But inside Arabian Palace, an exotic antidote to the cold awaited. Guests were greeted by the comforting aroma of butter and cinnamon from freshly baked baklava, and a whiff of cardamom ...

Begin explorations seeking auspicious start at divine sanctums like 16th century Hill Palace Bhagavathi ... still hauled ...

Located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats ... Kochi earlier comprised Ernakulam, Fort Kochi and Mattancherry Palace but now refers to the sprawling urbanization.

Mattancherry Palace popularly known as the Dutch palace is located at Mattancherry in Kochi, Kerala. This palace was originally built-up by Portuguese as a gift to the Raja of Kochi in 1555.