Fort Kochi’s colonial streets, Chinese fishing nets and a working port city.
Kochi layers Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial history over a working Indian port city, and Fort Kochi’s old quarter is the part most visitors come for — narrow streets, converted warehouses, and the cantilevered Chinese fishing nets that have become the area’s unofficial symbol.
It also functions as a natural gateway if you’re combining Kerala’s backwaters or hill stations with a city stop, since it sits roughly central to several other destinations on this page.
November to February for the most comfortable coastal weather. The Kochi-Muziris Biennale, when it’s running, adds a major contemporary art dimension to a Fort Kochi visit.
A short list of stops most of our Kochi packages build the day around — not an exhaustive list, but the ones worth planning your time for.
Large cantilevered fishing nets along the Fort Kochi shoreline, believed to have been introduced centuries ago — most active and photogenic around sunset.
A palace built by the Portuguese and later renovated by the Dutch, known for its detailed mythological murals.
One of the oldest active synagogues in the Commonwealth, in the historic Jew Town quarter.
A waterfront promenade in Ernakulam, popular for an evening walk with views across to the port and Fort Kochi.
One of the earliest European churches built in India, where Vasco da Gama was originally buried before his remains were later moved to Portugal.
Pick a duration, tell us your vehicle preference, and we’ll send a firm quote on WhatsApp — usually within minutes during business hours.
Every vehicle in the fleet below comes air-conditioned, with an experienced driver who knows the ghat roads well. Rates are per-day starting prices — pick what fits your group size and send us the trip details for a confirmed quote.
| Vehicle | Comfort | Capacity | Starting Rate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan Cars | ||||
| Sedan | AC With Driver | 4 Seats | Rs. 2,300per day onwards | |
| SUVs & MUVs | ||||
| Toyota Innova | AC With Driver | 6-7 Seats | Rs. 3,500per day onwards | |
| Mahindra Xylo | AC With Driver | 6-7 Seats | Rs. 3,000per day onwards | |
| Toyota Innova Crysta | AC With Driver | 6-7 Seats | Rs. 4,000per day onwards | |
| Toyota Innova Hycross | AC With Driver | 6-7 Seats | Rs. 4,500per day onwards | |
| Tempo Travellers | ||||
| Tempo Traveller 14-Seater | AC With Driver | 14 Seats | Rs. 6,500per day onwards | |
| Tempo Traveller 18-Seater | AC With Driver | 18 Seats | Rs. 7,000per day onwards | |
| Urbania Fleet | ||||
| Urbania 12-Seater | AC With Driver | 12 Seats | Rs. 6,500per day onwards | |
| Urbania 16-Seater | AC With Driver | 16 Seats | Rs. 7,500per day onwards | |
| Urbania Luxury 10-Seater | AC With Driver | 10 Seats | Rs. 15,000per day onwards | |
| Mini & Large Buses | ||||
| Mini Bus 21-Seater | AC With Driver | 21 Seats | Rs. 6,000per day onwards | |
| Mini Bus 35-Seater | AC With Driver | 35 Seats | Rs. 9,000per day onwards | |
| Bus 50-Seater | AC With Driver | 50 Seats | Rs. 13,000per day onwards | |
Rates shown are starting prices for a standard one-day itinerary within the district. Final fare depends on total distance, number of days, toll/permit charges and season, and is confirmed by our team directly on WhatsApp before you pay anything.
Rates Last Reviewed:
July 2026
Via Palakkad and Thrissur, roughly 4 hours 30 minutes from Coimbatore.
Ernakulam Junction is the main railway hub, with Kochi itself well connected.
Cochin International Airport serves Kochi directly, one of the busier airports in South India.
A full day covers the main sights at a reasonable pace — the palace, synagogue, fishing nets and a walk through the old quarter.
Yes, it sits fairly centrally relative to Munnar, Alleppey and Kumarakom, which makes it a sensible hub if you’re covering several Kerala destinations on one trip.
Late afternoon into sunset gives the best light and the most active fishing scene, since nets are typically worked at set times through the day.
Send us your dates and group size on WhatsApp, and we’ll get back with vehicle options and a firm price.
