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Kochi, Kerala, India

5 days in Kochi

Backwaters, spice trade history and Kerala flavours. Here's how to spend 5 days in Kochi: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Kochi trip is January, February and November. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 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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Day 4

09:00
Willingdon Island
Willingdon Island is the largest artificial island in India, which forms part of the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala. Much of the present Willingdon Island was claimed from t
12:30
Mundamveli~$5
Mundamveli is a small town in Kochi, Kerala, India. This place is situated at a distance of 12 km from the Ernakulam Railway station and 42 km from the Nedumbassery International a
16:00
INS Garuda~$5
INS Garuda, is an Indian naval air station located in Kochi, in the state of Kerala. Commissioned on 11 May 1953, it is the oldest operating air station of the Indian Navy.
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Day 5

09:00
Kadavumbhagam Mattancherry Synagogue
The Kadavumbhagam Mattancherry Synagogue, also known as the Kadavumbhagam Synagogue, is a former synagogue, located in Mattancherry, a locality in Kochi, in the Ernakulam district,
12:30
Thekkumbhagam Synagogue
The Thekkumbhagam Synagogue, officially the Thekkumbhagam Mattancherry Synagogue, was a former Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, that was located in Mattancherry Jew Town
16:00
St Louis Church, Mundamveli
St. Louis Church is located in Mundamveli, Kochi in the Indian state of Kerala. It is 9 km from the Ernakulam Junction railway station. The church is believed to be more than 150 y

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What 5 days in Kochi costs

What this trip costs

$1,191
Flights$45038%
Stay$23420%
Activities$11710%
Food$19516%
Local transport$787%
Shopping$524%
Buffer$655%
$238/day

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

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5 days in Kochi: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Kochi?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Kochi, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 5 days in Kochi cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $650 per person for 5 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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