Kochi

Kochi

Kochi lets you experience the old world charm and modernity simultaneously. Encircle yourself with shimmering waves, bustling streets, interesting monuments, estuaries an…

Hill Palace

A majestic palace built in the year 1865 and has 49 exquisite buildings in its premises is the celebrated Hill Palace Museum. Situated in Thripunithura, Ernakulam, Hill P…

Jew Street

Jew Town or Jew Street is located between Mattancherry Palace and the Synagogue. The street is packed with shops that sell curio wood carvings, oil lamps, spice boxes, an…

Luxury Liner M V Empress

The newly-built cruise terminal at Cochin Port has received the first batch of tourists as the luxury liner M V Empress from Mumbai called at the port city, marking a pro…

An Islet that is an Enigma

Far away from the madding crowd of Kochi, there lies Valanthakad Island, a fragile, virgin stretch of land which is often fondly called the 'Oxygen Parlour' of the distri…

Fort Kochi in Ernakulam

Fort Kochi in Ernakulam district of Kerala is the first European township in India. Chinese fishing nets along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis…

State Tourism Award Winner, Malabar House, Fort Kochi, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism

Winner of the Kerala Tourism Award for the best heritage hotel, Malabar House is situated in the heart of Fort Kochi. The hotel is housed in a heritage building facing th…

Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism

Fort Kochi, one of the most famous attractions in the state especially for the view of Chinese Fishing nets. It is located in Ernakulam district, India.

State Tourism Award Winners 2010 â€“ 11, The Gateway Hotel, Ernakulam, Enchanting Kerala, Kerala Tourism

Gateway Hotel Marine Drive Ernakulam was recently honoured by Kerala Tourism with an Award of Excellence for the Best Five Star Hotel in Kerala.

State Tourism Award Winners 2010 - 11, Le MÃ©ridien, Kochi, Best Five Star Deluxe Hotel, Kerala

Kerala Tourism recently honoured Le Meridian with the Award of Excellence (2010-2011) in the category of Best Five Star Deluxe hotel in the state. Le MÃ©ridien Cochin (…

Vanneri to Kochi, Kochi dynasty, Perumbadappu Swaroopam, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Kochi was the first capital of the kingdom was Chitrakoodam of Vanneri. The House of Perumbadappu Swaroopam made Kochi their capital. Mattancherry Palace in the 16th cent…

Rulers, Kochi dynasty, Perumbadappu Swaroopam, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The Portuguese built the Mattancherry Palace in 1555 and presented it to the then ruler, Veera Kerala Varma. Rama Varma V, better known as Sakthan Thampuran, came to the…

Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala, India

Ernakulam district of Kerala is a bustling place with crowded shopping malls, restaurants and high-rises.

Transformation to a metropolis , Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala, India

Once a township, confined to a small area between Lake Vembanad and Chittoor Road, Ernakulam has grown much in size as well as in development. The town area that was orig…

Important sight, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Important attraction in Ernakulam, the Durbar hall grounds.

Durbar Hall Grounds, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

History of the two-acre Durbar Hall Grounds at Ernakulam in Kerala, India.

Shopping, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Broadway, Marine Drive and MG Road are the main shopping areas in Ernakulam city.

Marine Drive, Shopping area, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Marine Drive one of the main shopping areas in Ernakulam. There are various boat services from Marine Drive to take you to tourist spots like the oil tanker berth, the Co…

Broadway, Shopping area, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Broadway is one of the shopping hubs of Kochi.

MG Road, Shopping area, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

M G Road is the most urbanized face of Kochi and it is the shopperâ€™s paradise of Kerala. MG Road was earlier known as 70 Feet Road and was famous for its width.

Museum of Kerala History, Edapally, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Kerala History museum at Kalamassery near Edapally in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. The museum is a treasure house of various statues, paintings, and sculptures from Neolithi…

Important places of worship in Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Important centres of worship in Ernakulam, Kerala, India.

Shiva Temple, Eranakulathappan temple, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The Shiva Temple, popularly known as the Ernakulathappan Temple, facing the Rajendra Maidan, is an important place of worship in the mainland of Ernakulam.

Chottanikkara Temple, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Chottanikkara Temple, one of the famous Goddess Bhagavathy temples in Erankulam. Here goddess is worshipped in three forms â€“ Saraswathi, Bhadrakali and Durga.

Thrikkakara Vamana Moorthy temple, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Thrikkakara Vamana Moorthy temple, the only temple dedicated to the Brahmin boy Vamana, one of the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu in Kerala.

Kanjiramattom Mosque, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Kanjiramattom Mosque, a muslim worshipping centre built in memory of Saint Sheikh Fariduddin in Ernakulam, Kerala, India.

Edappally St. George Forane Church, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

St. George Forane Church, one of the oldest Roman Catholic Churches in the State. The church is popularly known as Edappally Pally.

St. MaryÃ¢â¬â¢s Cathedral Basilica, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The St. MaryÃ¢â¬â¢s Cathedral Basilica, dedicated to Ã¢â¬ËOur Lady of PortsÃ¢â¬â¢, is one of the important Mariam pilgrim centres in the Stat…

Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Fort Kochi a quaint ambience and the colonial buildings, telling the tales of centuries-old cultural and commercial interaction in Ernakulam, Kerala, India.

Important sights, Attractions, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Important sights at Fort Kochi in Eranakulam, Kerala, India.

Santa Cruz Basilica, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The Santa Cruz Basilica, one of the eight basilicas in India is one of the major attractions of Fort Kochi.

St. Francis Church, Fort Kochi, Vasco da Gama, Mortal remains, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

St. Francis Church, well-known for its beautiful architecture and ambience, is believed to be one of the oldest churches built by the Europeans in India. It is here in th…

The Dutch Cemetery, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The cemetery, which was consecrated in 1724, is believed to be the oldest in the country. The St. Francis CSI Church of Fort Kochi maintains a record of the people buried…

Parade Ground and the VOC Gate, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The Parade Ground at Fort Kochi is where the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British colonists used to conduct their military parades and drills. The VOC Gate, facing the P…

Cochin Club, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The Cochin Club at Fort Kochi is one of the prominent clubs. Situated opposite the St Francis Church and within a beautiful garden, the club was earlier known as English…

United Club, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The United Club was one of the elite clubs of the young at Fort Kochi.

BishopÃ¢â¬â¢s House, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The BishopÃ¢â¬â¢s House was built as the residence of the Portuguese Governor in 1506 and is situated on a small hillock near the Parade Ground at Fort Kochi in…

Indo-Portuguese Museum, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The Indo-Portuguese Museum at Fort Kochi preserves the rich heritage of Indo-Portuguese culture, art and architecture in Kerala, owes its origin to Dr Joseph Kureethra, t…

Fort Kochi Beach, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Fort Kochi beach, with its clean premises and tranquil atmosphere, is frequented by tourists as well as the local people.

Chinese Fishing Nets, Vasco da Gama Square, Cheenavala, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Chinese fishing nets colloquially known as Cheena vala is common sight in the backwaters of Kerala especially around Fort Kochi. Vasco da Gama Square, the narrow walkway…

Fort Immanuel, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Fort Immanuel, in Fort Kochi, was built by the Portuguese in the 1500s.

LoaferÃ¢â¬â¢s corner, Princess Street, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Princess Street is one of the oldest streets in Fort Kochi. LoaferÃ¢â¬â¢s Corner, a popular meeting place at the confluence of Princess Street, Peter Celli Stre…

Maritime Museum, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Maritime Museum, located within the premises of the INS Dronacharya, the Navyâ€™s gunnery and missile school in Fort Kochi. The museum was established in 2001 with t…

Historical Buildings, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The historical buildings of Fort Kochi.

Vasco House, Historical Buildings, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Vasco House is believed to be the house where Vasco Da Gama stayed during his visits to Kochi. It is situated on Rose Street at Fort Kochi.

Bastion Bungalow, Historical buildings, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Bastion Bungalow, built around the circular structure of the bastion is a beautiful structure is situated on River Road in Fort Kochi. The Bungalow, today the official re…

Thakur House, Historical buildings, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Thakur House was built on Gelderland bastion and was earlier known as Kunal or Hill Bungalow and is situated on Dutch Cemetery Road at Fort Kochi.

David Hall, Historical buildings, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

David Hall at fort Kochi is a Dutch architectural wonder at Fort Kochi. David Hall an art gallery and acts as a cultural centre to support young exponents of visual and p…

Old Harbor House, Historical buildings, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Old Harbour House is a stylish hotel built in Dutch architecture at Tower Road adjacent to the Princess Street in Fort Kochi and was one of the oldest hotels in Kochi and…

Koder House, Hanging Bridge, Historical buildings, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Koder House is a heritage hotel with a magnificent three-storied structure in brick-red at Fort Kochi. The house is famous for a wooden hanging bridge also.

Pierce Leslie Bungalow, Historical buildings, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Pierce Leslie Bungalow used to house the offices of the coffee merchants, Pierce Leslie and Company at Fort Kochi.

Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel , Historical buildings, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Old lighthouse Bristow hotel is an ancient building was the official residence of Sir Robert Bristow, founder of Cochin Port and lighthouse at Fort Kochi.

Delta Study, Historical buildings, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The Delta Study at Fort Kochi was constructed in 1808 as a warehouse, is now a high school that retains the original name.

Brunton Boatyard, Historical buildings, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Brunton Boatyard was also once a major ship building facility for the Europeans. Now it has been converted in to a heritage hotel.

Heritage hotels, Historical buildings, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Fort Kochi has many other old houses and buildings that have been converted into heritage hotels or used for homestay.

Mattancherry, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Mattancherry, the western part of the corporation of Cochin, was once a bustling centre of trade, particularly in spices.

Mattancherry, Migrant Communities, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

In Mattancherry, Kochi we can see many Migrant communities such as Jews, Konkanis and Kutchi Muslims, though lesser in number.

Jews in Kochi, Mattancherry, Migrant Communities, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Jews one of the major migrant communities in Mattancherry has migrated here following the Roman attack of the tabernacle in Jerusalem. The Jews of Kochi comprise the Blac…

Konkanis, Mattancherry, Migrant Communities, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The Konkanis in Kochi are the migrants of the Konkani Saraswathi Brahmins, originally from the Konkan coast.

Kutchi Muslims, Mattancherry, Migrant Communities, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Kutchi Muslims actually the traders from the Kutch area of Gujarat are better known as Kutchi Memons, form another migrant group that has contributed much to the social a…

Attractions, Mattancherry, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Dutch Palace, Jew street, Pardesi synagogue and spice market are some of the major attractions in Mattancherry, Kochi.

Church of Our Lady of life, Attractions, Mattancherry, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Church of Our Lady of life, a Syrian Orthodox church situated at Mattancherry in kochi. It is in this church one of the major events in the history of Christianity in the…

Dutch Palace, Attractions, Mattancherry, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi, the Palace was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch.

Paradesi Synagogue, Attractions, Mattancherry, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The Paradesi synagogue or the Jew synagogue is the oldest in the Commonwealth, was built by the Jewish community of Cochin.

Clock Tower, Attractions, Mattancherry, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The Clock tower situated next to Paradesi synagogue in Mattanchery was constructed in 1760 by a well-known businessman named Ezekiel Rahabi.

Jew Town, Shopping, Antique shops, Attractions, Mattancherry, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Jew Town at Mattancherry is famous for antique shops. Antiques such as carved wooden furniture and vessels, handicraft and garment shops are sold here. Jewellery, crocker…

Jew Cemetery, Attractions, Mattancherry, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Jew Cemetery is situated at the end of Jew street in Mattancherry, Kochi.

Spice Market, Attractions, Mattancherry, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Jew Town at Mattancherry is a finest place for spices shopping. The spice market here one can buy the spice like ginger, cloves, cardamom, turmeric and pepper, also known…

Kochi Tirumala Devaswom Temple, Attractions, Mattancherry, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Kochi Tirumala Devaswom, one of the important temples in Mattancherry, belongs to the Gowda Saraswatha Brahmin community. The presiding deity here is Venkatachalapathy.

Jain Temple, Attractions, Mattancherry, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Jain Temple, dedicated to Shri Dharmanath, the 15th Jain Tirthankar, is the famous Jain pilgrim centre at Mattancherry.

Willington Island, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Willington Island was created by the visionary harbour engineer, Sir Robert Bristow and is the first island built by British in India. The island, named after Lord Willin…

History, Willington Island, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The history of Willington Island at Kochi in Ernakulam, Kerala, India.

History, Cochin Port, Willington Island, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The history of Port in the early 1920s. Mainly used for trading activities between Kochi and the nations across the sea.

Sir Robert Bristow, Cochin Port, Willington Island, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Sir Robert Bristow, who was assigned the task of expanding the port in 1920.

Construction of Cochin Port, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The new Cochin Port came exist from May 26, 1928. The steamship named `S S Padmaâ€™ was the first ship to enter this port built by Sir Robert Bristow.

Cochin Port, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The Cochin Port was once used to with various industries like oil refinery, cashew and spices exports, marine and tourism. Now one of the prominent ports in India. The Po…

Cochin Port Trust, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Cochin Port Trust, which carries out the administration of the port in Kochi.

Southern Naval Command Headquarters, Cochin Port, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The Southern Naval Command Headquarters is situated at Willington island and the Navel Base here occupies a major portion of the land.

Peculiarities, Willington Island, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

A defunct railway junction called Cochin Harbour terminal, aerodrome, international airport at Nedumbassery are situated in Willington Island in Kochi. The island is also…

Islands in Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The main islands in Kochi are situated on the Vembanadu Lake and they are Vypeen, Gundu, Vallarpadom and Bolgatty.

Vypeen Island, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Vypeen, an island, situated in Vembanadu lake in Ernakulam. The Goshree bridge connects the island to the city of Kochi through ferries. Njarakkal is the business centre…

Cherai Beach, Vypeen Island, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Cherai beach situated in Vypeen island at Kochi is an ideal place for swimming.

Gundu Island, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Gundu Island, the smallest region in Kochi is only accessible by boat from Vypeen Island. The only building here is a privately owned coir factory.

Vallarpadom, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Vallarpadom one of the peaceful Islands situated on Kochi, Ernakulam, India.

Vallarpadom church, Church of Our Lady of Ransom, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Vallarpadom church also known Church of Our Lady of Ransom was built by Paliyam family. Locally known as Vallarpadathamma was bestowed with the status of a national pilgr…

Vallarpadom International Conatiner Terminal, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Vallarpadom terminal, Indiaâ€™s first International Container Transshipment Terminal is to be built at Vallarpadam in Kochi. Puthuvypeen at Vallarpadom has also bee…

Bolgatty Island, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Bolgatty Island at Kochi is famous for its Bolgatty Palace and the international Marina here for the promotion of tourism.

Bolgatty Palace, KTDC, Heritage hotel, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Bolgatty Palace, built by a Dutch, overlooking the Lake Vembanad, is one of the oldest Dutch palaces outside Netherlands. Now Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC…

Kumbalangi, Eco-friendly, Tourist Village, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Kumbalangi, the first eco-friendly tourist village in India is situated in Kochi.

Kumbalangi, Nature, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Kumbalangi, the first eco-friendly tourist village in India is situated in Kochi. Surrounded by backwaters, Kumbalangi is bestowed with natureâ€™s bounty such as gre…

Kumbalangi, Village life, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Kumbalangi village is a fishing hamlet. In the village the tourist can observe various types of fishing such as bait fishing, fishing using traditional nets and Chinese n…

Kalagramam, Kumbalangi, Village life, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The Kalagramam or the artistsâ€™ village at Kumabalangi in Kochi displays handicrafts made of wood and other raw materials, and fishing equipment.

Industrial areas in Kochi, Industrial capital, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Kochi, a fast growing second-tier metros in the country and the industrial capital of Kerala has many industrial parks based on IT and ITES services and other industrial…

Major contributors, Industries, Kochi, Industrial capital, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Major industries in Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India.

BPCL - Kochi Refinery, Industries, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) or Kochi refinery produces petrol, diesel, LPG, kerosene, naphtha, benzene, phenol.

Cochin Shipyard Limited, Industries, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Cochin Shipyard Limited known for building the largest ships in the country is situated in Kochi.

FACT, Fertilizer and Chemicals Travancore Ltd, Industries, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

FACT or Fertilizer and Chemicals Travancore Ltd in Kochi were set up for the manufacture and marketing of fertilizers, chemicals and caprolactum.

Apollo Tyres Ltd, Kalamassery, Industries, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Apollo Tyres Ltd. is the leading tyre manufacturer in India and is situated at Kochi, Kerala, India.

HMT Limited Kalamassery, Industries, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

HMT limited Kalamassery are the leading producers of printing machine and programmable guillotine in India.

Development of suburbs, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The Eloor - Edayar- Ambalamugal area has been transformed into one of the major industrial areas and Kalamassery, Kakkanad, Edapally and Tripunithura are the other major…

Thrikkakara, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Thrikkakara region one of the most significant economic centres in Ernakulam.

Kakkanad, Thrikkakara, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Kakkanad in Ernakulam is home to various industrial parks including the government-promoted Infopark, the Cochin Special Economic Zone and the Kinfra Export Promotion Ind…

Infopark, Kakkanad, Thrikkakara, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The attraction of Kochi as one of the ideal IT destinations in the country. Infopark, Kochi is located very close to the VSNLâ€™s communication gateway.

Cochin Special Economic Zone, Kakkanad, Thrikkakara, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Cochin Special Economic Zone, located at Kakkanad, Kochi is one of the important SEZs in India.

Kinfra Park, Kakkanad, Thrikkakara, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (Kinfra), a State government agency aiming to promote industrialization through developing infrastructure, has se…

Educational Scenario, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Kochi is also home for a university, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT).

Educational Institutions, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Famous educational institutions in Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala.

MajarajaÃ¢â¬â¢s College, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

MaharajaÃ¢â¬â¢s College of Ernakulam, located adjacent to the banks of Lake Vembanad, is one of the best and biggest higher education centres in Kerala.

RLV College, Thripunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

RLV College at Thripunithura, a college dedicated to for the performing arts, music, painting and sculpture under Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala.

CUSAT, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

CUSAT or Cochin University of Science and Technology higher education with special emphasis on applied science, technology, industry and commerce. Engineering, Computer S…

Government Polytechnic College, Kalamassery, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Government Polytechnic College in Kalamassery offers engineering courses in several branches like civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemi…

Some other must sees, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Some other must sees places in Kochi.

Backwaters, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Backwater cruise in Kochi, Ernakulam. A ride on a country boat or houseboat through the backwaters of Kochi offers a sight of Chinese fishing nets.

Hill Palace, Thripunithura, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Hill Palace at Thripunithura is known as the official residence of Maharaja of Kochi. The palace is a blend of dutch and traditional architecture of Kerala.

Ambience, Hill Palace, Thripunithura, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Hill Palace at Thripunithura is known as the official residence of Maharaja of Kochi. The palace is a blend of dutch and traditional architecture of Kerala.

Heritage Museum, Hill Palace, Thripunithura, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The heritage museum of Hill Palace at Thripunithura has a good collection of tanjore paintings, murals and many other ancient weapons.

Kochi, Needle work, Laces, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Kochi is famous for its laces and needle works. It is mainly done at Our Ladyâ€™s Convent at Palluruthy, Thoppumpady and Vimala Welfare Centre, Kacheripady. The prod…

History, Kochi, Needle work, Laces, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

It is said that the Syrians who brought needlework to Kerala while some others believe it was the Egyptians. Kochi is famous for its laces and needle works.

Tourism, Kochi, Tourist value, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The setting up of the International Marina is part of Kochiâ€™s endeavours to explore the potential of these emerging trends in tourism.

Curise, Tourism, Kochi, Tourist value, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

A destination of cruise tourists, Kochi also recently hosted luxury cruise sails with the Cyprus-based Louis Cruise Lines that starts from Kochi. Minerva, Queen Elizabeth…

International Marina, Kochi, Tourist value, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Interanational marina, the first of its kind in the country, has been set up on the eastern coast of the premises of the Bolgatty Palace by the Kerala Tourism Development…

Tourism, Kochi, Tourist value, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The setting up of the International Marina is part of Kochiâ€™s endeavours to explore the potential of these emerging trends in tourism.

Cochin Chronicle, Kochi, Cosmopolitan city, Commercial Capital, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Kochi or Cochin in Ernakulam district is an emerging cosmopolitan city and is the commercial capital of Kerala, India. Popularly known as the Queen of Arabian sea, Kochi…

Geographical limits, Kochi, Cochin, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Kochi is usually referred to the area that includes Fort Kochi, Mattanchery, the mainland Ernakulam, the suburbs on the northeast side (Edapally, Kalamassery and Kakkanad…

Etymology, Kochi, Cochin, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Kochi is also believed to be derived from kaki, which means harbour in Tamil; from the Malayalam word, koch-azhi meaning â€˜small seaâ€™ and from its earlier nam…

Early Kochi, Cochin, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Details of emergence of Kochi as a port city, Kingdom and various invasions here.

Emergence as an important Port city, Kochi, Cochin, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

During 14th century Kochi was just a small village without much interaction with the outside world. Historians believe that Kochi owes its rise as a prominent port city t…

Emergence of the Kingdom Cochin, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The royal family of Cochin kingdom is Known in the name Perumbadappu swaroopam and they find the way for the emergence of the kingdom of Kochi.

Invasions, Kochi, Overview, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The main invaders of Kochi were Portuguese, Zamorins, Jews, Dutch and British. The Dutch influence was undermined once more when Kochi was invaded by Hyder Ali, the Mysor…

Kochi dynasty, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The origin and rulers of Kochi dynasty in Kerala, India.

Origin, Kochi dynasty, Perumbadappu Swaroopam, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The Kochi royal family is descended from Veera Kerala Varma from the Perumbadappu Swaroopam.

Police Museum

International Tourism Police Station and Police Museum at Mattancherry in Ernakulam not only address grievances of tourists but also showcases the history of Kerala Polic…

Cochin Carnival

If you escape from the hustle and bustle of Ernakulam city, head to Fort Kochi in the western direction

St. Francis Church, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam

St. Francis Church at Fort Kochi, Ernakulam district of Kerala is one of the oldest churches. Originally built of timber, it was later reconstructed in stone masonry.

Dutch Cemetery, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam

Dutch Cemetery situated at Fort Kochi in Ernakulam was consecrated in 1724 and is today managed by the Church of South India.

Indo-Portuguese Museum inside Bishop House, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam

The Indo-Portuguese Museum is situated in Fort Kochi. The museum now houses various outstanding collections and is well known for its artistic and architectural marvels

Santa Cruz Basilica, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala Tourism, India

Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica in Fort Kochi is one of the eight Basilicas in India. This heritage edifice of Kerala is also one of the finest and imposing churches in Ind…

Paniyeli Poru - an ideal trekking spot on River Periyar, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Paniyeli Poru is an untouched picnic spot on the outskirts of Kochi. The lush green vegetation around Paniyeli Poru is home to numerous species of birds and animals and a…

Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, Kochi, Migratory birds, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, an ecologically sensitive area situated at the centre of Kochi behind the Kerala High Court building fittingly dubbed as the 'green lung of K…

Cherai Beach in Kochi, Ernakulam

Cherai Beach is near to Vypeen Island in Ernakulam district of Kerala. It is an ideal spot for swimming and viewing the Chinese fishing nets or Cheena Vala.

Munambam Beach at Kochi, Ernakulam

Munambam Beach is an ideal beach destination for kite flying at Ernakulam, Kerala.

Mattancherry Synagogue at Fort Kochi, Ernakulam

The Mattancherry Synagogue at Fort Kochi is about 10 km from Ernakulam Town in Kerala.

Antique shops, Jew Street, Kochi, Cochin

The Jew Street in Kochi is noted for its antique shops which sell curios, pieces of crockery, wooden furniture etc. Nearby attraction is the Jewish Synagogue.

Kuzhupilly Beach near Vypeen Island in Ernakulam

Kuzhupilly Beach, one of ideal beaches for swimming, is situated at Vypeen or Vypin in Kochi, Ernakulam

Jew Town at Mattancherry in Fort Kochi, Ernakulam

Jew Town situated at Mattancherry in Fort Kochi is famous for its antique shopping avenues

Willingdon Island - a man-made Island in Kochi, Ernakulam

Willingdon Island is where Kochi's best hotels and trading centres, the Port Trust and the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command are located

David Hall - an art gallery in Fort Kochi

David Hall, built in 1695 by the Dutch East India Company is now an art gallery and a major attraction in Fort Kochi, Kerala.

Cochin Club at Fort Kochi, Ernakulam

The Cochin club at Ernakulam with its impressive library and collection of sporting trophies, is housed in a beautifully landscaped park and the club retains its traditio…

Vasco House at Fort Kochi in Ernakulam

Believed to have been the residence of Vasco da Gama, this is one of the oldest Portuguese residences in Fort Kochi.

Thakur House at Fort Kochi

Thakur House is a graceful building holds within itself a reflection of the colonial era situated at Fort Kochi in Kerala, India.

Vasco da Gama Square - best place to watch Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam

Vasco da Gama Square at Kochi is an ideal place to watch fishermen using Chinese fishing nets and is a narrow promenade along the beach at Ernakulam in Kerala, India.

Parade Ground, Kochi

The Parade Ground in Kochi, Ernakulam district of Kerala was where once the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British colonists conducted their military parades and drills.

Gazelles - The Malabar Yacht Club at Mattanchery, Kochi

The Malabar Yacht Club located at Mattanchery in Kochi, Ernakulam. At the club one can find the elegant yachts, Gazelles and are being promoted by the Kndo Syokai Group.…

Princess Street in Fort Kochi, Ernakulam

One of the earliest streets in Fort Kochi, Ernakulam district of Kerala is the Loafer's Street or Princess Street.

Koder House - an example of transition from colonial to Indo-European architecture in Kerala

Koder House is a magnificent heritage hotel in Fort Kochi, Ernakulam district of Kerala. Built in 1808 by Samuel S. Koder, this building is a supreme example of the trans…

Lulu International Shopping Mall in Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala

Lulu International Shopping Mall is one of the biggest malls in India situated at Edapally in Kochi. More than a shopping space Lulu opens before you a wonder world with…

State Tourism Award Winner, Taj Malabar, a proud symbol of hospitality, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism

Taj Malabar, situated on the Willingdon Island in Kochi, is a best five-star deluxe hotel.

Jewish Synagogue, Fort Kochi, Monuments, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism

Jewish Synagogue, situated at one end of the Jew Street in the Jew Town enclave of Mattancherry in Fort Kochi. This synagogue was built in 1568 by the Malabar Yehudans or…

Mattancherry Palace, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism

The Mattancherry Palace with its old world charm is situated on the Palace Road in Mattancherry in Kochi. This palace was built by the Portuguese and presented to Veera K…

State Tourism Award Winners, Taj Residency - the gateway hotel, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism

Taj Residency located at the beautiful Marine Drive in Kochi is a landmark hotel in the skyline of Kochi.

State Tourism Award Winners, Coconut Lagoon, Kottayam, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism

Coconut Lagoon, a hotel located on the banks of Vemaband lake at Kottayam in Kerala, India.

State Tourism Award Winners, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism

Le Meridian Resort and Convention centre, one of the best five star deluxe hotels located at Kochi is famous for its hospitality service in Kerala. A Venue for internatio…

State Tourism Award Winners 2010 - 11, Wonderla Holidays Pvt. Ltd, Veegaland Kochi, Best Tourism Destination, Kerala Tourism, India

About 15 km away from Kochi city is the popular amusement park - Wonderla. Spread over 30 acres of land Wonderla offers more than 50 amusement rides. The park, situated o…

Kochi-Muziris Biennale, Ernakulam, Kerala Tourism, India

Kochi-Muziris Biennale, a pilgrimage to artistic expressions. This monumental event brings in about 80 artists from 24 countries besides India who would be presenting the…

Pallipuram Fort, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala Tourism

Situated near Vypeen Island in Kochi and built in 1503 by the Portuguese the Pallipuram Fort is considered as the oldest surviving European monument in India. Also known…

Madhavan Nayar Foundation, Art and History Museums, Edappally, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism

Madhavan Nayar Foundation, the Art and History Museum complex at Edappally in Kochi comprises Museum of Kerala History, Paintings, Sculptures, Indian Miniatures, Dollsâ�…

A Backwater Symphony from Alappuzha to Kochi, Kerala Tourism

A cruise through the backwaters of Kerala from Alappuzha to Kochi enjoying the comforts of a luxurious houseboat will be an unmatched experience for the explorers.

Bastion Bungalow in Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Bastion Bungalow built in the Indo-European style of architecture way back in 1667 is a major attraction in Fort Kochi, Kerala.

Kerala Folklore Theatre and Museum, Thevara, Ernakulam, Enchanting Kerala, Kerala Tourism

Kerala Folklore Theatre and Museum at Thevara, Ernakulam is a unique venture to preserve the splendid folklore wealth of the State. A non-profit organization made by Geor…

Mattancherry Palace at Kochi, Ernakulam

The Mattancherry Palace situated at Mattancherry in Ernakulam district, Kerala was built by Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi

Fort Immanuel at Fort Kochi

Fort Immanuel is an imposing structure located in Fort Kochi, Ernakulam district of Kerala.

Old Harbour House

The Old Harbour House in Kochi, Ernakulam district of Kerala is an elegant old bungalow built in 1808.

Best Five-Star Deluxe Hotel - Vivanta by Taj Malabar, Kochi

Best Five-Star Deluxe Hotel - Vivanta by Taj Malabar, Kochi has won State Tourism Award Winners 2012-13.

State Tourism Award Winners 2011-12, Best Five-Star Deluxe Hotel – Dream Hotel

State Tourism Award Winners 2011-12, Best Five-Star Deluxe Hotel category goes to Dream Hotel in Kochi.

Cruise through the soothing stretch of backwaters in Kochi, Ernakulam

A cruise through the tranquil stretch of backwaters in Kochi exploring its scenic beauty and the simple life of the village folk, offers you moments like never before. He…

Syanagogue, Chennamangalam, North Paravur, Ernakulam, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, India

The synagogue in the village of Chennamangalam in North Paravur is one of the biggest, which was built some 175 years ago. The Jewish Synagogue at Chennamangalam, built i…