Booming City – Cochin

Photo credits : Remash Kidangoor

Photo credits: Remash Kidangoor

Cochin is one of the largest and fastest growing cities in Kerala. Situated on the coast of Arabian sea, it is one of India’s major port cities. Cochin is considered as the gateway to Kerala for attracting national as well as international tourists. Continue reading

Ernakulam – Kerala

Photo credits : Immanuel Abraham

Photo credits : Immanuel Abraham

Ernakulam, which I wrote about last April, was once the official capital of the Raja of Kochi. The city is said to have received its name from a Tamil word that means ‘abode of Shiva’. Today, Ernakulam is seemingly half Kerala backwaters and half one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Continue reading

Marine Drive – Cochin, Kerala

Photo credit:Ramesh Kidangoor

Photo credit: Ramesh Kidangoor

Marine Drive is considered one of the most beautiful parts of the city of Cochin, with a spectacular view of the backwaters and the Cochin harbour. This scenic strip is the popular hangout for many people with shopping, cinemas, restaurants, supermarkets, the rainbow bridge and a new walkway shaped like a house boat. Continue reading