin), the palace was renovated
in 1663 by the Dutch. Beautiful murals depicting scenes
from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata and some of the
puranic Hindu legends are kept on display.
Bolghatty Palace
Built by the Dutch in 1744 AD, this palace once served
as the residence of the Dutch and the British Governors.
The palace is on the scenic island near Ernakulam and
a ferry ride to the island offers a pleasant picturesque
view.
Cheeyappara Waterfalls
A feast for the eyes, Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls
are located between Neriamangalam and Adimali on the Kochi
- Madurai highway.
Fort Cochin
The first site of the Portuguese settlement, Fort Kochi
is a complex of colonial buildings, commercial and trading
centers, military base, and residential buildings, representing
the remarkable cultures of the European who left their
heritages to this land in their respective periods.
Jewish synagogue
Situated on Mattancherry island, this Jewish place of
worship was built in 1568. It contains, among other things,
the scrolls of Old Testament and some exquisite Belgium
chandeliers.
St. Francis Church
The oldest church built by the European in India, St.
Francis was the site where Vasco da Gama was buried. The
church is distinguished for its decorated façade
with multi-curved sides.
Besides these, the other tourist attractions are Hill
palace, Cherai Beach, Thalassery Fort, Bhoothathankettu,
Gundiu Island, Kodanad, Kodungalloor, Pareekshith Thampuran
Museum and Vypeen Island.
Best Time & Climate
Being situated very close to the sea, Kochi has a moderate
climate. Heavy showers are experienced during the months
June, July and August due to the South-West Monsoon. In
summer the temperature rises to a maximum of 35 ºC
while in winter it is around 25 ºC. The best time
to visit Cochin is between December to February when the
weather is cool and pleasant.
How to get there ?
By Air - Cochin city is directly connected Delhi, Mumbai,
Madras, Goa, Bangalore, and Thiruvananthapuram. All major
domestic airlines have their services to Cochin.
By Rail - Cochin is connected by rail to most of the important
cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai.
By Road - Cochin is connected by road with several tourist
centers in India. It is 565 km from Bangalore, 223 km
from Coimbatore, 848 km from Goa, 694 km from Chennai,
470 km from Mysore, and 312 km from Ootacamund.
Ferries - Ferry service is available for travel between
the island towns.
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