Post by sionparker on Dec 9, 2011 5:10:31 GMT -5
Cochin stay offers every tourist the hospitality and ambience of homely living combined with the exquisite taste of Kerala food. You can feel the rhythm and glory of the age old culture and civilization just by taking a stroll through the busy streets of Cochin. Cochin is considered as the first colonial settlement in India and it has the best preserved history of colonial times. You might have heard the saying,” If China is where you make your money, then Cochin is surely the place to spend it” which truly reflects the City’s excellence.
Tree lined avenues, Chinese fishing nets, busy streets, lagoons and backwaters attract thousands of domestic and international tourists to Cochin. Cochin is one of the few places in the world where you can see a cross section of global culture and civilization. The rich flora and fauna and feature rich European architecture style helps Cochin to continue its invincible journey of excellence in Tourism. UNESCO has declared Cochin as a living monument and cross section of global culture which is a huge reward for the pristine City. The streets and buildings of Cochin are conglomerations of different foreign cultures including British, French, Arab and Portuguese.
The city of Cochin boasts of one of the most famous natural harbors in the south India which is another feather in the cap of the modern City. The history of Cochin natural harbor dates back to AD 1498 when Vasco Da Gama landed in India. Trade relation between Portuguese and other European powered were started after the visit of Vasco Da Gama. The popularity of Cochin crossed borders in the previous years as a cultural hub, business center and a Christianity center. Get ready to experience the excellence of Cochin.
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Tree lined avenues, Chinese fishing nets, busy streets, lagoons and backwaters attract thousands of domestic and international tourists to Cochin. Cochin is one of the few places in the world where you can see a cross section of global culture and civilization. The rich flora and fauna and feature rich European architecture style helps Cochin to continue its invincible journey of excellence in Tourism. UNESCO has declared Cochin as a living monument and cross section of global culture which is a huge reward for the pristine City. The streets and buildings of Cochin are conglomerations of different foreign cultures including British, French, Arab and Portuguese.
The city of Cochin boasts of one of the most famous natural harbors in the south India which is another feather in the cap of the modern City. The history of Cochin natural harbor dates back to AD 1498 when Vasco Da Gama landed in India. Trade relation between Portuguese and other European powered were started after the visit of Vasco Da Gama. The popularity of Cochin crossed borders in the previous years as a cultural hub, business center and a Christianity center. Get ready to experience the excellence of Cochin.
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