Hotel Gokulam Park Cochin

Hotel Gokulam Park Cochin
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Star Category: 3 Star

Address: Opp. P.V.S. Hospital,
Kaloor, Cochin.

Distance From:
Airport: 30 Kms.
Railway Station: 0.5 Kms.
Bus Stand: 2 Kms.

Locational Advantage: Situated in city center

Hotel Description:
Hotel Gokulam Park Inn is nicely situated in the middle of the city. All the major tourist and business attractions of the Kochi city is situated in close proximity of this hotel. This hotel offers guests a nice multi cuisine restaurant and all the modern amenities that the guests expect from the hotel of this class.

Accommodation at Gokulam Park Hotel:
The hotel offers the privileged business persons and discerning travelers, 65 comfortable rooms whcih are divided into one royal Presidential Suite, 6 Suites and a mix of well appointed double and twin rooms. All rooms of this hotel are equipped with modern amenities - electronic locks for extra security and privacy of the guests amongst other regular international features. Hotel is also situated close to major business houses. Making its location ideal for staying as a tourist or as a business baron.

Room Facilities at Gokulam Park Hotel:
Spacious Rooms, Running Hot and Cold Water, CC TV, Minibar, A Safe, International Direct Dial Facility, Sprinkler and Smoke Detector.

Amenities and Services at Gokulam Park Hotel:
Business Center, Newspaper, Free Parking, Banquet, Restaurant, Safe Deposit Box, Coffee Shop, Business Center, Bus Parking, Outdoor Parking, Parking, Conference Facilities, Meeting Facilities, Secretarial Service, Satellite TV, Post, Pool, Child care, Laundry, Medical, Travel Desk, Front Desk-24 Hours, Airport Shuttle.

Hotel Riviera Suites Cochin

Hotel Riviera Suites Cochin
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Star Category: 3 Star

Address: Thevara Water Front,
Thevara, Kochi -682 013.

Distance From:
Airport: 35 Kms.
Railway Station: 5 Kms.
Bus Stand: 6 Kms.

Locational Advantage: Hotel is situated just a few minutes drive from Cochin's MG road.

Hotel Description:
At hotel Riviera Suites guests are offered the best of both worlds as the hotel provides its guests with efficiency of a hotel and the feeling of home. Hotel provides its guests with the calm and quiet that the guests yearn for while providing them with luxuries like central air-conditioning, spectacular views all around, a rich and exclusive ambience, and a ever-present yet unobtrusive service. Every amenity and facility is at guests disposal.

Accommodation at Riviera Suites Hotel:
Hotel offers spacious, centrally air-conditioned, fully furnished rooms clustered together in a total of 47 apartments in 12 floors comprising of 44 two/three bedroom apartments and 3 luxurious penthouse suites with attached balconies, bathrooms, drawing room, dining room and a fully equipped kitchen. Hotels apartments master bedroom is a unique combination of utility and luxury decorated with all the modern amenities and unlike any other accommodation, ensures complete privacy. To provide complete relaxation hotel is situated at a serene place with the calm and quiet of the haven.

Room Facilities at Riviera Suites Hotel:
Spacious Rooms, Refrigeration, Satellite TV, Telephone, Laundry, Doctor on Call, Room Service, Internet, Wake up Service, Mini Bar, Fire Place.

Amenities and Services at Riviera Suites Hotel:
Halls, Bar Pub, Doctor on Call, 24 hr Coffee Shop, Laundry, Gymnasium, Beauty Parlour , Post, Pool, Barber, Laundry, Medical, Travel Desk, Beauty Salon, Concierge Desk, Currency Exchange, In Room Telephone Service, Front Desk 24 Hours, Luggage Storage and Wake -Up Service

Hotel Towers Cochin

Hotel Towers Cochin
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Star Category: 3 Star

Address: Lisie Junction,
Kochi - 682 018.

Distance From:
Airport: 28 Kms.
Railway Station: 0.5 Kms.
Bus Stand: 0.5 Km.

Locational Advantage: In the heart of the city.

Hotel Description:
Hotel Towers is famous among its patrons for providing a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere. Hotel has been especially created with professional elegance. Hotel Cochin Tower offers all the necessary comforts and also the essential luxuries. Hotel has always been famous for providing the true value for money. Hotel location is an added advantage as it is close to all major business center and also to major shopping places.

Accommodation at Towers Hotel:
Hotel offers 45 well furnished, luxurious rooms, which have been categorized into Economy, Standard A/C, and Suite rooms. The rooms are provided with luxurious king size beds or twin beds according to the guests preference. Hotel also offer elegantly designed interiors and attached bathrooms with modern showers, modern toiletries and long baths. Economy rooms are have also been introduced which are suitable for budget conscious travellers and executives.

Room Facilities at Towers Hotel:
Spacious Rooms, Refrigeration, Satellite TV, Telephone, Laundry, Doctor on Call, Room Service, Internet, Wake up service, Mini Bar, Fire Place, In Room Telephone Service, Room Service 24 Hours.

Amenities and Services at Towers Hotel:
Post, Pool, Barber, Medical, Internet, Travel Desk, Front Desk 24 Hours, Luggage Storage, Beauty Salon, Concierge Desk, Currency Exchange and Front Desk, Concierge, Parking, Conference Facilities, Meeting Facilities, Free Parking, Restaurant, Safe Deposit Box, Lounge and Coffee Shop.

The Woods Manor Hotel

The Woods Manor Hotel
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Star Category: 3 Star

Address: Woodlands Junction, M.G. Road,
Ernakulam, Kerala, Kochi-682011

Distance From:
Airport: 33 Kms.
Railway Station: 1/2 Kms.
Bus Stand: 1 Km.

Locational Advantage: City Center.

Hotel Description:
The Woods Manor, ideally located in the very heart of Cochin, M.G. Road and is in the vicinity of all major shopping malls in the city. This 3-star hotel caters to both the business travellers and the tourist in Cochin, the Queen of the Arabian Sea. The highest level of personalized service , combined with discreet abd friendly efficiency makes the Woods Manor one of the most distingiushed addresses on the M.G. Road, Cochin.

Accomodation at The Woods Manor Hotel:
The Woods Mano Hoel Having 47 delux rooms,12 of them are typical 'Kerala Rooms' designed and furnished in the most traditional style. There are 4 deluxe Suit Rooms and 4 luxurious 'Kerala Suits'.

Room Facilites at The Woods Manor Hotel:
Data Port, Bath Tubs, Bathroom Phones, Wheel Chair Accessability.

Amenities and Services at The Woods Manor Hotel:
Fully Equipped Business Center, Banqueting Facilities from 15 to 300 pax, State of the Art Audio-Visual Presentation Equipments, Fascimille Service, Photocopying, Secretarial Services, E-mail and Internet Services.

The Trident Hotel

The Trident Hotel
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Star Category: 3 Star

C-46-452(II),Bristow Road,
Willingdon Island, Kerala, Cochin-682003

Distance From:
Airport: 38 Kms.
Railway Station: 8 Kms.
Bus Stand: 5 Km.

Locational Advantage: Situated within easy distance of Ernakulam the business district and Fort Cochin.

Hotel Description:
Hotel The Trident offers a wonderful sense of calm and sophistication where the relaxing rewards of a business day are tastefully catered to and the needs of business traveller attentively met. The elegant low rise building with it's traditional sloping terracotta tile roof reflects the rich heritage of Cochin.

Accomodation at The Trident Hotel:
In Hotel The Trident there are 96 rooms including 1 deluxe suites. All 96 rooms are elegantly furnished in soothing shades of blue and beige, which are complimented by the wooden flooring. The rooms overlook the central courtyard with the swimming pool and the surrounding landscaped gardens.

Room Facilites at The Trident Hotel:
Electronic Door Locking, Personal Safe, Mini Bar, 2 Line Telephone with dataport & voice mail, Tea/Coffee making facility, Television - 22 channels, H/C running water, Hair Dryer.

Amenities and Services at The Trident Hotel:
Beauty Parlour, Gift Shop, BookShop, Antique Shop, Executive Lounge (only for Executive Rooms), Money Changer, Travel Desk, Health Club, Fitness Centre, Swimming Pool,Doctor on Call, In-house Laundry, Baby Sitting, Safe Deposit.

The Metropolitan Hotel

The Metropolitan Hotel
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Star Category: 3 Star

Address: Near South Railway Station,
Kerala, Kochi-682016

Distance From:
Airport: 30 Kms.
Railway Station: close Kms.
Bus Stand: 0.5 Km.

Locational Advantage: Situated very near to main shopping area.

Hotel Description:
Embosomed in the panoramic ambience of Cochin, The Metropolitan city of the cultural capital of the country- Kerala, where glorious tradition sublimely entwines with modern age, Hotel Metropolitan comes to you, an elixir of style and substance conveniently situated and with three star luxury plus central air conditioning.

Accomodation at The Metropolitan Hotel:
An elegant lobby and courteous staff envelope you with our warm hospitality. Soothing interiors and central air-conditioning shut out the bustle of the world outside. On business leisure, The Metropolitan provides just the right ambience for a memorable stay.

Room Facilites at The Metropolitan Hotel:
Room Service from 5 am to 12 Midnight, 24 hrs. H/C Running Water, Telephone with Direct Dialing Facility in Every Room, CCTV.

Amenities and Services at The Metropolitan Hotel:
Banquet & Conference Facilities, Spacious Lawn, Car Parking, Business Center, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the room, Currency exchange, Packed Lunches, Car rental, Tour desk, Fax/photo-copy, Doctor on Call, Same day Laundry, Safe Deposit, Travel assistance.

The Brunton Boatyard

The Brunton Boatyard
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Star Category: 3 Star

Address: 1/498, Fort Cochin,
Kerala, Kochi-682011

Distance From:
Airport: 38 kms. from Kochi Int.
Railway Station: 13 Kms Ernakulam South.
Bus Stand: 13 Km From K.S.R.T.C.

Locational Advantage: At the harbour mouth. Walkable distance to all historic places in Fort Kochi.

Hotel Description:
The Brunton Boatyard Hotel is our attempt to distill an aspect of this heritage. And to bring colonial Cochin alive for the contemporary traveler.

Accomodation at The Brunton Boatyard:
All of the Brunton Boatyard Hotel's 22 rooms overlook the sea, and so, by happy circumstance, do the en-suite bathrooms.

Room Facilites at The Brunton Boatyard:
Sea facing, Antique Furnitures, Separate Shower Rooms and Bathtubs, Mini Bar.

Amenities and Services at The Brunton Boatyard:
Ayurvedic SPA, Shopping Arcade, Swimming pool with Jaquzzi, Internet Cafe, Money Exchange, Sunset Cruises and Backwater Cruises, Walk-in Tour of Fort Cochin, Bicycle on Hire, Travel Desk, Cultural Shows, Doctor on Call, Baby Sitting.

Hotel Abad Metro Cochin

Hotel Abad Metro Cochin
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Star Category: 3 Star

Address: Rajaji Road,
Kochi - 682 035, India.

Distance From:
Airport: 29 Kms.
Railway Station: 2 Kms.
Bus Stand: 1 Kms.

Locational Advantage: Close to major business centers of Kochi.

Hotel Description:
Hotel Abad Metro is considerd one of the true business class hotels of Kochi. Hotel is located in down town area of Ernakulam and is situated in close proximity of all the major business houses, business centers and government houses. Hotels Abad Metro is also situated close to several tourist attractions of the city making it one of the favorite hotel for both business class and for the discerning tourist to this city.

Accommodation at Abad Metro Hotel:
Hotel Abad Metro is a place where the warm hospitality lends a welcome note to the guests at this hotel. Hotel offers a choice of 35 well appointed and tastefully decorated centrally air-conditioned guest rooms and suites with all the modern amenities that is expected from a hotel of its class. The hotel also provides various modern business facilites to its patrons like conference and meeting facilities.

Room Facilities at Abad Metro Hotel:
Spacious Rooms, Room Service 24 Hours, Refrigeration, T.V., Hair Dryer In Room, Satellite TV, Telephone, Laundry, Doctor on Call, Room Service, Internet, Wake up service, Mini Bar, Fire Place.

Amenities and Services at Abad Metro Hotel:
Coffee Shop, Parking, Front Desk, Concierge, Elevator, Free Parking, Bar, Restaurant, Secretarial Service, Safe Deposit Box, Lounge, Jacuzzi, Outdoor Pool, Sauna, Conference Facilities and Meeting Facilities, Post, Pool, Childcare, Barber, Laundry, Medical, Internet, Travel Desk, Babysitting, Beauty Salon, Boutiques, Concierge Desk, Currency Exchange, Luggage Storage.

Abad Plaza Hotel

Abad Plaza Hotel
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Star Category: 3 Star

Address: M.G. Road, Kerala,
Kochi-682035

Distance From:
Airport: 29 Kms.
Railway Station: 3 Kms.
Bus Stand: 1 Km.

Locational Advantage: Located at M.G. Road - main shopping area.

Hotel Description:
Hotel Abad Plaza, where warm hospitality lends a welcome note. With a choice of well-appointed rooms and suites, all of its rooms are a study in comfort and elegance. It has a choice of 5 conference halls accommodating 25 to 200 in theatre style and a banquet hall to seat 500 persons.

Accomodation at Abad Plaza Hotel :
Centrally air conditioned and has 80 tastefully decorated exquisite guest rooms with direct dialing facilities, Executive and Suite rooms.

Room Facilites at Abad Plaza Hotel :
24 hrs. Room Service, Telephone, T.V., Internet Lines, Air-conditioned Modern Rooms, Attached Baths, Doctor on Call.

Amenities and Services at Abad Plaza Hotel :
Bed Side Module For Controlling Room Temperature and Lights, Fridge, Tea/coffeemaker, Individual Safe Deposit Locker, Business Center, Banquet and Conference Facilities, Shopping Arcade, Health Club, Swimming Pool.

Hotel Abad Fort

Hotel Abad Fort
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Star Category: 3 Star

Address: Chullikal, Kerala,
Kochi - 682005

Distance From:
Airport: 30 Kms. From CIAL Airpot.
Railway Station: 8 Kms. From Ernakulam Junction.
Bus Stand: 9 kms. From Ernakulam

Locational Advantage: Jew Town, Dutch Palace, Fort Cochin.

Description at Abad Fort Hotel:
Located amid of a quiet place away from the maddening crowd of Cochin City, Hotel Abad is excellently well-connected for easy access to every part of Cochin. Business, Entertainment, Shopping, Sight-seeing. You will find Abad your convenient base in Cochin.

Accomodation at Abad Fort Hotel:
Hotel Abad has exquisitively well furnished Deluxe and Suite Rooms and it also offers 20 well-furnished guest rooms. These bastions of comfort live up to the most exacting standards, blending subtle warmth with sheer opulence.

Room Facilites at Abad Fort Hotel:
Room Service, Telephone, T.V., 24 hour Running Hot and Cold Water.

Amenities and Services at Abad Fort Hotel:
Department Store on Premises, Laundry Services, Pool, Barber, Money Changing, Boat on Rental, Travel Assistance, Stand by Generator, Airport Drop and Pickup.

Abad Atrium Hotel

Abad Atrium Hotel
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Star Category: 3 Star

M.G. Road, Kerala,
Kochi-682016

Distance From:
Airport: 29 Kms.
Railway Station: 2 Kms.
Bus Stand: 1 Km.

Locational Advantage: Down town hotel

Hotel Description:
Magnificently built interiors are accomplished with wonderful gardens located outside. In the middle of the guest room is an atrium with a capsule lift giving it a garden hotel look.

Accomodation at Abad Atrium Hotel:
The hotel offers 52 centrally air conditioned rooms.The rooms also have bed side modules for controlling room temperature and lights.

Room Facilites at Abad Atrium Hotel:
H/C Running Water, Telephone, C.T.V., Channel Music, Tea/Coffee Maker, Mini-Bar, Room-safe, Hair dryer, Internet Connectivity.

Amenities and Services at Abad Atrium Hotel:
Front Desk, Business Center, Elevator, Bar, Banquet, Restaurant, Safe Deposit Box, Room Service, Room-Service 24 Hours, Indoor Parking, Outdoor Parking, Parking, Valet Parking, Outdoor Pool, Meeting Facilities, Satellite TV, Post, Laundry, Medical, Internet, Travel Desk, Currency Exchange, In room Telephone Service, Florist, Front Desk-24 Hours, Gift Shop, Luggage Storage, Wake up Service.

Hotel Abad Airport Cochin

Hotel Abad Airport Cochin
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Star Category: 3 Star

Address: Near Cochin International Apirport,
Nedumbassery, Kerala, Kochi-682016

Distance From:
Airport: 0.2 Kms.
Railway Station: 3 Kms.
Bus Stand: 3 Km.

Locational Advantage: Near Cochin International Airport.

Hotel Description:
Abad Airport hotel has been strategically built near the airport so, that you do not have to face any inconvenience to search an accommodation. Abad Airport hotel is suitable for both the tourists and the business travellers. For business travellers the hotel offers conference / seminar facilities, Internet and secretarial services.

Accomodation at Abad Airport Hotel:
Abad Airport Hotel has 56 centrally air-conditioned rooms. All the rooms are sophisticatedly decorated and have sound proof windows and doors. The hotel also has suites.

Room Facilites at Abad Airport Hotel:
Spacious Rooms, Refrigeration, T.V., Telephone, Lundary, Doctor on Call, Room Service, Internet, Wake up service, Mini Bar, Fire Place.

Amenities and Services at Abad Airport Hotel:
Front Desk, Business Center, Free Newspaper, Free Parking, Banquet, Restaurant, Safe Deposit Box, Coffee Shop, Handicap Facilities, Wheel Chair Access, Bus Parking, Outdoor Parking, Parking, Conference Facilities, Meeting Facilities, Secretarial Service, Satellite TV,Post, Pool, Childcare, Laundry, Medical, Travel Desk, Front Desk-24 Hours, Airport Shuttle.

The Renaissance Hotel

The Renaissance Hotel
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Star Category: 4 Star

P.B. No. 2310, Palarivattom,
Kerala, Kochi-682025

Distance From:
Airport: 25 Kms.
Railway Station: 2 Kms.
Bus Stand: 4 Km.

Locational Advantage: Close to the Cochin Export Processing Zone, Information, Technology Park and The National Highway 47.

Hotel Description:
The Renaissance, a classified 4 star luxury hotel offers an exotic world where true Kerala hospitality is presented with a touch of luxury. Hotel Renaissance combines profit with pleasure, style with substance, form with function. Equipped with all luxuries, the hotel is tailor-made for your every need and comfort. These bastions of comfort live up to the most exacting standards, blending subtle warmth with sheer opulence. There is a choice of Standard.

Accomodation at at The Renaissance Hotel :
There are 47 tastefully appointed, air-conditioned rooms & suites to sink into luxury at the Renaissance Hotel.

Room Facilites at at The Renaissance Hotel :
Room Service 24 hrs, Telephone, T.V.,Data port for Internet Conectivity in the Room.

Amenities and Services at at The Renaissance Hotel:
Baby Sitting, Bar, Business Center, Coffee Shop, Fitness Centre, Internet Facilities, Laundry Restaurants, Swimming Pool, Health Centre, Gym, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Steam Bath, Beauty Parlour and an Ayurvedic Massage Centre.

Quality Inn Hotel

Quality Inn Hotel
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Star Category: 4 Star

Ernakulam Town,
Kerala, Kochi-682018

Distance From:
Airport: 25 Kms.
Railway Station: 300 Kms.
Bus Stand: 3 Km.

Locational Advantage: Hotel Presidency is located right in the midst of the city.

Hotel Description:
Favourably located, Hotel Presidency is renowned for its flawless hospitality. The fully equipped rooms and suites, reasonable tariff and beautiful ambience combine to make Hotel Presidency the perfect place to stay in Cochin. Equipped with all luxuries, the hotel is tailor-made for your every need and comfort.

Accomodation at Hotel Quality Inn:
49 tastefully appointed rooms and suites. All centrally air-conditioned with additional fresh air supply.

Room Facilites at Hotel Quality Inn:
Room Service, H/C Running Water, Direct Dialing Telephone, T.V., Safe Deposit, Wall to wall Carpet, Refrigerator.

Amenities and Services at Hotel Quality Inn:
Business Centre, Banquet & Conference Facilities, Swimming Pool,Doctor on Call, Laundry, Money Changer, Safe Deposit, Travel Desk Service.

Hotel Best Western The Avenue Regent - Cochin

Hotel Best Western The Avenue Regent - Cochin
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Star Category: 4 Star

39/2026, M.g. Road,
Kerala,Kochi-682016

Distance From:
Airport: 30 Kms.
Railway Station: 0.5 Kms.
Bus Stand: 1.5 Km.

Locational Advantage: Heart of the City.

Hotel Description:
The Best Western The Avenue Regent is located near many attractions such as Bolgatty Island, Hill Palace Museum, Madhavan Nayar Foundation, Edapally and the Museum of Kerala History. The Best Western The Avenue Regent includes a complimentary full hot buffet breakfast, a meeting room that accommodates up to 125 guests, lounge with live entertainment, restaurant with room service, dataports and remote control cable television. Come and enjoy a wonderful stay at the Best Western The Avenue Regent next time your in Cochin.

Accomodation at Hotel Best Western The Avenue Regent:
A haven of comfort and hospitality can be found in each of the 53 rooms of the Avenue Regent. Whether you choose from the well-equipped deluxe rooms, the elegant clubrooms, or the luxurious suites, the distinctive touch of quality service runs right through.

Room Facilites at Hotel Best Western The Avenue Regent:
Spacious room, Refrigeration, Fruit Basket, T.V., Telephone, Bath Tub, Lundary, Doctor on Call.

Amenities and Services at Hotel Best Western The Avenue Regent:
Shopping Arcade, Travel counter, Golf Course, Handicap Accessible, Data Ports, Meeting Rooms, Business Center, Dry Cleaning, Non Smoking Rooms, Car Rent Desk, Family Rooms.

Hotel Bolgatty Palace, Cochin

Hotel Bolgatty Palace, Cochin
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Star Category: Heritage

Address: Mulavukanu, P.O. Kochi,
Kochi.

Distance From:
Airport: 30 Kms.
Railway Station: 1 Kms.
Bus Stand: 1 Kms.

Locational Advantage: Situated in a quiet and calm environment yet close to city.

Hotel Description:
Hotel Bolgatty Palace is a heritage hotel set amidst lush, tropical greenery and the business capital of Kerala, Kochi. This prestigious heritage hotel is the right place if guests are looking forward to a quiet enchantment with nature. This hotel is one of the oldest dutch architectural wonder outside of Holland. This quaint mansion was built way back in 1744 but still provides its guest with all the modern facilities and amenities for making there stay a memorable one.

Accommodation at Bolgatty Hotel:
There are several types of accommodation available at the Bolgatty Palace, including Palace Suite, Executive Suite, Deluxe Room, and Lake front Cottage. All the rooms of this magnificient heritage hotel have been well decorated and furnished while providing a one of its kind ambience with the old world charm and modern amenities. Hotel Bolggaty provides sixteen hours of room service daily and a beautiful serene from every room window.

Room Facilities at Bolgatty Hotel:
Spacious Rooms, Refrigeration, T.V., Telephone, Room Service, Internet, Wake up service, Mini Bar, Fire Place, In Room Telephone Service, Well Decorated Sitting Area (Depending on the room type).

Amenities and Services at Bolgatty Hotel:
Front Desk, Travel Desk, Beauty Salon, Boutiques, Concierge Desk, Front Desk 24 Hours, Post, Barber, Laundry, Medical, Beauty Parlour, Halls, Bar Pub, Doctor on Call, Safe Deposit, 24 hr Coffee Shop, Gymnasium and Swimming Pool.

Hotel Fort Heritage Cochin

Hotel Fort Heritage Cochin
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Star Category: Heritage

Address: 1/283, Napier Street,
Elphinstone Road, Kochi -682001.

Distance From:
Airport: 45 Kms.
Railway Station: 10 Kms.
Bus Stand: 11 Kms.

Locational Advantage: Situated in the city center.

Hotel Description:
Hotel Fort Heritage is a old 17th century Dutch Palace. Fort was converted into a 'Heritage' hotel with ten luxurious rooms by the Syrian christian family who have owned it since 1945. Hotel has been restored while retaining its beautifull features and its elegant Dutch structure. Fort Heritage is built with laterite, limestone, wood and tiles. Hotel is situated just minutes away from the sparkling Fort Cochin beach which is covered with Chinese fishing nets and the historic church of St. Francis, Fort Heritage presents a perfect blend of old world elegance and modern comforts.

Accommodation at Fort Heritage Hotel:
The hotel offers ten rooms with all of them being fully air-conditioned, furnished with periodic furniture and paintings of 17th Century. All rooms are well equipped with all the basic facilities. Rooms provide the guests with the feel and touch of the old Dutch royality and provide a beautiful view from the rooms. The hotel also provide a calm and peaceful environment as only few guests stay at this one of a kind heritage hotel.

Room Facilities at Fort Heritage Hotel:
24-hour Room Service, Air Conditioning, Bathrobe and Slippers, Cable Movies,Newspapers, Fresh Fruit, Full-Length Mirror, Hairdryer, International Direct Dial Telephone, Interconnecting Room, Laundry Service, Minibar, Refrigerator, Remote-Controlled Cable Television, Satellite Television, Tea and Coffee Making Facilities, Voltage 110/120, Wake Up Call.

Amenities and Services at Fort Heritage Hotel:
Safe Deposit Box, Parking, Free News Paper, Internet Facility, Ayurvedic Massages, Doctor on Call, Laundry Service and Front Desk

The Malabar House Residency Hotel

The Malabar House Residency Hotel
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Star Category: Heritage

Address: 1/268 Parade Road,
Kerala, Kochi-682001

Distance From:
Airport: 42 Kms.
Railway Station: 7 Kms.
Bus Stand: 1/2 Km.

Locational Advantage: Heritage zone of fort Cochin.

Hotel Description:
The Malabar House Residency Hotel is a heritage building right in the historical center of Fort Cochin, it faces St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. All rooms are furnished with a mix of contemporary crafted and select antique furniture. Original artifacts, bold splashes of vivid colors and state of the art lighting create an eclectic ambience, contemporary, yet romantic and always reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the ancient Malabar coast.

Accomodation at The Malabar House Residency Hotel:
The Malabar House with all the laid back splendor of a colonial villa has been transformed by a design conscious restoration. The building houses 17 luxury rooms and suite rooms, all with individually controlled central air conditioning as well as natural ventilation.

Room Facilites at The Malabar House Residency Hotel:
Room Service, H/C Running Water, Telephone, T.V., Channel Music.

Amenities and Services at The Malabar House Residency Hotel:
Business Centre, Swimming Pool, Doctor On Call, Laundry, Money Changer, Fax, Banking, Safe Deposit, Baby Sitting, Valet, Travel Desk.

Hotel Taj Residency Cochin

Hotel Taj Residency Cochin
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Star Category: 5 Star Hotel

Address: Marine drive, Ernakulam,
Kerala- 682 011

Distance From:
Airport: 7 Kms.
Railway Station: 2 Kms.
Bus Stand: 4 Km.

Locational Advantage: Situated on the Water Front.

Hotel Description:
The hotel is conveniently located on Marine Drive, which is a stone’s throw away from the city centreand Cochin's busy commercial hub. The hotel offers a stunning view of the sea, harbour, backwaters of Cochin and of the sunset. Overall, the hotel offers a stunning view of the sea, harbor, backwaters of Cochin and of the sunset.

Accomodation at The Hotel Taj Residency Kochi:
There are 108 Air Conditioned room with 12 Suites at the Taj Residency Hotel,Cochin guests in these rooms can enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, tea/coffee throughout the day and cocktails during the Cocktail Hour and access the library at the Residency Lounge.

Room facilities at the Hotel Taj Residency Kochi:
Room Service, H/C Running Water, Telephone, T.V., Fridge, Channel Music, Laundry, Doctor on Call.

Amenities and Services at the Hotel Taj Residency:
International Direct Dial Facility, Channel Music, T.V., Business Center, Separate Executive Floor and Lounge, Banquet & Conference Facilities, Disco, Cinema, Theatre & Planetarium adjoining the Hotel, Money Changer, Safe Deposit, Travel Desk Service.

Hotel Le Meridien Cochin

Hotel Le Meridien Cochin
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Star Category: 5 Star

Address: NH 47 By pass,
Kundannur Junction Maradu,
Kerala, Kochi-682304

Distance From:
Airport: 30 Kms.
Railway Station: 8 Kms.
Bus Stand: 5 Km.

Locational Advantage: Close to both the city and bustling commercial centre.

Hotel Description:
The characteristic international brand of Le Meridien hospitality is reflected here in the unparalleled luxury of its well-appointed rooms. These bastions of comfort live up to the most exacting standards, blending subtle warmth with sheer opulence. The hotel’s Royal Club is renowned for its added benefits and exclusive privileges it offers to the business.

Accomodation at The Le Meridien Hotel:
150 well-appointed rooms with a choice of Standard, Deluxe and Royal Club Rooms.

Room Facilites at The Le Meridien Hotel:
Telephone Service, H/C Running Water, Channel Music.

Amenities and Services at The Le Meridien Hotel:
Laundry, Doctor On Call, Catering Services.

Hotel Casino Cochin

Hotel Casino Cochin
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Star Category: 5 Star Hotel

Address: Willingdon Island,
Kerala, Kochi-682016

Distance From:
Airport: 35 Kms.
Railway Station: 0.1 Kms.
Bus Stand: 8 Km.

Locational Advantage: Middle of the Cochin harbour.

Hotel Description:
Hotel Casino is ideally located between the old city of Fort Cochin and the modern town of Ernakulam.

Accomodation at Hotel Casino:
All the rooms are contemporary and very functional. The spacious rooms are all air-conditioned with mini bar and TV.

Room Facilites at Hotel Casino:
Spacious Room, Refrigeration, Fruit Basket, T.V., Telephone, Bath Tub, Laundary, Room Service, H/C running water.

Amenities and Services at the Hotel Casino:
Swimming Pool, Gift Shop, Ayurveda Centre, Doctor on call, Front Desk, Concierge, Elevator, Free Newspaper, Banquet, Restaurant, Lounge, Coffee Shop, Room Service, Pool, Internet, Currency Exchange, In room telephone service, Luggage Storage.

Hotel Taj Malabar

Hotel Taj Malabar
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Star Category: 5 Star Deluxe

Address: Malabar road,
Willingdon Island North End,Kuchi-682009

Distance From:
Airport: 45 Kms.
Railway Station: 10 Kms.
Bus Stand: 15 Km.

Locational Advantage: On an Island with rooms overlooking the Back waters.

Hotel Description:
Hotel Taj Malabar,Kuchi combines the old world charm with unparalleled luxury. The Taj Malabar takes its very character from this beautiful city. Situated on the Willingdon Island with a magnificent view of the harbor, it has elegantly designed interiors a heritage wing built in 1935 and brings you the very best in contemporary comfort all of which it the perfect place to start any journey through Kerala.

Accomodation at Hotel Taj Malabar:
The Hotel Taj Malabar has 97 rooms, most of which offer a magnificent view of the waterfront or lush gardens. All rooms are elegantly appointed and offer guest amenities. There are 7 Executive Suites and 2 Deluxe Suites with splendid waterfront views.


Room Facilites at Hotel Taj Malabar:
Telephone Service with International Direct Dial Facility, Laundry, Doctor on call, Catering Services, Channel Music and Color Television with Satellite Programs.

Amenities and Services at Hotel Taj Malabar:
Florist, Front Desk-24 Hours, Maid Service, Beauty Salon, Concierge Desk, Currency Exchange, Wake Up Service, Post, Barber,Pet, Internet, Travel Desk, Babysitting and Barber Shop.

Galleria

Galleria

A look at the Queen of the Arabian Sea reveals its myriad aspects indebted to the centuries-old culture and lifestyle along with the beautiful and splendid display of the majestic port is never enough. Here, we present you with all the major tourist spots and pilgrimage points that attract the visitors along with the fabulous views of the forts and palaces of the city.

India International Boat Show

India International Boat Show

India International Boat Show (IIBS) 2004 is South India's premier boat and marine event organized by the Kerala Tourism in association with India Tourism and the India Trade Promotion Organization. IIBS brings together the entire aquamarine industry from India and nearby countries from South Asia and the Middle East on a single platform. The shows organized in the past have been a huge success and gained a lot of international attention. Today, it has attained an international level and scope of the event has expanded to include sports boating, leisure boating, defence boating and boating equipment and technology. The organization was conceptualized to revive the off-season period in the state of Kerala and succeeding in drawing the attention of thousands of water sports lovers from India and abroad and today exhibitors see it as a big opportunity to develop business, enter tie-ups, make rich deals and bag long-term contracts.

Date and Timings

Show Features
Show Dates
08 to 10 Oct, 2004 Friday to Sunday


Show Timings
Business Session: 1000 Hrs to 1800 Hrs
Public Hours: 1600 Hrs to 1800 Hrs


Venue

International Convention Centre, Le Meridien Hotel & Resort, Cochin
· It is the biggest and most superb convention centre in the entire South India.
· It has 52,000 sq ft of air-conditioned space.
· It has 8000 sq ft of lawns facing the river.
· It lies in the vicinity of the Le Meridien Hotel.





Exhibition Space Details
Air Conditioned Space

· Space only [Minimum 18 sq meters can be availed and more can be requested in multiples of 9 sq meters]
· Shell Scheme, which includes that with octonorm panels, 1 octonorm table, 2 chairs, vinyl cut fascia name board, one power supply point, two spotlights and carpets per 9 sq meters.


Non-air Conditioned Space

· Shell Scheme that includes one with octonorm panels, 1 octonorm table, 2 chairs, vinyl cut fascia name board, one power supply point, two spotlights and carpets per 9 sq meters.

Display Space on land [Non Air Conditioned]

· Space only [Minimum 10 sq meters can be availed and more can be requested in multiples of 5 sq meters]
· Small boats and equipment are available on the ground. Restrictions do apply, however.





Awards

· The awards of the institution for which the exhibitors at the India International Boat Show will vie for, are considered some of the most prestigious awards in the South Asian boating industry. The awards are: -

· 'Best Exhibitor' Award,
· 'Best Exhibit' Award, and
· 'Boating Innovation of the Year' Award.

· There is one added award this year sponsored by a Media Partner, which will go to the author of the best-written boating article. It will be called: -

· 'Best Boating Article of the Year' Award.


· The jury will consist of eminent people that have made a mark in the international boating and marine industry. The decision of the jury will be final and has to be accepted by everybody. Only entries conforming to the set norms will be considered for the awards.

Malayatoor Perunal

Malayatoor Perunal
A feast is held at the famous Catholic Church at Malayatoor on the Sunday after Easter to commemorate the visit of the great apostle, St. Thomas. About 52 km from Kochi, atop the hill, the church is dedicated to him and it is believed that he came to India in the first century A.D and visited Malayattoor twice. Pilgrims of all faiths visit the place chanting the name of the Apostle.

The church is set about 2000 feet high and the grand feast that is organized on this day as a part of the celebration is called the 'Perunnal'. This feast is usually organized in March or April. One can safelt say that the name of the festival is a combination of the name of the place, where it is held and the word 'feast' itself in the native language.

Indira Gandhi Boat Race

Indira Gandhi Boat Race
The boat races of Kerala are very famous. Many boat races are organized throughout the year in the state of Kerala. Kuttanad and the upper Kuttanad area are just one of the most famous boat racing spots. Since most of the natives of Kerala are agriculturists and fishermen by profession, boat races help to unwind them and show off their graceful and muscular physique as they work with each other as a team to win the race. Both the oarsmen and boats are selected carefully irrespective of their caste, creed or classes, merely, on the basis of their performances. Thus, a communal harmony is promoted through such events and a bond of union binds all the classes as one.

The rolling backwaters of Kochi are very invitiong and thus a grand gala is held here in the last week of December as a final touch to its spectacular Tourism Fair. Cheering crowds, zest and festivity abound when the sixteen majestic snake boats race neck to neck in gaiety, each vying for the coveted trophy of the race, which was instituted in memory of Indira Gandhi, the late Prime Minister of India.

Onam

Onam
The Harvest Festival of Kerala, is one of the most popular one too. The harvest festival is the most popular festival of Kerala. The legend behind the festival goes back to the golden reign of the great, kind and mighty demon king Mahabali. This demon won over the kingdom of gods in war and Vishnu came to their aid. Lord Vishnu then disguised himself as a small Brahmin boy, Vamanan, and asked for three steps of land. The wish was granted and Vamanan then assumed the huge size and covered the whole land with his two steps and then asked the King for the place where he could put his third step.

The king to honor his word offered his head as the third step and Vamanan pushed Mahabali into the abyss. However, he granted him a wish that he could he could visit his kingdom and people on a particular day once a year, the day which usually falls in the ten-day festivity of this harvest season. A floral carpet called "Athappookkalam" in front of houses, Carnivals, Boat Races, Dance, Music and Feast consisting of a the traditional sweet dish of Kerala 'Payasam' on plantain leaf characterize Onam

Fairs & Festivals of Cochin

Fairs & Festivals of Cochin
Attachamayam
Celeberated to commemorate the legendary victory of the Raja of Kochi, the festival of Attachamayam is held on the eigth day of the Malayalam month of Chingam, which usually falls in August or September.
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Onam
The Harvest Festival of Kerala, is one of the most popular one too. The harvest festival is the most popular festival of Kerala.
more »

Cochin Carnival
Held annually in the last week of the year in Fort Kochi, this merry making feast is observed to welcome the New Year.
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Indira Gandhi Boat Race
The rolling backwaters of Kochi are all the more inviting for this grand gala held in the last week of December as a final touch to its spectacular Tourism Fair.
more »

Jewish Festivals
It is believed that the Jews of Kerala migrated here in the 1st after the second temple of Jerusalem was destroyed in 72 AD. The Jewish community settled mainly in and around Mattancherry, Kochi and brought with them the Jewish customs and festivals.
more »

Malayatoor Perunal
A feast is held at the famous Catholic Church at Malayatoor on the Sunday after Easter to commemorate the visit of the great apostle, St. Thomas.

Fairs & Festivals of Cochin

Fairs & Festivals of Cochin
Attachamayam
Celeberated to commemorate the legendary victory of the Raja of Kochi, the festival of Attachamayam is held on the eigth day of the Malayalam month of Chingam, which usually falls in August or September.
more »

Onam
The Harvest Festival of Kerala, is one of the most popular one too. The harvest festival is the most popular festival of Kerala.
more »

Cochin Carnival
Held annually in the last week of the year in Fort Kochi, this merry making feast is observed to welcome the New Year.
more »

Indira Gandhi Boat Race
The rolling backwaters of Kochi are all the more inviting for this grand gala held in the last week of December as a final touch to its spectacular Tourism Fair.
more »

Jewish Festivals
It is believed that the Jews of Kerala migrated here in the 1st after the second temple of Jerusalem was destroyed in 72 AD. The Jewish community settled mainly in and around Mattancherry, Kochi and brought with them the Jewish customs and festivals.
more »

Malayatoor Perunal
A feast is held at the famous Catholic Church at Malayatoor on the Sunday after Easter to commemorate the visit of the great apostle, St. Thomas.

Willington Island

Willington Island
Named after the former Viceroy of India, lord Willington, Willington Island is connected to the mainland Ernakulam by road-cum-railway Venduruthy Bridge. An artificial lake that was made by the dumping of the materials that were dug out while Cochin Port was being deepened. Willington Island today plays an important role in the city of Kochi and houses some of the district's best hotels, commercial and industrial offices.

Apart from these, it is here that the airport is positioned along with the shipbuilding yard, wharf, the Southern Naval Command Head Quarters and the customs house. Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industries has been strategically placed here, as is the Government of India Tourist Information Office in the vicinity of the airport. This island is a hub of activity with a number of offices, branches of national and international banks, travel agencies and souvenir shops warehouses and one cannot possibly miss visiting the place while being in the city of Kochi, if just for some necessity.

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Though recently established Thattekkad is one of the most important bird sanctuaries in South India. A boat cruise from Bhoothathankettu to Thattekkad is an unforgettable experience through the evergreen forests nesting migratory and indigenous birds. Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, also known as the Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary in honor of the pre-eminent birder of all times in India, is located two hours drive from the port city of Kochi, near Kothamanagalam in Ernakulam district, on the northern bank of the Periyar river. The sanctuary was notified in 1983 based on a recommendation made by Dr. Salim Ali many years previously. He described Thattekad in the 1930's as the richest bird habitat in peninsular India, comparable only with the Eastern Himalayas.

Much of the forest has now been converted to agricultural and plantation areas, but the surviving areas certainly give glimpses of the rich bird diversity of the once widespread lowland forests of Kerala. A trip through this sanctuary would certainly be a bonanza for any birder with its over 270 species in a relatively small area of 25 sq km area. One should se the rare Mottled Wood Owl, Spot-bellied Eagle Owl, Malayan Night Heron, Sri Lanka Frogmouth, Rusty-tailed Flycatcher, Grey-headed Bulbul and the Nilgiri Wood Pigeon.

St. Francis Church, Fort Cochin

St. Francis Church, Fort Cochin

Fort Cochin is believed to be the oldest European Settlement in India and St. Francis Church was the first European Church to be built in India. The history of this Church reflects the colonial struggle of European powers in India, from the 15th to 20th Centuries. The Portuguese Vasco da Gama was the first European to discover the sea route to India. In 1503 Alphonso Alburquerque was given permission by the Rajah of Cochin to build a fort at the mouth of the river. Within the Fort they erected a church of wood, which was dedicated to St. Bartholomew. A new Church was completed in 1516 and dedicated to St. Antony. The Church remained in the Order of St. Francis until the arrival of the Dutch in 1663. They demolished all the convents and churches of the place, except the Church of the Franciscans, which they reconditioned and converted into their Government Church.

The change of name of the patron saint was presumably during the time of to the Anglicans. On the northern side can be seen Portuguese gravestones. The Dutch gravestones are on the southern wall. The Vasco da Gama stone is on the ground at the southern side. The Church became a protected monument in April 1923 under the Protected Monuments Act of 1904. The Cenotaph in memory of the residents of Cochin who fell in the First Great War was erected in 1920.

Kathakali Centres

Kathakali Centres
It is Kerala's very own, much celebrated dance drama. Kathakali evolved in the 8th century from 'Ramanattam' a dance drama created by Kottarakkara Thampuran, a great admirer and promoter of traditional art forms. Kathakali draws its theme from the wealth of Indian mythology and folklore. The performer is assisted by vocal and percussion accompaniments while the dancer through 'hasta mudras' or hand gestures expounds the theme. Expressions of face and eyes hold the key to perfection. Unique among the Indian dance forms, Kathakali ranks high among the Indian dance forms. Noted for its archaic costumes, weird make up, the elaborately painted faces often mistaken for masks and grand headgears, Kathakali is perhaps the only dance form in India in which the masculine aspect of the dance is preserved in its elemental vigor.

Some of the noted Kathakali centres in Kochi are India Foundation located at Kalathiparambil Road, near the Ernakulam Junction Railway station where the daily show begins at 6.45 p.m., the Cochin Cultural Centre situated at Manikath Road, behind Medical Trust Hospital where the daily show begins at 7 pm, Art Kerala situated at Kannanthodathu lane, Valanjambalam and one may also catch the exotic shows of the dance at Kerala Kathakali Centre functions at Fort Cochin near the Chinese Fishing Nets.

Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry

Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry
The prosperous Jewish trading community built the Jewish Synagogue in 1568 whose links with Kerala begin in Kodungallor (Cranganore) in the north of the state. The oldest synagogue in India, it was partially destroyed in the war of 1662 and was rebuilt by the Dutch. In the mid-18th century the clock tower was added and the floors paved with exquisite hand-painted blue willow tiles from China. Two hundred years old, no two tiles are alike. The interior offers more beautiful surprises: a Belgian chandelier, the great scrolls of the Old Testament, and the copper plates on which were recorded the grants of privilege made by the Cochin rulers to the Jewish community in the 4th century. There are also five finely wrought gold and silver crowns gifted to the synagogue by various patrons.

The rabbi will normally give visitors a full account of the synagogue and the history of the Jews in Kerala. Although this ancient community of Cochin has now dwindled to a few families, strong elements of their culture and tradition as well as the Hebrew language remain in Jew Town, which is what the area surrounding the Mattancherry Synagogue has come to be called. The by-lanes that wind around Jew Town offer charming sights of houses built in Dutch, Portuguese and British styles.

Fort Kochi Of Ernakulam

Fort Kochi Of Ernakulam

Fort Kochi or Fort Cochin was the first European fort built on the Indian soil in 1530 by Portuguese with the permission of its then ruler. It was then known as 'Manuel Kotta'. Dutch gained its possession in 1663 until British wrested it from them in 1795. Situated on one of the finest natural harbors of the state, it houses first European township that soon became an important commercial centre and trade centre that flourished under the British. It soon became a major military base, cultural hub, shipbuilding centre and centre for Christianity, all in one. The highlights of this fort are VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow, Jewish Synagogue, Bolgatty Palace and Chinese Fishing nets.

While the tourists throng to Vasco da Gama Square, where now-obsolete Chinese fishing nets are still in use, the stalls surrounding it coin the opportunity by making fresh delicious seafood and tender coconut available to them. The Portuguese originally built Dutch Palace within the fort. It later passed on to Raja of Kochi through the hands of Dutch, who placed high value on it and it was here that many coronations of the ruler of the region took place. Leslie Bungalow from the 19th century belonged to the coffee merchants who traded off in the name of Pierce Leslie & Co. and enchants one with its beauty that has distinct Portuguese, Dutch and native influences on it. Typical wood panels and waterfront verandahs make it all the more endearing to the visitors. The church of Santa Cruz Basilica, the Hill Palace museum, the Jew Town, Museum of Kerala History, Cherai Beach and St Francis Church, the oldest European church of India are other architectural delights of the region.

Dutch Palace, Mattancherry

Dutch Palace, Mattancherry
As one may surmise from the name, the Dutch were not the original builders of the Mattancherry Palace. It was built by the Portuguese in 1557 as a gift to the Raja of Cochin, Veera Kerala Varma, partly as a compensation for a temple they'd destroyed and partly as a bribe to gain favors from the ruler. It was only in 1663, when the Dutch won over from the Portuguese, that they renovated the palace and thus, it is known as the 'Dutch palace' too.

The exteriors of the Mattancherry Palace are barren with stark white walls and sloping brown roofs. A two-storied quadrangular building with a small temple dedicated to the deity Palayannur Bhagwati in the central courtyard, the interiors of the Palace are in sharp contrast with their beautiful ceilings and painted walls. The Central Hall on the upper storey, once used for the coronation ceremony of Cochin's Rajas, has a beautifully carved wooden ceiling. The Dining Hall's ceiling is ornamented with a series of brass cups but the ceiling of the Assembly Hall is perhaps the best of all. A series of beautifully executed and well-preserved murals decorate the walls of the rooms depicting scenes from Hindu mythology such as those from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, and the Puranic legends. The murals are extensive and among the best in India. They cover approximately 300 sq ft of wall. Among the more erotic paintings is a mural in the Ladies' Bedchamber that depicts Krishna making love to all of eight gopis simultaneously! The museum housed in the Palace exhibits a rich collection of regal memorabilia including costumes, palanquins, turbans and weaponry from the days of the Cochin rajas.

Prime Attractions

Prime Attractions

Dutch Palace, Mattancherry
As one may surmise from the name, the Dutch were not the original builders of the Mattancherry Palace. It was built by the Portuguese in 1557 as a gift to the Raja of Cochin, Veera Kerala Varma, partly as a compensation for a temple they'd destroyed and partly as a bribe to gain favors from the ruler.
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St. Francis Church, Fort Cochin
Fort Cochin is believed to be the oldest European Settlement in India and St. Francis Church was the first European Church to be built in India. The history of this Church reflects the colonial struggle of European powers in India, from the 15th to 20th Centuries.
more »



Willington Island
Named after the former Viceroy of India, lord Willington, Willington Island is connected to the mainland Ernakulam by road-cum-railway Venduruthy Bridge. An artificial lake that was made by the dumping of the materials that were dug out while Cochin Port was being deepened.
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MangalavanamKnown for its small bird sanctuary, Mangalavanam mangroves is situated in the Ernakulam District of Kerala State. Bharath Petroleum Company borders the northern and eastern portion of the area, South by Emakulam Railway goods station, West by Salim Ali Road 16 and Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute.
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The Pareekshit Thampuran Museum
An archeological museum situated adjacent to the Shiva temple in Durbar Hall Road, Ernakulam, the museum features a rich collection of the 19th century paintings, Pre-historic monuments, Old coins in a numismatic gallery, Scriptures in stone and Plaster of Paris, Copies of mural paintings and the collection from the Cochin royal family.
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Kathakali Centres
It is Kerala's very own, much celebrated dance drama. Kathakali evolved in the 8th century from 'Ramanattam' a dance drama created by Kottarakkara Thampuran, a great admirer and promoter of traditional art forms. Kathakali draws its theme from the wealth of Indian mythology and folklore.
more »


Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
Though recently established Thattekkad is one of the most important bird sanctuaries in South India. A boat cruise from Bhoothathankettu to Thattekkad is an unforgettable experience through the evergreen forests nesting migratory and indigenous birds.
more »


Kodanad
Kodanad lies on the southern bank of Periyar cradled amidst the scenic beauty of the high ranges. 45 km to the north east of the city of Cochin and 12 km to the east of Perumbavoor town, it was once one of the largest elephant-capturing centres of South India.
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Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry
The prosperous Jewish trading community built the Jewish Synagogue in 1568 whose links with Kerala begin in Kodungallor (Cranganore) in the north of the state. The oldest synagogue in India, it was partially destroyed in the war of 1662 and was rebuilt by the Dutch.
more »

History of Cochin

History of Cochin

There have been controversies about the origin of the name 'Cochin'. Some people attribute the name to the Malayalam word 'Kochazhi' or 'Small Sea', while others think Cochin was named after China when traders from the court of Kublai Khan of China, visited Cochin and gave it the name of their homeland. The local people refer to Cochin as Kochi, and this is the city's official name today.

The city of Cochin may be said to have originated as an important port in 1341 AD when the flooded Periyar River destroyed a world-renowned port, Kodungallur, just north of Cochin and created an all-new harbor in Cochin, which is today one of the finest natural harbors on the West coast of India. Cochin's trade links with Chinese and the Arabs is reputed to be at least 2000 years old. Christianity in this city dates back to the apostle Thomas, who, as tradition holds and evidence supports, landed in India in AD 54 to spread the Gospel. There is also evidence pointing to the presence of Jews since at least AD 388.

Cochin's busy port assumed a new strategic importance and began to experience commercial prosperity after the flood. The Portuguese penetrated the Indian Ocean in the late 15th century. Vasco da Gama, discoverer of the sea route to India, established the first Portuguese factory (trading station) there in 1502, and the Portuguese viceroy Afonso de Albuquerque built the first European fort in India there in 1503. It was the first European fort in India. The British settled here in 1635 but were forced out by Dutch in 1663, under whom the town became an important trade center. It came under the sovereignty of Haidar Ali, the militant prince of Mysore in 1776, but was surrendered by his son Tipu Sahib to the British in 1791.

Legend holds that the Jews first settled in India during the time of King Solomon, when there was trade in teak, ivory, spices and peacocks between the Land of Israel and the Malabar Coast, where Cochin is located. Others put their arrival at the time of the Assyrian exile in 722 BC, the Babylonian exile in 586 BC or after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 BC. No reliable evidence exists, but most contemporary scholars fix the date at some time during the early Middle Ages. The earliest documentation of permanent Jewish settlements is on two copper plates now stored in Cochin's main synagogue. Engraved in the ancient Tamil language, they detail the privileges granted a certain Joseph Rabban by Bhaskara Ravi Varma, the fourth-century Hindu ruler of Malabar.

At the beginning of the 20th century a modern port with dry docks and ship repair yards was constructed, and Willingdon Island (connecting Fort Cochin with Ernakulam and other townships by a Rail Bridge and road) was built from the dredging of the harbor's inner channels. After India's independence, Cochin became the major training centre for the Indian Navy. This city can also take pride of place when it comes to trading in spices, for which it has always been known.

Cochin City

Cochin City
A cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas, Cochin or Kochi is perhaps the second best poet on the Western Ghats. Known as 'Queen of the Arabian Sea', it reflects the best of all that Kerala has to offer. A rich past and a vibrant present, Kochi gained the status of the business hub of the region long back. Comprising of mainland of Ernakulam, the islands of Willington, Bolgatty and Gundu in the harbor, Fort Cochin and Mattancherry on the southern peninsula, and Vypeen Island north of Fort Cochin, all the parts of Kochi are well-linked by ferries.

Being a seaport, many foreigners came to the place and one can clearly see the influence of Chinese, Jews, Arabs and Europeans in its culture and lifestyles of the natives. It boasts of the oldest church in India, the famous old-traditioned Chinese fishing nets, 500-year-old Portuguese houses, old tiled houses built in the Chinese pagoda style, synagogues, a Jewish community whose roots go back to the Diaspora and mosques. The harbor is still hale and hearty and the main exports of the region are pepper, seafood, rubber and coir. However, it attracts tourists because of its serene backwaters, beautiful lagoons fringed by swaying coconut palms and picturesque islands. The older parts of Fort Cochin and Mattanchery look more like a fusion of medieval Portugal, Holland and an English country village into one and are situated on the tropical Malabar Coast. Today, Cochin is one of India's largest ports and a major naval base.

Location:In Kerala, India.

Significance: Famous Sea Port & Spice Capital of India.
STD Code: 0484
Best Season: December - February
Language: Malyalam and English


Climate:

As Kochi is on the seashore, it has a moderately warm tropical climate with heavy annual rainfall of about 310 cm. In summers the temperature rises to a maximum of 35 ºC, while in winters, it is around 25 ºC.


How to reach:
By Air: Cochin has a domestic airport with regular flights to and from Agatti, Bangalore, Mumbai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Goa, Madras and Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala. The Cochin International Airport is under construction and has regular international flights only to the Gulf. Other international airports nearby are Mumbai, Cochin, Bangalore and Trivandrum.
By Train: Kochi is connected to the rest of India by an extensive network of railways. The three important railway stations here are Cochin Harbour Terminus, Ernakulam Junction and Ernakulam Town that are well connected by trainds to the other major cities of the country.
By Road: Three important National Highways and many state roads pass through or start from Kochi. Good motorable roads and frequent bus services is available to and from all the major cities of South India.
By Sea: Kochi is an all-weather natural port and regular boat service link it to places like Kottayam and Alleppey enroute the scenic backwaters of Kerala.



What to wear:
Light cotton clothes are advisable and waterproofing will be an added advantage considering the heavy rainfall, the area receives.


Shopping Attractions:

Shopping at Kochi is a pleasure because of the immensely beautiful handicraft items that abound here. One may choose from metalwares, camel-bone and woodcarvings, coconut shell items, bamboo canes, embroidered screwpine mats, grass mats and many other types of handicrafts. Antiques, jewellery, readymade garments, and ethnic hand-woven textiles are some other things to look for. The major shopping hubs of the city are M.G. Road and Marine Drive including Broadway.