kochi

Popularly known as the Queen of Arabian Sea, Kochi is located in Kerala, on the south west coast of India. Regarded as the industrial capital of Kerala, Kochi is the commercial hub of this thriving state. Traveling to Kochi is a great experience and there are many tourist attractions that can be visited.

Kochi is popularly referred to as the Gateway of South India. It is an important trade center and many countries prefer this place to export and import their materials. In fact, Kochi has been an important link to the rest of the world since ancient times. Kochi has been ruled over by many empires over centuries. Thus, one can find a cultural amalgamation in this place. Despite being ruled by so many different domains, Kochi still maintains its cultural identity and is fiercely proud of it. The Dutch, British and also the Portuguese have ruled Cochin for many years. This resulted in a unique mix and match of traditional as well Western architecture and lifestyle.