Kochin now is Cochi. Kochi is known to be a chief trading center in ancient india. Kochi is a city of the Indian state of Kerala. Kochi also known as (Queen of the Arabian Sea). Kochi became an important spice trading center on the Arabian Sea Coast. The Portuguese ruled the city from 1503 to 1663. Till 1530 it remained the Capital of Portuguese. Later its capital was shifted to Goa. Dutch Maysore and the British later occupied the city and it became the first princely state to the Indian union.
Climate
The summer season in Kochi March to June. During this time temperatures are high and the maximum temperature ranges to 23 ºC to 35ºC. Winter in Kochi is cool and dry. Winter starts in Kochi December to February. During this time temperature in maximum of 20ºC-35ºC.
Tourist Season
October to April
Accommodation
Hotels, Budget Hotel, Resort, private cottages are available which suit all budgets
General Information Of Kochi
Area: 87.341 sq.kms Population: 595,575 Languages: Malayalam and English Temperature: 23 ºC to 35ºC in summer 20ºC-35ºC in winter
Tourist Attraction in or Near by Kochi
St. Francis Church
St. Francis Church built in 1503, the oldest existing European Church in India. The remnants of Vasco Da Gama were buried here before being shifted to Portugal
Dutch Palace
The Dutch Palace a unique blend of the oriental architectural patterns. Dutch Palace famous for the Mural Paintings. Bolghatty Palace Bolghatty Palace in the scenic islands was built by the Dutch in 1744.
Santa Cruz Basilica
Santa Cruz Basilica 1558 this church is famous for the beautiful paintings on the ceiling.
Hill Palace Museum
Hill Palace museum was actually the residence of the Kochi Royal Family. It is the first heritage Museum in Kerala.
Accessibility
Road Distance from Kochi to (in kms)
Munnar to Kochi: 135 km Thekkady to Kochi: 195 km Kumarakom to Kochi: 80 km Kovalam to Kochi: 236 km Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi: 222 km
Nearest Airport
Kochi has its own Airport, Cochin International Airport situated at 20 km from Nedumbassery.
Nearest Railway Station
Kochi has 3 own Railway Station, Ernakulam Junction, Ernakulam Town and Cochin Harbor Terminus.
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