THE India's Port City
Want to see most breathtaking view, visit Kochi backwaters, coconut trees lining lake waters kilometers at a stretch, a honeymooner’s paradise. Its population is 1.5 million and is a second largest city of Kerala state after capitol. It is growing as fast as center of information technology, commercial & educational hub, international & and tourism.

It is a spices exporting sea port of India from ancient times. Europeans came here (first time in India) in search of black pepper in 16th century. Black pepper was the cause of many wars and it was only here.

Kochi (a few years ago Cochin) is second most important sea port city on the west coast of India after Mumbai.

Location: India’s Southern state Kerala

Best Season to Visit: At the time of carnival, last ten days of December. Any time of the year is good and has its unique bliss.

How to Reach There
Kochi has an international airport and well connected with major cities of the world and inside India. You can also go there from Colombo and Goa etc. enjoying ship journey. Kochi is very well connected with rest of India by road and rail. Name of the railway stations of Kochi are Ernakulam Junction and Cochin harbor terminus.

Popular Tourist Attractions

• Fort Kochi
• Godaisan Hill
• Bolgatty Palace
• Cochin Back Waters
• Mattan Cherry Palace
• St. Francis Church
• Chinese Fishing Net
• Willingdon Island
• Jewish Synagogue
• Museum of Kerala History
• Thampuran Museum
• Fort Kochi Beach
• Cherai Beach
• Poornathrayeesa Temple
• Santacruz Cathedral
• Kathakali Centers
• Art Galleries
• Chendamangalam
• Malayattoor
• Cheeyappara Waterfalls

Accommodation in Kochi
Five star hotels: Hotel Trident, Hotel casino, Taj Malabar, Taj residency
Budget Hotels: Hotel Crystal Palace, Riverdale Resorts, Hotel Mercy, Bharat Hotel, Forest Haven Resort
Numerous lodges and guest houses are also available here.