Cochin (also known as kochi ) is a city in southwest India's coastal Kerala state. It is one of the most picturesque destinations on the southwest coast line of Kerala. An all-weather harbour and a grand seascape mark it as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea”. The city has turned a popular destination for weddings in recent years. Due to its vast water bodies and scenic locales, hotels and tour operators are pitching Kochi as a most preferred place for destination weddings in the global market.