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Newest Review: ... and it was an experience. Generally, you are better off trying to stay in Fort Cochin,if you wnat the real thing. Enkulam always feels like just another Indian town. Many homestays are available as well, and give you a chance to meet the families. Fine if you are a sociable sort. If its shopping you are after this is the place. Convent and market Rd have the tailors, where you can take fabric bought around Jew street to make any item you want t a fraction of the cost. While you are there there are a host of sites to see, the jewish synagoue with tiles that have each been individually handpainted, the murals of the Matencherry palace. Stand ... more

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Cochin: AN intoxicating mix (339 words)
by - written on 25/09/08 (Useful, 16 readings)
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Cochin sits on the south west coast of india between the wetern ghats mountain range and the arabian sea, within the state of kerala For my husband it is his favourite city in the world, and rates in my top 10. Cochin is made up of many islands, Fort Cochin, Willingdon, Vypen, Bolgatty, Matencherry and Gundu. Enakulam is the part of town on the mainland. The airport is 30km notheast of town, and the railway station is in enakulum, with connections north and south. Many of the better hotels will arrange transport from the airport to your hotel. The best places to stay are Bruntons boatyard, the Taj malabar, and the Malabar house, but these don't come cheap. ... Read the complete review

Great Holiday Destination (673 words)
by - written on 17/09/08 (Very useful, 90 readings)
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Kochi (Cochin) as it is called ,is derived from the word 'Cochazhi' which in Malayalam means 'small sea'.It is famously known as the best natural harbour in the world.The various ancient travellers and settlers namely the Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch, Italians and Portuguese helped Kochi emerge as a centre of commercial activity, connecting the mainland to the rest of the world.. Over a period of time Kochi has been ruled by the Portugese, Dutch,Britishers ...They have all left their imprint on this city.Cochin now has a blend of several exotic cultures like the Portuguese, Jewish, English, French, Dutch and Chinese. When India gained its independence ... Read the complete review