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The City of Kochi
“Kochi kandavanu achi venda" This is an old saying in malayalam which means one who has seen Kochi would be so charmed by the city that he may forget his wife.
Kochi is an ancient & major port city along the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea. It is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of Kerala. The city is also commonly referred to as Ernakulam. It is also known as the Queen of Arabian Sea.
It has been a port since 1341, when a flood carved out its harbor and opened it to Arab, Chinese and European merchants. Sites reflecting those influences include Fort Kochi, a settlement with tiled colonial bungalows and diverse houses of worship. Cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, typical of Kochi, have been in use for centuries.
Ernakulam is the financial, commercial and industrial capital of Kerala. Chinese, Arabs, Portuguese, Dutch and British have serially dominated this port on the Malabar Coast, exporting tea and spices, and importing their own architecture, religion and cuisine. These influences are still represented, particularly in Fort Cochin.
The Hill Palace, built in 1865 for the Cochin rajahs is an archaeological museum.
The best seller “1000 Places to See Before You Die” includes as one of its don't-miss destinations the “staggeringly beautiful” backwaters of India's Kerala state. The book also says a stopover in Kochi, the gateway to these interconnected lakes, lagoons and canals, is a must.
All the islands that constitute a part of Kochi are interconnected by a network of backwaters canals and lakes. Kochi lake is part of Vembanad lake (backwaters) which is the longest lake in India.
Art unique to Kerala is Kathakali, It is a temple art, requires lot of fine expressions and movements. Face decoration are time consuming with special babiliments.
Vypin, also known as Isla Santa during the Portuguese colonial era, is one of the group of islands that form part of the city of Kochi. It is situated between the Arabian Sea to the west and the Cochin backwaters, which are formed by the various distributaries of the Periyar river, to the east.Vypin Island is approximately 28 kilometers from the venue.
Marine Drive, also known as APJ Abdul Kalam Marg, is a famous promenade in Kochi. It is built facing the backwaters, and is a popular hangout for the local populace. Despite its name, no vehicles are allowed on the walkway. Marine Drive is also an economically thriving part of the city of Kochi.
Bolgatty Island, is one of the islands that forms part of the city of Kochi. It is famous for its eponymous palace along with being a growing cosmopolitan hotspot in the area. It is situated in the Mulavukad Grama Panchayat. Mulavukad is connected to mainland Ernakulam & Vallarpadam by the Goshree bridges.
Mattanchery is home to many sites of historical and cultural significance, including the Paradesi Synagogue- which was the centre of life in the Jewish Quarter. In addition to the Cochin Jews and Paradesi Jews, Mattanchery is also home to Konkanis and Gujaratis, with the Gujarati street in Mattancherry being a cultural icon for Keralite Gujaratis.
A noodle-thin street winding its way between Mattancherry Palace and Jewish Synagogue, Jew Town is among the oldest spaces of the city that once hosted a blooming Jewish populace. Today, this bustling street is the best spot to stock up on unique handicrafts, fragrant spices and exquisite antiques. A major attraction is the Paradesi Synagogue built in 1568. The distance between Mattancherry and Jew Town is hardly 500 meters.
This imposing edifice is adorned with Belgian chandeliers that glow warmly. The floor of the synagogue is lined with willow-patterned and hand-painted tiles from China that are believed to be dating back to the 18th century. It is believed that the synagogue contains four scrolls of the Torah (First Five books of the Old Testament). These are encased in gold and silver chambers.
Fort Kochi takes its name from the Fort Manuel of Cochin, the first European fort on Indian soil,controlled by the Portuguese East Indies. Fort Kochi is a prominent tourist destination- being ranked as ninth among the top 25 in National Geographic's Top Tourist Destinations To Explore In 2020.
Sri Poornathrayesa Temple lords over the suburban town of Tripunithura. The deity is a form of Mahavishnu in sitting position. The legend connected to the deity is the story of the Santana Gopala Krishna, and worshipping this form of Vishnu is said to bless people with children. The temple is said to be over thousand years old and was adopted by the King of Kochi when they set up their capital in Tripunithura. Along with temple art forms of chenda melam, classical art forms like Kathakali are part of ritualistic offerings to Sri Poorthayeesa.
Hill Palace Museum was the official residence of the erstwhile rulers of Kochi. Built in 1865, it is now famous for being a full-fledged Ethno-Archaeological Museum and Kerala's first-ever Heritage Museum. The palace complex itself comprises 49 buildings and is built in the traditional Kerala style of architecture. It has over 52 acres of terraced land around it.
Kumbalangi is an island village on the outskirts of Kochi, situated amidst backwaters, around 12km from the city centre. Kumbalangi is a major tourist attraction and is famous for its Chinese fishing nets. It is also known among the tourists for the occurrence of the natural phenomenon known as sea sparkle or bioluminescence.
Cherai Beach is located in Cherai in the northern side of Vypin Island. One of the most visited beaches in the state, it is situated at around 25 km from Kochi, 20 km from Cochin International Airport. The beach is around 10 km long and is ideal for swimming as the tide is mostly low and waves are gentle.
Munnar is a town in the Western Ghats mountain range situated 121km from the venue. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite and it's surrounded by the rolling hills dotted with the tea plantations established in the late 19th century. Eravikulam National Park, is a habitat for the endangered mountain goat Nilgiri tahr, is home to the Lakkam Waterfalls, hiking trails and 2695 meter-tall Anamudi Peak is 15.6 km far from Munnar.
Kumarakom is a serene village on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, the largest lake in Kerala. It is a paradise for nature lovers, as it is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. Kumarakom also has a history of land reclamation, dating back to the 19th century, when Alfred George Baker transformed the wetlands into fertile farms. Kumarakom is a perfect destination for a rejuvenating holiday.
Marari Beach, a secluded little known beach destination in the Alappuzha, is located about 11 km from Alappuzha town. The fisherfolk of Mararikulam and their gentle ways of life are some of the attractions here. An evening stroll is one of the best hangouts here.
Athirappilly Falls is the largest waterfall in Kerala, which stands tall at 81.5 feet and is nicknamed "The Niagara of South India". The 145 kilometres long Chalakudy River, originates in the Anaimalai mountains of the Western Ghats and flows through the Vazhachal Forest toward Arabian Sea. The river starts off smooth but becomes turbulent as it nears Athirappilly.
The Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple situated at Thrissur, the nearby district of Ernakulam,is the most revered and sacred pilgrimage center of Hindus. Everyday, the place witnesses thousands of devotees from India and abroad. Devotees often referred it to as "Bhooloka Vaikuntam"(the Holy abode of Vishnu on Earth).
Guruvayur, according to legend, came into existence when an idol of Lord Krishna was saved by the Guru of the Gods with the help of Vayu- the God of wind.
Vagamon is a hill station located in Kottayam- Idukki border of Kerala. It has a cool climate with the temperature between 10-23°C during a summer midday. It is situated 1,100 metres above sea level. Vagamon is a tiny plantation township in Central Travancore with an overtone of green, breathtaking ravines and meandering rivulets. Fresh cool air, murmuring pine forest, small waterfalls , attractive meadows invites you to an extraordinary experience.
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