# Notes for Travellers

<p class="callout info">Weather Advisory: [<span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans',sans-serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://mausam.imd.gov.in/thiruvananthapuram/mcdata/district\_rainfall\_forecast.pdf</span></span>](https://mausam.imd.gov.in/thiruvananthapuram/mcdata/district_rainfall_forecast.pdf)<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans',sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The forecast is updated every day at 10:30 and 16:30. Please note the same link above will be updated at these times. Met Dept guidelines for interpreting reports are available in the bottom part of the PDF itself. </span></p>

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans',sans-serif; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Travel Advisory: </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans',sans-serif; color: #434343; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is for those planning to travel to Kochi by road, rail, air.</span>

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1\. Kashi Art Cafe  
 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/iLjku4iFcAxJtHVCA](https://notes.folktaler.com/login)  
 The first art cafe in Kochi, built by someone who loves trees and wanted to bring artists to the city. He made it free for artists to come, stay, and paint.

2\. Lila Art Cafe  
 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/zPeHMLgydAUCK1rP9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zPeHMLgydAUCK1rP9)  
 Similar to Kashi but very new, with good vibes.

3\. Pandhal Cafe  
 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/j1VeuoYyq2tn5CyMA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/j1VeuoYyq2tn5CyMA)  
 Lots of history in a very old building that has been renovated. It looks like an upside-down ship from the inside.

4\. St. Francis Church  
 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/X3aMjfrhu4o9WHcD7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/X3aMjfrhu4o9WHcD7)  
 A very old church from the Dutch and Portuguese times. Open for walking around and going inside.

5\. Museums  
 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/GssKwebzVg4fvzrJ6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/GssKwebzVg4fvzrJ6)  
 There are a few well-curated museums in the area.

6\. Mattancherry  
 It's a nice walk with a lot of history. I know some of it and can share as we walk.  
 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6SIifAmfhc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6SIifAmfhc) \[Must Watch\]

7\. Paradesi Jewish Synagogue  
 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/FXwxbedHHpXjg6vE6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/FXwxbedHHpXjg6vE6)  
 A very old synagogue.

8\. Mattancherry Palace  
 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/9EcoaY5nDnuRwG9d9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/9EcoaY5nDnuRwG9d9)

9\. Hotel Seagull Beer &amp; Wine by the Beach  
 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/wysmA4a9d5C9vGRCA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/wysmA4a9d5C9vGRCA)  
 Popular for its food and beer/wine with a view of the waters and passing ships.

10\. Mahatma Gandhi Beach - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/X9mQ2whHNJ5WSfUu5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/X9mQ2whHNJ5WSfUu5)

A small beach that has been recently cleaned, making it better than before.

11\. Kochi Water Metro Boats  
 [https://catsofkochi.com/untitled/](https://catsofkochi.com/untitled/)

12\. Kathakali (Popular Dance Form in Kerala)  
\- A podcast, Pictures and show details of a popular group: [https://folktaler.com/where-gods-and-demons-come-to-play-an-introduction-to-kathakali/](https://folktaler.com/where-gods-and-demons-come-to-play-an-introduction-to-kathakali/)

13\. Secret Routes Kayaking [https://maps.app.goo.gl/sGADdkdcx4R9XkJa6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/sGADdkdcx4R9XkJa6) If you enjoy kayaking, this is a great option to explore the backwaters.

14\. Kumbalangi Backwaters [https://maps.app.goo.gl/kyPf7eZFpdGiFRZRA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/kyPf7eZFpdGiFRZRA) A picturesque village known for its beautiful backwaters and traditional fishing methods.

15\. Morning Bfast at Hotel City Star - Their Mutton Chops, Beef Roast with Parottas is popular breakfast item. [https://maps.app.goo.gl/FUquqDrj5rHJoSkH8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/FUquqDrj5rHJoSkH8)

16\. Lunch - Erachi Choru (Meat Rice) at Nooriya Hotel (right next to 15). [https://maps.app.goo.gl/wGWay4g4nRxx6Rxz7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/wGWay4g4nRxx6Rxz7)

17\. Marine Drive - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/em8BSmXB3nPR1FM3A](https://maps.app.goo.gl/em8BSmXB3nPR1FM3A "Google Map") A lovely walkway with a number of boat rides you could take or just sit and chill with friends.

18\. Puthenthodu Beach - about 10 kms from Fort Kochi. Calmer and clearer water. [https://maps.app.goo.gl/kKqSuBAWqamJm7dN9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/kKqSuBAWqamJm7dN9 "Maps")

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