Best popular places visit in Kochi

Kochi is commonly known as Cochin. It is one of the finest cities in Kerala state. Cochin has many wonders to its credit. It is located in the southwest coastal region of the state.

Kochi or Cochin is also known to by the name of “The Queen of Arabian Sea”.

Kochi is counted to be one the most exceptional natural harbour of the world. The city is also famous for the spices it provides worldwide. There are many places which is very popular like – Fort Kochi.

It also includes St. Francio Church, the first church of Vasco Da Gama, the Dutch Seminary, the China Vela. Idli Sambhar is the most popular food in Kerala.

Besides this there are many food items which are also popular in Kochi like – puttu Kadal, thatlu dosa, kappa bati, Elum kappa Yum, Meen mulakittathu curry etc. If you want to visit in Kochi October to February is the best time because the weather is moderate in this time.

All types of people like – Hindus, Christians, Jews, Muslims, Jain, Sikh, Konkani's, and Buddhists live here. It has a bright and colorful culture. Kochi people celebrate Onam and Vishu festival. They also celebrate Holi and Diwali.

Christian celebrates Christmas, East Islamic celebrate Eid Ul – Fitter, Milad – E – Sherris.

Kathakali dance is the most popular in Kochi. The popular dress in Kochi is sarees, mundum Neriya Thum. The Mundu is a unstitched piece as cloth that is worn around the waist. The Neriya Thum is a cloth which is worn in a inclined manner from the left shoulder where one end is tucked in the waist.

Malayalam is spoken in Kochi.

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If you want to stay in Kochi and decide to visit it, there are some popular places which we will briefly describe.

 1.  Mattanchery Palace

It is the palace which was built by Portuguese in 1555 and offer it to King Verna Kerala Verma. It includes Kerala murals showing exhibits and portraits of Rajas in Kochi.

If you want to reach Mattanchery easily you can contact local sightseeing tour operators or can also take a car on rent.

It is about 10 km from Ernakulam.

There are three ways to reach there.

a.   By air – international airport is at Nedumbassery near Aluva, about 22 kms away from Erankulam Kochi.

b.   By railway – the nearest station is Erankulam junction.

c.   By road – KSRTC Bus station provide buses which run every time. you can get buses high court junction, railway station kaloon junction.

2.   Fishing villages –  the tourists can see Chinese fishing nets

If you are fish lovers and want to have boat ride in Kochi, it is the right place to fulfil your desire. It is a worth seeing place for tourists. It is said that nets were originally brought down from the royal courts of Kublai Khan, the great Chinese emperor

Address – Kalamchery Road, North

               Kumbalangi Kumbalangi, Kochi

              Kerala, 682007

How to reach;

The nearest station – Erankulam town station, Erankulam junction station.

When you reach Kochi, you can take an autorickshaw, taxi or bus.

3.  Elephant Training Centre

If you want a big animal like – Elephant, you have to visit Kodanad village in Erankulam district in Kochi. All the elephants are washed and trained here. Most of the elephants play and roll in the water.

Address to reach the centre is – Vallom Panamkuzhi Road, Malayattoor, Kerala

Timings – 8 AM to 5 PM (Tuesday to Sunday )

How to reach – There is no direct connection from Kochi to Kondana.

You can take the subway to Aluva then take the taxi to Kondana.

4.  St. Francis Church

St. Francis Church is a worth seeing place in Kochi. It is built by the Europeans and by the Portuguese in 1503. It is the burial place for the Vasco Da Gama after his death in 1524.

Address – Head Post Office, St. Francis Church Road opp., Fort Kochi, Kerala.

Timings – 10 AM to 5PM (Monday to Saturday)

                 12PM to 5PM (Sunday)

How to reach – You can take bus or taxi to reach here. The bus ride from Erankulam town, which is nearly 13 km away from railway station.

5.  Kathakali Centre

If you are traditional dance lover and want to know about all you can visit Kathakali Centre. It is derived from Hindu epics Mahabharat and Ramayan.

The Kathakali Centre provides the artists to prepare for the classical dance.

Address; KB Jacob Road, Fort Nagar Kochi, Kerala

Timings; 9:30 AM to 10 PM

6.  Princess Street- street shopping and cafes

It is also called as Loafer’s corner. It is the mixture of traditional and modern world. Most of the houses and buildings are made of British style. It is famous for cafes, street shopping, books stores, handicrafts etc.

Address- Fort Kochi, Kochi Kerala

·  Some wedding venues in Kochi:

a.   The village- per plate= 1000, capacity= 300 to 1000

b.   Olive Down Town Kochi - per plate= 700, capacity= 50 to 250

c.   Samroha Resort Athinappilly- per plate= 1500, capacity= 100 to 120

d.   Hotel Olive Eva- per plate= 450, capacity= 1 to 120

e.   Beith Hotels Convention Centre- per plate= 450, capacity= 100 to 1000

·  Travel guide with city laws for tourists

Kochi is one of the most peaceful and safety place. In India it is safe place but travelling at night is somehow unsafe. If you are travelling alone, it is advised tourists to stay in your hotel at night.

Buses plying in Kochi for tourists are not allowed to local people.

Travellers from other states to Kerala should carry RT-PCR negative certificate.

 Some thrilling adventures sports in Kochi

If you are courageous, excited to play some sports, here is the list of Adventure sports-

a.  Scuba Diving

It is most famous sports in Kochi. Everybody who is fit and healthy can experience this underwater activity you will be trained by a coach diver. This activity lasts about 45 minutes.

b.  Water skiing

Water skiing feeling is that you are flying over the water. You must be careful because you may feel dizzy. All which have to be done is under supervision of trainer.

c.   Kayaking

It is one of the most popular water sports. It will make you feel adventurous when water splashes upon your face and the sweet breeze blows upon your body.

d.  Banana Boat Ride

It is the most popular and enthusiastic sports in Kochi. It can be played by both individual and group. You will feel giddiness when you flow over the waves at top speed in the banana shaped boats. The duration of this sport lasts 5 minutes.

e.   Beach and backwater cycling

If you are interested to see the beauty of nature and beaches, it is the best way to backwater cycling. It starts early morning hours around 7 AM. Every safety accessories are given to cycling rider like a helmet and a gear changing bike.

· Outdoor activities in Kochi (Cochin)

a.  Exclusive trip to Munnar from Kochi

It is the most popular private trip which takes 13 hours to Munnar Hills. It is worth seeing place and looks like heaven.

Total cost of the trip per adult is Rs. 9000.

b.  Cochin shore excursions

If you want to utilise your time with a Kerala houseboat and Fort Kochi shore excursion, it will take your full day for the trip.

Total cost of the trip per adult may come around - Rs. 8000.

·  Funny and helpful Tuk Tuk tour in Kochi

It will travel you to the famous places in Kochi.

Total cost may come around Rs. 1500 per group.

· Kerala private 5 day tour

It takes 5 days to complete the tour. It will also provide to stay at a place where you can stay comfortably.

Total cost may come around Rs. 49000 per group.