Cochin - A Fascinating Destination

By Author: Rashmiranjan Patil
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Cochin renamed as Kochi is a beautiful city and one of the largest urban conglomerations of Kerala. The city serves as the financial capital of Kerala and is also a pretty popular tourist destination of Kerala. The city is also one of the fastest developing regions of India and is home to many MNC's along with other corporate houses and educational institutions that attracts a large number of young students and professionals making the region a potpourri of cultures.

Cochin along with being a modern cosmopolitan city of Kerala is also a historically rich region. The city served as a major trading center of spices for several centuries. It was due to this economic prosperity of the region that it was a highly desired region by several dynasties and powers and as such the region changed hands several times, the influences of each dynasty can be seen among the various old buildings, architecture and various other facets of the city life.

For recreation there are plenty of avenues to explore, from sightseeing to exploring markets and enjoying various sorts of culinary delights offered in the region. Some of the popular ...
... tourist attractions of Cochin include the Chinese Fishing Nets locally called the Cheenavala, Hill Palace Museum, Santacruz Basilica, Dutch Palace, Jew Street, Paradesi Synagogue, David Hall, bastion Bungalow, Pallipuram Fort, International Pepper Exchange, Chendamangalam Palace Fort and many other such attractions dot the entire region of Cochin.

Along with sightseeing tourist can also enjoy various sorts of beach sports activities along with trying out various sorts of water and adventure sports activities like, jet skiing, trekking, hiking, camping and much more.

There are plenty of good hotels in Cochin present across all budget groups ranging from the luxury hotels and Cochin Resorts to the budget hotels catering to the varying needs and preferences of the multitude of travelers visiting the region. The best time to visit Cochin is from the months of September to March, to escape the hot and humid summer conditions of the region.

Kochi being an important city of India it is well connected to various regions of India and also to several regions abroad. The city is well served by an international airport that offers daily flights to various major cities of India and abroad. Cochin is also well connected by the trains to various corners of the country. There are two fully functional railway stations in the region namely, Ernakulam Town Station and Ernakulam Junction Station. If you are planning to visit Cochin then must include Munnar trip in your plan. The distance from Cochin to Munnar is just 127 km. It is well connected by roadways. But it will be wise if you prefer car in place of Bus.