Things to do in Fort Kochi
Fort Kochi’s beaches include MG Beach, Valappu Beach, Puthuvype Beach, Chellanam Beach and Puthenthodu Beach. The Kochi Water Metro is India’s first water metro system. Kavaru bioluminescence is active March to May on dark moonless nights.
Last updated: June 20, 2026.
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Beaches Around Fort Kochi
Suggested time is early mornings and evenings.
MG Beach Busy, historic. Best for sunset and ship-watching 📍
Valappu Beach Quiet, Fewer crowd. 📍
Puthuvype Beach Wide, clean, See Kerala’s highest lighthouse 📍
Chellanam Beach Clean, Accessible with Cab/Auto from Fort Kochi 📍
Puthenthodu Beach The historic Malabar Coast 📍
Kochi Water Metro
It is India’s first water metro system. It is clean and cheap. The views from the boat are worth the trip by themselves. You can take it from Fort Kochi to Ernakulam and other islands.
Kochi Water Metro guide has routes connecting High Court to Fort Kochi, Mattancherry and Vypin. Timings are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Frequency is every 15 to 30 minutes, depending on route.
📍 Fort Kochi Water Metro Station
📍 Mattancherry Water Metro Station
Magical Kavaru Bioluminescence
See Kavaru Bioluminescence. The water near Fort Kochi glows. It is active March to May on dark moonless nights. Recommended time is midnight. Details on the Kavaru bioluminescence page 📍