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Cochin |
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Information
about Cochin |
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Cochin
or Kochi is the commercial
and industrial capital of
Kerala. Cochin is located
on the western coast of
Kerala and covers a total
area of 83.52 square kms.
Cochin is set on a cluster
of islands surrounded by
sparkling blue lagoons and
backwaters on the vast
area of the Vemband lake.
Some of the picturesque
islands are the mainland
Ernakulam, and the island
of Willingdon, Bolghatty,
Vypeen, Gundu, Fort Kochi
and Mattancherry. The
Vemband lake opens out into the Arabian Sea in Cochin
and forms the finest natural harbours in the
world. Cochin is also known as the queen of the Arabian
Sea. Various ancient buildings like Colonial bungalows,
an old Jewish |
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synagogue,
Chinese fishing nets, European church, Portuguese palace
reveals that various ancient mariners from Arabia,
China, Holland, Britain and Portugal have visited this
beautiful island city. |
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Tourist Attractions in Cochin |
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The
main tourist attractions in Cochin
are Willingdon Island, Jewish
Synagogue, St. Francis Church,
Bolghatty Palace, Chinese fishing
nets, Hill Palace Museum and
Mattancherry Palace. Willingdon
island is named after Lord
Willingdon, a British Viceroy to
India. This man-made island is
surrounded by beautiful
backwaters. The Jewish Synagogue
is located very close to the
Bolghatty Palace. This synagogue
was built in 1568 and is the oldest synagogue in the
subcontinent. St. Francis Church is located at the Fort
Cochin and one of the oldest European church in the
subcontinent.
More... |
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How to get here |
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Cochin is connected by excellent
air, rail and road networks to all
major cities in India. Ferry
service is available to travel
between the island towns.
By Air:
Cochin is well linked by air to
Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and other
metropolitan cities of India.
By Rail:
By rail as well, Cochin is
connected to various other cities
of South India and the rest part
of India.
By Road:
Cochin
is also well connected by road to
various tourist cities in the
south.
To know the distances
from Cochin click
here. |
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