It’s easy to see why tourism in India’s serene southwestern state is flourishing, with palm-fringed beaches, tranquil tea plantations, tiger-spotting opportunities, and it’s also one of India’s more eco enclaves. In forward-looking Kochi, heritage meets hip, in between colonial ruins and cutting-edge galleries. And December 12 marks the beginning of the three-month Kochi-Muziris Biennale, India’s biggest contemporary art event, as galleries, disused buildings, public spaces and heritage sites across the city are filled with sculpture, film, painting, installations and performance art.
Discover the best places to visit in India