The Smile Centre, Kochi
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Main tourism attractions of KochiOverview
Kochi, formerly known as Cochin, is a beautiful city situated on the Western Coast of India facing the Arabian Sea, and rightfully called the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea'. It has a rich network of backwaters and is the culture and heritage centre of Kerala. Cochin known as the Queen of Arabian Sea 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 history
It is not known exactly how the name Kochi originated. But many theories exist. Some historians believe that Cochin is a modified form of the word 'Cochazhi' which in Malayalam means 'small sea'. Cochin served as the center of trade with ancient Rome in the products like pepper and pearls, fine silks, cotton, muslin, honey, oil, betel, tortoise shell, cinnamon leaf, black pepper, ginger grass, and indigo. For centuries, Cochin was the battleground of European powers for the mastery of the lucrative trade of the Indian west coast.
The fortunes of political powers in Cochin were dictated by pepper. The Portuguese were the first to come in. Two years later, the adventurous mariner, the legendary Vasco da Gama himself landed in Cochin. The Portuguese erected a fort for the protection of their factory. Fort Manuel, or Manuel Kotta, named after the King of Portugal, was the first fortress constructed by the Europeans in India.
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 revelry held here during the colonial days.
Indira 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.
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.
Places to visit in Kochi
• Dutch Palaces
• St. Francis Church
• Bolgatty Palace
• Kerala History Museum
• Pareekshith Thampuran Museum
• Hill Palace Museum
• Fort Kochi Beach
• Cherai Beach
• Marine Drive
• Chinese Fishing Nets
• Jews Town
• Kaladi
• M.G Road
• Willingdon Island
• Princess Street
Tourist Attractions
- Cherai beach
- Chinese Fishing Nets
- Kochi Beach
- Marine Drive
- Paradesi Synagogue
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Hotels in Vicinity
| Name | Category | Area of City |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumonde The Fern | 5 Star | Near Mg Road, Opposite South Railway Station, Vivekananda Lane, Ernakulam Hindi Prachar Sabha, Ernak |
| Dream Hotels | 5 Star | S A Road, Elamkulam Junction, Kadavanthara, Ernakulam |
| Hotel Airlink Castle | 4 Star | Near Cochin International Airport, Athani, Nedumbassery, Ernakulam |
| Aroor Residency | 3 Star | Aroor, Nh 47, Ernakulam To Alappuzha Road, Panangad, Ernakulam |
| Hotel Millennium Continental | 3 Star | Opposite Shenoys Theatre Shenoys Junction, Narakathara Road M G Road, Ernakulam College, Ernakulam |
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