{"id":1359,"date":"2025-04-09T16:18:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T10:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/?p=1359"},"modified":"2025-05-31T15:19:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T09:49:52","slug":"places-to-visit-in-kochi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-kochi\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best Places to Visit in Kochi (Cochin) Top Tourist Attractions 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-kochi\/#Best_Places_to_Visit_in_Kochi\" >Best Places to Visit in Kochi<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-kochi\/#1_Lulu_Shopping_Mall\" >1. Lulu Shopping Mall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-kochi\/#2_Kerala_Kathakali_Centre\" >2. Kerala Kathakali Centre<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-kochi\/#3_Wonderla_Amusement_Park\" >3. Wonderla Amusement Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-kochi\/#4_Marine_Drive\" >4. Marine Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-kochi\/#5_Mattancherry_Palace\" >5. Mattancherry Palace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-kochi\/#6_St_Francis_Church\" >6. St Francis Church<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-kochi\/#7_Bolgatty_Palace\" >7. Bolgatty Palace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-kochi\/#8_Willingdon_Island\" >8. Willingdon Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-kochi\/#9_Fort_Kochi\" >9. Fort Kochi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-kochi\/#10_Chottanikara_Bhagavathy_Temple\" >10. Chottanikara Bhagavathy Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-kochi\/#11_Indo-_Portuguese_Museum\" >11. Indo- Portuguese Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-kochi\/#12_Gowreeswara_Temple\" >12. Gowreeswara Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-kochi\/#13_Malayattoor\" >13. Malayattoor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-kochi\/#14_Andhakaranazhi_Beach\" >14. Andhakaranazhi Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-kochi\/#15_Museum_of_Kerala\" >15. Museum of Kerala<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Places_to_Visit_in_Kochi\"><\/span>Best Places to Visit in Kochi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/taxi\/taxi-service-in-kochi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Car rental services<\/a> and you will get the best travel experience and enjoy a comfortable, hassle-free and smooth ride to the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are in the city or planning to visit Kochi here is the list of 15 best places to visit in Kochi through <a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/kochi-airport-taxi.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">airport taxi service<\/a> (Cochin) for tourist attractions which you can visit with Chiku Cab<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Lulu_Shopping_Mall\"><\/span>1. Lulu Shopping Mall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lulu_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Lulu Shopping Mall\" class=\"wp-image-1396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lulu_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lulu_11zon-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/taxi\/taxi-service-in-kochi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taxi Service in Kochi<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Netahji Nagar, Edappally, Kochi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timing<\/strong>: 9 am- 11 pm daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry Fee: <\/strong>There are no entry fees to visit the mall<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Kerala_Kathakali_Centre\"><\/span>2. <strong>Kerala Kathakali Centre<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kochiii_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Kerala Kathakali Centre\" class=\"wp-image-1400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kochiii_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kochiii_11zon-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/kochi-airport-taxi.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kochi Airport Taxi<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>KB Jacob Road, Fort Nagar, Kochi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timing: <\/strong>Evening 5 pm- 7 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry Fees: <\/strong>To watch the show, you have to spend Rs. 250 per person<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Wonderla_Amusement_Park\"><\/span>3. Wonderla Amusement Park <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kochiie-eek_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Wonderla Amusement Park \" class=\"wp-image-1407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kochiie-eek_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kochiie-eek_11zon-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is Kochi\u2019s largest amusement park with variety of water rides, Land ride, 3D rides, and other amazing and thrilling rides that let the visitors entertained. &nbsp;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Kumarapuram, Kochi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry Fees: <\/strong>Rs. 650 for kids and Rs. 800 for adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timing: <\/strong>Weekdays 11 am- 6 pm and weekends 11am- 7 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Marine_Drive\"><\/span>4. Marine Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/merrive_11zon-1.jpg\" alt=\"Marine Drive\" class=\"wp-image-1411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/merrive_11zon-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/merrive_11zon-1-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Ernakulam, Kochi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timing: <\/strong>Sunrise- Sunset (daily)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Mattancherry_Palace\"><\/span>5. Mattancherry Palace <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ddkekdke_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Mattancherry Palace\" class=\"wp-image-1412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ddkekdke_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ddkekdke_11zon-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Mattancherry, Kochi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timing: <\/strong>9:45 am- 1 pm and 2 pm- 4:45 pm Sunday to Friday, Saturday closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry Fees: <\/strong>Rs. 2.00 for adults and no entry fees will be charged for children under 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_St_Francis_Church\"><\/span>6. <strong>St Francis Church<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kochi_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"St Francis Church\" class=\"wp-image-1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kochi_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kochi_11zon-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Fort Kochi, Kochi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timing: <\/strong>Monday to Saturday7 am- 6:30 pm and Sunday 8:30 am- 6:30 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry Fees: <\/strong>Free Entry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Bolgatty_Palace\"><\/span>7. Bolgatty Palace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kdkdkd_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Bolgatty Palace\" class=\"wp-image-1417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kdkdkd_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kdkdkd_11zon-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s paradise and it has earned its name due to its exotic location and majestic view. It has a space for wedding, meetingsand other functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Mulavakad, Kochi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timing<\/strong>: Daily (All Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry Fees<\/strong>: There is no entry fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Willingdon_Island\"><\/span>8. Willingdon Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/wiliammkii_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Willingdon Island\" class=\"wp-image-1420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/wiliammkii_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/wiliammkii_11zon-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is India\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>The island is 3 Km from Ernakulam Railway Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timing:<\/strong> You can visit the island all day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry Fees:<\/strong> There is free entry for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Fort_Kochi\"><\/span>9. <strong>Fort Kochi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fort_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Fort Kochi\" class=\"wp-image-1428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fort_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fort_11zon-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Ernakulam, Kochi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timing: <\/strong>Full day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry Fees: <\/strong>Free entry for all<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Chottanikara_Bhagavathy_Temple\"><\/span>10. Chottanikara Bhagavathy Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ckdkdkeie_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Chottanikara Bhagavathy Temple\" class=\"wp-image-1433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ckdkdkeie_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ckdkdkeie_11zon-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>20 Km from Ernakulam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timing<\/strong>: 4 am- 8:45 pm daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry Fees<\/strong>: Free entry for all<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Indo-_Portuguese_Museum\"><\/span>11. Indo- Portuguese Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"532\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dkdkdieiekek_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Indo- Portuguese Museum\" class=\"wp-image-1436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dkdkdieiekek_11zon.jpg 532w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dkdkdieiekek_11zon-300x189.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Bishop Kureethara Rd, Kochi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timing<\/strong>: Tuesday to Sunday 9 am- 1 pm and 2 pm- 6 pm daily except Monday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry Fees<\/strong>: (For Indians) Rs. 5 for children, Rs. 10 for adults and Rs. 25 for foreigners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Gowreeswara_Temple\"><\/span>12. Gowreeswara Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dfjdjdfijpeiekeje_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Gowreeswara Temple\" class=\"wp-image-1441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dfjdjdfijpeiekeje_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dfjdjdfijpeiekeje_11zon-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Sree Gowreeswara Temple, Cherai<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timing: <\/strong>Daily 5 am- 11:30 pm and 5pm- 8 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry Fees<\/strong>: Free entry for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Malayattoor\"><\/span>13. Malayattoor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/myyyyy_11zon.jpg\" alt=\" Malayattoor\" class=\"wp-image-1444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/myyyyy_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/myyyyy_11zon-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>47 Km from Kochi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry Fees: <\/strong>Free entry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Andhakaranazhi_Beach\"><\/span>14. Andhakaranazhi Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kdkdkeejjej_11zon-1.jpg\" alt=\"Andhakaranazhi Beach\" class=\"wp-image-1448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kdkdkeejjej_11zon-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kdkdkeejjej_11zon-1-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The beach is located in a coastal village that is <a>4 km away from Pattanakkad<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>4 km away from Pattanakkad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timing: <\/strong>Sunrise- Sunset<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry Fees: <\/strong>Free entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Museum_of_Kerala\"><\/span>15. Museum of Kerala<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/museeu-kerela_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of Kerala\" class=\"wp-image-1451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/museeu-kerela_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/museeu-kerela_11zon-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is Kerala\u2019s 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 2<sup>nd<\/sup> 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinecabbookings.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">famous<\/a> personalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Salem- Kochi highway, Ernakulam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Timing: Except Monday, 10 am- 6 pm daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entry Fees: INR 50 for adults and INR 20 for children<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best Places to Visit in Kochi Kochi also called Cochin by the localities is known for its beaches and is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1391,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1359","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-guide"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1359","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1359"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1359\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1391"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1359"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1359"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1359"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}