Cochin International Airport 35 min
Willingdon Island (37 min) Reclaimed island created in the 1930s with a main port naval base warehouses offices & hotels. Museum Of Kerala History (8 min.) Local history & culture are showcased with sound & light shows doll collections & art exhibits. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica Fort Kochi (45 min) Elegant reconstructed 1880s Catholic church originally built by the Portuguese in the 1500s. Wonderla Kochi (26 min) Large amusement park featuring land & water rides including options for small kids plus 3D films. Paradesi Synagogue (44 min) Synagogue first built in 1568 for Cochin s Jewish community now housing antiques & other artifacts. Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary (21 min.) Quiet forested nature refuge in the middle of the city attracting migratory birds & other animals. Hill Palace Museum (30 min) Large 19th-century palace complex with an archeological & heritage museum plus unique parks. Fort Kochi Beach (45 min) Seafront beach offering a paved walkway with benches & views of large Chinese fishing nets. Bolgatty Palace And Island Resort (26 min.) Waterfront lodging with relaxed dining & a pool plus cruises a golf course & Ayurvedic treatments. St. Francis Csi Church (46 min) India s first European church built in the 15th century & home to a historic Dutch cemetery. Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple (8 min.) Temple complex dedicated to Vamana & housing historic stone records with ponds & stages for events. Marine Drive Kochi (Keralasuntravels) (21 min.) Indo Portuguese Museum (45 min) Museum at Fort Kochi with exhibits & artifacts that show Portuguese influence on area art & culture. |