Kochi

Kochi is Kerala's commercial capital and one of India's most cosmopolitan port cities, shaped by centuries of trade with Arab, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, and British merchants. Known as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea,' the city pairs the old-world charm of Fort Kochi — with its iconic Chinese fishing nets, colonial streets, and art cafes — with a fast-growing modern metro, IT parks, and a busy harbor. Surrounded by backwaters and lagoons, Kochi is a place where maritime history, contemporary art, and Kerala's laid-back coastal culture flow together effortlessly.