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Cochin or Kochi, is one of the finest natural harbours on the Arabian Sea
coast of India. Cochin- renamed. Kochi has been a port of call for foreign
traders from very early times. Its cosmopolitan character is reflected in the
many buildings and structures representing different regions of the world. A
city of peninsulas and islands, today it is the commercial hub of Kerala.
Some of the finest of Shekhawati frescoes can be seen here at Nawalgarh. Hotel
Roop Niwas, Anandilal Poddar Haveli, Jodhraj Patodia Haveli, Bansidhar Bhagat
Haveli and Chokhani Havelis are the main attractions of this place.
Fishermen in the port city of Cochin use large nets to catch shrimp and fish
that live in shallow waters. Cochin is located in Kerala, a tropical region in
India. For thousands of years, Arabs, Chinese, Europeans and other explorers
from around the world have come here for its black pepper, cardamom and other
spicy treasures.
Cochin affords an intriguing vision of clusters of islands and towns,
including Ernakulam, Mattancheri, Fort Cochin, Willingdon Island, Vypin
Island, and Gundu Island.
The palm green commercial town of Kerala has witnessed various cultures. From
time to time Arabs, Chinese, Dutch and British and Portuguese seafarers
followed the sea rout to Cochin and left their impression on the town. A visit
to this historic city, which is shaking hands with modern business ethics, is
worth the effort.
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