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Plan Your Pottery Trip to Kochi, Kerala

Coming from abroad? This page covers the practical details, so you can book your pottery retreat with confidence.

Getting to Kochi

Fly into Cochin International Airport (COK), about 27 km from the studio, roughly 45 minutes by road depending on traffic. [Add: airlines or main connections from your guests’ usual cities, such as Dubai, Doha, London, Singapore.] [Airport pickup: confirm if you offer it, and the price.] The nearest metro station is about a 5-minute walk from the studio, and the railway station is about 2 km away.

Visa

Most international visitors need a visa to enter India. Check the official Indian e-visa website for current rules for your country, and apply well before you travel.

Best time to visit

[Confirm and expand: Kerala is generally most comfortable from about October to March, and the monsoon months (June to September) are green and quiet. Add which months you run retreats.]

Money and mobile

[Add: ATMs near the studio, cards accepted, local SIM and eSIM options, and UPI for visitors.]

Safe and welcoming for solo and women travellers

[Add your own notes: the quiet neighbourhood, the small group of up to 6 guests, the 5-minute walk to the metro, and a contact number guests can reach at any hour.]

Paying from abroad

[Add accepted methods and how to pay the 50% advance and balance.] Prices are in rupees with approximate USD equivalents.

Sending your pottery home

We can ship your finished pieces. Shipping is charged separately and depends on destination, size, weight and packaging. [Add typical timing and cost ranges.]

Trip planning FAQs

Which airport should I fly into?

Cochin International Airport (COK), about 27 km from the studio.

Most visitors do. Check the official Indian e-visa website for your country.

Yes. Kochi is a good starting point for backwaters, beaches and hill country. See our international retreat itinerary.