A row of Chinese fishing nets on the Fort Kochi shore silhouetted against a pink sunset, their cantilevered arms and nets raised over the water.

Things to Do in Fort Kochi

This is our Fort Kochi insider guide for you curated experiences, updated regularly by the cats who call this place home. Whether you're here for the Heritage, the food, or just the light on the harbour at dusk, we've got you.

Last updated: June 20, 2026.

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Beaches Around Fort Kochi

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From 'Things to Do in Fort Kochi' — Anand Warehouse on Bazaar Road is one of the stops.

Suggested Time: Early Mornings, Evenings.

MG Beach Busy, historic. Best for sunset and ship-watching 📍

Valappu Beach  Quiet, Fewer crowd. 📍

Puthuvype Beach  Wide, clean, See Kerala's highest lighthouse 📍

Chellanam Beach
 Clean, Accessible with Cab/Auto from Fort Kochi 📍

Puthenthodu Beach, The historic Malabar Coast 📍


Kochi Water Metro

From the story 'Things to Do in Fort Kochi'.
From 'Things to Do in Fort Kochi' — Anand Warehouse on Bazaar Road is one of the stops.

India's first water metro system. Clean, cheap, and the views from the boat are worth the trip by themselves. You can take it from Fort Kochi to Ernakulam and several other islands.

Kochi Water Metro guide, Routes connecting High Court to Fort Kochi, Mattancherry & Vypin (Timings: 8 AM – 7 PM)

Frequency: Every 15-30 minutes depending on route

📍 Fort Kochi Water Metro Station

📍 Mattancherry Water Metro Station


Magical Kavaru Bioluminescence

From the story 'Things to Do in Fort Kochi'.
From 'Things to Do in Fort Kochi' — Anand Warehouse on Bazaar Road is one of the stops.

See Kavaru Bioluminescence: Magical Glowing Water Near Fort Kochi! Active March to May on dark moonless nights (Recommended time: Mid night) Details Here > 📍