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  • You can book up to nine passengers per booking, including adults, Overseas Filippino Workers (OFW), children and infants.
  • Each adult & OFW passenger can bring one infant.
  • All OFWs must submit the required documents to avail the tax exemption.
  • Children travelling alone, or in a different cabin class to their parents, are considered Unaccompanied Minors and pay the full adult fare. Please get in touch with us to book this service.
  • You can book up to nine passengers per booking, including adults, Overseas Filippino Workers (OFWs), teenagers, children and infants.
  • Each adult & OFW passenger can bring one infant.
  • All OFWs must submit the required documents to avail the tax exemption.
  • Children travelling alone, or in a different cabin class to their parents, are considered Unaccompanied Minors and pay the full adult fare. Please get in touch with us to book this service.
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Flights to Kochi (Cochin)

Kochi, or Cochin as it used to be called, is one of the most unique destinations in Asia. Thanks to its history as Kerala’s port city, people from all over the world – from China to Portugal to the Middle East – have passed through Kochi and left their cultural imprint. Today it’s still one of South India’s most important cities, and the many travellers catching flights to Kochi have helped preserve its cosmopolitan roots.

Kochi is one of South India’s busiest cities too, with 600,000 people calling it home. The city is spread across a series of peninsulas and islands, connected by a network of water taxis and bridges. Think of it as broadly divided between three main areas: the city of Ernakulam on the mainland, Willingdon Island, and to the west, the peninsula of Fort Kochi. It’s on the peninsula, in Mattancherry and Fort Kochi, that you’ll find the city’s top attractions – including St Francis Church and Mattancherry Palace – and the best heritage hotels, plus some fantastic restaurants and cafes.

But it’s not just about the historic sites. There’s a modern side to Kochi as well, including one of the most interesting art communities in India. That’s thanks in no small part to its role as host of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, India’s first art biennale, an event that attracts creative people from all over the world.

Kochi is an easy place to explore on foot and the pace of life is a lot more laid-back than other parts of India. For an even more relaxing experience, head north to Vypeen Island and seek out Cherai Beach. It’s a popular spot for sunbathing and, depending on the season, you might even spot some dolphins.

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What to do in Kochi (Cochin)

Take Maria’s South Indian cooking class

Learn about Keralan cuisine at Maria’s South Indian Cooking Class. Maria is highly regarded throughout Kochi for her knowledge of the region’s spices and the authenticity of her food. If you’re interested in touring Kochi’s fish markets as well, check out Travspire’s home cooking experience.

Maria’s South Indian Cooking Class
Burgher Street
Fort Kochi
682001
+91 974 688 7454

Watch Kathakali performances

In Kochi, you’re pretty much guaranteed to see a live performance of Kathakali – a form of Keralan dance-drama – either in tourist venues, such as the Folklore Museum or the Kerala Kathakali Centre, or at a temple festival. Arrive an hour early for a backstage peek of the performers applying their makeup.

Kerala Kathakali Centre
Near Santa Cruz Basilica
KB Jacob Road
Fort Kochi
682001
+91 484 221 5827

Visit Kerala Folklore Museum

This private architectural museum south-east of Ernakulam reflects the lifelong passion of its owner, an avid antiques dealer. Crafted in Keralan style, using old houses and ancient temples as inspiration, it houses more than 4,000 cultural and ethnic artefacts dating back 1,000 years. Upstairs, a theatre with a 17th century timber ceiling hosts nightly cultural shows during the winter months.

Folklore Junction
Thevara
682013
+91 484 266 5452

Where to eat in Kochi (Cochin)

The Ginger House (in Jew Town)

This evocative waterfront cafe and restaurant forms part of the antique-filled Heritage Arts Museum, in the heart of Mattancherry. As its name suggests, the menu champions ginger, which plays a starring role in lassis and ice creams, as well as glazes for various fish and seafood dishes.Jew Town Road
Kappalandimukku
Mattancherry
682002
+91 484 221 2123

The History & Terrace Grill (International)

Kochi is a melting pot of cultures, and the menu at this restaurant inside The Brunton Boatyard Hotel reflects this. You’ll find a diverse mix of food, from Syrian roast duck to Keralan fish curry, and the intriguingly named ‘First Class Railway Mutton Curry’. Time your visit for sunset, when the views from the harbour-side terrace are fabulous.

The Brunton Boatyard
1/498 Calvetty Road
Fort Kochi
682001
+91 484 301 1711

The Rice Boat (Indian)

Housed in a mock Keralan kettuvallam (rice boat), this teak-and-glass restaurant has jaw-dropping harbour views and its consistently good Indian fusion food is prepared in an open kitchen. Seafood and freshwater fish feature prominently – try the prawns with crushed coconut and smoked local tamarind.

Vivanta by Taj – Malabar
Willingdon Island
682009
+91 484 664 3000

Places to stay in Kochi (Cochin)

Vivanta by Taj – Malabar

Topping Willingdon Island, a ferry hop from downtown Ernakulum, Vivanta by Taj is a five-star hotel with stunning rooms and beautiful views of Kochi Harbour. The rooms are split between two contrasting wings – heritage and modern – and the top-notch facilities include a spa and gym, boardroom and business centre.

Willingdon Island
682009
+91 484 664 3000

Le Colonial

Even by Kochi’s standards, few houses are as historically rich as Le Colonial. Built in 1506, it’s been home to Vasco da Gama, Ian Vas Spall and many Dutch governors. Sensitively restored by the Neemrana Group, this seven-suite property has all the facilities of a boutique hotel, but with the warm welcome of a homestay.

1/315 Church Road
Vasco da Gama Square
Fort Kochi
682001
+91 484 221 7181

Xandari Harbour Hotel

This boutique hotel makes the most of its enviable waterfront locale overlooking Willingdon Island. Home to 16 contemporary rooms, including a glass-fronted harbour-view suite, facilities include an infinity pool and a restaurant in a stylishly converted spice warehouse.

V/40 Bazar Road
Mattancherry
Fort Kochi
682002
+91 484 650 3044

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