The beautiful port city of Kochi is the perfect amalgam of vintage and contemporary. This cosmopolitan city is the financial, commercial and industrial capital of Kerala. Kochi is known for its impressive architecture, heritage sites and modern outlook. The city is a melting pot of cultures with an intriguing mix of ruins from the British empire, Portuguese houses, ancient mosques and the iconic fishing nets from china, all in this coastal malabar city. Kochi is connected to different parts of the globe via airways. The Cochin International Airport is situated 20 km from the city at Nedumbassery. The city has two railway stations - the main one is Kochi Railway Junction and the other one is Kochi Harbor Terminus. An excellent network of roads connects Kochi to all the major cities all over India. For those looking to spend a few days in this port city and in need of a budget accomodation can opt for service apartments. Service apartments have hotel- like facilities and amenities. They are fully furnished apartments which usually have a TV with DTH/cable connection, fully equipped kitchen, utility space, parking facility and free wifi. In-house fitness center and swimming pool are available in some of the properties. Complimentary breakfast and room service is provided to all the guests at the service apartment. Families who need privacy can opt for this arrangement. Most tourists visit kochi to see the architecture and the historic sites of this port city. Explore the city’s many attractions like the famous chinese fishing nets, the Jewish synagogue, the Folklore Museum, Fort Cochin Beach, St. Francisco Church, Mattancherry Palace and Silk Palace. If you’re looking for places to shop while you’re here, Lulu Mall and Abad Nucleus Mall are some of the popular options. The best time to visit this port city is during the winter i.e. from October to March.