Kochi, also known as Cochin, is a historic port city on India’s Arabian Sea coast, where spice traders, sailors, and explorers have arrived for centuries. Today, it blends a relaxed coastal lifestyle with a vibrant urban core, framed by lagoons, backwaters, and palms swaying in the sea breeze.
In Fort Kochi you will find tree-lined streets, colourful houses, and coastal promenades where you can watch the famous Chinese fishing nets at sunset. Across the water, modern Kochi offers shopping centres, busy markets, and a growing arts and café scene, giving you many ways to experience the city at your own pace.
Whether you are starting a wider journey through Kerala or heading straight to the beaches and backwaters nearby, Kochi is a natural base. It is easy to combine time in the city with day trips into the hills, coastal villages, and serene waterways that make this region so distinctive.