Travel Tips

Major travel tips to get maximum fun and satisfaction while visiting Kochi city are as follows:

• It would be safest to travel with a lot of mosquito repellents as Kochi has somewhat of a mosquito problem.
• Meters in autorikshaws are rarely followed. It is better to negotiate the fare beforehand.
• Carry plenty of water and sunglasses to save yourself from the extreme heat and humidity.
• It would be best to finish your shopping and sight seeing by evening. Tourist spots like Jew Town down shutters by 6.
• Don't be apprehensive about bargaining in roadside stalls and small shops. It is the norm.
• The monsoon in Kerala is almost perennial. So have rain-friendly gear like water-proof footwear.
• The meters in autorickshaws are rarely followed and for long distances, the practice is to take the return fare also. Negotiate fares beforehand.