Travel tips to Kochi

Kochi known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea is a tourist hotspot for discerning travelers. Kochi has much to offer to the tourists, right from the old colonial buildings of Fort Cochin to the concrete city towers of Ernakulam, to the golden beaches of Vypeen Island. So, put on your walking boots and set out to discover the essence of Kerala’s biggest city.

1. Explore Fort Cochin

Fort Kochi has an old-world charm with old European buildings and traces of Dutch, Arab and British architecture. Kochi attractions would include the 16^th century St Francis Church, Dutch Cemetery, Chinese fishing nets and more.

2. The Jewish Synagogue

Mattancherry has the 16^th century Paradesi Synagogue, the first in India, and the many antique shops surrounding it for shopping to your heart’s content!

3. A Ferry cruise along the backwaters

Ferries are cheap and reliable in Kochi and can be a bit of an adventure for you.

4. Shopping at the Broadway

If you are to walk into the narrow lanes of the Broadway you can find great little shops selling copperware, Sweets, Spices and all kinds of knick-knacks.

5. Have a taste of the best veg thali

In the streets of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, there are lots of vegetarian restaurants serving up pretty good food.

6. Awesome Seafood to relish

The streets of Kochi have food outlets offering fresh seafood. You can even choose the fish and to have it cooked in front of you. Karimeen is a huge delicacy here.

7. Accommodation

Kochi has several options from budget homestays in colonial Bungalows to luxury hotels.

8. Easy shopping

There are many boutiques in Fort Cochin, Mattancherry as well as Ernakulam. You can buy Silk sarees and the best buys will be in MG Road Ernakulam showrooms.

9. Take a hair-raising bus ride

A bus ride to Cherai Beach is worth a try! There are lots of scenic waterways and lakes, groves of palm trees and colorful houses on the way. But the ride will be fast so held on tight!

10. Best season

The best season to visit will be from November to March. But prices will be higher for accommodation in kochi.

We hope all these tips can be of help to you!