Kochi, formerly known as Cochin, the Queen of the Arabian Sea is also the commercial capital of Indian state of Kerala, situated on west-central part on the Malabar Coast of the Arabian Sea. The rise of the cities royal family begins with the rule of the Kulasekhara dynasty (2nd century CE till 12th century CE) also known as the Chera kingdom, who governed the place for many centuries.

Kochi earned a significant position on the world trading routes after the world famous port at Kodugallur was destroyed by massive flooding in 1340 AD. By the same time forces of nature created a natural harbour at the nearby city - Kochi. Slowly it gained the reputation of being a significant spice-trading center.

After this, Cochin became the prime attractions for many foreign rulers as such Portuguese, Dutch and British. The Mattancherry Palace, Fort Kochi, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets, Dutch Palaces, Santa Cruz Basilica, Vasco da Gama Square, Kathakali Dance Show, Hill Palace Museum, Jew Town, Kerala Folklore Museum, Cherai Beach, Greenix village, Parikshith Thampuran Museum, St. Francis Church, Pierce Leslie Bungalow, Pallipuram Fort, Thirikkakara Vamanamoorthy Temple, Chottanikara Bhagavathy Temple, Malayattoor Church, Kodanad Elephant Training Centre, Museum of Kerala History, Indo-Portuguese museum, Ernakulam Shiva temple, Sunset Cruise, Marine Drive, Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary and Princess Street.