Places to Visit in Kochi
Kochi also called Cochin by the localities is known for its beaches and is also known as the food capital of India as the city offers different cuisines and has restaurants scattered in large areas. The city is located in the southwest coastal region of Kerela. There are some very famous and popular places which will force you to explore the beauty of the city as these places enhances and glorifies the beauty of the city. If you are travelling to Kochi or planning g to visit the city, these places must be in your go-to- list and these places include Matten cherry Palace, Kerala Folklore Museum, Hill Palace Museum, Marine Drive Kochi,
Cherai Beach, Ernakulam Shiva Temple, Kerala Kathakali Center and other amazing and beautiful places while exploring Kochi now Cochin. To know the city in deep the best way is to explore it and in this, you can take the help of Chiku Cab expert and knowledgeable drivers as they are well aware of the local route and can work as a guide. To explore the city, you can book Chiku Cab Car rental services and you will get the best travel experience and enjoy a comfortable, hassle-free and smooth ride to the city.
If you are in the city or planning to visit Kochi here is the list of 15 best places to visit in Kochi through airport taxi service (Cochin) for tourist attractions which you can visit with Chiku Cab
1. Lulu Shopping Mall
Lulu Mall is one of the largest shopping center in India. It is the invitation to the world of happiness with 225 outlets, 2500 seating area in food court and has the presence of more than 100 brands and 11 fine dine areas that pampers you. The mall has a 9 cineplex, thrilling rides, ice skating rink and also have a 12-lane bowling alley making it a perfect place for the people of all age groups. The footfall in the mall increases especially at the time of weekend.
Location: Netahji Nagar, Edappally, Kochi
Timing: 9 am- 11 pm daily
Entry Fee: There are no entry fees to visit the mall
2. Kerala Kathakali Centre
The centre was established in the year 1990 aiming to popularize the traditional art of Kerala. The main motive of founding the centre is to discover new talents and training and making the existing performers perfect. Famous dance form Kathakali is a perfect blend of all the art forms like literature, painting, music, dance and acting. With the perfect combination of all the five form it is performed by command and grace.
If you are keen to learn dance directly from the experts then this place is for you. You can also get the chance to enjoy the daily shows organised by the talented participants in their field.
Location: KB Jacob Road, Fort Nagar, Kochi
Timing: Evening 5 pm- 7 pm
Entry Fees: To watch the show, you have to spend Rs. 250 per person
3. Wonderla Amusement Park
This is Kochi’s largest amusement park with variety of water rides, Land ride, 3D rides, and other amazing and thrilling rides that let the visitors entertained. This place is perfect for kids and adventure seekers by nature. There are various water and land rides such as Caterpillar Village, Dashin Cars, Fire Bridge and other rides are the attraction of the place. In the weekends locals visit and enjoy here with their family and friends.
Location: Kumarapuram, Kochi
Entry Fees: Rs. 650 for kids and Rs. 800 for adults.
Timing: Weekdays 11 am- 6 pm and weekends 11am- 7 pm
4. Marine Drive
Marine Drive is one of the most popular tourist destinations of which Kochi is proud of. The charming image especially at the time of evening attracts tourists and localities. It is popular for its Rainbow Bridge along with the shopping malls, fast food joints and other shops that attract tourists.
Location: Ernakulam, Kochi
Timing: Sunrise- Sunset (daily)
5. Mattancherry Palace
The place is a Portuguese palace and is also known as the Dutch palace. It is in quadrangular in shape made intypical Kerala Nalukettu style. It is the house of Pazhayannur Bhagavati, the goddess of Kochi’s royal family. The flooring of the palace looks like polished black marble made of burnt coconut shells, lime, charcoal and egg whites which gives it a long-lasting finish.
Location: Mattancherry, Kochi
Timing: 9:45 am- 1 pm and 2 pm- 4:45 pm Sunday to Friday, Saturday closed.
Entry Fees: Rs. 2.00 for adults and no entry fees will be charged for children under 15
6. St Francis Church
Apart from being a very popular and a holy place for Christians the place holds a high historic relevance as in this place only the famous explorer Vasco Da Gama was buried. The church was built by the Portuguese and it has the touch Dutch and Portuguese influence. The building narrates various tales of old and ancient world and their spiritual life.
Location: Fort Kochi, Kochi
Timing: Monday to Saturday7 am- 6:30 pm and Sunday 8:30 am- 6:30 pm
Entry Fees: Free Entry
7. Bolgatty Palace
If you are making a plan to visit Kochi then Bolgatty Palace and Island resort must be in your bucket list. This is a unique mansion built by the Dutch in 1744. It has four palatial rooms and now it has been converted to a luxury stay pampering travellers with comfort and making them feel special. Bolgatty Palace is popularly known as the Honeymooner’s paradise and it has earned its name due to its exotic location and majestic view. It has a space for wedding, meetingsand other functions.
Location: Mulavakad, Kochi
Timing: Daily (All Day)
Entry Fees: There is no entry fees.
8. Willingdon Island
It is India’s largest artificial island named after the Viceroy of India, Lord Willingdon. The Island is a part of Kochi made by filling dredged soil of existing small islands. The island is proud of itself as it is house of several offices including Navy, Customs, Fisheries and other department. This island works as a bridge as it links Kochi with major seaports internationally.
Location: The island is 3 Km from Ernakulam Railway Station.
Timing: You can visit the island all day
Entry Fees: There is free entry for all.
9. Fort Kochi
Initially, a fishing spot that became the first European township in India and now is a popular tourist spot due to its vibrancy. The temperature in the place is almost the same whole year which make it the best place to explore through bike. The place looks divine during sunset. The old houses in the place was built by the Britishers. It can easily be planned for 2 days with large number of stay options at an economical cost.
Location: Ernakulam, Kochi
Timing: Full day
Entry Fees: Free entry for all
10. Chottanikara Bhagavathy Temple
This is one of the sacred Hindu Temple in South. It is a 1500-year-old temple and Chottanikara Bhagavathy Amman and the KeezhuKaavu Bhadrakali Amman are worshipped as a heeling goddess. I t is believed that continuous worship of the idols in the temple can save people from life-threatening diseases. It is mandatory for men to remove their shirts and for women it is mandatory to be in proper Indian dress before entering the temple.
Location: 20 Km from Ernakulam
Timing: 4 am- 8:45 pm daily
Entry Fees: Free entry for all
11. Indo- Portuguese Museum
The museum was established to showcase the impact of rich cultural heritage of Portuguese of India. It was established by the late Bishop of Kochi, Dr Joseph Kureethra. The museum has five sections and each section showcases the Altar, tressure, procession, Civil Life and Cathedral. You can also come across to different object of the era. The best way to understand the history of the museum is to book a guide.
Location: Bishop Kureethara Rd, Kochi
Timing: Tuesday to Sunday 9 am- 1 pm and 2 pm- 6 pm daily except Monday
Entry Fees: (For Indians) Rs. 5 for children, Rs. 10 for adults and Rs. 25 for foreigners
12. Gowreeswara Temple
It is a popular temple of Lord Murgan also known as South Pazhani. The temple was built in 1912 and the idols inside the temple is installed by Sree Narayana Guru and it is Asia’s only temple that has four side doors. Four Gods Faces four Direction which include Lord Subramanyah is in the east side of the temple while Lord Ganesh faces the South and Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati faces west and north respectively.
Location: Sree Gowreeswara Temple, Cherai
Timing: Daily 5 am- 11:30 pm and 5pm- 8 pm
Entry Fees: Free entry for everyone.
13. Malayattoor
Malayattoor is a popular tourist spot as it is the meeting point of land, river and mountain. The hill has a famous church dedicated to St. Thomas. It is an important and a holy place for the Christians in Kochi.
Location: 47 Km from Kochi
Entry Fees: Free entry
14. Andhakaranazhi Beach
The beach is located in a coastal village that is 4 km away from Pattanakkad and it attracts various tourists. A white and red tall house grabs the attention of the seaman and navigate them at night. It is a perfect sight for various Malayalam films. Though the place was seriously affected by the tsunami of 2004 the bridge and areal walkway has been rebuild to enjoy the dramatic sunset.
Location: 4 km away from Pattanakkad
Timing: Sunrise- Sunset
Entry Fees: Free entry.
15. Museum of Kerala
It is Kerala’s oldest and the largest museum situated in Kochi. The founder of the museum is an entrepreneur and a Philanthropist Mr Madhvan Nayar. It has three sections out which in the first section you can find the doll museum, at the 2nd section you will come across to the museum of Kerala and in the third section you can visit gallery of modern art. There are more than 150 dolls in doll museum and 230 paintings made by famous personalities.
Location: Salem- Kochi highway, Ernakulam
Timing: Except Monday, 10 am- 6 pm daily.
Entry Fees: INR 50 for adults and INR 20 for children
