Call it Kochi or Cochin, this Picturesque Destination Beckons its Tourists with its Beauty.

By Neha Choubey

| Updated: Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 13:33 [IST]

An integral part of the beauty of the southwest coastline of Kerala, Kochi is also known by the name of Cochin. The name Kochi is derived from the Malayalam word kochu azhi, meaning 'small lagoon'. Kochi, known as Cochin until 1996, is a major port city on the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea. Kochi is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of Kerala. And in a true sense, the reason for Kochi being a famous port city is its perfect geographical location. Its location at the northern end of the peninsula, with the Arabian Sea to the west and estuary and proximity to the Western Ghats to the east makes it the Queen of the Arabian Sea. The history of Kochi is 600 years old and it is believed that 12 centuries before Kochi state was established.

Call it Kochi or Cochin, this Picturesque Destination Beckons its Tourists with its Beauty.

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Along with being a famous port, hilly regions, estuaries and backwaters, small islands, and coastal cities like Fort Kochi and Mattancherry are also found in Kochi, which makes it different from other destinations in the state of Kerala. Being a beautiful landmass, Kochi attracts many tourists throughout the year.

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Kochi also has a reputation as a leading commercial center. Apart from this, Cochin is the Global Market of Aromatic Spices where people come from far and wide to buy a variety of spices.

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Kochi has a tropical monsoon climate which keeps the weather here pleasant and this is the reason why Kochi's geographical features attract tourists throughout the year. Interesting monuments like Mattancherry Palace, Fort Kochi, the St. Francis Church, and Paradesi Synagogue also add to its specialty.

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Kerala, the originator of Kathakali, is famous for the dance performances that take place here. These dance forms narrating the mythological stories of Mahabharata, Ramayana, and many mythological stories attract the hearts of the people. Also, Kalaripayattu Performance is the best in Kochi Kerala to watch.

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If we talk about food, South Indian food is famous all over India, and people all over India like to eat idli, dosa, and vada. It is quite natural to find South Indian food on the menu these days because of its great taste. Apart from the food, the spices used in cooking are also a specialty of Kochi Kerala and are famous in the country and abroad. people from across the country visit to Kochi ko buy aromatic spices.

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Enjoying boating on the beaches here in Kochi and participating in various watersports such as snorkeling will make your Kochi trip a memorable one. Talking about exciting sports activity, games like Go- karting can also be done here.

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Santa Cruz Basilica, the St. Francis Church, and Ernakulam Mahadeva Temple are associated with the religious sentiments of the people visiting here. The religious places of Kochi keep the atmosphere here calm and sacred. Along with this, a variety of museums, which showcase the spirit of history and craftsmanship, also attract visitors to Kochi.

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November to February is considered to be the best time to visit Kochi, which celebrates all the festivals with great enthusiasm. During this time you can also see the brightness of Christmas and New Year.