Kochi Tourism

Kochi or Cochin boasts of being one of the best tourist destinations in Kerala that is perfectly blended with an old world charm and the electrifying beauty of modern day world! Located within the Ernakulam district of God’s Own Country, this gorgeous city is also called the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’ and has been a centre of attraction since time immemorial!

An important port city; in fact the most popular, in Kerala, Kochi showcases a mixed bag of culture. Once ruled by Portuguese, Dutch, and British, the city still echoes the essence and aura of these eras in livelier ways. Also, owing to its location along the shorelines of the Arabian Sea, it has been an important spice trade centre for countries like Syria, Arab, China, and several other Asian countries.

Rated as one of the ’50 Greatest Places to Visit in a Lifetime’ by National Geographic Traveller Magazine, Kochi is truly is a melting point of history and culture. Though the city boasts of its cosmopolitan outlooks, it is still connected to its indigenous roots with its high cultural and traditional values. If you are planning for a Kerala trip, a visit to this promising port city is a must!

Exploring Kochi
Known as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea', Kochi is every bit worth the name. Every street and every corner has a unique experience hidden for you to discover and enjoy. Scattered across the city are the marks of the numerous cultures that have influenced the city over time, such as the Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Fort Kochi, and Hill Palace Museum. Kochi is at its delightful best during the numerous festivals that are celebrated here. The city is at its festive best during the ten-day festival of Onam celebrating the onset of the harvest season. Colorful floral carpets in various different patterns are seen adorning every house, adding to its beauty. The Cochin Carnival held at the end of every year, welcoming the New Year is a celebration of the city itself and a sight to behold.

There so much to explore when it comes to shopping in Kochi. The local handicrafts are great souvenirs to take home and remember your stay in this beautiful city. You can find handicrafts made from coir, wood, sandalwood, sea shells and brass at all the major markets in the city. Even in ancient times, Kochi attracted many traders for the supreme quality spices that can be found here. Spices like pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, clover, and so on can be bought in Kochi. You can also buy some fine quality dry fruits and nuts from the city.

Getting Around
Auto-rickshaws and taxis are among the common modes of transport within the city. There are also a few ferries available to travel to the islands of Kochi. Buses are the most preferred way of getting around in the city. The standard Green Bus is the public bus service. But for a more comfortable experience you can travel in the private Red Bus services or the air-conditioned Orange Buses.

How to Reach Kochi
On a daily basis there are approximately 14 flights that operate at Kchi Ryma Airport.Japan Airlines, Vietnam Airlines and خطوط فوجي دريم الجوية are the most popular airline brands that fly frequently to this airport.
Besides flying you can also reach Kochi through train.Ernakulam Town, Eranakulam Jnare some of the most popular train stations in Kochi.On an average about 200+ trains pass through Kochi on a daily basis.Thrissur to Kochi, Aluva to Kochi, Kollam to Kochiare some of the most popular routes to Kochi with 292, 233, 186 trains weekly respectively.
By road Kochi is surrounded by Maradu, Ernakulam, Cherthala which are 2.73 km, 3.1 km, 19.19 km away respectively. These places are ideal spots for people to plan their short weekend break.