India, Nov. 17 -- Kochi has earned global attention, making it to Booking.com's list of top 10 trending destinations for 2026. The city is the only destination from India to feature on this list. Nestled along Kerala's southwestern coast, Kochi's charm comes from centuries of trade and cultural exchange. Fort Kochi, with its colourful colonial-era mansions, hip art cafes, and iconic Chinese fishing nets swaying against the Arabian Sea, is a major draw, said the travel platform.

The city truly transforms during the Kochi Muziris Biennale art festival, held every two years from January to March, when old warehouses and godowns in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry are turned into vibrant contemporary art galleries. Streets fill with installations...