Cochin Trivandrum flights

About Cochin

Kochi is also known as Cochin. Cochin is the city of Kerala state in India. Cochin was an important spice trade center from 14th century onwards and was even referred as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. Fort Kochi, Bolghatty Palace and Mattancherry Palace are the colonial buildings in the city, which are examples of European and Dutch architecture.

Kochi is the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command, the primary training centre of the Indian Navy. Cochin Shipyard is the largest shipbuilding facility in India till 2008, contributes to the economy of the city. Godaisan Hill and Willingdon Island are the other place to visit in Cochin.

The Dutch Palace was originally built by the Portugese in 17th century. The Dutch modified it and presented to the Raja of Kochi. Coronation of many Rajas of Kochi was held here. The Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi is one of the large multi-use stadiums in India with International Class Lighting for Day and Night Matches.