Kochi Travel Guide 2021
Peppered with yellow houses in languid lanes, the town of Kochi is a coastal gem tucked away in God’s Own Country – Kerala. It’s an ideal destination for travelers yearning for a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, a place where the slow pace of life seeps into your bones and makes you want to stay a little longer.
The town is a fascinating mix of a thousand cultures – mosques and synagogues exist side by side with churches, and giant fishing nets from China are just a stone’s throw from remnants of colonial history.
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How to Reach Kochi
You can reach Kochi by plane, train or bus.
- By Flight : If you’re flying, the Cochin International Airport is connected to all major cities in India, which means domestic and international flights fly in and out all the time. It’s around 29 kilometres from the city centre.
- By Train : Otherwise, you can take a direct train from Delhi, Bombay or Chennai. De-board at either of the two Ernakulum train stations – the Ernakulam Town Station or the Ernakulam Junction Station. From there, take a bus or a cab to your destination.
- By Road : Take a Volvo from Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Trivandrum. Or hop on to a Kerala State Run Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus and travel to/from anywhere in Kerala.
What to See at Kochi
- Fort Kochi
- Jew Town
- Pardesi Synagogue
- Chinese Fishing Nets
- Mattancherry Palace
- Hill Palace Museum
- Indo-Portuguese Museum
- Santa Cruz Basilica
- Pallipuram Fort
- Kerala Museum
- Dutch Cemetery Road
- St. Francis Church
- Marine Drive
Where to Eat at Kochi
- Kashi Art Cafe (also an art gallery)
- Kayees Rahmatulla Cafe (try the mutton biryani + other Malabari delicacies here)
- Dhe Puttu (head here for traditional Kerala breakfast)
- Teapot Cafe (try their legendary appam and stew)
- David Hall Art Cafe (head here for pastas/sandwiches in the outdoors)
- French Toast (head here for desserts, pastries and hot chocolate)
- Pepperhouse (head here to eat in the outdoors)
- The Rice Boat – Vivanta (head here for traditional Kerala food in a luxury setting)
- Loafers Corner Cafe
Where to Stay In Kochi
We recommend you stay anchored in Fort Kochi, as it’s dotted with sufficient eateries and stays, and a stone’s throw from other tourist destinations. Plus, it’s always buzzing with activity being the central destination for the Biennale. Here are some other popular hotels/stays.
- Vivanta by Taj
- Le Meridien Kochi
- The Malabar House
- Xandari Harbour
- Vedanta Wake Up!(budget stay)
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