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Kochi is one
of the biggest cosmopolitan cities in the God's own country, Kerala. The city is inhabited by around 21.2 lakhs of people. Over the
years Kochi or Cochin, the financial capital of Kerala also accredited as the gateway to Kerala has become a bustling tourist hotspot with an array of things to see,
do and eat.
Kochi has a
natural harbour and since time immemorial it has been a commercial hub in terms of trade of spices and condiments. Kochi’s significance has earned it
the appellation, "Queen of the Arabian sea". The Arabs, Chinese and various
European colonies like the Portuguese, Dutch and the British have left ineffaceable
marks on Kochi’s past and advancement.
The city
hosts several attractions and evokes a sense of mysticism with its cultural
elements and is, therefore, a bustling tourist hub. Some of the favourite
tourist attractions are its backwaters, palaces, Chinese fishing nets, beaches,
historical monuments etc.
BEST TIME AND CLIMATE
Since Kochi
is close to the Arabian sea, it has a moderate temperature. It experiences
heavy showers during June, July and August due to the south-west monsoon winds.
It receives light drizzle due to the retreating monsoon during September to
November. Therefore the ideal time for visiting this place is from December to
February when the weather becomes cool and delightful. Temperature in summer is
usually around 35 degrees and is around 25 degrees in the winter.
HOW TO REACH?
BY AIR✈: all
major domestic airlines have their services to Cochin International Airport,
Nedumbassery.
Distance
from the airport to the city of Kochi is 28 km.
BY RAIL🚆: The
city has two major railway stations: Ernakulam junction locally known as
Ernakulam South, the biggest and the busiest railway station in Kochi and the
second is, Ernakulam town often called as North railway station. Passengers can
get buses or autorickshaws from here to reach the heart of the city.
BY ROAD🚙: Kochi
is connected to all the cities across the subcontinent via NH-44 and NH-17. Interstate buses also ply to Kochi.
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