Overview
Kochi (Cochin) is a brilliant mosaic of global history spanning six centuries. As a crucial port in the ancient spice trade, the coastal city features a remarkable blend of Portuguese churches, the massive cantilevered Chinese Fishing Nets, ancient mosques, and the 400-year-old active Paradesi Synagogue. This historical footprint in Fort Kochi seamlessly crashes into the booming, modern metropolis of Ernakulam across the water. Fast-paced yet deeply artistic, it famously hosts the massive international Kochi-Muziris Biennale art exhibition.
Best Time to Visit
October to early March circumvents the intense tropical coastal humidity.
How to Reach
- By Air: Served directly by the massive Cochin International Airport (COK).
- By Train: Ernakulam Junction is one of the busiest railway lines in the South.
- By Road: A central nexus connecting all of Kerala via various state and national highways.