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  Kochi, Kochi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kōchi (高知市 Kōchi-shi) is the capital city of Kochi on the Shikoku island of Japan.
Kochi is the main city of the prefecture with most of the population.
Kochi's most famous festival is the Yosakoi (come to the night) which is held in the middle of summer.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kochi,_Kochi   (131 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Kochi, India
Kochi was famous for its natural harbour and was the centre of the Indian spice trade for many centuries.
Kochi International Airport, situated 30 km north of the city at Nedumbassery is the first port of call for most of the people coming to the state of Kerala by air.
The synagogue in Kochi is the oldest in India.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Kochi,-India   (2785 words)

  
 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.
tourism-of-india.com /kochi.html   (1788 words)

  
 Kochi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kochi, India, a city in the state of Kerala, India.
Kochi, Kochi, the capital city of Kochi Prefecture
Kochi, Hiroshima, a former town in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kochi   (109 words)

  
 Blurry Travel Travelogue - Kochi, India
Kochi is a perfect example of this melting pot of religions.
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.
www.blurrytravel.com /sea2003/journal/11132003/11132003.html   (1291 words)

  
 Kochi,Kochi Travel Kochi Tours of Kochi Tourism in Kochi Kerala
Kochi, the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala, has one of the finest natural harbours in the world.
Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace): Built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi, the palace was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch.
The palace complex consists of 49 buildings built in the Traditional Architectural Style of Kerala and is surrounded by 52 acres of terraced land with a Deer Park and facilities for horse riding.
kerala.indiantravelportal.com /kochi   (1461 words)

  
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Kochi - or Cochin, as it used to be known - is a sleepy Macau-like port where the Portuguese set up trading depots in the 16th century until they were pushed out by the Dutch in 17th century.
In Kochi -Cochin, dawn is not often a thing of breathtaking beauty, but just a careless smear of tinted light where sea and sky unite.
Kochi is accessible by road from most of the towns in Kerala and neighboring states.
travelindianet.com /kerala-kochi.html   (1305 words)

  
 Kochi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
KOCHI: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is understood to be recommending a 27 km- long Metro rail route for Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala, of which 25 km would be elevated.
KOCHI: The district administration, on Friday, directed the Cochin Port Trust (CPT) to explore the possibilities of redrawing the alignment of the proposed four-lane road connecting Vallarpadam and Kalamassery in order to bypass various places of worship located on the proposed route.
KOCHI: JRG, a capital, commodity and insurance brokerage house, is strengthening its operations in north India by opening its regional offices in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
www.infothis.com /find/Kochi   (253 words)

  
 Destination Kochi / Cochin - History
Kochi earned a significant position on the world trading routes after the world famous port at Kodugallur (Cranganore) was destroyed by massive flooding of the river Periyar in 1340 AD.
Kochi then started to grow and soon developed into a major trading point dealing in pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, etc. which were and still are famous for their quality.
The Corporation of Kochi was formed in 1967 by the merger of the towns - Fort Kochi, Mattanchery, Ernakulam and many nearby villages.
www.cochin.org /history.htm   (485 words)

  
 

Kochi to become major financial powerhouse: BBC

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Kochi: Kochi is fast rising as a financial powerhouse among the cities in India, according to a BBC report.
The report suggests that all pervious drawbacks and setbacks are on the verge of being rectified with Vanilla by the Exporting community at Kochi.
Kochi means - "the throne of the king", in Chinese, the report pointed out.
www.manoramaonline.com /servlet/ContentServer?pagename=manorama/MmArticle/CommonFullStory&cid=1070870755053&c=MmArticle&channel=Finance&count=8   (340 words)

  
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Kochi is one of India’s largest ports and a major naval base.
The Protestant Dutch captured Kochi in 1663 and restored the church in 1779.
After the occupation of Kochi by the British in 1795, it became an Anglican church and its presently used by the church of South India.
www.indiatravelclub.com /kochi.html   (1527 words)

  
 Hotel Details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Kochi then started to grow and soon developed into a major trading centre dealing in pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, etc. which were and still are famous for their quality.
Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala is indeed the Queen of the Arabian Sea, where ancient civilization gracefully mingles with modern life.
Kochi is very well serviced by a network of National and State Highways connecting it to all major centers of southern India.
www.sarovarparkplaza.com /Hotel/hotel_detail.asp?id=71   (288 words)

  
 Cochin Travel,South India,Ernakulam,Tour Operators in Cochin,Kochi Travel Guide,Cochin Travel Information
Kochi (Cochin), the Queen of the Arabian Sea, is situated on the west coast of India in the beautiful state of Kerala.
Kochi can be regarded as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala.
Kochi is known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea and the Queen of the Adriatic.
www.infoindiatravel.com /cities/cochin   (701 words)

  
 Holiday in Kochi, Kochi Holiday,Holiday in Kochi Kerala,Kochi Vacation,Vacation in Kochi Kerala,Kochi Holiday in Kerala
Kochi, earlier known as Cochin, is popularly regarded as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea'.
Kochi now is a cosmopolitan city that attracts people not only for business and trading but also for its exceptional natural beauty and cultural charm.
One of the Kerala's prime tourist destinations, Kochi is beautifully spread across islands and promontories in a stunning location between the Arabian Sea and Kerala Backwaters.
www.fascinatingholiday.com /holiday-in-kerala/holiday-in-kochi.html   (811 words)

  
 INDIAN NAVY - INS Dronacharya (Gunnery School)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
INS Dronacharya, Fort Kochi, Kochi 682 001, Kerala.
However, all important trains terminate at Ernakulam junction, which is 6 km ahead of Kochi Harbour Terminus approximately 15 km from the unit.
Kochi is prone to malaria and observation of anti malaria precautions during the stay at Kochi, is necessary.
indiannavy.nic.in /INS_Dronacharya.html   (351 words)

  
 Kochi India,Kochi Travel,Cochin India Travel,Cochin Travel Packages,Kochi (Cochin) Travel,Kerala India Tours
Kochi was an obscure fishing village that became the first European township in India.
This historic church was built by the Portuguese and elevated to a Cathedral by Pope Paul IV in 1558.
Fort Immanuel: This bastion of the Portuguese in Kochi was a symbol of the strategic alliance between the Maharajah of Kochi and the Monarch of Portugal, after whom it was named.
www.kerala-hub.com /travel-destinations/ernakulam/kochi.html   (848 words)

  
 Travel in Cochin - India - Asia - History - WorldTravelGate.net®-
The Chinese, Arabs, British, Dutch and Portuguese helped Kochi to emerge as a bustling centre of commercial activity, connecting the mainland to the rest of the world.
Kochi owes a lot to great travellers, scholars and traders like Fa Hien, Vasco da Gama, Sir Robert Bristow etc. to her present form of existence.
The ruler of Kochi gave the Portuguese, permission to build a fort at Kochi called 'Manuel Kotta' - which is the first European fort in Kochi.
www.asiatravelling.net /india/cochin/cochin_history.htm   (380 words)

  
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Kochi is not a big city like Tokyo or Osaka, so Japanese traditional culture, manners and customs remain there as they used to be.
Eighty-four percent of Kochi is composed of mountains and forests with up to 700 km of Pacific coastline and countless clean flowing rivers.
Regarding to the local dishes, as you can imagine from the existence of rich natural resources, local dishes of Kochi are characterized by their use of Kochi own ingredients such as law fish and edible wild plants.
www.itu.int /itudoc/itu-t/com11/coll/003_ww7.doc   (2224 words)

  
 Kerala Kochi IT News Dubai IT NEws Gitex News fibre optics
Kochi has become a preferred IT destination for International IT giants including Wipro, the number one Indian company, because of the direct link to the fiber optic link to the international network.
Kochi is linked to the international submarine fiber optic communication cable network making Karalla one of the most important digital connectivity hubs in India.
Kochi is the most important digital connectivity hub in the country as SEA-ME-WE-3 (South East Asia-Middle East-Western Europe), the international submarine fibre-optic communications cable network that has a landing point in Kochi, is upgraded to greatly enhance its capacity.
www.keralamonitor.com /oct42004.html   (3363 words)

  
 Kochi on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Un buque de carga varado en la playa Kochi, en el oeste de Japón, azotada por el tifón Songda, el 7 de setiembre.
In a recent visit to Mola Kochi, a village about 15 miles north of Kandahar, Captain Kit Parker, right, and 27 civil affairs soldiers distributed blankets and almost 500 ready-to-eat meals.
A U.S. soldier from the 82nd Airborne stands guard in the village of Mola Kochi, a village about 15 miles north of Kandahar, where soldiers distributed blankets and almost 500 ready-to-eat meals.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/K/KochiJ1ap.asp   (576 words)

  
 Cochin/Kochi Sightseeing
PLACES OF INTEREST IN AND AROUND KOCHI Kochi (Kochi) is palm-green commercial town of Kerala and the city consist of the mainland Ernakulam, Willingdon Island, Mattancherry, Fort Cochin, Vypeen Island and Bolghatty Island.
The Great Scrolls of the Old Testment, the copper plates in which the grants of privilege made by the Cochin rulers were recorded and the exquisite Chinese hand-painted tiles are of interest Timing: 1000 hrs to 1200 hrs and 1500 hrs to 1700 hrs.
Francis Church: Fort Kochi The Protestant church was originally built by the Portuguese in 1510 AD and is believed to be the oldest church built by the Europeans in India.
www.indiatravelite.com /cochin/cochinsightseeing.htm   (700 words)

  
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In Kochi or Cochin dawn is not often a thing of breathtaking beauty, but just a careless smear of tinted light where sea and sky unite.
Being situated very close to the sea, Kochi has a moderate climate, with heavy rains during June—August due to the southwest monsoon.
Moreover, it is one of the few ports of the world with all the three main forms of transport—land, sea, and air, centered in the same place.
tourismofkerala.com /destinations/kochi   (776 words)

  
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All resellers in Kochi will be given the server access control panel to administer hosting works directly.
Also Resellers in Kochi are provided with the technical support online and support on phone, email too.
Resellers in Kochi will be given special discounts to promote web hosting packages in Kochi.
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 Meetings 2003-04
Kochi is a long, fan-shaped area stretching from east to west, which takes up almost all the southern half of Shikoku Island.
Kochi City Culture Plaza is a community education and cultural center, with meeting rooms for conferences like ours.
Kochi Castle was built in 1600 by Kazutoyo Yamanouchi.
www.vhl.org /conf2004   (507 words)

  
 The Hindu : Kerala / Kochi News : Natural gas to provide solution for pollution in Kochi city
KOCHI: Kochi will set the trend in the fuel segment in Kerala with a host of projects based on liquefied natural (LNG) gas scheduled to come up in the coming years.
The compressed natural gas (CNG) project will be another major initiative in Kochi to be taken up as part of the LNG project.
This is intended to be an indicator of the pollution, which could generate better awareness on the need for a cleaner fuel for domestic and commercial use.
www.hindu.com /2005/10/19/stories/2005101919600300.htm   (629 words)

  
 The Indus Telegraph || Kochi-ing India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Phoenetic coincidences happen all the time; for instance, there is a port town called Kochi in Japan as well.
Kochi may have achieved pre-eminence when the Portugese set up base there after being chased out of Calicut/Kozhikode by the local Zamorin.
Anyways once Menezes had established some sort of control, he convened a synod in Udemperur (Diamper)(search for "Publication and Calling" to get to start of text) in Kochi and made representatives of the church(es) and laymen sign a declaration of allegiance to Rome.
www.industelegraph.com /story/2005/4/10/75246/4722   (2147 words)

  
 Kochi - Wikitravel
Kōchi (高知), known in ancient times as Tosa (土佐), is the eponymous capital of Kochi prefecture on the Japanese island of Shikoku.
The JR Dosan Line (土讃線) runs down from Okayama on Honshu via Takamatsu and the Oboke gorge, passing through Kochi on its way to the terminus Kubokawa.
The fastest way to get to Kochi from Okayama is to take the Nanpu Limited Express train, which departs every hour.
wikitravel.org /en/Kochi   (141 words)

  
 KOCHI JAPAN ASIA Hotel booking
Hotel Los Inn Kochi is a simple city hotel, a trendy business hotel and a convenient place for getting around on your visit to Kochi.
Kochi always welcomes its visitors with warmth and enthusiasm.
Located not too far away from the airport, the train station or the expressway, Kochi Prince Hotel provides spacious rooms in both western and Japanese styles, relaxation facilities such as a sauna, a public spa area with a view and a natural hot spring spa.
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 Kerala cochin, Cochin Kerala, Kerala Kochi, Kochi Kerala, Kerala Ernakulam, Ernakulam Kerala, hotels in Cochin, Cochin ...
The use of the arch is in sharp contrast to traditional Indian use of flat overlapping slabs or corbelling, a bit like Trinity Church, Bangalore.
The church, originally a Catholic Church was taken over by the Dutch after they captured Cochin (Kochi) in 1663 and converted into a Protestant Church after they captured Cochin (Kochi) in 1663.
The village, the first of its kind in the country is located near the port city of Kochi in Ernakulam District in Kerala.
www.beautifulkerala.com /coco/redcarpet/cochin.php   (1407 words)

  
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