India Tourism | Cochin

Cochin, the commercial hub of Kerala, is a town of great historical importance. It has a fine natural harbour around which the city has grown. The Fort Cochin area, where the Portuguese settled in the 16th century, has been declared as Heritage Zone.

Temperature (°C):
Summer: Max 35, Min 22
Winter: Max 32, Min 20
Rainfall: 254 cm (June to October)
Season: October to March

How to get there

	Air: Cochin is connected by Indian Airlines to Delhi, Mumbai (Bombay), Chennai (Madras), Goa, Bangalore and Thiruvananthapuram.
	Rail: Cochin/Ernakulam is connected by rail to all the major cities in India.
	Road: Cochin is connected with Alleppey 64 kms, Bangalore 565 kms, Kanniyakumari 309 kms, Kodaikanal 444 kms, Chennai (Madras) 694 kms, Madurai 324 kms, Thekkady 190 kms and Thiruvananthapuram 223 kms.
	Sea: (A) The Kerala Inland Water Transport Corporation operates regular back- water boat services to Alleppey (7 hrs) and Quilon (8 hrs). (B) SPORTS-Cochin operates tours to Lakshadweep Islands from Mid-Sept. to Mid-May.
	Local Transport: Cochin is connected by regular bus services with all major cities in South India.

Places of Interest

Dutch Palace
Jewish Synagogue
St.Francis Church
Bolghatty
Gunda and Willingdon Islands
Kerala History Museum
Hill Palace Museum
Parishath Taamburan Museum
Chinese Fishing Nets
Santacruz Cathedral (Basilica)

Excursions

Alwaye (21 kms)
Kalady (45 kms)
Alleppey (64 kms)
Trichur (80 kms)
Kottayam (76 kms)
Guruvayur (109 kms)
Munnar (136 kms)
Idikki (138 kms)
Palghat (163 kms)
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Thekkady, 190 kms)
Sabarimala (209 kms)
Calicut (Kozhikode, 218 kms)

The Region