Cochin Photo: DR Travel Photo and Video/Shutterstock.com Cochin, also known as , is one of the most beautiful places in . This comes as no surprise, since Cochin is known for its rich history, culture, and attractive nature. Many centuries ago, the city was a hub for international merchants who traded various products for aromatic spices, the finest fabrics and shiny jewellery. Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese and Italian influences run through Cochin's architectural styles. The city is filled with museums, temples, shops, restaurants and so much more to fill an eventful stay.

NOTE: This Guide has been limited to 20 points of interest per section. For the full guide, Vladimir Zhoga/Shutterstock.com please visit ArrivalGuides.com Top 5 Chinese Fishing Nets One of the most iconic sights of Cochin are the Chinese fishing nets, also c... Folklore Museum With over 4000 artefacts from all over the country, the Kerala Folklore Muse... Chottanikkara Temple Adisa/Shutterstock.com Chottanikkara is one of the most famous temples in the country, and given it... Marine Drive Marine Drive is an authentic and picturesque promenade where you can relax a... Little Flower Church Beautiful architecture, a peaceful environment, and impressive relics. The L...

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Updated 26 November 2019 Destination: Cochin Publishing date: 2019-11-26

THE CITY DO & SEE

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Cochin, also called Kochi, is a famous Indian port No matter the amount of time you allocate to city known for its internationally-linked history Cochin, you will always have too little. Because and culture. Iconic Chinese shing nets, spice of the city's rich historic background, there are markets and beautiful skyline have made the city plenty of sites, museums and attractions to visit. a popular destination for tourists, whilst still Take a stroll along the scenic Chinese shing helping maintain its authenticity. One of the nets or visit one of the religious buildings. Make most famous districts of the city is . sure you don't lose track of time, since there is It's an island located not far from the coast of so much to do and see in Cochin! Cochin and oers beaches, antique shops and traditional colonial buildings. Chinese Fishing Nets One of the most iconic Another popular area is , the heart of sights of Cochin are the Kochi lled with restaurants, shops, malls and Chinese shing nets, also museums. It's also where the business district called the Cheenavala. can be found. Most of Cochin's important Even though they are not landmarks are located in Ernakulam. No matter from India, they have where you end up in Cochin, you are guaranteed been associated with this region for centuries. to have a great time and an amazing experience The shing nets are still being used by local while you explore the city. shermen, which creates a curious view, especially so at sundown.

Photo: johnnychaos/Shutterstock.com Address: River Road, Fort Kochi Kerala, Cochin Destination: Cochin Publishing date: 2019-11-26

Kerala Folklore Museum can visit shopping malls, cafes, restaurants and With over 4000 artefacts individual stores. Feel the gentle breeze and from all over the country, enjoy the sunset at the end of the day to the Kerala Folklore complete your Cochin experience. Museum is a feast for the eyes. Showcasing Photo: Anand Venugopal/Wikimedia Commons (image everything from cropped) Address: Marine Drive, Cochin traditional ornaments to toys and coins, the

museum also features written descriptions of the Little Flower Church items on display, making for fascinating Beautiful architecture, a discovery. peaceful environment, and impressive relics. The Photo: Pikoso.kz/Shutterstock.com Address: Folklore Junction, Thevara, Cochin Little Flower Church is a Opening hours: Mon-Sun 9am-6pm Syrian Catholic church, Phone: +91 484 266 5452 which is both a site of Internet: www.keralafolkloremuseum.org spiritual signicance for some and a fascinating Email: [email protected] local attraction to others.

Chottanikkara Temple Photo: Jijicvx/Wikimedia Commons (image cropped) Chottanikkara is one of Address: Sahodaran Ayyappan Road, Elamkulam, Cochin the most famous temples Opening hours: Mon-Tue 5.30am-6.45pm, Wed-Sun in the country, and given 5.30am-7pm its beautiful ancient Phone: +91 484 220 3290 Email: [email protected] decoration and tranquil atmosphere it's not hard Carnival Tours & Travels to see why. The Chottanikkara Temple is where If you want to experience the goddess Shakthi devi has been worshipped Cochin with a guided for centuries; it still maintains its beautiful tour, this is denitely interior decor. something for you. Carnival Tours & Travels Photo: Roney Maxwell/Shutterstock.com (image cropped) Address: Chottanikkara, Ernakulam, Cochin arranges all sorts of trips Opening hours: Mon-Fri 4am-8.45pm in and around Cochin. From a harbour cruise to Phone: +91 484 271 3300 a day dedicated to traditional cooking, this company oers it all and more. Marine Drive

Marine Drive is an Photo: Dudarev Mikhail/Shutterstock.com authentic and Address: Princess Street, Fort Kochi, Cochin picturesque promenade Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8am-5pm Phone: +91 484 392 7042 where you can relax and Internet: www.cochinprivatetours.com enjoy the stunning views. Email: [email protected] As you stroll along, you Destination: Cochin Publishing date: 2019-11-26

Cherai Beach Photo: szefei/Shutterstock.com Address: Park Avenue, Marine Drive, Ernakulam, Cochin Located just 30 kilometres away from the Island city is a beautiful island The island is connected with a mesmerising with several bridges, also beach, a 15-kilometre called the Goshree long coast line sprinkled bridges, to the mainland with sea shells and coconut trees. If you want to of Cochin. You can enjoy get away from the city and relax on a the beautiful beach and breathtaking island, Beach is the place to sea, take a look in the little shops or sit down for be. a meal at one of the restaurants or cafes.

Photo: Daniel J. Rao/Shutterstock.com Photo: Valentin Valkov/Shutterstock.com Address: Vypin island, Cochin Address: Vypin Island, Cochin More Info: Located on the Vypin island.

Paradesi Synagogue DINING The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue in the former British colonies. Its interior is dened by multiple low-hanging Belgian glass chandeliers; the Synagogue also contains artefacts such as the Scrolls of Law, containing the Jewish Pentateuch. hlphoto/Shutterstock.com

Photo: ChameleonsEye/Shutterstock.com It's not diicult to nd a good restaurant in Address: Synagogue Lane, Jew Town, Kappalandimukku, Cochin. Even though there are loads of Mattancherry, Cochin establishments that focus on Indian cuisine, Opening hours: Mon-Thu, Sun 10am-Noon, 3pm-5pm there is also plenty of choice of international More Info: Closed on Jewish holidays and Friday and Saturday. restaurants. The state of Kerala (where Cochin is located) also goes by the "Land of Spices", so Subhash Park expect a plethora of pungent scents and avours. This park was designed with the younger ones in The Asian Kitchen by Tokyo Bay mind: here you can nd a If you are looking for a children's playground and night of oriental avours, a small train which takes The Asian Kitchen by kids on a ride through the Tokyo Bay is the place to park. Enjoy the beautiful nature and greenery on go. They have a huge a family day out. variety of Asian dishes, Destination: Cochin Publishing date: 2019-11-26

such as Thai tom ka gai soup, Japanese sushi, Email: [email protected] and Malaysian laksa - avours from all across Dhe Puttu Asia are represented on the menu. Local and traditional Photo: sarsmis/Shutterstock.com dishes, that's Paragon in Address: Saint Francis Church Road, Cochin a nutshell. Loved by the Opening hours: Mon-Sun 12.30pm-3.30pm / 7pm-11pm locals because of the Phone: +91 934 951 3617 huge variety of quality Email: [email protected] More Info: Opp. Parade Ground dishes. They especially focus on curries with mutton, seafood, and Ginger House vegetables. Authentic Indian dishes full of avour and spices. Photo: its_al_dente/Shutterstock.com Address: Dhe Puttu NH Byepass , Ernakulam, That's exactly what you Cochin get at Ginger House: Opening hours: Mon-Sun Noon-Midnight ginger prawns, local Phone: +91 484 280 7591 curries, and even ginger Internet: www.dheputtu.com ice cream. What makes the restaurant even more Email: [email protected] impressive is the fact that the dining area looks Brindhavan much like a museum lled with old Indian Vegetarian eaters are treasures. well-catered to in town.

Photo: adycreative/Shutterstock.com Brindhaven's main focus Address: Jew Town, Mattancherry, Cochin lies on traditional Opening hours: Mon-Sun 8am-11pm vegetarian dishes. Let Phone: +91 949 551 3744 your taste buds be blown Internet: www.gingerhousecochin.com Email: [email protected] away by their signature dishes such as ghee masala dosa and channa masala. Oceanos Restaurant Photo: espies/Shutterstock.com Seafood is in focus at Address: Civil Line Road, Cochin Oceanos Restaurant. Opening hours: Mon-Sun 7am-10.30pm They create delicious and Phone: +91 484 234 2239 traditional dishes with Internet: www.brindhavan.in the freshest seafood of Email: [email protected] More Info: 32/2352 A16 Kalavath Tower Cochin, such as sh wrapped in banana leaves and garlic prawns with appam.

Photo: KYTan/Shutterstock.com Address: Elphinstone Road, Fort Kochi, Kochi Opening hours: Mon-Sun 12.30pm-3.30pm / 6.30pm-10.15pm Phone: +91 999 510 5110 Destination: Cochin Publishing date: 2019-11-26

Restaurant 51 seem to especially enjoy the Greek salad and the Spectacular international braised lamb shanks. dishes and an amazing view of the ocean is Photo: DronG/Shutterstock.com everything that you need Address: XI/641A Kundanoor Junction, NH-47 Bypass, , Ernakulam, Cochin to unwind after a busy Opening hours: Mon-Sun 6.30am-11pm day. Restaurant 51 has Phone: +91 484 286 5000 been praised for their wide variety of dishes, Internet: www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/gb/en/kochi/cokch especially the Xandari beef burger, and the /hoteldetail Email: [email protected] spinach and ricotta ravioli. More Info: Located in hotel Crowne Plaza

Photo: Eo naya/Shutterstock.com Address: V/40 Bazaar Road, Cochin CAFES Opening hours: Mon-Sun 7am-10.30pm Phone: +91 484 222 3115 Internet: www.xandari.com/harbour Email: [email protected] More Info: Located in hotel Xandari Harbour

Punjab House Punjabi dishes all around in Punjab House. The

restaurant is a local Yuliia Kononenko/Shutterstock.com favourite, and it's not diicult to see why. They Whether you are looking for a traditional curry, only use the freshest homemade lassi, or just a good old cup of joe, ingredients they can nd, which is just one of the you will not be disappointed by what Cochin has reasons why their dishes, such as the parathas to oer. The city is lled with cafes which will with onions and potatoes, taste delicious. give you a taste of Indian and international cafe cultures. Locals are also known to have a sweet Photo: norikko/Shutterstock.com tooth, so be prepared to not skip on dessert. Address: 40/1920 Broadway, Marine Drive, Cochin Opening hours: Mon-Sun 9.30am-3pm / 7pm-10pm Pepper House Phone: +91 484 236 8605 If you are looking for a place to completely Mosaic unwind and relax with a Indian, Italian, and cup of coee, search no American dishes are further. It's a cafe, featured on the menu. library, art shop, and Mosaic is known for their design shop combined. Be prepared to spend a huge variety of dishes, long time in this cafe, since there is plenty to see which is one of the and taste. reasons why the restaurant is popular. Patrons Destination: Cochin Publishing date: 2019-11-26

Photo: iravgustin/Shutterstock.com Cake Hut Address: 11/10A&B Kalvathi Road, Fort Kochi, Kochi Cake Hut is exactly what Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10am-6pm one would imagine it to Phone: +91 484 221 5667 be, a cafe overowing Internet: www.pepperhouse.in Email: [email protected] with the variety of cakes they oer their Coffee Cube customers. It's one of the Comfortable seats, most popular confectioneries in the city, with excellent coee, and a amazing chocolate true, caramel toee and red wide variety of baked velvet cakes as just a few examples. goods - that's what Coee Cube is all about. Even if Photo: Africa Studio/Shutterstock.com Address: Kathrikadavu, Road, Cochin you're feeling slightly Opening hours: Mon-Sun 9.30am-10pm bored, there are enough English magazines, Phone: +91 808 600 0081 games and novels to keep you occupied. Internet: www.cakehut.in Email: [email protected] Photo: Pondpond/Shutterstock.com Address: Convent Junction Near Archies, Cochin 11, French Toast Eranamkulam, Cochin One of the locals' Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am-10pm favourite brunch spots. Phone: +91 484 400 0414 Internet: www.coeecube.net The cafe is known for Email: mail@coeecube.net their brioche, ourless chocolate cake and the Loafer's Corner Cafe strawberry french toast. There's no shortage of Get yourself a cup of coee (or any other good food at the Loafer's beverage) and enjoy your time at French Toast! Corner Cafe. The cafe has a menu full of sandwiches Photo: vaaseenaa/Shutterstock.com and a huge collection of Address: 8th Crossroad B, Ambikapuram Road, , Cochin cakes and salads. The Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-10pm, Sat-Sun 8am-10pm cafe is frequented by locals, who enjoy spending Phone: +91 812 908 4545 some time in this little place. Email: [email protected]

Photo: EM Karuna/Shutterstock.com Happy Camper Cafe Address: 1/351 Princess Street, Cochin Breakfast all day, every Opening hours: Mon-Sun 8.30am-6pm day: that's the philosophy Phone: +91 484 221 5351 More Info: Opp. Park Avenue Hotel Fort Nagar of Happy Camper Cafe, located in the hostel with the same name. Hence the menu being lled with breakfast foods such as scrambled eggs, Destination: Cochin Publishing date: 2019-11-26

American pancakes and grilled sandwiches. It BARS & NIGHTLIFE might take you some time to take your pick!

Photo: Oleksandra Naumenko/Shutterstock.com Address: Njaliparambu Junction Fort Nagar, Fort Kochi, Cochin Phone: +91 484 221 7144

Cocoa Tree Best sandwiches, cakes

and smoothies. Cocoa Cristi Lucaci/Shutterstock.com Tree has earned its well-deserved good What better way is there to end the day than reputation among locals with a drink and some nger food? You will not who are happy to spend be disappointed by the bar selection the city has time at the little cafe. They also focus on to oer. Piano bars, cocktail lounges, and even a international dishes, such as the British saloon designed in the Wild West theme, you can sherman's pie, American brownies and Italian nd all these and so much more in this buzzing pasta. city. The bars close on the early side due to existing regulations; most bars close before Photo: verca/Shutterstock.com midnight. Despite this fact, you are guaranteed Address: 9/2026 Panampilly Nagar, Cochin to have a wonderful evening! Opening hours: Sun-Sat 11am-1am Phone: +91 484 411 9529 Ava Lounge Farmer's Cafe After a long day, If you feel like having a sometimes all you want is hearty lunch, visit to relax and have a drink. Farmer's Cafe. The cafe Ava Lounge is the perfect is known for their place to accomplish just traditional lassies with a that. They serve special twist (such as the refreshing traditional cocktails and various other mango lassi, for example). For those unsure, beverages, so make yourself comfortable on one lassi is a delicious Indian yogurt-based drink. of the soft couches.

Photo: Yuliia Kononenko/Shutterstock.com Photo: Arina P Habich/Shutterstock.com Address: Rids Dale road, Cochin Address: Sahodaran Ayyappan Road, Elamkulam Junction, Opening hours: Mon-Sun 7.30am-10pm Cochin Phone: +91 984 604 2881 Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11am-11pm Internet: www.farmerscafe.business.site Phone: +91 484 412 9999 Internet: www.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-kochi/bars More Info: Located in Radisson Blue Kochi Destination: Cochin Publishing date: 2019-11-26

Mattancherry Bar ConneXions Known for its relaxing One of the most famous piano music, traditional bars of the city, and for yet modern drinks and a good reason. They serve vintage decor, the cocktails, wine, whiskey Mattancherry Bar is a and anything that you favourite of the locals. could possibly imagine. If They even have a special Detox series, aimed at you are feeling fancy, you can even order a cigar making you feel invigorated. from their special collection.

Photo: Travel_Master/Shutterstock.com Photo: Georgii Shipin/Shutterstock.com Address: Malabar, Cochin, , Cochin Address: XI/641A, Kundanoor Junction, NH 47 Bypass, Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11am-10pm Ernakulam, Cochin Phone: +91 484 664 3000 Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11am-11pm Internet: www.vivanta.tajhotels.com/en-in/malabar-cochin/res Phone: +91 484 2865 000 taurants/mattancherry-bar-restaurant Internet: More Info: Located in Vivanta by Taj www.crowneplaza.hotelsgroup.in/crowne-plaza-kochi.html More Info: Located in Crowne Plaza Kochi Mezzo Mezzo is a cosy lounge Swirl and restobar that Imagine yourself sitting guarantees you a at a table dimly lit by a fabulous night. The bar tiny re lamp. Swirl oers a huge variety of forges that magical cocktails and has an atmosphere where you international wine list. You can also order tapas, feel right at home with a mini steaks and local seafood to satisfy your drink and nger food in front of you. Try one of cravings. the many contemporary cocktails such as the Jamaican Blossom. Photo: santypan/Shutterstock.com Address: The Avenue Regent, Mahatma Gandhi Road Photo: cdrin/Shutterstock.com Pallimukku, Kochi Address: Shanmugham Road, Marine Drive, Ernakulam, Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11am-11pm Cochin Phone: +9995-2-8888-0 Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11am-11pm Internet: www.theavenueregent.com/food-drink.php#mezzo Phone: +91 484 667 3300 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.gateway.tajhotels.com/en-in/marine-drive-erna More Info: Located in The Avenue Regent kulam/restaurants/swirl More Info: Located in The Gateway Hotel Destination: Cochin Publishing date: 2019-11-26

SHOPPING Kochi Books The shop is lled with all sorts of books, ranging from comics to the old classics and much more. A huge variety is represented

Photo: Casezy idea/Shutterstock.com Address: 1/400 Princess Street, Fort Kochi, Cochin Mikadun/Shutterstock.com Opening hours: Mon-Sun 8.30am-8.30pm Phone: +91 484 221 8730 You can denitely shop till you drop in this Internet: www.kochibooks.com Email: [email protected] beautiful town lled with malls, boutiques and quirky shops. There are plenty of shops to Cochin Spice Market discover, ranging from ones selling books to The most exotic smells jewellery, clothing, food stus - and the list goes will lure you towards the on. The city also has several malls selling Cochin Spice Market. The everything that you could ever dream of. market is known for the innite amount of spices LuLu Mall on sale. You will nd the From restaurants to common cinnamon and ginger, but also discover clothing, jewellery, shoe new spices you had never heard of before. shops, cafes, a cinema and whatever your Photo: FotoSajewicz/Shutterstock.com shopaholic heart desires. Address: Jew Town Road, Jew Town, Kappalandimukku, LuLu Mall is even one of Mattancherry, Cochin the biggest shopping malls of the Asian Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10am-6.30pm Phone: +91 989 089 6416 continent. You can walk around for days without Internet: www.thespicemarket.in seeing everything that the mall has to oer! Bhima Jewels Photo: India Picture/Shutterstock.com Address: 34/1000, N.H 47, Edapally, Cochin In the mood for Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10am-10pm something sparkly? At Phone: +91 484 272 7777 Bhima, you can nd a Internet: www.lulumall.in piece of jewellery for any Email: [email protected] occasion. The shop has been established almost a century ago, and has always been a favourite go-to place for the locals to buy precious accessories.

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Address: Jos Junction, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Ernakulam, Centre Square Mall Cochin You could spend an entire Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10am-7.30pm day at the Centre Square Phone: +91 484 237 8382 mall. Food courts, Internet: www.bhima.com Email: [email protected] clothing shops, a cinema...and the list goes Oberon Mall on. Due to its smaller One of the busiest size, it's less crowded, which makes for an even shopping venues of the better shopping experience. entire city, Oberon Mall is known for its huge Photo: Dragon Images/Shutterstock.com Address: 40/6972, Rajaji Junction, Mahatma Gandhi Road variety of shops, Shenoys, Cochin restaurants and even an Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10.30am-10pm, Sat-Sun indoor gaming zone. There is a kids' play area 10.30am-10.30pm where the children can enjoy their time as well. Phone: +91 484 404 1888 Internet: www.centresquarekochi.com Email: [email protected] Photo: Ivanko80/Shutterstock.com Address: National Highway Bypass, Edappally, Cochin Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10am-10pm Anokhi Phone: +91 484 280 9444 Unique and authentic Internet: www.oberonmall.com fabrics, that's what you'll Email: [email protected] get when you visit Anokhi. The shop is loved Fabindia by locals, which makes "Celebrate India" is the sense since the quality is place's motto, and that's superb. The shop only hires the most skilled exactly what they do. craftsmen who create the beautiful fabrics by They sell the most hand. beautiful traditional and contemporary Indian Photo: Filip Fuxa/Shutterstock.com wear one can nd. They use authentic Indian Address: Lilly Street, Fort Kochi, Cochin fabrics and designs and even traditional Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10am-7pm techniques to guarantee an authentic look. Phone: +91 484 312 7426 Internet: www.anokhi.com More Info: In June-July the shop is closed on Sunday Photo: SL-Photography/Shutterstock.com Address: 1/279 Napier Street, Fort Kochi, Cochin Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10.30am-8.30pm New Castle Gallery Phone: +91 484 645 6682 This shop is a feast for Internet: www.fabindia.com the eyes: beautiful Email: [email protected] carpets, amazing perfumes, and shiny jewellery. This is just a small summary of the Destination: Cochin Publishing date: 2019-11-26

items on sale at the New Castle Gallery. Photo: TukTuk Design Surround yourself with antiques and curiosities, Airport and let yourself be amazed. The Cochin International Photo: Elena Dijour/Shutterstock.com Airport is located Address: 6/704, Bazaar Road, Mattancherry, Cochin approximately 28 Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8.30am-7.30pm kilometres away from the Phone: +91 484 221 0737 city centre. The airport is Internet: www.newcastlekochi.com Email: [email protected] conveniently set at the crossroads of all three national highways, NH 47, TOURIST INFORMATION NH 17 and NH 49, and it takes approximately 30 minutes to get here from the city centre.

Bus There are lots of busses travelling between the city centre and the airport. A bus leaves every 1,5 hours from Fort Kochi. Times might dier depending on the, so be sure to check the bus schedule. It will cost you around €1.50 for a

Jiang_Liu/Shutterstock.com one-way ticket (as of late 2017). The bus company KSRTC oers two classes of bus services from the airport to its destinations: fast passenger, and an even faster express. The last Passport / Visa one will arrive at the city centre a bit earlier. The Indian government oers a traditional visa Taxi (stamped inside of the Another option is a taxi, which are quite cheap in passport), or an eVisa, India. There is a prepaid taxi counter just before obtained online. All the airport exit, which is available 24/7. It will nationals of the European set you back about €15 to get from the airport to Union and multiple countries across the world Fort Kochi. are eligible for an eVisa, which should be applied for at least 4 days prior to travel date and is Photo: Juan Garces Address: Airport Road, Cochin, Kerala accepted at 24 airports and 3 seaports Phone: +91 484 261 0115 countrywide. Special conditions apply to Internet: www.cial.aero Pakistani passport holders or individuals with Email: [email protected] familial ties to Pakistan. Citizens of Bhutan, Nepal, and the Maldives are exempt from visa requirements (if not entering via mainland China). Destination: Cochin Publishing date: 2019-11-26

Best Time to Visit Post The best time to visit The main post oice of Cochin is October Cochin is the Kochi Head through February. The Post Oice, located at weather is pleasant, Risdale Road found at temperatures ranging Fort Kochi. There are from 20 to 33 degrees loads of red letterboxes to Celsius. Oddly, there are hardly any tourists be found across the city. during this period. If you are a fan of high temperatures, travel to Cochin between the Photo: Andy Fuchs months of March and June, when the highs hit 40 Address: Ridsdale Road Near Parade Ground, Fort Kochi Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm degrees Celsius. July through September is the Phone: +91 484 226 1388 monsoon season. Expect lots of rain, but also

beautiful nature since the city turns into a green Pharmacy oasis thanks to all the moisture. Sree Sudheendra Pharmacy operates 24/7: Photo: VectorA/Shutterstock.com Chittoor Rd, Kacheripady, Public Transport Ernakulam One of the One of the ways to travel largest pharmacies of the within the city is by bus; city is Cosmed, located at these are mostly operated the LuLu mall. by private companies. Photo: Gemma Garner The largest company runs Address: 34/1000, N.H 47, Edapally, Cochin the red busses, which are Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am-10.15pm, Sat-Sun the most important form of transportation in the 10am-10.30pm city. You can buy tickets online or on the bus Phone: +91 484 403 4949 itself. Almost all of the busses leave from the Telephone Fort Kochi Bus Terminal. Country code: +91

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Taxi Taxio +91 484 444 0444 B-Cabs Ride Easy +91 484 404 6667 Kerala Taxis +91 965 696 2225 Photo: Jardson Almeida

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Electricity 230 V / 50 Hz Type C "Euro" plugs and types D & M three-pin plugs are used

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Population 633.553

Currency Indian Rupee, ₹10 = 0.13 cents

Newspapers Malayala Manorama Newspaper Mathrubhumi Newspaper

Emergency numbers Police: 100 Fire brigade: 101 Ambulance: 102

Tourist information Address: River Road, Kumalakadavu, Fort Kochi, Kochi Phone: + 989 567 6990 Website: www.tourist-information-centre.business.site

Opening hours: Mon-Sun 8.30am-10pm