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Cochin

Kerala's artsy & cultural melting pot

A true melting pot in every sense, Cochin or Kochi, is one of the most dynamic, vibrant and energetic cities in South India. One of the most important trading posts on the Spice Route, Cochin sports several vestiges of its multi-cultural past – Chinese fishing nets mingle with Dutch Palaces, Sephardic Synagogues and Portuguese forts – all jostling for space along the shores of the Arabian Sea. Today, Cochin has a thriving arts and cultural scene and hosts the Kochi-Muziris Biennale – a major art event in Asia, every winter. Several galleries, boutiques, and artisanal restaurants stand cheek by jowl with one another, especially in the Fort Cochin area, while the spice, fish and antique markets continue to flourish side by side.

Recommended Activities

Immersive, thematic activities to explore destinations

Visit to Chottanikkara Temple

Witness the ever-changing avatars of India's supreme goddesses

Cochin
Kochi-Muziris Biennale

Delve into one of India's most definitive art festivals

Cochin
Kathakali Dance Performance

Discover the dance-drama storytelling tradition of South India

Cochin
Secrets of Ayurveda

Delve into Ayurvedic knowledge

Cochin
Home cooking experience

Partake a homely cooking lesson & meal

Udaipur , Jaipur , Chennai , Cochin
Onam

A harvest festival showcasing Kerala's culture

Cochin
Harbour Cruise

A glimpse into Cochin's port economy

Cochin
Kerala Folklore Theatre & Museum

Witness Kerala's splendid folklore traditions

Cochin
Mattanchery Palace & Spice Markets

Explore the Portuguese's gift to the Raja of Cochin

Cochin
Walk through Cochin town

Retrace Fort Kochi's colonial influences

Cochin

Recommended Accommodations

Select, immersive stays across destinations

CGH – Eighth Bastion

An elegant property celebrating Cochin's Dutch heritage

Cochin
Malabar House

A stylish hotel set in Fort Kochi's colonial heart

Cochin
CGH – Brunton Boatyard

Experience a resurrected Victorian shipyard turned into a charming hotel

Cochin

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