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Cochin is very truly the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’. Some of the places, which have to be visited while in this city, are:
Jewish Synagogue: this 16th century synagogue has some of the rarest of historic artifacts like, the Great Scrolls of the Old Testament, the copper plate grant of the rulers of Cochin. It is also one of the most ancient synagogues in the world. In the Jew town of Cochin you can still find the usage of Hebrew.

Willington Island: this island is a big island, which is entirely man made. There are are some of the biggest hotels of Kerala located in this island.

Saint Francis Church: this church is the most ancient church in India, which was established by the Portuguese. It is where the world famous explorer Vasco da Gama was buried in this very place. Even here you will find some of the greatest historical manuscripts and most famous of them is the ‘Doop Book’, which is a Dutch Baptismal Register.

Dutch Palace: the other name of this palace is Mattancherry palace. It was made by Veera Kerala Varma, the Indian ruler of Cochin in the year 1555 and later taken over and renovated by the Dutch. The belongings of the royal families and the portraits of the rajas of Cochin can be found here.

Chinese Fishing Nets: these are the most unique of attractions of Cochin. These nets can only be found in this part of the world. These enormous nets have almost become synonymous with this city of India.

In Cochin you will find some of the best hotels and resorts of India. Many international hotel chains have selected this city for its incredible natural beauty. As it is one of the major tourist destinations there are many sea side hotels and also resorts located on the island. There are also many cheap accommodation options in and around the city. Ernakulam is the twin city of Cochin and here you will find many inexpensive and good hotels. You can also find a good home stay in this city. Some of the good hotels in Cochin are:

• Hotel Abad

• Hotel Royal

• The Trident

• Hotel Yuvarani Residency

• Hotel Tay Malabar

• Hotel Renaissance

Cochin is a city where you can taste some of most tasty South Indian cuisine. There are fast food centers all around the city which mostly sell South Indian snacks. Due to high European influence on this city you can find some good bakeries in Cochin selling great cakes, pasties and pies. There are also few good restaurants selling international food in this city. Cochin is a very modern city and you can find burger shops, cafes and pizzerias mostly visited by the younger generation.

Auto-rickshaws, tourist cabs, public and private buses, ferries and trains are the various modes of transportation in Cochin. There are many islands in Cochin which are connected by regular ferries. Auto-rickshaws are the most common and comfortable mode of transport in this city. Tourist’s cabs cam be hired for a day or two for the tours. These are not very expensive and are very easily available. 

Cochin or Kochi has its own international airport in close proximity to the city. There are flights from various Middle Eastern countries and South East Asian countries to this city. The Trivandrum International Airport is also close to Kochi. There are also flights to the Cochin International Airport from other big cities of India like Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. The two main railway stations of Cochin are Ernakulam Town and Ernakulam Junction. Trains from all across India come to Cochin as it is one of the most important tourist and commercial centers of South India. The route of Konkan Railway ie, from Mumbai to Cochin is well known for its incredible natural beauty. Cochin is also connected to various parts of South India by long distance bus routes. Cochin is one of the most important ports of India and it is also possible to take the water route to this city from Goa or Mumbai.

Cochin is located in the land of spices and the most important of all is the black pepper which is produced here in abundance. While in Cochin it is best to shop in the local markets for buying indigenous products. The Jew Town in Cochin has a wide array of antique and craft shops. The key to shopping in these shops is to bargain hard so that you can procure the right price. Few new shopping malls are coming up in this city in recent years but it is still a new concept. South Indian silks are really famous so you can buy some silk textiles if possible.

Nightlife in Cochin can be very varied. If you are staying in a good hotel or a resort you will mostly have two choices. You can have a leisurely evening by the bay sipping on cocktails or go party in the clubs and discos in the hotels. If you are interested in Indian culture you can also go and watch Kathakali Performances and Kalaripayattu performances. Cochin in recent years has become a commercial hub of Kerala and this has led to the influx of young people from other parts of the country to this city. This has led to the establishment of bars and clubs in Cochin.