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Bookmark or Share- Destination Kochi / CochinKochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea .
- Destination Kochi / Cochin - HistoryCochin harbour Kochi earned a significant position on the world trading routes after the world famous port at Kodugallur (Cranganore) was destroyed by massive flooding of the river Periyar in 1340 AD.
- Destination Kochi / Cochin - IndustryCochin is home to many large and medium scale industries making it the commercial capital of Kerala. For centuries, Cochin has been a very important trading post on the west coast of India, paving way for trade with the Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and British.
- Destination Kochi / Cochin - ClimateCochin is a seaside town just 10 degrees north of the equator. Hence, it is a moderately hot and humid place round the year. Heavy showers with thunder and lightning are experienced between June-September due to the south-west monsoon.
- Destination Kochi / Cochin - PilgrimageDestination Kochi/Cochin - All the information you need to know about the beautiful city on the west coast of India.
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