Kochi lets you experience the old world charm and modernity simultaneously. Encircle yourself with shimmering waves, bustling streets, interesting monuments, estuaries an…
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 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…
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…
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 district of Kerala is the first European township in India. Chinese fishing nets along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis…
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, one of the most famous attractions in the state especially for the view of Chinese Fishing nets. It is located in Ernakulam district, 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…
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…
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…
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…
M G Road is the most urbanized face of Kochi and it is the shopper’s paradise of Kerala. MG Road was earlier known as 70 Feet Road and was famous for its width.
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…
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, one of the famous Goddess Bhagavathy temples in Erankulam. Here goddess is worshipped in three forms – Saraswathi, Bhadrakali and Durga.
The St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica, dedicated to ‘Our Lady of Ports’, is one of the important Mariam pilgrim centres in the Stat…
Fort Kochi a quaint ambience and the colonial buildings, telling the tales of centuries-old cultural and commercial interaction in 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 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…
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…
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…
The Bishop’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…
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…
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…
Princess Street is one of the oldest streets in Fort Kochi. Loafer’s Corner, a popular meeting place at the confluence of Princess Street, Peter Celli Stre…
Maritime Museum, located within the premises of the INS Dronacharya, the Navy’s gunnery and missile school in Fort Kochi. The museum was established in 2001 with t…
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…
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 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 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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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 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, one of the important temples in Mattancherry, belongs to the Gowda Saraswatha Brahmin community. The presiding deity here is Venkatachalapathy.
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…
The new Cochin Port came exist from May 26, 1928. The steamship named `S S Padma’ was the first ship to enter this port built by Sir Robert Bristow.
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…
A defunct railway junction called Cochin Harbour terminal, aerodrome, international airport at Nedumbassery are situated in Willington Island in Kochi. The island is also…
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…
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 terminal, India’s first International Container Transshipment Terminal is to be built at Vallarpadam in Kochi. Puthuvypeen at Vallarpadom has also bee…
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, the first eco-friendly tourist village in India is situated in Kochi. Surrounded by backwaters, Kumbalangi is bestowed with nature’s bounty such as gre…
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…
The Kalagramam or the artists’ village at Kumabalangi in Kochi displays handicrafts made of wood and other raw materials, and fishing equipment.
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…
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…
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…
The attraction of Kochi as one of the ideal IT destinations in the country. Infopark, Kochi is located very close to the VSNL’s communication gateway.
Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (Kinfra), a State government agency aiming to promote industrialization through developing infrastructure, has se…
Maharaja’s College of Ernakulam, located adjacent to the banks of Lake Vembanad, is one of the best and biggest higher education centres in Kerala.
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 in Kalamassery offers engineering courses in several branches like civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemi…
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.
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.
Kochi is famous for its laces and needle works. It is mainly done at Our Lady’s Convent at Palluruthy, Thoppumpady and Vimala Welfare Centre, Kacheripady. The prod…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kochi is also believed to be derived from kaki, which means harbour in Tamil; from the Malayalam word, koch-azhi meaning ‘small sea’ and from its earlier nam…
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…
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…
The Kochi Water Metro, the first such initiative in the world, bestows a unique metro ride experience along with a view of the rustic and urban life of Kochi.
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…
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.
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 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 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, 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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, a pilgrimage to artistic expressions. This monumental event brings in about 80 artists from 24 countries besides India who would be presenting the…
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, the Art and History Museum complex at Edappally in Kochi comprises Museum of Kerala History, Paintings, Sculptures, Indian Miniatures, Dollsââ…
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.
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…
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
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…
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…
