Le Méridien, Kochi
Maradu, Kochi, Kerala. A waterfront venue overlooking the backwaters — the perfect setting for two days of conversation, learning and connection.
Address
Le Méridien Kochi, Maradu, Kochi 682304, Kerala, India
Nearest airport
Cochin International Airport (COK) — approx. 45 km / 75 minutes by road.
Stay
Room blocks for delegates are arranged at Le Méridien. Details will be shared on your attendee dashboard.
Weather in May
Warm and humid (28–33°C). Light cottons recommended; the venue is fully air-conditioned.
Free in the evenings? Explore Kochi.
Sessions wrap by early evening on both days. Here's a curated short-list — drive times are from Le Méridien, Maradu. Tap any card to open it in Google Maps.
Places to visit
Easy 30–60 minute trips that fit a single evening.
Marine Drive promenade
Sunset stroll along the harbour with food carts, ice-cream stalls and a Ferris wheel. Great after-dinner walk.
Fort Kochi & Chinese Fishing Nets
Heritage lanes, colonial cafes, the iconic fishing nets at sunset, and a short ferry ride if time permits.
Lulu Mall, Edappally
One of India's largest malls — shopping, food court, multiplex. Easy if you want AC and variety in one stop.
Backwater sunset cruise
Short houseboat or shikara cruise from Marine Drive jetty. Bookable on the spot most evenings.
Mattancherry — Jew Town & Dutch Palace
Antique shops, spice market lanes and the synagogue. Best paired with Fort Kochi on the same trip.
Bolgatty Island & Palace
Island views, gentle walks and a heritage palace-hotel. Quieter alternative to Marine Drive.
Food to try
From street-side puttu to waterfront seafood — local favourites worth a detour.
Kashi Art Cafe (Fort Kochi)
Beloved indie cafe — strong filter coffee, fresh bakes, art on the walls. Pair with a Fort Kochi visit.
Dhe Puttu
Modern take on Kerala's iconic puttu with 30+ pairings. Casual, vegetarian-friendly, very local.
Fort House Restaurant
Waterfront seafood — karimeen pollichathu, prawn moilee, appam. Sunset seating is the move.
Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel (Mattancherry)
Legendary biryani joint — small, no-frills, packed by 8 pm. Order the mutton biryani.
Grand Pavilion (Grand Hotel, MG Road)
Old-school Kochi institution serving Kerala-Continental classics since the 1960s. Nice for a sit-down dinner.
Loafer's Corner Cafe (Fort Kochi)
People-watching corner cafe with strong coffee and casual bites. A nice wind-down stop.
Tip: Kochi traffic is heaviest 6–8 pm. For Fort Kochi / Mattancherry trips, leave by 5 pm or after 8 pm. Cabs (Uber/Ola) and prepaid taxis are easy to find at the venue gate.