Hyderabad

Fast facts -	Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh and is a well known commercial and IT hub.
Did you know -	Hyderabad is popularly known as the The City of Nizams and The City of Pearls and was under the Nizams before independence.
Must do -	Visit the points of interests in the city and get a feel of the cultural heritage and tradition of the place
Must See -	Hussain Sagar Lake, Charminar, Salar Jung Museum, Golconda Fort, Falaknuma Palace

Hyderabad Situated in the state of Kerala, Kochi is one of the most beautiful cities. Popularly known as Kochi, this city is the chief port city and the principal commercial center of the country. You can site Cochin at the district of Ernaculum. In Kerala, it is the second largest city and is the chief spice trading center of the country. Black pepper and cardamom are largely traded with other countries.

Climate of Cochin
Cochin in Kerala is located at the seaside and enjoys a pleasant climate. The city enjoys a moderately hot and humid climate. It is because of the favorable climatic condition that the city is widely visited by travelers from all over the country. The best time to visit Cochin is during December to February.

Transportation in Cochin
Cochin is well connected to other parts of the country. It has a brilliant network of transportation. Cochin International Airport receives regular flights from all over the world. It facilitates both the national as well as the international travelers. Ernakulam Junction and the Ernakulam Town are the two major railway heads in Cochin. The roads of the city are also properly developed. Regular buses ply on the roads of Cochin. The buses are cheap and reliable. To get around the city, you can also avail buses, taxis and autos.

Tourist attractions in Cochin
Cochin has numerous places of attractions, which are worth visiting. Explore the city to the fullest and admire the natural beauty of the place. The peacefulness and serenity of the place draws in large number of travelers. Some of the major tourist spots include the following:

Hill Palace Museum
Museum of Kerala History
Pareekshith Thampuran Museum
Fort Kochi
Mattancherry
Willingdon Island
Vypeen and Gundu islands
Bolgatty
Chinese fishing Nets
Dutch Palace
St. Francis Church
Jew Street and Synagogue
Santacruz Cathedral
Art Complex
Thirumala Devaswom Temple
Ernakulam Siva Temple
Kanjiramattam Mosque
Pallipuram Fort
Cherai Beach

Shopping in Cochin
Shopping is the most important activity in Cochin. There are several craft and antique stores in Cochin, which allows bargaining. You can buy souvenirs both for yourself and your loved ones. There are several handicrafts available, which are worth buying. You can find jewelry items and clothes within reasonable budget.

Dining at Cochin
Taste the delectable delicacies typical of Cochin and stimulate your taste buds. Visit the eateries in Cochin and splurge on the delicacies. The chief restaurants, which are located in Cochin, are as follows:

Pizza Hut
Hot Plate
BIMBIS
Dawat - E - Khas
Brindavan - Palarivattom
Chic King
K.R BAKES
WYTE FORT
Vankeys
KFC

Hotels in Cochin
For a comfortable stay, you will find a number of hotels to put up a stay. There are various range of hotels available, to suit your requirements, taste and budget. Some of the major hotels include Brunton Boatyard, Malabar House Hotel, Ballard bungalow, Hotel Fort Queen, Koder House, Taj Malabar, Casino Hotel and Dream Catcher Home Stay.