15 days in Kochi (Cochin), Mumbai & Pune Itinerary

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Shiva Temple and Walking tours. Do some cultural sightseeing at Shiva Temple Ernakulam and Edappally Church Complex. And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Vallarpadam Church, admire the masterpieces at Kerala Folklore Museum, make a trip to Chinese Fishing Nets, and explore the galleries of David Hall Gallery & Cafe.

For ratings, photos, maps, and other tourist information, use the Kochi (Cochin) driving holiday planning site.

New York City, USA to Kochi (Cochin) is an approximately 21-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 10.5 hours traveling from New York City to Kochi (Cochin). Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from New York City in March; daily highs in Kochi (Cochin) reach 92°F and lows reach 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sat) to allow time for the flight to Mumbai.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Babu Amichand Panalal Jain Temple and Walking tours. Do some cultural sightseeing at Babulnath Temple and Red Carpet Wax Museum. Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, look for gifts at Kitab Khana, pause for some photo ops at Gateway of India, and take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Thomas Cathedral Mumbai.

To see where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Mumbai travel itinerary planner.

Fly from Kochi (Cochin) to Mumbai in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Mumbai when traveling from Kochi (Cochin) in March, with lows around 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Pune.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Sri Balaji Mandir and Chaturshrungi Temple. Step off the beaten path and head to Sarasbaug Ganesh Temple and Parvati Temple. There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.

For photos, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Pune trip itinerary planning site.

You can drive from Mumbai to Pune in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. On the 3rd (Sun), you're off to home.