Cochin International Airport 1 hr 14
Bolgatty Palace And Island Resort (36 min) Waterfront lodging with relaxed dining & a pool plus cruises a golf course & Ayurvedic treatments. Vypin (40 min) Island with beaches a fishing harbor a lighthouse & the remains of a 16th-century Portuguese fort. Fort Kochi Beach (9 min) Seafront beach offering a paved walkway with benches & views of large Chinese fishing nets. Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary (31 min) Quiet forested nature refuge in the middle of the city attracting migratory birds & other animals. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica Fort Kochi (14 min) Elegant reconstructed 1880s Catholic church originally built by the Portuguese in the 1500s. St. Francis Csi Church (13 min) India s first European church built in the 15th century & home to a historic Dutch cemetery. Indo Portuguese Museum (8 min) Museum at Fort Kochi with exhibits & artifacts that show Portuguese influence on area art & culture. Mahatma Gandhi Beach (14 min) Small lively beach known for picturesque sunset views & vendors selling casual street food. Vasco Da Gama Square (16 min) Beachfront promenade with food stalls near where fishermen use huge nets on teak & bamboo poles. Vallarpadam Basilica (37 min) Twin towers distinguish this church that draws pilgrims for its picture of Mary & baby Jesus. Paradesi Synagogue (12 min) Synagogue first built in 1568 for Cochin s Jewish community now housing antiques & other artifacts. Hill Palace Museum (37 min) Large 19th-century palace complex with an archeological & heritage museum plus unique parks. Willingdon Island (7 min) Reclaimed island created in the 1930s with a main port naval base warehouses offices & hotels. Marine Drive Kochi (Keralasuntravels) (28 min) |