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Tell us something good about Kochi.

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  Kenney Jacob replied over 2 years ago

  Kumbalangi Tourist Village at a distance of 25 kilometers from Kochi is the first ecotourism village in India. Spread over an area of 7 square kilometers it is basically a fishing hamlet it’s a tiny village located to the western part of the city. Resorts, walkways and other such activities are not permitted this maintains the pristine and fragile environment. There is an artist’s village by the name Kalagraamam displaying handicrafts and fishing equipments. Fish farming is the major activity. The mangroves around this place are given utmost care. It’s a paradise for anglers as bait fishing is very popular. Home stays provide lodging. Home stay operators assistance can be requested in getting accommodation. The Kumbalangi project was started in 2003. The principal occupation of the 30000 inhabitants of this village is fishing. People engaged in other profession include toddy tappers, farmers and labourers.