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  Tourism in Kochi, Kochi Tourism,Cochin India,Tour in Cochin, Kochi India, Tourism Kochi, Tourism of Kochi, India ...
In Kochi or Kochi, dawn is not often a thing of breathtaking beauty, but just a careless smear of tinted light where sea and sky unite.
For centuries, Kochi was the battleground of European powers for the mastery of the lucrative trade of the Indian west coast.
The Dutch palace at Mattancherry was actually built by the Portuguese and presented to the Kochi ruler Vira Kerala Varma in 1555 as an act of expiation for the plunder and desecration of a temple near the Raja's palace by a hot-headed young Portuguese officer.
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 Blurry Travel Travelogue - Kochi, India
It is also one of the few cities in India where you are able to walk leisurly through the winding streets, admiring the historical architecture without the fear of stepping in shit, breathing in pollution or getting hit by an auto-rickshaw.
One of the finest examples of Catholic churches in Kochi is the St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India.
Kochi offers unlimited entertainment with its vivacious art and music scene, movie theaters (a short ferry ride to the main land city of Ernakulum), quick and cheap internet access, a wonderful variety of food and incredibly interesting people.
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Kochi or Cochin in Kerala is a favourite haunt of Kochiites.
Kochi Kerala is has an eventful and colourful history.
Kochi Kerala is a humble fishing village that became the first European township in India.
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Kochi is the largest city in Kerala with a population of 5.5 lakhs.
Kochi Fort-This fort was built by the Portuguese in 1503 A.D. and is at the entrance to the port.
The palace was formerly the residence of the British Resident of Kochi.
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Built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi (Cochin), the palace was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch.
Kochi is connected by excellent air network to all major cities in India.
Kochi (Cochin), an important commercial centre of the South India is very well serviced by a network of national and state highways, connecting it to all major centres of the area.
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Kochi (Cochin), the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala, has one of the finest natural harbours in the world.
Kochi is connected by rail to most of the important cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai.
Kochi is connected by road with several tourist centers in India.
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Kochi-the name that became Cochin with European influence and is now again the city’s official name is not just Kerala’s capital city, but is capital for the state in more ways than one.
Kochi means mainland Ernakulam, the island of Willingdon, Fort Cochin, Gundu, Bolgatty and Mattanchery, which is why a large number of people traverse the Arabian Sea backwaters everyday to and from work.
Kochi may be a generally attractive city to me but it has a generous share of the places which are of tourist interest, in the conventional sense.
www.indiaprofile.com /destinations/kochi.htm   (2210 words)

  
 ICE India :: About Kochi (Cochin), Kerala
At one time, the spice center favored by Vasco da Gama for its propitious location on the spice trail, the distinct heritage of East meets West is reflected in the diverse community of multi-ethnic, religious and cultural diversity.
Kochi has transformed itself from a sleepy southern city into one of the principal Indian hubs for foreign business.
ICE is only minutes from the nearest train station and 20 minutes from Kochi International Airport, with direct connections to the United States via European and Pacific Rim gateways.
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 Kochi (Cochin), India. Travel guide & tourist information by Hostelbookers.com
The venerable city of KOCHI (long known as Cochin), is Kerala's prime tourist destination, spreading across islands and promontories in a stunning location between the Arabian Sea and the backwaters.
Kochi's international airport is at Nedumbassery, near Alwaye (aka Alua), 26km to the north of Ernakulam.
Kochi is the only city in the state where you are guaranteed the chance to see live Kathakali, the uniquely Keralan form of ritualized theatre.
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 Kochi (Cochin) - The queeen of Arabian Sea
Kochi thus became a haven for seafaring visitors from all over the world and became the first European township in India when the Portuguese settled here in the 15th century.
The Dutch wrested Fort Kochi from the Portuguese in AD 1663 and later in the last phase of the colonial saga, the British took over, the town in 1795.
During 1660's, Fort Kochi peaked in stature as a prime commercial centre and its fame spread far and wide - variously as a rich trade centre, a major military base, a vibrant cultural hub, a great ship building centre, a centre for Christianity and so on.
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Kochi, a dream destination in Kerala is a travelers' delight.
Kochi presents a fascinating cultural mosaic with its rich history and cultural heritage.
Kochi’s tranquill atmosphere veils the fact that it is the commercial capital of Kerala.
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Kochi is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea with the backwaters of Kottayam and Allepuzha to the South, the wildlife sanctuaries and hill
Kochi is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea with the backwaters of Kottayam and Allepuzha to the South, the wildlife sanctuaries and hill stations of Idduki to the East, and the cultural heartlands of Thrissur to the North.
Centrally located, Kochi is your obvious choice as a base from which to explore the many tourist attractions in Kerala.
www.south-india-tour.net /kerala/kochi-travel.html   (389 words)

  
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Kochi, popularly regarded as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea', is also famous as Cochin.
Kochi is located in the district of Ernakulam, about 220 km north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram.
The coveted trophy of the race was instituted in memory of Indira Gandhi, the late Prime Minister of India.
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 One Day International India vs Pakistan 2005 Cricket Series   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The 80,000 capacity Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Kochi is bustling with action, all set to raise the curtain on the first of the six- match One Day International Series for the Pepsi Cup between a subdued India and a confident Pakistan on April 2.
Team India vice-captain Rahul Dravid said India will come back strongly in the ensuing ODI series and also backed skipper Sourav Ganguly as a man who will be back in form quickly.
India failed to capitalise on the platform Sehwag and Dravid made, making just 40 runs in the last 9 overs, as the Pakistanis bowled accurately to keep the score to an achievable target.
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 India picks Kochi for Musharraf's visit
After the Pakistan president expressed his desire to watch a match of the on-going series, India said the president was welcome.
A final decision on whether Kochi will host Musharraf will be taken only after the reply is received, the official mainly security considerations were responsible for the choice of Kochi over Kolkata.
It seems as if we are begging musharraf to visit india, for watching the match.i donot say that,we should not maintain the relation with...
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 Spice up at Kochi, India
Kerala is a mere frond of a state, long and narrow, green and fertile - 15,000 palm-sheltered square miles in southwest India, rimmed by mountains called the Western Ghats, washed by the Arabian Sea and laced by an idyllic tangle of lakes and streams known as the Backwaters.
We were picked up at our hotel, the Brunton Boatyard in Fort Cochin, which faces a channel plied day and night by an endless parade of ferries, rice barges, fishing boats and oil tankers, for an eye-opening trip across the water to Ernakulam.
The Hindu, a national newspaper, reported recently that people in Kochi "are on a meaty binge," and some of the local vegetarian restaurants have closed.
www.tourismofindia.com /newsletter/kerala.htm   (1286 words)

  
 Kochi India - “Mouth Watering Kerala Backwaters around Kochi!”
Kochi, also known as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea” is a cluster of islands on the vast expanse of the ‘Vembanad Lake’.
As Ernakulam Town, Mattancherry, Wellington Island, Fort kochi, Vypeen, Vallarpadam, Gundu and Bolgatti Islands are all situated in and around the Vembanad Lake within 10 kms radius, it is pretty straight forward to hop across from one place to another.
It is known as the Spiritual Sanctuary of India and perhapes even the World as it is here "Adi Sankaracharya", the founder of the Advaitha School of Philosophy grew up in the 8th centuary.
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 Kochi - India - Mark Moxon, Travel Writer
Even the locals seemed more friendly and relaxed than usual, and as I took the ferry from Kochi's twin town Ernakulam across the bay to Kochi itself, I fell into conversation with a middle-aged man from Bangalore who was visiting with his girlfriend.
But I was on the ferry to catch the sights of Kochi, a difficult prospect through the haze of hash oil, so I thanked him for his kind offer and slipped into the crowds on the ferry terminal, quite happy just to get high on my surroundings.
Kochi has a wonderfully eclectic collection of Portuguese churches, backstreets with a Jewish overtone and a beach with the strangest fishing tackle you've ever seen, and it's a superb place to wander round on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
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 Information on Kochi History,Kochi India Information,Historical Information of Cochi,Information on Kochi in Kerala
Kochi rose as an independent kingdom from the ruins of the Kulasekhara Empire.
The advent of the Portuguese in Kochi proved to be the turning point in its history.
The subsequent Kochi rulers turned out to be incompetent, till Saktan Tampuran or Rama Varma ascended the throne in 1790.
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Kochi (earlier known as Cochin) is the jewel in the crown of Kerala with true cosmopolitan character.
This monument was built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi.
This was the first European Church to be built in India built in the Year 1503, which is currently owned by the Church of South India.
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 Destination Kochi / Cochin
Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city 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'.
Kochi is the 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 and Tourism Council and featured in National Geographic Traveler's '50 greatest places of a lifetime'.
Kochi is the original name of the city, while Cochin is the colonial name.
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Kochi is also famous for its superb cuisine, fusioned with an array of mixed spices, seafood and meat dishes to delight any hungry visitor.
Vasco de Gama, the first European to reach India by sailing around Africa, died in Kochi in 1524 and was buried here for 14 years until his body was transferred to Lisbon in Portugal.
Cruise in a motorboat and discover Kochi which is a cluster of islands networked by lagoons and backwaters.
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 Geriatrics India Center- Kochi...
GERIATRICS INDIA CENTER is dedicated for the total welfare of Senior citizens irrespective of religion, caste and community.
A variety of programmes organized here utilizing the wisdom, experience and expertise of senior citizens in their respective fields of activity for the common good of the public is one of the unique features of this centre.
The center is conceived as an International Center for effective collaboration with national and international organizations for the welfare of the senior citizens.
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 Kochi Tourist Information,Tourist Info of Kochi Kerala,Cochin Kerala Tourist Information
Located on the south Indian state of Kerala, the port city Kochi or Cochin is one of the important trading points of South India.
Its serves as a major commercial hob of South India from the very ancient time and attracted traders from China, Arabs and European countries who got involved in the spice trade.
Now it is one of the oldest exiting European churches in India.
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 Kochi (India) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fort Kochi in Kochi was the first European colonial settlement in India.
From 1503 to 1663, Fort Kochi was ruled by Portugal.
In 1866, Fort Kochi became a municipality, and its first Municipal Council election was conducted in 1883.
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