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South India

Kochi

The Queen of Arabian Sea with colonial charm

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Famous For

Chinese Fishing Nets
Fort Kochi
Kathakali Dance
Backwaters
Best Time to Visit: October to February

Right Now in Kochi

26°C

Moderate drizzle

Feels like

31°C

Humidity

96%

Wind

9 km/h

WEATHER IN Kochi

Summer

March - May

30°C - 40°C

Hot and humid, hill stations offer relief

Monsoon

June - September (SW), Oct - Dec (NE)

25°C - 32°C

Two monsoons - Southwest and Northeast, lush green landscapes

Winter

December - February

20°C - 30°C

Pleasant and mild, best time to visit

Snowfall

N/A

None

No snowfall in South India

Accommodation

Prices per night in Indian Rupees

hostel₹350-650/night
budget₹800-1600/night
mid range₹2200-4500/night
luxury₹5500-9000/night
ultra luxury₹10000+/night

Public Transport

Getting around the city

metro₹10-40/trip
bus₹5-25/trip
auto₹25-150/trip
ferry₹5-20/trip

Shopping Guide

Where to shop and what to buy

Jew Town

Antiques, spices

Broadway

Kerala handicrafts

Lulu Mall

Modern shopping

Food Guide - Kochi

Street Food

Local Snacks

₹20-50

Regional street food specialties

Local Cuisine

Regional Thali

₹100-200

Complete local meal platter

Foreign Cuisine

Chinese

₹150-300

Indo-Chinese dishes available

Safety Tips

Stay safe during your visit

Try ferry rides during daytime

Book houseboats from authorized operators

Carry mosquito repellent

Negotiate prices at spice markets

Emergency Numbers in India

100
Police
102 / 108
Ambulance
1091
Women Helpline
1363
Tourist Helpline
FOR ANY EMERGENCY
📱 Dial 112
All-in-one emergency number (like 911 in USA)

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