Kochi, Queen of the Arabian Sea, is a lively city that miraculously blends historical charm with modernity with quite an ease. Jewelled with ancient constructions, ethnic culture and exotic items to bring home as souvenirs, Kochi as a tourist destination will be included in the traveller’s bucket list. To add to the comfort, affordable and convenient services of having a tour, there are Local taxi services in Kochi that can be hired for the tour of exploring the beauty of Kochi. Here are Kochi’s 15 most popular tourist destinations and a detailed descriptive analysis of the destinations that can be covered with a reliable cab service in Kochi.
Fort Kochi
Fort Kochi, being one of the oldest palaces, is a historic neighbourhood that flexes highly its colonial past of the city. Through its attractive old-fashioned streets lined with colonial-era buildings, it lures you to admire its enchanted antique beauty. Fort Kochi keeps its doors open for you to come at any hour to witness its mystic beauty without taking any day off and allows you to soak in the vivid beauty without charging you for anything.
Mattancherry Palace
Also known as the Dutch Palace, Mattancherry Palace is traditionally famous for having paintings and carvings on its exterior walls depicting scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharata. The Portuguese constructed this Palace, and later renovated by the Dutch to inhabit it, this palace offers a glimpse into Kochi’s royal historical heritage.
Entry fee to this palace ranges from INR 5. This opens from 10:00 to 17:00 and remains closed on Fridays and national holidays.
Jewish Synagogue
Located in the Jew Town area of Mattancherry, the Paradesi Synagogue is one of the oldest functioning synagogues in the Commonwealth. The beautiful interiors with Belgian chandeliers, ornate tiles, wooden floors and a clock tower are more than enough to spellbind you.
Entry fee to this synagogue ranges from INR 5. This opens from 10:00 to 17:00 with two hours of break from 13:00 to 15:00 and remains closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
Marine Drive
It is a beautiful jogging front that offers striking views of onshore water resources and the Kochi backwater specifically. This is a crowded place mostly in the evening, and there is of course the overpass the Rainbow Bridge which looks spectacular after the dawn.
This drive calls you to come at any hour to witness its charm any day without charging you even a penny.
Bolgatty Palace
Located on a whole different island, Bolgatty Island, the Bolgatty Palace is a heritage property that has now been converted into a luxury hotel. The present and beautifully manicured gardens of the palace and rich greenery provide you with good enough reason to make you run from the concrete jungle.
Timings: welcomes you 24/7. (Hotel access based on booking)
Entry Fee: NA (Hotel stay charges applicable)
Hill Palace Museum
The Hill Palace Museum is an archaeological Museum situated at Tripunithura. Once the palace used to serve as the residence of the Cochin Maharajas. The palace also houses numerous royal furniture, paintings and all sorts of inscriptions as art pieces to tempt one antique lover.
Entry fee to this museum ranges from INR 10. This opens from 09:00 to 16:30 with two hours of break from 12:30 to 14:00 and remains closed on Mondays and national holidays
Cherai Beach
One of the beautiful beaches of Kerala is Cherai, this beach is located about 25 km away from Cochin and could be covered by availing a cab booking to Kochi. It is an excellent location for beach lovers — where they can have an excellent chance to sunbathe while swimming in the turquoise waters and at the same time have the distinct opportunity of watching the fishing boats bob up and down on the backwaters. This beach never abandons you at any time or day without charging you for anything.
Kerala Folklore Museum
This museum, quite different from the usual ones around the world, presents the cultural heritage of Kerala in the best way and that is through the display of a large number of items such as costumes, masks, musical instruments and many sculptures. It’s a good platform to learn more about fine arts, dance, film, music, theatre and sculpture of the particular state.
Entry fee to this museum ranges from INR 50. This opens from 09:00 to 18:00.
Santa Cruz Basilica
Santa Cruz Basilica is one of the oldest churches in India that attracts tourists, devotees, and historians due to its architectural style and interior decorations. Especially the stained glasses and the decorated altar look splendid as it holds enchanting carvings and very beautiful designs.
This church doesn’t charge you even for a single rupee to have an entry but remains closed for two hours from 13:00 to 15:00 during its timing of 09:00 to 17:00.
Lulu Mall
This is a shopping site unlike any other, you can visit Lulu Mall that is among the largest shopping malls in India. As retailers, eateries, and other amenities, many places are of much interest when one desires to spend time with their friends and family.
It opens from 10:00 to 22:00 and doesn’t charge you to have an entry.
Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
Tourists interested in the natural world could never afford to miss Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, more so if one is a bird lover. It is important to note that the place is a sanctuary that houses different types of bird species from every corner of the world, through an enormous number of trees this sanctuary flexes a natural green landscape that one can use as an escape to the bustling city.
This bird sanctuary opens from 09:00 to 18:00 and doesn’t charge you for an entry.
Veeranpuzha Backwaters
One must spend some time in the backwaters by taking a boat ride on the Veeranpuzha River. The hypnotic and calm water, the rich green vegetation around and the traditional houses on the shores have made the area a natural beauty to spend holidays.
Timings: Varies by boat operator
Entry Fee: Boat ride charges apply (varies by provider)
Willingdon Island
Willingdon Island is a fully artificial island and is famous for being the largest harbour and the main naval base. It also has some of the nicest hotels in the city and offers you some bewitching views of the aquatic constructions of the city.
Timings: welcomes you 24/7.
Entry Fee: NA
Kodanad Elephant Training Centre
42 km from Kochi, the Kodanad Elephant Training Centre is quite famous among tourists because they can observe elephants more closely than ever; and the distance can easily be covered through an online taxi service in Kochi. The centre deals with the elephants’ shelter, care and training; which calls for every animal lover to pay a visit to the centre and have an experience like never before
The entry fee to this place ranges from INR 20. This opens from 08:00 to 17:00 every day.
Munambam Beach
Located in the northern part of Vypin Island, Munambam Beach holds its unique serenity and is less famous and crowded than other beaches in the tourist district of Kerala. Specifically, it is a perfect place to go for a leisurely camp, fishing and admire the sunset views without being much bothered by the bustling crowd, unlike some famous beaches.
Timings: welcomes you 24/7.
Entry Fee: NA
