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A GOOD PLACE TO START / QATAR AIRWAYS
Malta Doha Kochi
A connection through Hamad International Airport. Search the full MLA–COK journey on one booking and compare total travel time, baggage and the Doha connection.
A NOTE TO OUR FRIENDS IN MALTA
Come for the love.
Stay for Kerala.
From your Mediterranean island to our green corner of India. We would love to have you here.
Let’s plan your journey04 APRIL 2027 · 9:30 AM ISTKUDAYATHOOR · KERALA, INDIA
TEA COUNTRY / KERALAA LONG JOURNEY. A VERY WARM WELCOME.
We’re getting married.
And you’re coming home with us.
Think quiet lakes, hills disappearing into the mist, coconut palms and a table with room for everyone. This is the place we can’t wait to share with you. Here’s a little help turning a wedding invitation into a Kerala adventure.
THE CELEBRATIONSunday, 4 April
Wedding · 9:30 am IST
YOUR ARRIVAL AIRPORTKochi / COK
Cochin International Airport · compare flights
OUR SUGGESTIONArrive by 2 April
Settle in before the celebration
YOUR VISAe-Visa eligible
Maltese passports — confirm below
01 / THE JOURNEY EAST
One island.
A whole new world.
Search Malta (MLA) to Kochi (COK). These are routes to compare, with availability and connections to check for your own travel dates.
Compare flights
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ANOTHER OPTION / EMIRATES
Malta Dubai Kochi
Compare Emirates’ Malta–Kochi itineraries. Check every stop shown in the booking: the Malta–Dubai service may include Larnaca, so allow for that extra stop.
THE LAST LEG / FROM COK TO THE CELEBRATION
We’ll help with
the way home.
From Kochi airport, travel by road towards Thodupuzha and Kudayathoor to Malankara Resort Palace. For planning, allow roughly 2–3 hours after leaving the airport; this is an estimate and traffic can change it.
Tell us your arrival time in the RSVP. We can explore shared pickups and suitable vehicles once we know who is travelling together. Transfers and any costs will be confirmed with you.
Open the road route Venue pinAim to land by Friday, 2 April. Compare the complete itinerary before paying, including overnight arrivals, baggage, connection time and any transit requirements. Flight links are live airline searches, not reserved seats or quoted fares.
02 / BEFORE YOU PACK
A little planning.
A smoother arrival.
Visa requirements follow your passport nationality and circumstances, rather than where you live. The official Indian government portal is the place to check and apply.
INYour passport.
Your passport.
Your travel permission.
Maltese passport holders are currently listed as eligible for India’s e-Visa. If you hold another passport, check your nationality on the official list. Indian passport holders and OCI cardholders should check the requirements that apply to their own documents.
Official India e-Visa portalGuidance checked 15 November 2026. Rules and fees can change before April 2027. Confirm the correct visa category and entry conditions on the official portal for your visit.
01Check your documents
For e-Visa planning, check that your passport will have at least six months’ validity when applying and two blank pages. Prepare a clear passport bio-page scan and the photograph specified by the portal. Each traveller, including a child, needs their own eligible travel documents and permission.
02Choose the right visa & timing
For a holiday and a visit to friends, review the e-Tourist options and confirm which category fits your trip. The current official FAQ allows applications up to 120 days before intended arrival and requires at least four days’ advance application. Leave a comfortable buffer; this minimum is not a promise of approval.
Check the current fee, permitted stay and first-entry dates for your chosen visa before paying.
03Bring your granted approval
Check that your Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) says GRANTED before travelling and carry a printed copy. Bring the passport used for the application, accommodation/contact details and your return or onward booking.
If you need our host or accommodation details for your application, ask us before submitting it. Use confirmed details.
04Check connections & your return
Check transit rules with your airline for every stop, particularly if you will leave the airport or book separate tickets. If you live in Malta on a residence permit, check your passport, permit validity and return-entry requirements before departure.
TIME TO RESET
India is ahead
In early April, Kerala is 3½ hours ahead of Malta. All celebration and local pickup times are in India Standard Time.
PACK LIGHTLY
For tropical days
Bring breathable clothes, comfortable shoes, sun protection and a light rain layer. A dressier outfit for the wedding, and modest clothing for religious sites, will come in handy.
MAKE IT COMFORTABLE
Your kind of trip
Tell us about dietary needs, step-free access, child seats or anything else that would help us plan. We’ll discuss what can be arranged.
03 / A PLACE WE CALL HOME
This is our Kerala.
Let it become a little yours.
Start close to the celebration, then follow your curiosity. A few places to inspire you, from the hills around Thodupuzha to the waterways beyond.
01 / CLOSE TO THE CELEBRATIONKUDAYATHOOR · THODUPUZHA · MALANKARA
Our little
corner of green.
Slow down beside Malankara reservoir, where still water meets the hills. This is the landscape around our celebration: a lovely place to begin with a lakeside walk and a quiet afternoon.
Discover Malankara
02 / A LOCAL HILL ESCAPEILAVEEZHAPOONCHIRA
A sky that
goes on forever.
Wide-open hilltops and sweeping valley views, around 20 km from Thodupuzha. Make time for the journey as well as the view; check local access and weather before setting out.
Into the hills03 / STAY A LITTLE LONGERMUNNAR
Tea, mist
and mountain air.
Rolling tea gardens, winding roads and a slower rhythm in the high ranges. Give Munnar a night or two rather than rushing it into the wedding day.
Explore Munnar
04 / TAKE THE SCENIC WAYALAPPUZHA & THE BACKWATERS
Let the world
float past.
Trade the road for the waterways. A backwater cruise is a beautiful way to see coconut-lined banks and village life; choose a day cruise or an overnight stay to suit your plans.
Follow the backwatersA FEW MORE REASONS TO STAY
So many shades.
One beautiful Kerala.
A few favourites from our Kerala photo collection. These places are spread across the state: inspiration for a longer holiday, with extra travel time to plan around the wedding.
Kerala photographs selected by Midhun & Anna, with local destination photographs and further reading from: Kerala Tourism . Images show the destinations; conditions and access may vary during your visit.
MAKE A LITTLE HOLIDAY OF IT
Pick your pace.
We’ll help with the details.
These are suggested routes to inspire your own trip. Nothing is pre-booked. Tell us what you like and we can discuss a practical plan.
04 / YOUR MALTA GUEST RSVP
Save us a seat.
Tell us your plans.
One reply per household or travelling group. You don’t need flights booked yet. Share what you know, and we’ll help work through the rest.
PLEASE REPLY BY28 February 2027
Room and transport requests help us plan. They are not bookings, and no availability, price or payment arrangement is confirmed until we discuss it with you.
Already said yes on our main invitation RSVP? No need to repeat it — just use the same email address here and we will add your travel details without counting you twice.