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Kochi (INDIA)
The Queen of the Arabian Sea, Kochi is situated on the west coast of India.

This is an interesting city as it is divided into two sections - modern Ernakulam to the east and the old districts of Mattancherry and Fort Kochi on a peninsula to the west. The backwaters separating them are dotted with many small islands, mesmerizing and breathtaking in all accounts.


 

Flying time from Singapore: 4 hours 20 minutes

Flight frequency : 5 times weekly (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

Airport to city : 32 km

Climate : Heavy showers during Southwest monsoon (June to August), light rainfull during Northeast monsoon (September to December).

Best time to go: During the cool season, from October to March.

Flavours: Puttu (steam cake of rice flour and coconut eaten with a spicy curry), vellayappam (pancake made with rice and yeast).

Activities:  Sightseeing, shopping, Ayurvedic treatments, sea sports, diving, backwater village tour, Cochin sunset tour.

Events & Festivals: Republic Day Festival (26 January), Holi (February), Vishu/ Malayalee New Year (14 April).

WHY GO?

Beautiful sandy beaches, boat tours, Ayurvedic treatments, Kathakali dance, Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, kerala cuisine.



Economy Class airfare originating Manila starts from USD918 (3 months valid).