Delhi to Kochi opens the door to Kerala — backwaters, houseboats, Ayurveda retreats, and some of the best food in India. 3-hour flight, 6+ daily options.
Quick Facts
- Distance: 2,600 km
- Flight time: 3 hours
- Daily flights: 6+
- Fare range: Rs. 4,000-10,000
Must-Do from Kochi
- 🛶 Alleppey houseboats: 1-night stay on the backwaters — Rs. 5,000-15,000
- 🌿 Munnar: Tea plantations, 4 hrs from Kochi — best Oct-Mar
- 🧘 Ayurveda: World-famous treatments in authentic Kerala settings
- 🦐 Kochi cuisine: Fish curry, appam, Kerala porotta at Fort Kochi
- 🎣 Chinese fishing nets: Fort Kochi's iconic sunset spot
Fare Strategy
- 💰 Best months: Apr-Sep (monsoon off-peak) — Rs. 4,000 common
- 📈 Peak: Onam (Aug-Sep) and Christmas-New Year — book 2+ months ahead
- 🚂 Train? 45+ hours. Not an option. Always fly at 2,600 km