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. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala.

 

From time immemorial, the Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch, and Portuguese have left indelible marks on the history and development of Cochin. Over the years, Cochin has emerged as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala and is perhaps the second most important city on the west coast of India (after Mumbai/Bombay). Cochin is proud of its world class port and international airport that link it to many major cities worldwide.

 

This lovely seaside city is flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. Its proximity to the equator, the sea and the mountains provide a rich experience of a moderate equatorial climate.

 

Alleppey is one of few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. It is a land of lush paddy fields and is called the 'Rice Bowl' of Kerala.

 

The visit to Alleppey is incomplete without your 'backwater cruise'. A Journey through the curving and winding Kerala backwaters in houseboats is an experience of returning to nature. Kerala backwater tourism is something special to Kerala. Houseboats and goes a long way in actualizing the many backwater oriented tourism possibilities. Kerala Houseboat holidays have become popular in the backwaters and provide an extremely soothing experience.