Kochi, one of the most significant centres of trade in the nation, is a small port city located in the state of Kerala, at the Western tip of the nation. It is conceived as the financial capital of the encompassing state housing one of the most busiest ports in the nation. The commercial significance of the city continues from medieval era. It has been trading spices, black pepper, cardamom, etc. for more than 600 years. The major traders included Dutch, Arabs, Portuguese, Phoenicians, and Chinese. This as a result, lead to several colonization in the city, especially the Portuguese and Dutch colonization. The remnants, complexes, residencies, churches, and other buildings belonging to them still dot the city, which are today popular points of interest for the tourists.The influence of the foreign colonization in Kochi (or Chocin) is also quite prominent in the culture, food, and lifestyles of the locals. Today, the city is culturally rich city. Apart from the contributions of Arabs, Portuguese, and Dutch, the city also received significant cultural contributions from several other cultures in the nation, primarily Gujaratis, Punjabis, Tamalians, Kannadigas, and Telugus. In short, the city is the conflux of multiple cultures with significant differences, but each given equal respect.
Economy, the port, focus on tourism, and information technology, are the building blocks of Kochi. Today the city is not just a port city, but is also one of the prime headquarter of IT and tourism. It is the seat of Kerala High Court and several IT companies. Besides, tourism is also big in the city. It is home to the largest man-made island in the nation, the Willingdon Island. The island is perhaps the most dominant attraction in the city’s tourism. It is a popular site in the city to hang-out. Besides, it houses several tourist attractions, including Kochi hotels, Southern Naval Command Headquarters of Indian Navy, and Kochi Port.
As a tourist destination, the city makes one fine destination to choose to spend holidays whilst making the most out of holidays. A trip to the city is a gala of adventure, fun, excitement, learning, sightseeing, tranquillity, and lavishness. A couple of must visit places in Kochi include: Ernakulam Mainland City, Peninsula of Mattencherry, Fort Kochi, Santacruz Basilica, Bolgatty Island, Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church Vallarpadom Island, Aluva, Vypin Island, Jew Street and Paradesi Synagogue, David Hall, Hill Palace Museum, Dutch Palace, Thripunithura, Holy Koonan Cross Church, and Maradu etc.
Being one of the most urbanized cities in the nation, reaching Kochi is a simple affair. Besides roads, trains, and flights, the sea is one other route to arrive at the city. The city also houses an excellent airport. The high frequency of Delhi to Kochi flights make it easy for all, to conveniently reach the city. Besides, there are several direct and indirect flights from Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Pune.
Whether one is a tourist or a business traveller, there is no dearth of hotels in Kochi to choose. If you fall in the mid-budget travellers category, then Hotel Arches is one fine stay-over option to choose. It is one of the best 3 Star hotels in Kochi, offering value for money accommodations to all types of travellers. It ensures of a relaxing and convenient stay. There is no dearth of modern amenities, and one can find amongst the best hotel staffs here, offering personalized services in a swift. Besides, the location of the hotel is convenient and there are several tourist attraction in its vicinity.
Kochi is a Kerala capital with more then 2 million inhabitant. I have visited there before ]chicago to niagara falls . There are many tourist's loving destinations but I mentioned there those name who I get a great option to visit like Hill Palace Museum, Bastion Bungalow and Dutch Palace etc..