When you travel to Cochin you cannot help notice the beautiful blending of the colonial past and the diversity of modern India. Cochin, the commercial capital of India is a beautiful maritime city describes as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea".

The Europeans have left the colonial remnants in Fort Cochin, the most prominent tourist attraction in Cochin being the St.Francis Church built in the 16th century. It is the oldest existing European Church in India. Mattanchery has a Dutch palace built by the Portuguese and has marvelous murals incorporating episodes from the Indian Epics.

Mattancherry has a curious mixture of people. Though predominantly Muslim there are also Jews who have a pocket called the "Jew Town". They had made Cochin their home after running away from Persia in the 16th century. The Paradeshi Synagogue was built in 1568 and it remains one of oldest synagogues in the world, with exquisite hand-painted, blue-and-white Chinese porcelain tiles and Belgian hanging lamps.



Excursions from Cochin can be made to Thripunithura, which houses the collections of the Cochin and Travancore royal families. Edapally has the Museum of Kerala History. In Parur, you will find a synagogue, a Syrian Orthodox Church, a Krishna Temple, and a temple of goddess Mookambika.

The picture of Cochin is not complete without the mention of the Chinese fishing nets. The Chinese fishing nets are the most efficient means of backwater fishing, quite common in Fort Cochin. So also the boat cruise from Ernakulam to Mattanchery, Vypeen and Bolghatty Island. Backwater tourism in Kerala is refreshing and Cochin is the ideal place to embark on this enchanting tour.



The major festivals in Cochin are the festival of Ernakulathappan, the deity of Shiva temple is an annual festival lasting for eight days. The Valanjambalam Devi Temple located in the heart of Ernakulam celebrates an annual festival for two days known as Thalapoli Utsavam. Decorated elephants accompanied by temple musical ensembles known, as Ezhunnallippu is an important event of these festivals.

Shopping in Cochin can be interesting if you wish to take back home handicrafts, spices and nuts with a touch of Kerala.Cochin is famous for its handicrafts, which include a range of items made from coir, wood, bamboo, shells, brass, ivory and sandalwood.

Hotels in Cochin offers a range of options, for the business traveler and the tourist alike. You can savor the best of seafood in Cochin hotels, which serve authentic Kerala cuisine. Your stay at the hotels in Cochin will definitely be an unforgettable experience during your sojourn in Kerala.

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