Kochi also known as the Queen of Arabian Sea, is the best place to start your Kerala tour. Kochi is blended with several historical and cultural places. The main tourist attractions in Cochin include historical churches and monuments in Fort Kochi and Mattanchery, Bolghatty Palace, and Marine Drive. The Cochin sightseeing tour is incomplete without shopping at Cochin. As the commercial capital of Kerala Cochin offers an experience like never before with a variety of spices, clothes, and handicraft items making it an exotic Indian shopping experience. The largest mall in India is also located in Cochin.
TEMPERATURE AVERAGE: 24°C TO 30°C – SHOPPING: Spices/Tea – CURRENCY : Indian Rupee
Pick up from hotel and proceed for the sightseeing Begin with those places in the heart f the city. Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is an ideal place for a beginning with all lush floras and fauna the place is replete with. Next up, learn about Kerala’s architectural styles, heritage and culture by visiting the Kerala Folklore Museum. For a spiritual retreat, visit The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica & St Francis Church. Their architecture, too, is worth marveling at. Spend the evening at the Fort Kochi Beach, taking a stroll along the walkway and watching the fishermen operate Kochi’s iconic Chinese Fishing Nets. Return back to hotel and Overnight stay with dinner.
After Breakfast, set out to explore a different face of the city. The second day is dedicated to the Fort Kochi – Mattancherry side, which reeks of a yesteryear charm, with all the palaces-turned-museums, places of worships, an eclectic lifestyle, etc. The palaces were built and renovated by the Portuguese, Dutch or British in their native architecture, as well as Kerala style. Indo-Portuguese Museum and Mattancherry Palace are two places you can visit to understand the foreign influences in Kochi. The Paradesi Synagogue in Jew Town, built by the Spanish-speaking Jews, is one of the oldest, active synagogues in the Commonwealth of Nations. You can also take ferry rides to complete your Kochi experience.Visit Lulu mall if time permits.Then return Back to hotel for stay.
