List of tourist attractions in Kochi

A traditional kettuvallam idling in the lake
A common scene from Fort Kochi
Rainbow Bridge beauty
The Chinese Fishing Net bridge in Kochi
Pedestrians can stroll along the Marine Drive, a waterfront promenade of Kochi
A view of the Kochi harbour mouth from Willingdon Island
Cheena vala (Chinese fishing nets)
Marine Drive
Mattancherry Palace, front side

Kochi, India (Malayalam: Malayalam: കൊച്ചി [koˈt͡ʃːi]), formerly known as Cochin, is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. Kochi or Cochin is popularly known as the Queen of Arabian Sea,[1][2][3] also flaunts one of the finest natural harbours of the world.[4] and was the centre of the world spice trade for many centuries. Old Kochi loosely refers to a group of islands which comprise Willingdon Island, Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, etc. Today Kochi includes Ernakulam city, old parts of Kochi, Kumbalangi, and outlying islands. It is one of the principal tourist destinations of Kerala. The city derives its name from the Malayalam word Kochazhi meaning small lagoon.

Attractions

Around Kochi

Beauty in different means

Kochi Marine Drive day view

See also

References

  1. "Kochi, known as the Queen of Arabian Sea, tucked in the beauty of coconut palms and endless blue waters is one of the important towns in south India, with a natural harbour. webinda123.com". Retrieved 2008-02-21.
  2. "The port City-Queen of Arabian Sea- Complete Information on Cochin http://www.cochinonline.com". Retrieved 2008-02-21. External link in |title= (help)
  3. "Tour to Ernakulam (Cochin)- The Queen of Arabian Sea keralatourinfo.com". Retrieved 2008-02-21.
  4. "Cochin Travel Guide,Cochin in Kerala,Travel To Kochi in India,Travel to Cochin City http://www.shubhyatra.com/kerala/cochin.html". Retrieved 2008-02-20. External link in |title= (help)
  5. Ayub, Akber (ed), Kerala: Maps & More, 2006 edition 2007 reprint, p. 48, Stark World Publishing, Bangalore, ISBN 81-902505-2-3
  6. The Official Website of Ernakulam District
  7. The magnificent hill palace at Thripunithura (Thiruvankulam panchayat, ernakulam district of Kerala), was once the headquarters of the illustrious Kochi Royal family
  8. 1 2 The Paradesi Synagogue, Cochin, India. Database of Jewish Communities, Museum of the Jewish People. Accessed online 13 February 2007.
  9. "St. Francis Church". Wonderful Kerala. Retrieved 2008-02-21.
  10. Ayub, Akber (ed), Kerala: Maps & More, Fort Kochi, 2006 edition 2007 reprint, pp. 20-24, Stark World Publishing, Bangalore, ISBN 81-902505-2-3
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  12. http://www.koonankurishu.com/MattancheryChurch.aspx
  13. "Athirappilly - Vazhachal." Suni Systems (P) Ltd. Retrieved on 3 August 2007.
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