Cochin

Cochin or Kochin is a city in the Indian state of Kerala and is one of the principal seaports of the country. The Cochin city is a blend of tradition and modernity.  Kochin is a major destination for IT and ITES companies. It was well known all over the world for spices, cashew nuts, tea, coir products, handicrafts etc. and is now the commercial capital of the State of Kerala with a rich cultural heritage in the form of art, literature or music. The architecture of Cochin ranges from temples, mosques, churches to theatres, houses, palaces and public buildings. Like elsewhere, climatic considerations have played an important role in the architecture of this region.

Attractions at Kochi:

• The St Francis Church
• Santa Cruz Basilica