It is certainly the brightest stone in the diadem of the fascinating land Kerala. 

Cochin, 'Queen of the Arabian sea' is set in the midst of an island studded harbour, which has a modern bustling town on the main land, Ernakulam. Cochin is a name elected in golden letters in the annals of history. There is a commercial hub for merchants dealing in cashewnuts, coir, seafood, timber, tea, coffee, rubber and spices(the commodity that gave Kerala its sbriquet designation as "The Spice Coast"). A Jewish community with roots going back to 1000 AD and a 16th century synagogue , a place built by the Portuguese and given to the Raja of Cochin which was later renovated by the Dutch. Ernakulam District can well emerge as the greatest tourist destination for both Indian and international travellers.

Air : Indian Airlines - direct services to Delhi, Bombay, Madras, Goa, Bangalore and Trivandrum. 
Rail : Ernakulam junction and Ernakulam town stations are connected by rail with many important cities. 
Road : Cochin is connected by road with several tourist centres and cities.