Kochin

Kochin : The present name of Kochin is Kochi. It’s main identity is sea port. It is developed by the side of Arabian sea in a natural environment. From the ancient time the Kochin port is famous. In ancient Manuscript there mentioned its fame as a sea port. To the travelers Kochin is considered as ‘queen of sea’.

Not only as a sea port, throughout the sea coast here can be found the architectural and sculptural skillfulness of  the Hindu, the Muslim, the British, the France and the Dutches of ancient and medival period. The ancient Kochin is known as Kochi at present.At a distance of 222km from the Capital Tirubantapuram the greatest natural port and harbour of the world is formed in collaboration of ten islands.

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Hotel address and phone numbers

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Kings way Tourist Home : Mabhur Road. AC double bed (attach bath) Rs 650.00. AC single bed (attach bath) Rs 480.00, Non AC double bed (attach bath) Rs 300.00, non AC single bed (attach bath) Rs 200.00. Hotel Malabar Palace (Star marked) : Guest House Road, Kalikat 1. AC double bed suit (decorated and attach bath) Rs 2550.00 – Rs 2100.00. AC double bed (decorated and attach bath) Rs 2000.00 – Rs 1900.00. AC single bed (attach bath) Rs 2000.00 – Rs 1350.00. Paramount Tower : (Star Marked) Hall Road, Kalikot 1. Phone : 722651. AC double bed suit (decorated and attach bath) Rs 2100.00 – Rs 1600.00, AC double bed (attach bath) Rs 650.00, AC single bed (attach bath) Rs 480.00, non AC double bed (attach bath) Rs 360.00, non AC single bed (attach bath) Rs 200.00. NCK Tourist Home : Mabhur Road. Phone : 2723580. AC double bed (attach bath) Rs 600.00, AC single bed (attach bath) Rs 480.00, non AC double bed (attach bath) Rs 300.00, non AC single bed (attach bath) Rs 20...
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