Recently, Condé Nast Traveller, the London-based luxury travel magazine, bestowed high praise upon Kochi in Kerala, ranking it among the premier destinations to explore in Asia for the year 2024. Delving into the city’s rich history, the magazine celebrated Kochi’s intricate waterways, which have beckoned travelers for centuries, captivating the likes of Arab, Chinese, and European merchants back in the 1300s.
Highlighting Kochi’s forward-thinking initiatives, the publication commended the groundbreaking water metro system. The magazine quoted, “As one of the first in the world, its water metro system—a socially inclusive transport option connecting 10 islands along a 78-kilometre network—was already revolutionary when it launched in 2021, but will set the bar even higher by late 2024 when it becomes fully solar powered.”
From Kochi’s fully solar-powered international airport to the vibrant Ernakulam market, picturesque Munnar, and the cultural allure of local festivals like Kozhikode and Thrissur Pooram, the article extolled the diverse attractions. Notably, the Chinese fishing nets, Pokkali rice, and Nila river voyages all contributed to Kochi’s allure, as outlined in the magazine’s comprehensive coverage.
This recognition adds to Kochi’s growing acclaim in the tourism realm, with recent revelations positioning the city as a top destination for both foreign and domestic tourists in India. Alongside Kochi, Condé Nast Traveller recommended several other noteworthy destinations, including Kathmandu in Nepal, Singapore, the Silk Road in Uzbekistan, Kobe in Japan, Bangkok in Thailand, Mongolia, Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE, the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, Da Nang in Vietnam, and South and Central Sri Lanka.
The achievement was met with enthusiasm not only by travelers but also by Kerala Tourism, which proudly shared the accolade, further solidifying Kochi’s status as a must-visit locale in 2024.
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