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Kochi

Kochi, also known as Cochin, is a major port city located on the south-west coast of India in the state of Kerala. It is one of the most important cities in India, with a population of over 2 million people. It is the financial, economic and commercial capital of Kerala.

Kochi is situated on the picturesque Malabar Coast, on the south-west coast of India. It is surrounded by the Arabian Sea to the west, the Western Ghats to the east, and the Vembanad Lake to the south. It is a major tourist destination in India, known for its beautiful beaches, backwaters, and historical monuments.

Kochi has a rich history, dating back to the 14th century when it was part of the Kingdom of Kochi. It was ruled by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British, and was a major trading port during the colonial era. The city was also home to the famous Jewish community known as the Cochin Jews.

Kochi is also known for its vibrant culture and cuisine. It is home to a variety of festivals, including the famous Kochi-Muziris Biennale, an international art festival. It is also home to the Cochin Carnival, a popular annual festival that celebrates the city’s culture and heritage.

Kochi is home to several universities, including the University of Kerala, the Cochin University of Science and Technology, and the National Institute of Technology, Calicut. It is also home to several hospitals, including the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, and the Aster Medcity.

Kochi is a major business hub in India, and is home to several multinational companies. It is also home to the Cochin Stock Exchange, one of the oldest stock exchanges in India. It is also home to the Cochin International Airport, the busiest airport in Kerala.

Excursion tips for a day in Kochi

Kochi is a vibrant city in India that offers plenty of things to do for tourists. Here is a list of activities to enjoy during a day in Kochi:

1. Visit the historic Fort Kochi and explore its colonial architecture.

2. Go for a boat ride in the picturesque Vembanad Lake.

3. Take a stroll through the Chinese fishing nets in Fort Kochi.

4. Shop for spices and souvenirs at the Mattancherry Spice Market.

5. Visit the famous Bolgatty Palace and its lush gardens.

6. Check out the Vasco Da Gama Square and its old-world charm.

7. Enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance performance.

8. Spend some time at the Marine Drive, a popular hangout spot.

9. Take a tour of the Jewish Synagogue and the Dutch Palace.

10. Indulge in some delicious seafood at the numerous restaurants in Kochi.

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The climate in Kochi

Kochi in India has a tropical monsoon climate with hot and humid summers, mild winters, and heavy rainfall throughout the year. In summer (March-May) the temperature is hot and humid, with temperatures ranging from 30°C to 35°C. During the monsoon season (June-September) the city receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 2500 mm of rain per year. Winter (December-February) is mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C. Spring (October-November) is a short season with mild temperatures and low rainfall.

Cruise weather for Kochi

Our weather forecast for Kochi helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.

Date Icon Temperature Wind speed/gusts Cloudiness/Visibility Air humidity/pressure Sunrise/Sunset
Oct. 7th 2024 Oct. 7th 2024 max: 31.0 °C
min: 24 °C
16.9 m/s
27.7 m/s
90.3 %
5.1 m
83.4 %
1,010 hPa
06:13:17
18:12:03
Oct. 8th 2024 Oct. 8th 2024 max: 25.5 °C
min: 24.4 °C
12.6 m/s
18.0 m/s
99.8 %
17.4 m
90.3 %
1,011 hPa
06:13:16
18:11:30
Oct. 9th 2024 Oct. 9th 2024 max: 29.1 °C
min: 23.9 °C
16.6 m/s
18.0 m/s
79.0 %
19.7 m
82.8 %
1,010 hPa
06:13:15
18:10:57
Oct. 10th 2024 Oct. 10th 2024 max: 29.2 °C
min: 24.6 °C
15.5 m/s
17.6 m/s
64.1 %
20.8 m
80.1 %
1,008 hPa
06:13:15
18:10:25
Oct. 11th 2024 Oct. 11th 2024 max: 29.4 °C
min: 24.5 °C
18.0 m/s
17.6 m/s
59.3 %
20.7 m
80.4 %
1,007 hPa
06:13:15
18:09:54
Oct. 12th 2024 Oct. 12th 2024 max: 29.3 °C
min: 24.7 °C
13.0 m/s
14.0 m/s
75.6 %
22.8 m
82.0 %
1,007 hPa
06:13:16
18:09:23
Oct. 13th 2024 Oct. 13th 2024 max: 30.8 °C
min: 24.5 °C
15.5 m/s
20.2 m/s
88.9 %
20.8 m
81.1 %
1,005 hPa
06:13:17
18:08:52
Oct. 14th 2024 Oct. 14th 2024 max: 27.1 °C
min: 24.8 °C
28.1 m/s
41.8 m/s
96.3 %
12.0 m
90.8 %
1,005 hPa
06:13:19
18:08:22
Oct. 15th 2024 Oct. 15th 2024 max: 27.6 °C
min: 24.8 °C
21.2 m/s
31.7 m/s
93.6 %
8.0 m
90.3 %
1,008 hPa
06:13:21
18:07:53
Oct. 16th 2024 Oct. 16th 2024 max: 28.9 °C
min: 24.9 °C
11.2 m/s
14.4 m/s
99.9 %
21.6 m
81.9 %
1,009 hPa
06:13:24
18:07:24
Oct. 17th 2024 Oct. 17th 2024 max: 29.1 °C
min: 24.8 °C
11.9 m/s
14.0 m/s
100.0 %
20.2 m
82.4 %
1,010 hPa
06:13:27
18:06:56
Oct. 18th 2024 Oct. 18th 2024 max: 28.1 °C
min: 24.1 °C
13.7 m/s
15.1 m/s
92.2 %
21.8 m
83.5 %
1,010 hPa
06:13:30
18:06:29
Oct. 19th 2024 Oct. 19th 2024 max: 29.1 °C
min: 23.7 °C
11.9 m/s
13.3 m/s
80.0 %
24.1 m
78.6 %
1,010 hPa
06:13:35
18:06:03
Oct. 20th 2024 Oct. 20th 2024 max: 29.5 °C
min: 24.6 °C
13.3 m/s
14.0 m/s
94.7 %
23.4 m
79.2 %
1,010 hPa
06:13:39
18:05:37
Oct. 21st 2024 Oct. 21st 2024 max: 28.3 °C
min: 25.1 °C
9.4 m/s
11.5 m/s
99.9 %
24.1 m
81.7 %
1,011 hPa
06:13:45
18:05:12

Cruises to Kochi

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Scheduled ship calls in Kochi, India
Date Ship Arrival Departure Details
Nov. 1st 2024 Friday, 1st of Nov. 2024 Norwegian Spirit 10:00 am 06:00 pm
Nov. 14th 2024 Thursday, 14th of Nov. 2024 Anthem of the Seas 07:00 am 10:00 pm
Nov. 14th 2024 Thursday, 14th of Nov. 2024 MS Europa 08:00 am 11:00 pm
Nov. 18th 2024 Monday, 18th of Nov. 2024 Vasco da Gama 07:00 am 11:30 pm
Nov. 23rd 2024 Saturday, 23rd of Nov. 2024 Norwegian Spirit 12:00 pm 05:00 pm
Nov. 29th 2024 Friday, 29th of Nov. 2024 Azamara Pursuit 08:00 am 04:00 pm
Nov. 30th 2024 Saturday, 30th of Nov. 2024 Seabourn Encore 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Dec. 2nd 2024 Monday, 2nd of Dec. 2024 Celebrity Millennium 02:00 pm 12:00 am
Dec. 3rd 2024 Tuesday, 3rd of Dec. 2024 Celebrity Millennium 12:00 am 07:00 pm
Dec. 8th 2024 Sunday, 8th of Dec. 2024 Silver Whisper 08:00 am 12:00 am
Dec. 9th 2024 Monday, 9th of Dec. 2024 Silver Dawn 07:00 am 12:00 am
Dec. 9th 2024 Monday, 9th of Dec. 2024 Silver Whisper 12:00 am 11:00 pm
Dec. 10th 2024 Tuesday, 10th of Dec. 2024 Celebrity Millennium 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Dec. 10th 2024 Tuesday, 10th of Dec. 2024 Silver Dawn 12:00 am 01:00 pm
Dec. 12th 2024 Thursday, 12th of Dec. 2024 Silver Spirit 08:00 am 11:00 pm
Dec. 14th 2024 Saturday, 14th of Dec. 2024 Silver Dawn 08:00 am 11:00 pm
Dec. 28th 2024 Saturday, 28th of Dec. 2024 Seven Seas Voyager 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Feb. 15th 2025 Saturday, 15th of Feb. 2025 Celebrity Millennium 02:00 pm 12:00 am
Feb. 16th 2025 Sunday, 16th of Feb. 2025 Celebrity Millennium 12:00 am 05:00 pm
Feb. 21st 2025 Friday, 21st of Feb. 2025 Silver Dawn 07:00 am 06:00 pm
Feb. 26th 2025 Wednesday, 26th of Feb. 2025 Norwegian Sky 12:00 pm 08:00 pm
Mar. 8th 2025 Saturday, 8th of Mar. 2025 LE LAPEROUSE 07:00 am 11:59 pm
Mar. 9th 2025 Sunday, 9th of Mar. 2025 LE LAPEROUSE 12:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 12th 2025 Wednesday, 12th of Mar. 2025 MS Insignia 07:00 am 03:00 pm
Mar. 17th 2025 Monday, 17th of Mar. 2025 LE LAPEROUSE 07:00 am 11:59 pm
Mar. 18th 2025 Tuesday, 18th of Mar. 2025 LE LAPEROUSE 12:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 19th 2025 Wednesday, 19th of Mar. 2025 Norwegian Spirit 12:00 pm 08:00 pm
Mar. 26th 2025 Wednesday, 26th of Mar. 2025 MS Amadea 08:00 am 11:00 pm
Mar. 31st 2025 Monday, 31st of Mar. 2025 Silver Spirit 08:00 am 07:00 pm
Apr. 4th 2025 Friday, 4th of Apr. 2025 Norwegian Sky 10:30 am 06:30 pm
Apr. 11th 2025 Friday, 11th of Apr. 2025 LE SOLEAL 08:00 am 08:00 pm
Apr. 17th 2025 Thursday, 17th of Apr. 2025 Azamara Onward 09:00 am 12:00 am
Apr. 18th 2025 Friday, 18th of Apr. 2025 Azamara Onward 12:00 am 04:00 pm
Apr. 30th 2025 Wednesday, 30th of Apr. 2025 MS Nautica 10:00 am 08:00 pm
May 5th 2025 Monday, 5th of May 2025 MS Artania 08:00 am 05:00 pm
May 8th 2025 Thursday, 8th of May 2025 Seven Seas Voyager 11:00 am 08:00 pm
May 9th 2025 Friday, 9th of May 2025 Silver Whisper 07:00 am 12:00 am
May 10th 2025 Saturday, 10th of May 2025 Silver Whisper 12:00 am 11:00 pm
May 13th 2025 Tuesday, 13th of May 2025 Silver Muse 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Nov. 20th 2025 Thursday, 20th of Nov. 2025 Norwegian Sun 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Nov. 21st 2025 Friday, 21st of Nov. 2025 Celebrity Millennium 02:00 pm 12:00 am
Nov. 22nd 2025 Saturday, 22nd of Nov. 2025 Azamara Pursuit 08:00 am 04:00 pm
Nov. 22nd 2025 Saturday, 22nd of Nov. 2025 Celebrity Millennium 12:00 am 07:00 pm
Nov. 24th 2025 Monday, 24th of Nov. 2025 Voyager of the Seas 07:00 am 10:00 pm
Nov. 29th 2025 Saturday, 29th of Nov. 2025 Celebrity Millennium 07:00 am 04:00 pm
Nov. 29th 2025 Saturday, 29th of Nov. 2025 Seabourn Encore 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Dec. 23rd 2025 Tuesday, 23rd of Dec. 2025 Seven Seas Navigator 07:00 am 04:00 pm
Dec. 26th 2025 Friday, 26th of Dec. 2025 Silver Muse 07:00 am 09:00 pm
Dec. 30th 2025 Tuesday, 30th of Dec. 2025 MS Nautica 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Feb. 4th 2026 Wednesday, 4th of Feb. 2026 Celebrity Millennium 02:00 pm 12:00 am

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