A traveller’s guide to Captivating Cochin: Cochin is a preferred - TopicsExpress



          

A traveller’s guide to Captivating Cochin: Cochin is a preferred spot in the itinerary of Kerala holiday tour packages. Located on the western coast of India Cochin or Kochi is part of the Ernakulum district. It is encompassed by the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. It’s very often referred to as the ‘queen of the Arabian Sea’. True to its nickname it’s a commercial and trading hotspot. It’s considered as an important seaport in India. The port has historic significance as European traders traded through the port for spices during mediaeval times. In 1503 however Cochin was occupied by the Portuguese, becoming the first European Colonial settlement in India. This was to followed with the Dutch and British settlements until India’s independence. keralahoponhopoff/blog/a-travellers-guide-to-captivating-cochin/
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 07:01:48 +0000

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