Kochi, also known as Cochin, is an essential and beautiful port city of Kerala, surrounded by the Western Ghats in the east. It is situated in Ernakulam district, about 220 km north of Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital. The city has an estimated 600,000 inhabitants, with an expanded metropolitan population of approximately 1.5 million. To make the most of the city, hop on a Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi flight by IndiGo.
Things to do in Kochi
Kashi Art Café -This trendy, natural-light-filled space, the original (and best) art cafe of Fort Cochin, has a Zen feel, a vertical creeping garden, and stylish wooden tables spreading out into a courtyard dotted with contemporary art.
Malabar Junction -This exceptional restaurant at Malabar House is (almost) a Bollywood-star glam, is set in an open-sided pavilion and has candlelit poolside tables.
Kerala Folklore Museum -The family-run folklore museum houses a rare collection of over 5000 objects, crafted in Kerala style from ancient temples and beautiful old houses collected by its owner.
Tourist attractions in Kochi
Veeranpuzha Lake and Blackwaters -: Veeranpuzha is a beautiful lake in Kochi with a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes parallel to the coast of Malabar, creating beautiful backwaters.
Marine drive in Kochi - The Kochi Marine drive is one of the best places to spend time in the city and offers a beautiful sea view.
Sunset Cruise - The Sunset Cruise on the Arabian Sea is an exciting 2-hour ride from Kochi's Marine Drive during sunset time.
Places to shop in Kochi
The Abad Nucleus Mall is relatively small but with an equally trendy shopping experience. The Bandhan and Voylla boutiques sell some exclusive jewellery and clothing. Centre Square has most of the commonly known luxury brands such as Adidas, Arrow, Basics Life, Vero Moda, Park Avenue, Reliance Group etc.
Best time to visit Kochi
The atmosphere is hot and humid all year round. The best time to visit the city is when the weather is cool and friendly, which is from October to March.
Modes of transport in Kochi
Kochi has three simple means of transportation. These are the rickshaws of vehicles, taxis, ferries, trains, and buses. Kochi's most common means of transport is the auto-rickshaw.
Weather in Kochi
Kochi's tropical climate is hot. In the monsoon season (May-Oct) torrential rains are regular. The months of December-March are usually dry.
Airport in Kochi
The airport serving the city of Kochi is Cochin International Airport. The airport began its operations in 1999 and has three passengers and one cargo terminal. If you wish to travel from here to popular places around the country, IndiGo offers Kochi to Ahmedabad, Kochi to Kannur, Kochi to Tiruchirappalli and Kochi to Hubli flights- among others.
Address: Airport Rd, Kochi.
IATA Code: COK