Kochi Honeymoon Packages

Kochi is the biggest city in Kerala and also considered to be the financial hub for the state. It is also one of the major tourist attractions and receives a large number of both domestic and foreign tourists. Kochi has a cosmopolitan outlook and has been influenced by cultures of several European colonialists and trading partners.One can find a touch of Portuguese,Dutch and English influence in various architectural structures and monuments. Kochi is the largest city and urban centre in the state of Kerala with a population of more than two million inhabitants. Kochi used to be an important spice trading centre and has seen many European powers establishing their base here for lucrative spice trade. Kochi is also a major port city handling cargo movement and serves as a major naval base for Indian Navy and Coast Guard. Kochi also houses many industries such as electronics, information-technology, chemical and bio technology. It is also renowned for it’s numerous educational institutions and houses the high court of the state. Attractions Some of the most prominent attractions in Kochi most frequented by tourists are: Marine Drive It is one of the most thriving economic centres in the city and houses many shopping malls.It is a very popular market place and hangout zone for local population of Kochi. It faces the backwaters and also has a tourist ferry service. Fort Kochi It is a historical spot and the most visited place by tourists.It houses many attractions such as Chinese Fishing Nets,Mattancherry Palace and Santa Cruz Basilica. Mattancherry Palace Mattancherry Palace lies in Fort Kochi area. It is also known as Dutch palace and was originally built by the Portuguese after grabbing the city of Kochi from the Dutch in the year 1557.Later on,it was gifted by the Portuguese to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Cochin and again changed hands from the Portuguese to the Dutch. It is most of the most famous and visited spot in Fort Kochi area. Jewish Synagogue : It is one of the oldest synagogue in commonwealth countries and still in use.It is quite popular amongst tourists. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica It was a church built originally by the Portuguese and later elevated to level of Cathedral by Pope Paul IV in the year 1558. Bolgatty Palace It is located in the scenic Bologaty Island in Kochi and houses a heritage resort. St.Francis Church It is the oldest European church in India and was built originally in the year 1503. Amenities and Infrastructure Ferry Service The city also boasts of a Ferry service and is used as my local residents mainly for local commuting Railways The city has two major railway stations,i.e Ernakulam Junction and Ernakulam Town.It is very well connected with all destinations/major cities through out the country. Airports Kochi International Airport is well connected with various destinations within and outside the country. It is the busiest airport in Kerala and has provision of handling a large amount of international and domestic cargo and air traffic movement. Hotels and Staying Options: Kochi is considered to be base of all tourist activities in Kerala and therefore has developed ample tourism infrastructure catering to all needs of travelers of all budgets. Other Facts/Details: Climate: Kochi has a tropical monsoon climate and has more or less very little difference between day time and night time temperatures. There is no significant difference in temperatures between seasons,i.e seasonal variation is very less. It usually gets rainfall in two phases,i.e South West Monsoon during the months of June till September and North East Monsoon during the months of October till December Best Time to Visit: Kochi is best visited through out the year but summer months,i.e April and May can be uncomfortable on account of high humidity.