First Date Ideas in Kochi: Places Locals Love
Kochi is slow, artsy and full of character, with heritage streets, waterfront walks and some of the best seafood in India.
Fort Kochi
Walk past the Chinese fishing nets at sunset, then wander the heritage streets and stop at a café in an old colonial building.
Mattancherry
Explore Jew Town's antique shops and spice markets. It's easy to spend an afternoon there.
Art
If you're in town during the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, exploring the venues together is a perfect date. Fort Kochi also has galleries year-round.
Culture
Watch a Kathakali performance; arriving early to see the artists put on their make-up is part of the experience. The Hill Palace in Tripunithura is a good museum stop.
By the water
- An evening walk on Marine Drive.
- A ferry ride across the backwaters, or a trip to Cherai Beach.
A safe first date
Meet somewhere busy, arrange your own travel both ways, and tell a friend where you'll be. A short video call beforehand is the easiest way to check someone is who they say they are.