Kochi
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Kerala travel is incomplete without a visit to Kochi, the Queen of Arabian Sea. A cluster of islands, Kochi is embraced by the Arabian Sea which wins a place in the National Geographic’s list of ‘50 greatest places of a lifetime’. Located at the heart of Kerala, Kochi (also known as Cochin) is visited by the foreign tourists for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, beaches and backwaters, age-old monuments and natural bounties. Kochi backwaters are always an attraction to the tourists. Since a long time Kochi is the busiest harbor in Kerala and the foreign merchants-- the British, the Dutch, the Portuguese—ruled this fishing village of Kerala. So still a cosmopolitan atmosphere is seen in Kochi.
Now Kochi is developing into an IT hub of Kerala and the international airport of Kochi is its pride. Kochi is visited mostly as a backwater destination in Kerala.
Best time to visit :
As Kochi is located on the edge of the Arabian Sea, the climate is pleasant throughout the year. June to August, Kochi gets heavy rainfall, so one should avoid this period. The best time to visit Kochi is from the months of November to February.
How to Reach :
By Air :
The International Airport at Nedumbassery is just half-an hour drive from Kochi city.
By Road :
The Kerala State transport located near the Kochi railway station has bus service to major cities of Kerala and other southern cities like Madras and Bangalore.
By Rail :
One can reach Kochi traveling from two railway junctions-Ernakulam town and Ernakulam junction. The latter junction has train service to the North and South cities of India.
