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Kochi
Kochi is a historic port city on India's Malabar Coast where Chinese fishing nets, Portuguese-era churches, Dutch warehouses, and a centuries-old Jewish quarter sit side by side in the old town of Fort Kochi. As the commercial hub of Kerala, it also serves as the natural gateway to the state's famous backwaters and spice-growing hill country.
Top attractions
attraction Ernakulam Shiva Temple: Kochi Travel Guide (4.8★)
Ernakulam Shiva Temple sits on Durbar Hall Road near Marine Drive in Kochi, open daily 3:30–11:00 AM and 4:00–8:00 PM. 4.8★ (6,286 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Kerala Folklore Museum: Kochi Travel Guide (4.3★)
Kerala Folklore Museum in Thevara, Kochi, is a privately built three-storey museum assembled from salvaged temple and palace woodwork, packed with antiques, masks and folk art. 4.3★ (12,296 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Subhash Bose Park: Kochi Travel Guide (4.5★)
Subhash Bose Park sits on Marine Drive in Kochi, right along the Kochi backwaters, and it's the easiest lakefront stop for a walk between boat-jetty errands. 4.5★ (29,648 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Mattancherry Palace: Kochi Travel Guide (4.2★)
Mattancherry Palace (also called the Dutch Palace) is open 10am–5pm daily except Friday, and it's small enough to see properly in 45–60 minutes. 4.2★ (19,985 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Frequently asked questions about Kochi
How do I get to Kochi?
Most travellers arrive by air at Cochin International Airport (COK) in Nedumbassery, roughly 25 km northeast of the city centre, with taxis and buses running into town; long-distance trains use Ernakulam Junction (ERS), Kochi's main railway station on the Southern Railway network.
How many days should I spend in Kochi?
Plan on ~2-3 days to explore Fort Kochi and Mattancherry's historic core, with extra time if you're using the city as a base for backwater or hill-country side trips.
What is Kochi known for?
Kochi is a historic port city on India's Malabar Coast where Chinese fishing nets, Portuguese-era churches, Dutch warehouses, and a centuries-old Jewish quarter sit side by side in the old town of Fort Kochi. As the commercial hub of Kerala, it also serves as the natural gateway to the state's famous backwaters and spice-growing hill country.