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Kochi, Kerala, India

3 days in Kochi

Backwaters, spice trade history and Kerala flavours. Here's how to spend 3 days in Kochi: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Kochi trip is January, February and November. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
January, February, November
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Thoppumpady Harbour Bridge~$5
Thoppumpady Harbour Bridge, also known as Mattanchery Bridge or Thoppumpady Old Bridge, is a bridge in Thoppumpady, Kochi, Kerala, India. Earlier known as Cochin Harbour Bridge, it
12:30
Thoppumpady
Thoppumpady is a town of Kochi, Kerala. The Thoppumpady Bridge connects Willingdon Island with the Fort Kochi peninsula.
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Kochangadi
Kochangadi is a small area in west Kochi in Ernakulam district of Kerala state south India. It is reputed for Chempittapally which is an old Mosque of historical importance. Histor
12:30
Thoppumpady BOT Bridge
Thoppumpady BOT Bridge, also known as Thoppumpady new Bridge, is a bridge in Thoppumpady, Kochi, Kerala, India. It connects the Kochi's western mainland to Willingdon Island. The n
16:00
Cochin Harbour Terminus
Cochin Harbour Terminus is an NSG–6 category Indian railway station in Thiruvananthapuram railway division of Southern Railway zone. Located in Willington Island, it is one of the
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Day 3

09:00
Chempittapally
Chempittapally, also known as Chembitta Palli and as Chembittapally Juma Masjid, is a Sifi Friday mosque in the Mattancherry neighbourhood, in Kochangadi, Kochi, in the Ernakulam d
12:30
Kochi~$5
Kochi, formerly known as Cochin, is a major port city along the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea. It is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of Kerala a
16:00
Mulamkuzhi~$5
Mulamkuzhi (Malayalam: is situated in Ernakulam district.

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What 3 days in Kochi costs

What this trip costs

$871
Flights$45052%
Stay$11713%
Activities$708%
Food$11713%
Local transport$475%
Shopping$314%
Buffer$394%
$290/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Kochi: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Kochi?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Kochi without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Kochi?+

Start with Thoppumpady Harbour Bridge, Thoppumpady and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Kochi cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $390 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Kochi?+

The best months to visit Kochi are January, February, November and December, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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