A Beautiful Place Kochi,Kerala India
Location : Kochi, Ernakulam,Kerala,India
Distance from Mumbai : 1,384 km(860 mi)
Distance from Delhi : 2,594 km(1,612 mi)
Distance from Chennai : 684 km(425 mi)
Distance from Bangalore : 533 km
How to reach?
Nearest Railway Stations : Kochi
Nearest Airport : Kochi
Built In : year 1967
Highlights :
Kochi is the main gateway to South India for foreign visitors and it offers many places of interest to tourists.It gives easy access to almost all tourist places in Kerala.
It is connected by air, road and rail to all major places.The merging of the backwaters with the sea gives lot of opportunities for boating and rafting.
The ride through the lagoons in Kerala style houseboats is an unforgettable experience.The famous Bolgatty Palace and the Jewish Synagogue are situated on the banks of the lagoons.There are also places of pilgrimage like the Santa Cruz Basilica and the St.Thomas Church at Malayattoor.
The Thripunithura Palace is one of the biggest of its kind in the whole of Kerala.The Chinese fishing nets in the lagoons are an enchanting sight.Being the only metro in central Kerala, it also gives you great opportunities for shopping.
It is connected by air, road and rail to all major places.The merging of the backwaters with the sea gives lot of opportunities for boating and rafting.
The ride through the lagoons in Kerala style houseboats is an unforgettable experience.The famous Bolgatty Palace and the Jewish Synagogue are situated on the banks of the lagoons.There are also places of pilgrimage like the Santa Cruz Basilica and the St.Thomas Church at Malayattoor.
The Thripunithura Palace is one of the biggest of its kind in the whole of Kerala.The Chinese fishing nets in the lagoons are an enchanting sight.Being the only metro in central Kerala, it also gives you great opportunities for shopping.
ABOUT Kochi,Kerala :
Kochi formerly Kochi, is a major port city on the west coast of India by the Arabian Sea. Kochi is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of Kerala.
Kochi is often called by the name Ernakulam, which refers to the eastern part of the mainland Kochi.
The civic body that governs the city is the Corporation of Kochi, which was constituted in the year 1967, and the statutory bodies that oversee its development are the Greater Kochi Development Authority and the Goshree Islands Development Authority.
The civic body that governs the city is the Corporation of Kochi, which was constituted in the year 1967, and the statutory bodies that oversee its development are the Greater Kochi Development Authority and the Goshree Islands Development Authority.
Government
Mayor : Tony Chamminy (INC)
City Police Commissioner : M.R. Ajith Kumar IPS
Area
Metropolitan City : 94.88 km2 (36.63 sq mi)
Population (2011)
Metropolitan City : 601,574
Density : 6,340/km2 (16,400/sq mi)
Metro : 2,117,990
Languages Official : Malayalam, English
Culture :
Kochi has a diverse, multicultural, and secular community consisting of Malayalis, Konkanis, Gujaratis, Bengalis, Marathis,Punjabis,Tamilians, Biharis and a few families of Jews among other denominations, all living in peaceful co-existence.
The city once had a large Jewish community, known as the Malabar Yehuden—and now increasingly as Kochi Jews—that figured prominently in Kochi's business and economic strata.The Syro-Malabar Church, one of the 22 sui iuris Eastern Catholic Churches, has its seat at Ernakulam.
The city once had a large Jewish community, known as the Malabar Yehuden—and now increasingly as Kochi Jews—that figured prominently in Kochi's business and economic strata.The Syro-Malabar Church, one of the 22 sui iuris Eastern Catholic Churches, has its seat at Ernakulam.
Sports :
Like elsewhere in Kerala, football is the most passionate sport among locals. Kochi is home to two of India's major professional football teams, FC Kochin and Chirag United Kerala and also teams like Josco FC since 2008.
India's fourth largest stadium and third largest cricket stadium, the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium located in Kaloor, is a major facility for football and cricket.
History :
Kochi was the centre of Indian spice trade for many centuries, and was known to the Yavanas (Greeks and Romans) as well as Jews, Arabs, and Chinese since ancient times. Kochi rose to significance as a trading centre after the port around Kodungallur (Cranganore) was destroyed by massive flooding of Periyar in 1341.
The earliest documented references to Kochi occur in books written by Chinese voyager Ma Huan during his visit to Kochi in the 15th century as part of Admiral Zheng He's treasure fleet. There are also references to Kochi in accounts written by Italian traveller Niccolò Da Conti, who visited Kochi in 1440.
The earliest documented references to Kochi occur in books written by Chinese voyager Ma Huan during his visit to Kochi in the 15th century as part of Admiral Zheng He's treasure fleet. There are also references to Kochi in accounts written by Italian traveller Niccolò Da Conti, who visited Kochi in 1440.
According to many historians, the precursor state to Kingdom of Kochi came into existence in early 12th century, after the fall of the Chera Kingdom. The reign of the Kingdom was hereditary, and the family that ruled over the region was known as the Perumpadappu rulers in the local vernacular.
The mainland Kochi remained the capital of the princely state since the 18th century. The King of Kochi only had authority over the region encompassing the present city of Kochi and adjoining areas. However, during much of this time, the kingdom was under foreign suzerainty, and the King often only had titular privileges.
Portuguese navigator, Pedro Álvares Cabral founded the first European settlement in India at Kochi in 1500. From 1503 to 1663, Fort Kochi was ruled by Portugal. This Portuguese period was a harrowing time for the Kochi Jews, as the Inquisition was active in Portuguese India.
Kochi hosted the grave of Vasco da Gama, the first European explorer to set sail for India, who was buried at St. Francis Church until his remains were returned to Portugal in 1539
Kochi hosted the grave of Vasco da Gama, the first European explorer to set sail for India, who was buried at St. Francis Church until his remains were returned to Portugal in 1539
Kochi Metro :
The Kochi Metro is an under construction metro rapid transit system for the city of Kochi, intended to considerably ease traffic congestion in the city and its surrounding metropolitan area.
It is being set up at an estimated cost of 5,146 crore (US$1.03 billion). Expected to be complete by 2016, the metro system will have 23 stations connecting the suburban towns of Aluva and Thripunithura while passing through downtown Kochi.
It is being set up at an estimated cost of 5,146 crore (US$1.03 billion). Expected to be complete by 2016, the metro system will have 23 stations connecting the suburban towns of Aluva and Thripunithura while passing through downtown Kochi.
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