Cochin International Airport 1 hr 10
Bolgatty Palace And Island Resort (44 min) Waterfront lodging with relaxed dining & a pool plus cruises a golf course & Ayurvedic treatments. St. Francis Csi Church (41 min) India s first European church built in the 15th century & home to a historic Dutch cemetery. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica Fort Kochi (40 min) Elegant reconstructed 1880s Catholic church originally built by the Portuguese in the 1500s. Vypin (48 min) Island with beaches a fishing harbor a lighthouse & the remains of a 16th-century Portuguese fort. Fort Kochi Beach (41 min) Seafront beach offering a paved walkway with benches & views of large Chinese fishing nets. Willingdon Island (32 min) Reclaimed island created in the 1930s with a main port naval base warehouses offices & hotels. Chottanikkara Devi Temple (39 min) Hindu temple complex with shrines to multiple deities sculptures & dramatic walls of lanterns. Paradesi Synagogue (39 min) Synagogue first built in 1568 for Cochin s Jewish community now housing antiques & other artifacts. Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary (39 min) Quiet forested nature refuge in the middle of the city attracting migratory birds & other animals. Marine Drive Kochi (Keralasuntravels) (36 min) Kerala Folklore Museum (21 min) Museum of traditional local architecture as well as crafts folk art & antiques with a cafe & shop. Wonderla Kochi (51 min) Large amusement park featuring land & water rides including options for small kids plus 3D films. Indo Portuguese Museum (41 min) Museum at Fort Kochi with exhibits & artifacts that show Portuguese influence on area art & culture. |