About Kochi (or Cochin):
Kochi (formerly known as Cochin) is a major city and seaport located on the south-west coast of India by the Arabian Sea in the state of Kerala. The city of Kochi is the 2nd largest city of Kerala. The city lies about 220km (137mile) north of the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram. Kochi is well connected to neighboring cities through several highways, such as NH47, NH47A & NH47C. The city has two major railway stations; Ernakulam Junction (or South railway station) and Ernakulam Town (or North railway station) which are operated by the Southern Railway. The air gateway to Kochi is the Cochin International Airport (CIAL) located at Nedumbassery, which is about 25 km (16 miles) north of downtown Kochi. Kochi and its sorroundings have major tourist attractions including Fort Kochi Beach, Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, Veega Land, Boat ride in backwaters, Kodanad wildlife reserve, and Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Kochi has many reputed higher education Institutes or Universities including, the Cochin University of Science and Technology, the Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training, the National University of Advanced Legal Studies, the National Institute of Oceanography, and the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology, SCMS Engineering College, Amrita School of Business, the Government Law College-Ernakulam.

Links to Kochi (or Cochin):
Destination Kochi/Cochin: http://www.cochin.org
Kerala Tourism Development Corporation Limited: http://www.ktdc.com
Cochin International Airport Limited: http://www.cochin-airport.in