Blessed with the Immense Beauty of Nature, listed Among the Top Cities in India, Kochi Offers a Surreal Experience to Travelers.

Sunset in Kochi

Blessed with the immense beauty of nature, listed among the top cities in India, Kochi offers a surreal experience to travellers. When it comes to one-day travel, people in Kochi run out of choices. Their outings get limited to places which they must have visited many times. But Ernakulam district does have tourist spots that would warm the cockles of an adventurer’s heart.

Top Tourist Places to Visit in Kochi:

1. FORT KOCHI

Fort Kochi, the western part of the Kochi city of Ernakulam district in Kerala. It is about 12 km away from Ernakulam Town. Fort Kochi is a popular tourist destination well known for its aesthetic beaches and age old monuments. It preserves the historic roots of the Portuguese & Dutch.

2. MATTANCHERRY

Mattancherry is a densely populated part of Kochi with a rich history of Portuguese and Dutch spice trade. Popularly known as the Dutch Palace, the Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace in Mattancherry, Kochi, in the state of Kerala.

3. BOLGHATTY & VYPEEN ISLANDS

Bolgatty Island is a picturesque island situated in the Ernakulam district, near Fort Kochi. It’s an historic destination which offers tourists an unmatched experience.

4. MALAYATTOOR

Malayattoor is located in the Ernakulam district of Kerala and is blessed with deep forests, towering hills, echoing valleys, relaxing streams.

5. CHERAL & VYPEEN BEACH

Cherai beach is a beautiful sandy beach located at Northside of Vypin Island which is part of Kochi city. The 10-kilometer long Cherai Beach is the longest beach in Kerala.

6. KODANAD ELEPHANT TRAINING CENTRE

Kodanad is a very peaceful and pleasant place situated near Perumbavoor on the banks of Periyar River in the Ernakulam district (also Kochi). It specializes in training the stranded baby elephants from the wild.

7. ANDHKARANAZHI BEACH

With picture-perfect views, Andhakaranazhi Beach is a beautiful beach in Kochi that offers a relaxing time. It is a must-visit beach for that attracts not only domestic but also international tourists.

8. MARINE DRIVE

The present Marine Drive area includes part of Kochi Lake, west side of the Shanmugham Road and the walkway. It is built facing the backwaters, and is a popular hangout for the local populace.

9. HILL PALACE MUSEUM

The Hill Palace is the largest archaeological museum in Kerala. It was built in the year 1865 and was once the Imperial Administrative offices.

Community Pick:

1. MARINE DRIVE

The present Marine Drive area includes part of Kochi Lake, west side of the Shanmugham Road and the walkway. It is built facing the backwaters, and is a popular hangout for the local populace.