Cochin: a gem that survived time

When the Portuguese first took over Cochin, it was not merely for its economically beneficial location. Since time immemorial, Cochin has attracted travelers who not only experienced Cochin’s splendor on a first hand basis, but have also had managed to record it through innumerable pages of intricate description. Its exotic history as a busy spice hub and an even busier explorers’ paradise, confirms this notion. Being an important center of trade and industry as well as being a well known vacation destination, Cochin has gathered extensive amounts of praise from around the world.

Coming back to the 21st century, Cochin elegantly manages to retain its position as one of the most brilliant places to visit in India. An amalgamation of industry and commerce and leisurely luxury, Cochin’s magnificence knows no bounds. Located in "God’s own country", Kerala, Cochin adds to the cultural as well as natural heritage of India. Defined as "a holiday destination handcrafted by God" a visit to Cochin will take your breath away. What could possibly be a better vacation spot than a beautiful place that stands for a stunning harmony of modern technology and ancient legacy?

In the past few decades, Cochin has welcomed millions of visitors. May it be for a business trip or relaxing holiday? With readily available cheap flight tickets to Cochin, the number of travelers visiting this place has quadrupled. Holiday in Cochin is an idea that attracts most of the visitors. With so much to see and do, Cochin offers a perfect vacation. Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple, Wonderla Amusement park, Folklore museum and so much more! You name it and Cochin offers it.

Holidays in Kerala is not complete without a visit to Cochin. Filled with stunning churches and temples as well as astounding ports and towns, once you visit this little heave, you’ll never want to leave. Princess Street, Buddha Gallery, Cherai beach, Mattancherry Palace and much more, the very diversity of these tourist spots speaks about how astonishing a vacation in Cochin can be. Not only these, but with innumerable mall and other shopping centers, Cochin ensures that you don’t leave empty handed. You will have no idea how easily and wonderfully time passes when you are enjoying a brilliant vacation in India’s little bit of heaven.

May it be for a vacation or any other trips, if you are visiting Cochin, do stop and take a look around. It will surprise you in the most unimaginable ways possible. There is something different about Cochin, which will change your soul forever. It has something for everyone, so don’t forget to bring your loved one along. Its beauty and charm will take you in like it did in the Portuguese years ago! Cochin’s sensational way of life will rejuvenate every inch of your soul. Cochin is certainly one of those places, which have earned its rightful place as a "dexterous" paradise in India’s magnificent history. Missing out on it is missing out on a place that has stood through the tests of time an emerged glorious. Cochin calls, are you listening?

Swati Dubey is an enthusiast travel writer from India. Her other area of expertise lies in creating blogs on travel website designing, handling Smo.