Tour Packages for Cochin
Cochin, also known as Kochi, is famous as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea'. Also the most important commercial and industrial center of Kerala, Cochin is popularly known as the 'Gateway to South India'. One of the Kerala's prime tourist destinations, Cochin is beautifully spread across islands and promontories in a stunning location between the Arabian Sea and Kerala Backwaters. Cochin can be divided in two main sections - the old Cochin comprising of Willingdon Island, Fort Kochi, Mattancherry etc. and Cochin which is much larger and includes Ernakulam city, old Cochin, Kumbalangi and outlying islands. Cochin also houses one of the finest natural harbors in the world and was the center of Indian spice trade for many centuries. If you are planning a south India or a Kerala tour, then you can't afford to ignore Cochin Tour. Cochin is a wonderful destination in India to visit and explore. Discover this beautiful city of Kerala on your Cochin tour with Tour Packages for India. Tour Packages for India offers you an exciting range of tour packages for Cochin to choose from.
Location of Cochin
Cochin is located on the west coast of India extending between latitude 9° 58' N to longitude 76° 17' E, in Ernakulam district of Kerala. Cochin is situated at a distance of about 220 km north of Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala. Cochin is well connected by air, rail and road with all the major cities of India.
Things to Do in Cochin
Cochin is one of the most famous tourist destinations of Kerala India. Famous for its historic monuments, churches, museums and art galleries, libraries, parks and gardens, islands, backwaters and beaches, Cochin offers a wholesome tourist destination for you. On your tours to Cochin, you can enjoy a wide range of leisure and recreational activities including sightseeing, beach activities, houseboat riding and much more. Discover the magnificent historical monuments of Cochin such as Fort Cochin, the first fort built by the Europeans in India, Chinese Fishing Nets, the beautiful Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church (Fort Cochin), Cochin Museum, Bolghatty Palace, among many other landmarks of Cochin. You can also visit the beautiful Willington Island, a man-made island surrounded by beautiful backwaters. Other activity you would love to enjoy on your Cochin tour is an exciting and enjoyable boat cruising through the backwaters. The backwaters separating Ernakulam from Fort Kochi and Mattancherry are dotted with many small and big islands and offer perfect conditions for an unforgettable boat cruising. You can also enjoy the performances of Kathakali, a fascinating traditional Kerala dance form, on your Cochin tour with Tour Packages for India. Cochin also offers exciting shopping experience to its visitors. On your Cochin tour, you can shop for Metal ware, Camel-bone Carvings, Wood Carvings, articles made of Coconut Shells, Grass Mats, Jewellery, Readymade Garments and ethnic hand-woven Textiles among many others. Choose a suitable Cochin tour Package and discover one of the most fascinating cities of India, yes it's Cochin.
