India's Southern India
Cochin
An essential landmark on the ancient spice route, this Queen of the Arabian Sea displays a world of cultural and historical influences. A colorful blend of island settings and historical attributes, Cochin presents the eclectic nature of Kerala at its finest. Amidst its winding streets find the oldest church in India, intricate mosques and 500 year old Portuguese homes, cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, and the 16th century synagogue of a Jewish community with ancient roots.
Along its Malabar Coast, discover the medieval architecture of Fort Cochin and Mattancherry, and a premier setting to offset the hustle and bustle of inland Ernakulam. Explore the city’s many cultural delights such as Kathakali, the city’s fascinating art form for which its practitioners must train for a lifetime, as well as its vibrant markets, bazaars and spice markets honing a wealth of unique wares. Kerala’s most cosmopolitan city, as well as a integral trading center for spices and seafood, Cochin promises an enchanting journey through some of Kerala’s finest.
