Located on the southwest coast of India, Kochi or Cochin is a commercial port city with a trading history dating back at least 600 years. Called the Queen of the Arabian Sea, this city is the financial, commercial and industrial capital of Kerala.
A cluster of islands connected by ferries, this cosmopolitan city has upmarket stores, art galleries, and some of the best heritage accommodations. In a true vintage-meets-future fashion, restaurants and shopping hubs throng Ernakulam, Jewish Town and Fort Kochi with palaces, beaches, temples and heritage sites. Kochi is also an important place to witness Kathakali and Kalaripayattu performances and the annual biennial festival.
Well connected in every possible way, this coastal city is a popular tourist hotspot and an active naval base, officially home to the Southern Command of the Indian Navy and an Air Squadron of the Indian Navy.
The Queen of the Arabian Sea.
Known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Cochin, now Kochi is a major port in the state of Kerala. Well connected in every possible way, this coastal city is a popular tourist hotspot and an active naval base, officially home to the Southern Command of the Indian Navy and an Air Squadron of the Indian Navy. Apart from the above, Kochi has its own unique blend of Indian and Western culture.
Despite being colonized by more than one country, the essence of Indianness never fades from Kochi, while at the same time preserving some of the colonial heritage. Very few people know that one of the biggest shopping malls in India, as well as Asia Lulu Shopping Mall, is also in India. Soon to hold the distinction of being the first water-based metro transport system in India, Kochi is one coastal beauty that you should never miss out on in your life.
History .
Strategically located between the Western Ghats to the east and the Arabian Sea to the west, the city of Cochin has been an important commercial trading centre since ancient times. It was called the spice trade centre of India and entertained a vast network of trade with the Arabs. Kochi was the first of the European colonies in India with the Portuguese invasion in 1503. Later both Dutch and British armies ruled the city. After India's independence and several economic reforms in the 1990s, Kochi grew in commercial importance with a boom in the services sector. In addition, the growth of port activities and the establishment of the IT sector contributed to Kochi becoming the commercial centre of the state of Kerala.
Despite being colonized by more than one country, the essence of Indianness never fades from Kochi, while at the same time preserving some of the colonial heritage .
Culture :-
Kochi has a widely diverse crowd, which includes people from all over the country, and also has a large Jewish community - the Malabar Yehuda. The latter is an essential part of Kochi's business circles. Kochi also has a strong foothold in Jacobite Syrian Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism, with many churches spread across the city. In ancient times, the city was a center of cultural intellectualism, home to many famous writers of Malayalam literature and social activists such as Sahodaran Ayyappan .
Local food:-
The cuisine of Kochi, though nothing special, manages to promote the primary ingredients of a typical Kerala cuisine, and does so in the most spectacular way. Essentials like Appam and Stew and dishes like Fish Mouli, Fish Peera and more are found here. Some of the must-try dishes in Kochi are Thoran, banana chips, Kaplan, pachadi and putu, which are made from banana and rice flour. In addition, the seafood is extensive and exquisite, as in most areas of the state .
Suggested Itinerary .
Day 1:- .
Reach Kochi by noon and take some rest. In the evening, you can visit the main market squares, or take a stroll through the largest mall in India, the Lulu Shopping Mall .
Day 2:- .
If you are for Kochi, then the second day is when you should ideally depart for your trip. Kochi, 6 minutes away from the main city, houses the Chotanikkara Bhagavathy Temple, which is a popular tourist destination, especially for Hindu devotees. Then, you can head to the Kashi Art Gallery, which has some of the best collections of arts and crafts from almost all of India, or if you choose otherwise, the magnificent Kerala Folklore Museum, which is a 26-minute drive from here. temple.
Day3:- .
This day should be reserved for the beautiful Vypin islands, especially Cherai, which has one of the cleanest beaches in the world. You can also visit the nearby Matsya Fish Dam, where fishermen still use medieval Chinese nets today.
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