Kochi India (Cochin)

Tourist Places in Kochi India
Kochi is full pf heritage as well as cultural centers where tourists can also enjoy beaches and indulge in water sports. Kerala tourism promotes exclusive tours for Kochi that is bedecked with various monumental attractions that reveal the Dutch and British influence on Kerala.

Forts And Palaces in Kochi India
The first and foremost name that comes when talking about the forts of Kochi is inevitable Fort Kochi, that leaves a strong legacy of the Europeans. The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry is also an exquisite palace where the wall murals have been done using the tempera process of painting.

Religious places in Kochi India
Christianity is very dominant in Kochi, and this fact is evident by the >presence of numerous churches. Pay visit to Santa Cruz Basilica which >dates back to 1558 and has beautiful paintings on its ceiling. Another >famous church is of St. Francis and is India's oldest church. The >tombstone of Vasco Dagama here is also a popular attraction.

Beaches in Kochi India
Walking on the beaches of Kochi is the most pleasurable and peaceful >experience one can enjoy. Enjoy some idyllic time on Cherai beach which >is ideal for swimming. Dolphins too are an added highlight of this beach.

Other Attractions of Kochi India
Hill Palace museum, 10 kms from Kochi is a must visit place. The palace complex consists of 49 buildings built in the Traditional Architectural Style of Kerala and is surrounded by 52 acres of terraced land with a Deer Park and facilities for horse riding. Paintings, murals, manuscripts and sculptures the museum. Beside this the Chinese fishing nets (that can be seen on the harbour), man made island of Willingdon and Jewish synagogues are other popular places to visit in Kochi.

Excursions from Kochi India
Kochi allows the tourists to excur to various far flung places. Travel to the Alpuzzha beach (70 kms) and spend a night on the houseboat. The Periyar wildlife sanctuary (190 kms) is the hub of animals while the backwater destination of Kumarakom (88 kms) is a favorite haunt for the migratory birds. The hill station of Munnar is 130 kms away.

Accommodation in Kochi India
Kochi is a delight for visitors, but travellers are always concerned about their staying options. In kochi, there are a number of accommodation options, the list is quiet long so here we have here provided you a brief list of Kochi hotels, Kochi resorts and homestay options in Kochi. For more options you can visit Hotels in Kochi

Getting There to Kochi India
The strategic location as well as commercial importance has led to an extensive networking of transport in Cochin. It has a international airport where international flights ply regularly. Kochi has three main railway stations, namely, Ernakulam Junction, Ernakulam Town and Harbour Terminus on Willingdon Island. An extensive network of national/state highways and local roads link Kochi to rest of the country. Moreover, NH 47 from Kanyakumari to Salem pass right through the heart of the city while NH 17 to Mumbai and NH 49 to Madurai (in Tamil Nadu) starts from Kochi itself.

Kochi India Distance Chart

• Chennai - 684
• Coimbatore - 193
• Mysore - 397
• Mangalore - 447
• Madurai - 270
• Kozikode - 181
• Thanjavur -449
• Thiruvananthapuram -220
• Thrissur - 79
• Tiruchchirappalli - 395
• Tirunelveli -256
• Tirupati -730
• Tuticorin - 304
• Vijayawada - 1112
• Vishakhapatnam - 1494
• Warangal- 1235