Coming to kochi for the first time!

Heyy everyone, so I’m a student coming to kochi- specifically fort kochi and Vypin in January end for my educational project. Can you please help me with what I should keep in mind and what kind of clothes to pack? Also, I’ll have to study something specific of that space, anything from the sound to the buildings, the history or any topic. Any suggestions or ideas or anything you’d like me to know? Thank you!