Attractions in Kochi
Here's a recommended list of the top sightseeing and shopping places in Kochi.
Fort Kochi
Chinese Fishing Nets at Fort Kochi
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or the convenience and travel efficiency split your Ernakulam/Kochi itinerary into three parts. You can practically allocate a day each (or more) of each groups. Or if you are looking for a 1 day whirlwind sightseeing of Kochi, pick the highlights from the groups.[#1]
Attractions in Ernakulam City and its eastern outskirts
. Ernakulam city has a mix of heritage and modern attractions.
Hill Palace (Thripunithura)
Aqua Tourism (Poothotta)
Popular Shopping destinations in the city :
Lulu Mall (Edappally)
MG Road ( Traditions & branded clothes. Also general shopping)
Goodwill Collections ( for women's fashion accessories)
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Attractions in the Islands of Ernakulam
. Vypin, Bolgatti and Wellington Islands. Vypin is the epicenter of beach and rural tourism. Bolgatty Island is tiny patch sandwiched between the mainland and the Vypin Island.
Bolgatty Palace (Bolgatty Island)
Willingdon Island
Pallipuram Fort (Vypin)
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Attractions in Fort Kochi & Mattancherry
. This is the historical & heritage part of the city. Arguably , this is the most sought after and touristy part of the city.
Backwaters of Kochi
Mattancherry Palace (Mattancherry)
Chinese fishing net (Fort Kochi)
Santa Cruz Basilica (Fort Kochi)
Marine Drive (Ernakulam)
Jewish Synagogue (Mattancherry)
Jew Street (Mattancherry)
St.Francis Church (Fort Kochi)
Dutch Cemetery
Vasco-Da-Gama Square
Maritime Museum
Indo-Portuguese Museum
Kashi Art Gallery
Attractions Around Kochi
In addition Ernakulam is a good base point for exploring the neighboring districts. There are also many attractions nearby, you can do as a day trip from ernakulam.
Fort Kochi
View from the Chinese Fishing net area fear the Fort Kochi ferry point
Cochin
the erstwhile palace of Kochi kings
Fort Kochi
Fort Kochi View
View from the Chinese Fishing net area fear the Fort Kochi ferry point
Cochin
Hill Palace Museum
the erstwhile palace of Kochi kings