Kochi : The Queen of Arabian Sea

Kochi is located in Eranakulam district and famed as 'Queen of Arabian Sea' since it emerged as a major Seaport of India. In ancient time Kochi was major destination of British, Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch etc., have all come to its shores in search of exotic spices. Kochi occupies a very strategic location and has been a significant trading zone and attractive tourist destination since time immemorial. The tradition and reputation of this enchantingly quaint port city has maintained till date.

Since Kochi ranks first in the total number of international and domestic tourist arrivals in Kerala, city attracts travelers with its immense cluster of wonderful spots which majorly includes Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, Hill Palace Museum, Jewish Synagogue, Marine Drive, Willigdon Isaland and Bolgatty Palace .

The city was major exporter of species and center of international Pepper Exchange, where 'Black pepper' was globally traded. Portugal was first established its colony in Kochi and followed by Dutch and English. Willington Island is one among the large Man Made Island and named after Lord Willington.

Fort Kochi and Mattancherry are hot spot of any traveler to Kochi with an intention to know its following affiliation with European countries .Fort Kochi was granted to Portuguese in 1503 by King of Cochin. Fort Kochi remained in Portuguese 160 years and followed by Dutch and Dutch held its position till 1795 when British took control The famous 13th century Italian traveler aptly remarked: "if China is where you make money, then Cochin surely is the place where you spend it"

Hill palace Museum which is situated 12 K.M from Kochi and considered as the largest archeological museum in Kerala since it hold Variety of sculptures, rare coins, old weapons.

Jewish Synagogue in Mattancherry which is well known as Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue in commonwealth countries. It was built with Dutch patronage; this contributed to the informal name: paradesi synagogue or "foreign" synagogue.