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Cochin
General Information
Area - 83.52 square km
Population
- 564038 (1991 census)
Altitude - Sea level
Latitude & Longitude
- 9.9 Degree north and 76.2
Degree South
Climate - Tropical
Temperature Range
- 22.5 Degree Celsius to 35
Degree Celsius
Clothing - Light cotton
Tourist season - September to May
Information about Cochin
Cochin or Kochi is the commercial and industrial
capital of Kerala. |
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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. Cochin is also known as the Queen of
the Arabian Sea and has one of the finest natural harbours in
the world. Various ancient buildings like Colonial bungalows,
an old Jewish 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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History of Cochin
Cochin is an obscure fishing village that became the first
European township in India. Cochin has an eventful and
colourful history. Its reputation as a seafaring commercial
town was such that Nicolas Conti, an Italian traveller of the
Middle Ages remarked "If china is where you make your money,
then Cochin is surely the place to spend it". The town was
shaped by the Portuguese, the Dutch and later the British. The
result of these cultural influences can be seen in many
examples of Indo European architecture that still exist here. |
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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 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 |
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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.
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How to reach Cochin
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. A leisurely walk through the city is the
best way to discover historic Cochin. |
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