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Cochin, India
This cosmopolitan, Portuguese-founded city is an unlikely blend of lovely colonial architecture, Dutch-style palaces, ancient mosques, a 400-year-old synagogue, giant Chinese fishing nets and the crumbling remains of the British Raj. Its rural canals are lined with ancient villages, paddy fields, market places and temples. Sample the varied and spicy dishes of Kerala and take home some Indian cotton goods made in traditional fashion.
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Port of Cochin. Ship will DOCK at this port. -
Time Zone
India Standard Time IST
UTC/GMT +5:30 hours -
Language
After Malayalam, the most commonly spoken language of Kochi is English.
The way to say Hello is “നമസ്തേ” (namastē). -
Currency & Shopping
The local currency is the Indian Rupee. -
Famous For
Chinese nets were originated in Cochin. An ingenious fishing technique that allows a single fisherman to operate a 20-metres-wide fishing net by himself. -
Fun Fact #1
Be prepared to haggle as you shop local street markets — you can purchase goods for much less than the asking price — this is expected. -
Fun Fact #2
The people of Cochin have become increasingly fashion-conscious, often deviating from the traditional wear to western clothing. -
Fun Fact: Foodies
Called the "Queen of the Arabian Sea", Cochin was the center of Indian spice trade for many centuries.