The commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala, Kochi, in Ernakulam, is a beautiful city situated on the Western Coast of India facing the Arabian Sea, and rightfully called the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’.
Cochin has one of the finest natural harbours in the world. Ancient mariners from Arabia, China, Holland, Britain and Portugal have all left their mark on this beautiful island city.
Cochin, earlier known as Cochin has been a port of call for foreign traders from early times. Its
cosmopolitan character is reflected in the buildings and structures
representing different regions of the world. A city of peninsulas and islands, today it is Kerala's commercial hub.
Kochi - has a rich network of backwaters and is the culture and heritage centre of
Kerala.
State :
Kerala
District:
Ernakulam
STD
Code:
ISD Code:
0480
+91
Temp.:
Summer:
Winter:
Max. 33°C,
Min. 24°C
Max. 32°C,
Min. 22°C
Language
Malayalam, English, Hindi
Area:
1, 180 Sq km
Cochin Best Season:
Being situated very close to the sea, Cochin has a moderate climate. Heavy showers are experienced during the months of June, July and August due to the south-west monsoon. The north-east monsoon brings light rainfall during the months of September to December. December to February is pretty cool.
Kerala's prime tourist destination, it spreads
across islands and promontories in a stunning location between the Arabian Sea
and Backwaters. Its main sections: modern Ernakulam
in the east and the old districts of Mattancherry
and Fort Cochin on a peninsula in the west are
linked by a complex system of ferries.
Cochin is the Commercial Capital of Kerala. An enormous potential exists in Kerala, especially Cochin for the use of Information
Technology. There are a number of industries, a large number of export produces, 100% literacy, highly developed social structure, and well laid-out communication facilities and transport infrastructure. These and a few other factors provide enormous scope for the growth of IT industry.
Cochin Fair & Festivals: Aattachamayam: The festival of Attachamayam is held on the Atham day of the Malayalam month of Chingam (August/ September), at the historical town of Tripunithura, near Kochi.
Cochin Carnival: Cochin Carnival is a merry making feast observed during the last week of every year in fort Kochi in Kerala. The carnival dates back to the Portuguese New Year reverly held here during the colonial days.
India Gandhi Boat Race: Indira Gandhi Boat Race is a grand fest on the rolling back waters of Kochi. Conducted in the last week of December, it is fitting finale to the tourism Fair, which attracts travellers from all parts of the globe.
Jewish Festival: The Jews of Kerala are believed to have migrated to this place in the first century following the destruction of the second temple of Jerusalem in 72Ad. The Jewish community in Kerala settled mainly in and around Mattancherry, Kochi.
Malayatoor Perunal: The feast or the 'Perunnal' at the famous Catholic Church at Malayatoor is celebrated on the Sunday after Easter, in the months of March/April. Atop the 2000 feet high Malayatoor Hill, about 52 kms from Kochi.
