Kochi (Cochin)
Capital of Kerala
With its enchanting Jewish quarter, picturesque Chinese fishing nets, Portuguese churches, Hindu temples and bustling spice and antiques bazaars, Cochin has a seamless blend of diverse architectural and religious influences. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. This ancient port has now split into two main parts: the old town as Fort Cochin, which is the main part of tourist attractions as it houses all the monuments and places of interest. The modern industrious city of Ernakulam so called the commercial capital of Kerala is on the mainland.
Near Kochi (Cochin)
More to see around Kerala.
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Agasthyakoodam
Part of the Shayadri range of mountains, Agasthyakoodam is the second highest peak in Kerala at a height of 1890 meters above sea level.
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Alappuzha Beach
Alappuzha Beach is one of the most popular spots in the district of Alappuzha. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is around 140-years-old.
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Alleppey
Alleppey (or Alappuzha) is a small town situated along the Backwaters, which once bore the nickname ‘Venice of the East' because of its famed palm-fringed canal network, the…
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Anandasram
Founded by spiritual guru Swami Ramdas in 1939, this internationally renowned spiritual centre offers peaceful ambience, best suited for meditation and spiritual studies.