Cochin International Airport 1 hr 16
Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary (32 min)
Quiet forested nature refuge in the middle of the city attracting migratory birds & other animals. Fort Kochi Beach (10 min)
Seafront beach offering a paved walkway with benches & views of large Chinese fishing nets. Paradesi Synagogue (13 min)
Synagogue first built in 1568 for Cochin s Jewish community now housing antiques & other artifacts. Mahatma Gandhi Beach (13 min)
Small lively beach known for picturesque sunset views & vendors selling casual street food. Bolgatty Palace And Island Resort (38 min)
Waterfront lodging with relaxed dining & a pool plus cruises a golf course & Ayurvedic treatments. Vallarpadam Basilica (38 min)
Twin towers distinguish this church that draws pilgrims for its picture of Mary & baby Jesus. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica Fort Kochi (11 min)
Elegant reconstructed 1880s Catholic church originally built by the Portuguese in the 1500s. Willingdon Island (9 min)
Reclaimed island created in the 1930s with a main port naval base warehouses offices & hotels. Marine Drive Kochi (Keralasuntravels) (30 min) Hill Palace Museum (39 min)
Large 19th-century palace complex with an archeological & heritage museum plus unique parks. Vasco Da Gama Square (14 min)
Beachfront promenade with food stalls near where fishermen use huge nets on teak & bamboo poles. Indo Portuguese Museum (4 min)
Museum at Fort Kochi with exhibits & artifacts that show Portuguese influence on area art & culture. Vypin (41 min)
Island with beaches a fishing harbor a lighthouse & the remains of a 16th-century Portuguese fort. | 
