Third International Conference

About Cochin

Kochi formerly known as cochin is located at the district of ernakulam, in the Indian state of Kerala.The city Located on the southweat coast of arabian sea is one of the principal seaports of the country.It was formed by the two princely states of Travancore and Cochin and the British Malabar. Kochi is now a growing centre of shipping industries, international trade, tourism and information technology. The city provides an exotic blend of Modernizaton and Tradition and is renowned as Queen of Arabian Sea.

Must see tourist spots:

Athirapilly Water falls

Athirappalli and Vazhachal, the two scenic and popular waterfalls on the edge of the Sholayar forest ranges are just 5 km apart. The Athirappalli Falls joins the Chalakkudy river after plummeting down a drop of 80 feet. Vazhachal is part of the Chalakkudy river. Both the waterfalls, their cool, misty waters cascading down in the backdrop of thick green forest and rocky terrain, are a scintillating experience to visitors.

Jewish Synagogue

The Synagogue at Mattancherry built in 1568 is the oldest Synagogue in the Common Wealth Countries. It was partially destroyed in the war of 1662, but was rebuilt by Dutch. In the mid 18th century the clock tower was added.

Kalady

Kalady is the birth place of Adi Shankaracharya the great Indian Philosopher who lived in the 8th century. 2 shrines in memory of Sankaracharya - one for Dakshinamoorthy and the other for the Goddes Sharada.

Cherai Beach

Cherai Beach offers a unique combination of sea and backwaters rimmed by lush green coconut palms.

External Links to Official Site of tourism,Kerala