About CochinCochin has now been renamed Kochi. Kochi comprises 10 islands in the midst of the Arabian Sea and the-backwaters. Vembanad Lake also meets the sea at Kochi. Kochi is the beauty port of Kerala. On the Malabar coast Dutch, Portuguese and British architecture find their best expressions in the construction of Kochi port. Kochi emerged in the floods of 1341. In 1405 the Mujiris settled here coming from Kodangalur 50 km north. The town came up quite fast. The Arabs, Jews and the Christians also came from West Asia to settle at Kochi The place came to be known as Kocchazh (means new) and later Cochin. People of all religions-be they Hindus, Muslims, Jews or Christians-live here side by side. Kochi is the second most important port in West India after Mumbai. Ships from foreign countries are found in the berths at Kochi port.
Cochin is divided into three parts. Dredging had been done in 1920 to get a draught of II metres at the port. The soil thus removed was used by British sculptor Lord Willingdon to build the Willingdon Island. The southern fleet of the Indian Navy, Airport, Railways and Government of India's tourist office are based at Willingdon. On the other side of the island is the main commercial town of Ernakulam. It is connected with the rest of the country by roadways and railways. It is the place for markets, State Tourism office, hotels, etc. On the outer side of the coast stands the once museum town of Fort Cochin. WilJingdon, Bolaghati and Gundudwip in fact fall in the orbit of the port. Fort Cochin or Mattancherry is located in the subisland on the west side. Opposite to this is Bapeen Island. The Portuguese built a fort in 1503. The place can be reached in half an hour by bus, autorickshaw or by taxi. Some 18 km off Bapeen is the calm, quiet and beautiful place of Cherai Beach, good for swimming. Dolphins are found here......more about cochin >>
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Amidst peaceful and serene surroundings on the banks of the picturesque Kaniyampuzha River and strategically located between the airport and city, Mermaid is minutes from the city center and tourist spots including Veega Land, South India's largest amusement park. 
Hotel Abad Metro Cochin, a true business class hotel is located in down town area of Ernakulam with centrally air-conditioned 35 elegantly furnished guest rooms with attached baths, telephone and television with satellite channels. The Hotel is situated very close to the central shopping area.
'Royal Village ' is a picturesque heritage resort on the outskirts of Cochin ,on a verdant island 16 Kms from Kochi airport and 8 Kms from Ernakulam town railway station, accessible both by road and by inland waterway.
Sealord Hotel is located at Marine Drive, which is in the heart of the city, facing the backwaters. It is 7 km from the Airport and 2 km from the Railways station and Bus terminal. Facing the backwaters of Cochin , the Queen of Arabian sea, Sealord Hotel is situated in the heart of the city with proximity to all important destinations.
The Taj Residency is located in Ernakalum, India, close to Cochin's busy commercial hub. With stunning views of the sea, this grand hotel stands along Cochin's harbor. Area attractions include the Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets and Santa Cruz Cathedral, all positioned within 16 kilometers of the hotel.
Situated on Willingdon Island with a magnificent view of Cochin harbour, the Taj Malabar combines old-world elegance with modern day convenience. In its heritage wing, built in 1935, graceful Victorian interiors aptly reflect the inherent beauty of Cochin. Its tower wing houses newly renovated guestroom suites, each a delicate mix of the classic with the contemporary. 
The Village House is a Modern home with a large living room and two simply furnished bath attached bedrooms among the coconut trees and greenery all around. It does not offer premium or rich traditional styles but fully concentrated to give and show the life cycle and the culture of an average people who lives in the villages of Kerala. 
Cherai Beach Resort , a health resort of excellence perceived and promoted by a group of enthusiastic Doctors. To experience the unpolluted atmosphere , crystal clear backwaters, beautiful lagoons , long clean golden beach, swaying paddy fields one should visit cherai beach resort . This unique resort is blessed with nature, boundaried by calm serene backwaters on one side and the long clean golden beach on the other.
The Avenue Regent is a four star classified hotel catering to the needs of the Business Traveller and the Pleasure Seeking Tourist alike. The Hotel is a relative 'babe in the woods' in terms of chronology - 4 years in the running - but our meticulous attention to the smallest of details has seen us make giant strides in the hospitality industry in God's Own Country - Kerala, India.
