Kochi

Kochi, in Kerala, is a port city where old and new meet. Fort Kochi has Chinese fishing nets, colonial streets, St. Francis Church and the Jewish Synagogue, while the city also offers backwater cruises and a lively food scene.

Kochi is the usual starting point for Kerala holidays, with an international airport and easy road links to Munnar and Alleppey. The weather is best from November to February.