State: Kerala
Languages: Malayalam, English, Tamil and Hindi
Population: 2.7 Million approx
Location: a major port city on the south-west coast of India by the Arabian Sea and the Laccadive Sea and is part of the district of Ernakulam
Time Zone: IST (UTC+5:30)
Attractions: Marine Drive, Vembanad Lake, Fort Kochi/Mattancherry peninsula, Chinese fishing nets, Santa Cruz Basilica, Hill palace, Pazhayannur Bhagavati, Jewish synagogue, Bolgatty island, Lord Willingdon, Pallipuram Fort,St, Francis Church, Bastion Bunglow, kanjiramattom Mosque, Kochi International Marina.Adishankara Janmabhoomi Temple, Aluva Shiva temple, Ernakulam Jain Temple
Theatres: Kerala folklore theatre and museum
Parks & Gardens: Children's Park, Kodanad, Thattekkadu Bird Sanctuary, Veega Land Amusement Park
Major Festivals: Onam, Cochin Carnival, Malayatoor Perunnal, Jewish Festival, Thalapoli Mahotshavam, Utsavam, Vishu, Christmas.
Hotels: Taj Malabar Hotel, Taj Residency, Le Meridian, Hotel Bolgatty palace, Fort Heritage Hotel, Casino hotel, The Trident, Hotel Renaissance, Hotel Yuvarani Residency, Hotel Grand, The MalabarHouse Residency, Yuvarani Residency, The Woods Manor,Abad Airport Hotel.
Universities & Colleges: Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Maharaja's College, St. Albert's College, St. Teresa's College, Sacred Hearts College, Bharata Matha College, Aquina's College, Cochin College, Mahatma Gandhi University, Amrita School of Business, Rajagiri School of Management, SCMS B-School, Albertian Institute of Management, Don Bosco Sneha Bhavan, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Chinmaya Mission and Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan.
Museums: Parikshith Thampuran Museum, Hill Palace Museum, Museum of Kerala History, Kerala folklore theatre and museum
City Facts: Kochi formerly called cochin also called Queen of Arabian Sea,home for southeren Naval command,International Pepper Exchange.
Local Florists: Send flowers to Kochi, Send Gifts to Kochi, Kochi florists, Kochi Gifts Shop