About Kochi

Kochi (Malayalam: കൊച്ചി), formerly Cochin, is a cosmopolitan city in Kerala with a bustling commercial port. Kochi is the financial and commercial capital of Kerala and, with a population of more than 2.1 million (2011), the biggest conurbation in the state.

Source: Wikipedia

Essential Information

Currency

Indian rupee (INR)

Symbol: ₹

Language

English

Also: Hindi, Tamil

Phone Code

+91

International dialing code for India

Driving

Drive on the left

Standard for India

Region

Asia

Southern Asia

Connectivity

TheArea codefor Cochin is 0484. If calling from outside India the format is +91 484 xxx xxxx. Almost all national telecommunication operators, operate in Kochi.

How to Get to Kochi

Transportation options and arrival information

As the financial capital of Kerala, Kochi is well-connected by air, road, rail and ferry from others parts of India, and to some other international destinations.

Getting Around Kochi

Local transportation and navigation tips

At peak hours, traffic moves at a snail's pace in Kochi, and air pollution is bad, despite being way better than smoggyDelhi. Limit your plans to three or four places in a day unless you have good knowledge of the geography or a trustworthy transport option.

Safety in Kochi

Low Safety (Global Peace Index: 2.578)

About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)

Kochi is one of the safest cities in India with excellent police coverage. Common sense is of course required when being alone at night. Also beware of moral policing groups as many incidents are reported.

Source: Institute for Economics & Peace (2022)