10 days in Mumbai & Kochi Itinerary

Only one word accurately describes India's commercial capital Mumbai: big.

When in Mumbai, make a side trip to see Della Adventure Park in Lonavala, approximately Lonavala away. The adventure continues: appreciate the history behind Gateway of India, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shree Siddhivinayak, and snap pictures at Bandra-Worli Sea Link.

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Dublin, Ireland to Mumbai is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5.5 hours traveling from Dublin to Mumbai. Plan for warmer temperatures traveling from Dublin in May, with highs in Mumbai at 39°C and lows at 31°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Kochi.

The port city of Kochi has a rich and varied history that has left its mark on the look and feel of the urban area.

Get out of town with these interesting Kochi side-trips: Noichi Zoological Park of Kochi Prefecture (in Konan), Otoyo-cho (Buraku-ji Temple Yakushido & Mt. Kajigamori) and Nagoya Chinka Bridge (in Hidaka-mura). There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Katsura Hama, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Zenshibuji Temple, explore the historical opulence of Kochi Castle, and make a trip to Harimaya Bridge.

For more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Kochi holiday builder.

You can fly from Mumbai to Kochi in 18 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. You'll lose 3.5 hours traveling from Mumbai to Kochi due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Mumbai in May, plan for colder days and little chillier nights in Kochi: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.