Cochin:Cuture

From time to time,Cochin witnessed successive waves of migration by the Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch, and Portuguese, who came here mainly for the purpose of trade. Their presence and influence on Kochi as it is today called is not only visible in the numerous forts, churches and palaces dotting the city, but also in its lifestyle and demography. Cochin, which gradually emerged as commercial and industrial capital of the south Indian state of Kerala, is virtually a melting pot of cultures. The city has a diverse, multicultural and secular community.The literacy rate of the Cochin was 94.3%.Cochin has come a long way from being a major trading zone in ancient times. Today, it is also an important tourist hub in India.Staring from the Cochin Carnival with a western flavor to the Vishu of a contrasting ethnic character, the festivals reflect this diversity of culture in Cochin. 

Cochin:Lifestyle

How is it like living at Cochin?


You might have asked yourself this question.Being the best livable city in India,Cochin can't be bad and Yeah the best in India.Cochin is the most beautiful as well as highly advanced than any other cities in India.If you are a tourist,you will enjoy the beauty of the so called "Queen of Arabian Sea" much more than anyone else.Cochin is a unique city.Great beaches which can make you forget every worries,Boat ride through back waters which will make you forget everything and fall in love with nature and beautiful trees everywhere.What do you want more than this.Its a heaven.No wonder people select Kerala for their honeymoon.Cochin is not so crowded like other cities in India.Don't let that fool you,its one of the most developed cities in India.There is a reason behind it,Cochin is a port city.A port city will develop faster than other cities and the best thing is its rated as one of the best port cities in the world.Cochin has all those modern amenities.Cochin is transforming fast,infact Cochin is developing fast than any other cities in India.Cochin will have the biggest mall in India(Lulu)(http://www.technoparktoday.com/lulu-international-shopping-mall-indias-largest-shopping-mall-kochi/) and the tallest building in India(http://smartcitykochi.blogspot.com/2007/08/100-floored-building-to-come-up-in.html) and the tallest residential building in India.Various new projects are coming at Cochin.Cochinites love having fun.You will see teen age guys enjoying their time with automobiles(Yeah we love the movie Tokyo drift) and gadgets.In my opinion people are helping too.People indulge in different activities like jogging,cycling,swimming during their free time.The bottom line:Cochin is an energetic city which is so beautiful to look at...Here are some pictures 

Cochin:Why is it so beautiful?

Cochin:City Map 

Why Cochin is one of the most beautiful city in the world?


1,Its surrounded by water making it beautiful.Sister city of Cochin is Virginia(US).Have a look at Virginia



2,Cochin is greenish,Kerala is called God's own country and the whole Kerala is beautiful,Cochin is one of the most beautiful city in the world.

Cochin:City of dreams

Where is Cochin? 

Kochi is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of Kerala,India

What's special about Cochin?

• Its the most livable city in India.

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•  Its undoubtedly the most advanced city in India
•  It is famously known as the best natural harbor in the world 
• Cochin as a tourist destination is a very attractive city still maintaining the old world charm with forts and palaces, a Jewish Synagogue, some really ancient churches, prominently among them is the St Francis Church, which is the first European church to be built in India by the Portuguese 
• Sea food is a speciality of Cochin.

What is the culture at Cochin?

Cochin now has a blend of several exotic cultures like the Portuguese, Jewish, English, French, Dutch and Chinese.Cochinites are trendy and westernized.

What can you see at Cochin?

Cochin being a tourist city is an advanced and beautiful city.Cochin is so greenish and the whole city is beautiful.Other than that there are many things to see at Cochin.

Saint Francis Church

Basilica of Santa Cruz

The Chinese Fishing Nets

The Dutch Palace

The Indo-Portuguese Museum

Paradesi Synagogue

Jew Town

Ten things to do, see, experience.

1. Backwater trip
2. Kathakali performance
3. Visit Jew Town
4. Ayurvedic treatment
5. Food, food, food
6. Take a sunset cruise
7. Attend a festival
8. Visit religous sights and buildings
9. Shopping
10.Do make time to visit Ernakulam

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