Destination Kerala
This conference will be held in the state of Kerala, in the south of India. The Lonely Planet guide describes Kerala as the state where India “slips down into second gear, stops to smell the roses and always talks to strangers.”It is an ideal location for a conference like this and offers visitors rare and unique opportunties to explore an area of India noted for its hospitality and beauty.
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Kochi, or Cochin, the city where De Paul Institute of Science and Technology is located, is referred to as the “Gateway to Kerala”. From time immemorial, the Arab, British, Chinese, Dutch, and Portuguese have left indelible marks on the history and development of Cochin. Over the years, Cochin has emerged as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala.The city is divided into several districts; one of them is Fort Kochi where you will find the famous Chinese fishing nets of Kochi.
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Kochi is the ideal starting point for exploring the unfathomable diversity and beauty of Kerala. For further information on Kerala, the following sites may be useful:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/kerala