KOCHI

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 Cochin (also known as Kochi), Kerala's uncrowned king city, has been a port since 1341. The port was naturally carved by major floods in 1341 and opened to Arab, Chinese, and European merchants, affecting Kochi with variety in worship houses and deviated in traditional practises.


Since the introduction of Chinese fishing nets, this port has become a major port on India's south-western Arab coast, carrying the majority of spice imports and exports from the south, earning it the nickname "QUEEN OF ARABIAN SEA."



KOCHI'S Past

Kochi was an important spice trading centre on India's west coast from the 14th century onwards, with a Hallmark trade with Arab merchants dating back to the pre-Islamic period. Kochi was the first European colony in India, having been taken over by the Portuguese in 1503. The Dutch and British later occupied the area. There, the kingdom of Cochin rose to the status of a princely state by attracting a large number of domestic tourists and gaining international recognition as a prominent tourist destination. According to historians, the Kochi kingdom arose in the 12th century after the Chera kingdom fell. The Chera dynasty is believed to be the primary lineage of the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Pedro A Cabral, a Portuguese navigator, established the first European settlement in India in 1500, which Portugal ruled for over 160 years. Finally, Cochin became a part of Kerala in 1956.


ART AND CULTURE

Kochi is home to a multicultural and secular culture that hails from all corners of India. The Anglo-Indians, Jews, and the majority of the Kocilites live in peaceful coexistence as the Kocilites evolve into a more cosmopolitan civilization. Kochi has a variety of malls as well as a host of exclusive and never-before-seen recreational centres.


COCHIN FORT KOCHI'S TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE:-

The charming seaside town, which features Dutch, Portuguese, and British architecture, was the original burial site of explorer Vasco da Gama, in addition to the St. Francis Church. Several upscale restaurants and cafes serving Keralan specialties, as well as shops selling handmade accessories and nearby heritage art galleries, surround the town. The location was really atmospheric in my opinion! The fact that all of the city's major attractions are close to one another is a huge plus, as you can walk around the entire city! We can see the cozy cafes lined up across the street as well.




Fort Kochi is neither a walled town nor does it have its own forts, but the moment I stepped inside, I was greeted with a laid-back vibe that I am confident will compel one to follow it to the fort's centre, where I discovered Fort Kochi's laid-back area.


CHURCH OF ST.FRANCIS:

The Church, also known as India's first European Church, has undergone several changes in its history. Each transformation is probably caused by the nation visiting the area. The Portuguese converted it first into a ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, then the Dutch converted it into a REFORMIST CHURCH, and finally the British converted it into an ANGLICAN CHURCH.

The curious thing about this location is that it is where Vasco da Gama, the explorer, was first laid to rest.

After about 14 years, his son took his remains back to Lisbon.



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