Visit,Travel&Tour_in_Cochin,Kerala,India

Cochin(KOCHI) is arguably the ideal starting point for exploring the unfathomable diversity and beauty of Kerala, rated in the top three tourist destinations by the World Travel & Tourism Council and featured in National Geographic Traveler's '50 greatest places of a lifetime'. It is located in the district of Ernakulam. This blog is an attempt to capture the beauty and vigour of this city and provide as much information as possible to people who wish to know more or visit Cochin.

COCHIN is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula.

COCHIN is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula.

COCHIN(KOCHI) is situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala and South India.From time immemorial, the Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch, and Portuguese have left indelible marks on the history and development of Cochin. Over the years, Cochin has emerged as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala and is perhaps the second most important city on the west coast of India (after Mumbai/Bombay). Cochin is proud of its world class port and international airport that link it to many major cities worldwide. This lovely seaside city is flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. Its proximity to the equator, the sea and the mountains provide a rich experience of a moderate equatorial climate.COCHIN and KOCHI are used interchangeably since they refer to the same place. Kochi is the original name of the city, while Cochin is the colonial name.

ERNAKULAM DISTRICT KERALA INDIA

ERNAKULAM DISTRICT KERALA INDIA

Ernakulam district is one of the most developed districts of Kerala. Formed by the two princely states of Travancore and Cochin and the British Malabar, Ernakulam is blessed with a wonderful culture and grandeur. Being the commercial hub of Kerala, all the major developments in the fields of industry, transportation and IT happen here. The fact that Ernakulam is the first district in the whole country to have cent percent literacy is a direct indicator of the enviable educational standards of its inhabitants. The tourist places and pilgrim centers here completes its uniqueness

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

THE LARGEST WATERFALL IN KERALA, THE ATHIRAPALLY WATERFALL, A MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTION

Whoosh----shhh---- Whoosh - --shh--
The soothing sounds take you to the nature's most relaxing, rejuvenating place, East of Chalakudy, "The Athirappally Waterfalls" in Trichur District, Kerala, India. Athirappally is an 80ft high waterfall which literally takes your breath away. Starting calmly from the high ranges, and crashing through gorges overhung with trees, this waterfall is one of the best places in India to re-capture a real sense of the classical idea of the "Picturesque"...not just calm and sweet, but something wild and natural.
Perched high above in the the Sholayar forest ranges on the fringes of Kerala's famed rain forests, the waterfalls provides a restful escape for those wanting to leave the hurried pace of city life behind. The water plunges and joins to the Chalakudi River. The scenic attraction of Vazhachal, the other picnic spot is just a drive from Athirampally. These scintillating waterfalls in thick green forest are a part of the Chalakudy river stream.
The Climate:
· Summer: (January - May ) 300 to 360C
· Monsoon: (June - October) 260 to 320C
· Holiday season: 365 days round the year.
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Volvo Ocean Race will pull in at Cochin(KOCHI) in December 2008

Volvo Ocean Race will pull in at Cochin(KOCHI) in December 2008

Stopover agreement signed; yachts will stay on for 10 daysKochi, Jan. 18 Kochi is all set to become the only stopover port in India for the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09, the world’s premier offshore yacht race.Kochi is the only stopover in India and the other stopover ports include Cape Town, Singapore, Qingdao, Rio de Janeiro, Boston, Galway, Goteborg, and Stockholm. The race, which starts in October this year from Spain, will conclude at St Petersburg in July 2009. It will cover a total of 39,325 nautical miles and touch 12 ports in the world.Dr Venu V., Secretary, Kerala Tourism, said that the investment for hosting the event is estimated at Rs 5 crore and the fund would be raised through sponsorship. Proximity to international shipping routes has already made Kochi a preferred destination for yachts and cruise ships travelling to South East Asia and Australia, and the race will further add a new dimension to Kochi’s maritime prospects, he said.A race village covering 2.5 acres of land will be set up near the BTP Berth and the race will enhance Kochi’s standing as the hub of leisure sailing and cruising. The conduct of the race would also give further boost to the proposed cruise terminal project envisaged by the port under its integrated development plan.

Queen Mary, said to be the largest and most expensive cruise vessel in the world in COCHIN.

Queen Mary, said to be the largest and most expensive cruise vessel in the world in COCHIN.

Queen Mary 2, the largest cruise ship was in Cochin. She called at Cochin Port on 8th March 2007 at 11.00 Hrs. for an overnight stay. She sailed to Dubai the next day at 14.30 Hrs. Cochin is the only port of call in India during her first global tour in 80 days. This is her maiden visit to India. She started her journey from Fort Lauder dale near Florida in the US on January 11th 2007. The passengers of Queen Mary 2 were given a warm welcome with elephants, traditional art forms of Kerala and ‘chendamelam’. The ship was carrying 2620 passengers. Queen Mary 2 is a crowd-puller at every port she visited. Hundreds of people gathered at Fort Cochin beach to have a look of the floating wonder.

BANGARAM ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP

BANGARAM ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP

bewitchingly beautiful and breath taking island in lakshadweep.BANGARAM is uninhabited.It is surrounded by a shallow lagoon enclosed by coral reef.It has been ranked among the best gateways of the world.Here the sun,sand and surf in harmony casting a spell on the visitor.It offers utmost privacy unpolluted comfort with crystal clear water.Sparkling coral reef and blue lagoon perform magic on the soul searching traveller.Its a place where Hemingway would create a classic or a Van Goph would paint a masterpiece.And who knows the muse may inspire one to create too.A matchless sence of well being takes over and one begins to discover the graceful fishes,porcupines ,parrots,pufferfishes,hermit crabs and sea birds on the vast 120 acres of lush coconut groves in BANGA

LAKSHADWEEP ISLANDS(COCHIN,KERALA,INDIA)

LAKSHADWEEP ISLANDS(COCHIN,KERALA,INDIA)

The tiniest Union Territory of India, Lakshadweep is an archipelago consisting of 12 atolls, three reefs and five submerged banks. It is a uni-district Union Territory with an area of 32 Sq.Kms and is comprised of ten inhabited islands, 17 uninhabited islands attached islets, four newly formed islets and 5 submerged reefs. The inhabited islands are Kavaratti, Agatti, Amini, Kadmat, Kiltan, Chetlat, Bitra, Andrott, Kalpeni and Minicoy. Bitra is the smallest of all having only a population of 225 persons (Census 1991). The uninhabited island Bangaram has been enumerated during 1991 census operation and has a population of 61 persons. Cochin International Airport links Lakshadweep with the mainland. Onward flights from Cochin are available to most of the airports in India and to selected foreign destinations. Agatti is the only airport in Lakshadweep. Helicopter transfer is available from Agatti to Bangaram Island Resort during monsoon and to Kavaratti through out the year. The flight from Cochin to Agatti takes approximately one hour thirty minutes. Flights operate six days a week.Four passenger ships- MV Tippu Sultan, MV Bharat Seema, MV Amindivi and MV Minicoy operate between Cochin and Lakshadweep. The passage takes between 14 to 20 hours. The ships offer different classes of accommodation; A/C Deluxe Class with two berth cabins, A/C First Class with four berth cabins and Tourist Class with A/C seating. The ships have cafeteria and snack bars, entertainment lounge, video shows and upper-deck promenade etc in MV Tipu Sultan and MV Bharat Seema.. A doctor is available on call on board these ships. MV Amindivi and MV Minicoy also offers comfortable A/C accommodation.

Marari Beach

Marari Beach

Right in the heart of the "spice coast" just an hour from Cochin and even less to Alleppey(also Known as Alpuzzha) is the most fabulous stretch of soft sandy beach fringed with palm, an idyllic retreat for those who want to "get away from it all". Marari originates from "mararikulam", one of the local fishing villages, where life still goes on much as it did a hundred years ago, with the men going out to sea each day to earn a living bringing in the daily catch. Marari offers endless miles of superb sand beaches backed by swaying palms, virgin territory where you can experience to local charm and traditional keralan hospitality at its best. The Marari Beach is built in the style of a traditional fishing village with thatched villas that have been designed to be in keeping with the local village style. And here, amidst the coconut groves is the Marari Resort. Like the other resorts in this hotel chain viz Spice Village, Coconut Lagoon etc, Marari Beach Resort is also constructed with a strong ethnic flavour. It has 48 cottages and 3cottages with private swimming pools. The restaurant serves delectable fare, both Indian and Continental, there is a large swimming pool also on location.