Kochi, the vibrant city of Kerala is a hunting ground for tourists. The princely state of Kochi had come under the influence of various empires. The Portuguese, the Dutch, the local rulers and the English all left their mark in its land. Tourists flock to Alleppey, situated 63 km south of Cochin along the coast, every year to watch the famous snake boat race. Cheruthuruthy that is about 110 km from Kochi is visited by art and dance lovers. The world famous art and dance academy, Kalamandalam is situated here where training in various dances like Kathakali and Mohiniyattam is imparted.
Known as the Gateway of Kerala, it has some of the beautiful monuments of India.
Its commercial affluence and its attractive scenic as well as historical background make it a hot spot for tourists. The thriving tourism in Kochi can be gauged by the innumerable lodges and hotels the city graces. Lodges and tourist homes are available at reasonable prices, suiting ones budget. Uduppi Ananda Bhavan, Kochi is one of the economy lodging facilities in Cochin.
Uduppi Ananda Bhavan , Kochi
Kochi's commercial viability is because of the famous sea port connecting almost all the major cities of the world. Not just because of the sea routes its international airport also makes it a commercial hub of Southern India. Kochi is an important tourist attraction too.
While visiting this vibrant city you can avail various resorts, hotels and lodges of Cochin. You will find accommodation according to your budget in this city. Ananda Bhavan , Kochi will offer you good lodging facilities with comfortable rooms at a cheap rate. The food available is also sumptuous and reasonable.
The princely state of Kochi had come under the influence of various empires. The Portuguese, around 1530 A.D. build it into a prosperous town and build the 'Manuel Kotta'(Fort Emmanuel).When overpowered by the Dutch, Fort Williams was built. Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan the great rulers of Mysore also left their mark here. But finally in 1814, the whole nation came under the British rule and Kochi's magnificent monuments and forts had to face the wrath of the British hegemony. Under the supervision of Sir Robert Bristow, Kochi was developed into a major harbor and Willingdon Island was created. Apart from many commercial establishments the island accommodates the Cochin Port, Naval Airport and the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command.
Places to visit
Kochi has a plethora of places of interest, art and culture. The Queen of Arabian Sea has charming visuals, the ancient Chinese fishing nets, monuments, synagogue are some of them. Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church are monuments worth visiting in Kochi.
Uduppi Ananda Bhavan , Kochi will offer you good lodging facilities with comfortable rooms at a cheap rate. Log on to Indian Holiday to get information related to Cochin lodges and their availability.