Cochin is famous tourist place located in Kerala state of India. This city also called as Kochi and the major port in Kerala.  According to the grading of cities, Cochin graded as Class B-1 city.  Total population of the city is 601,574 Lakhs as per latest census records of 2011. During 1967, the Corporation of Cochin constituted to give a pace to the development activities undergoing in the city.  Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) is another supreme agency to look after all constructional and administrative affairs of the city. This city is the hub for spice trading. In recent history of the city, almost entire productive land demolished in the heavy flood occurred in 1341. Ma Huan, the Chinese traveler also quoted the reference of Cochin in his books. According to many historians, Cochin Kingdome emerged in the early 12th century. This city got faster movements post independence. Road network, other connectivity means, business, education, agriculture, services and opportunities of employment all developed with a steep hook.

Geographical coordinates of the city are located between 9°58'N 76°13'E and the location of Cochin is at the southwest coast of the state.  New Delhi is now a well-connected city with Cochin directly.  Every traveler will definitely need a travel guide to know more about the Cochin before proceeding on a trip. All the affairs related to the tourists well described in the travel guide.

Local info (transport, movies, shopping)

Cochin City has a good connectivity with all major places in the country by every possible means of conveyance.

By Air: Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport to access this city by air. Airport is located at the place Nedumbassery and located at 28 kilometers from main city. This airport was the first International Airport constructed with the support of Central Government.

By Rail: Ernakulam and Emakulam are two junctions in Cochin City who provide better railway connectivity with other major cities of the state as well as country.  In this city, Metro railway also provides local transportation on affordable rates.

 By Road: Various highways (National and state) cross Cochin at various points and a sound network of roads is available for easy accessibility from other cities of the state. Kochi also has the Corridor of NH.

 Movie Theaters

 

1.            Sardar Cinema  Shanmugam Road, Ernakulam   0484-4025226

2.            Saritha Theater Banerjee Rd, Ernakulam               0484-2366183

3.            PVR Cinema       Oberon Mall, Bye Pass of NH-47, Ernakulam       0484-4113222

4.            Q Cinemas          Gold Souk Grand Mall, NH-47, Vyttila, Ernakulam            0484-4066333

5.            Padma Theater Kacherippady, Ernakulam            0484- 2354233

 

 Shopping places

• Marine Drive:  Perfumes, Suitcase, Bags, Music instruments, CDs/DVDs and Watches etc are main articles sold here.
• The Penta Menaka complex: One can get duty free items, electronic goods and mobiles.
• M.G. Road:  Almost the goods like Jewelry, Garments, Handicraft items, toys, decorative pieces available in this market.
• Broadway:  Major shops of spices and clothing items are here.
• Mattancherry: In this market, spices and routine grocery items are available.