Kochi, also known as Cochin, is the second largest city in the state of Kerala. For many travelers, it is a popular destination as you will find a bit more atmosphere here than in other cities in India. Enjoy the relative tranquility of Fort Kochi with these places to visit in Kochi.
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1. Fort Kochi
The most famous place to visit in Kochi isFort Kochi. It is a historic district with lots of colonial influences. Stroll through the narrow streets surrounded by Portuguese, Dutch and British architecture. The cute art galleries, boutiques and cafes bring a fun atmosphere. This makes Fort Kochi the best place to spend your trip and stay overnight. Add this area to your list of places to visit in Kochi.
2. Folklore museum
For lovers of art and culture, a visit to the Folklore Museum is a must. This museum displays a wealth of traditional artifacts, antique dolls, masks, musical instruments and beautiful handmade crafts. The exhibits provide great insight into the folklore and history of Kerala.
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3. Santa Cruz Cathedral
The Santa Cruz Cathedral is a relic of the time of the Portuguese in India. Today, the church is still in full use. Walking past the Santa Cruz Cathedral, you will often hear music from the services held here. It is also a nice playground for the children of the adjacent school.
4. Mattancherry Palace (Dutch palace).
The Mattancherry Palace is better known as the Dutch palace. You will find various paintings and drawings here. To get into the Mattancherry Palace, you pay 5 rupee (€0.05).
5. Yoga and meditations in Kochi
Everywhere in Fort Kochi you will come across yoga and meditation retreats. It is optimal to combine these two activities. The studios are closed several times a year so it’s smart to do some research on your own in advance for the best spots via Google Maps.
Tip: also visit the “mecca of yoga” in India: Mysore.
6. Attending a Kathakali show
As in Thekkady, you will also find a Kathakali performance at Fort Kochi. Kathakali is an ancient dance form which originated in the state of Kerala. We can promise you that with the Kathakali show at Fort Kochi, you are going to have an unforgettable evening….
7. Overnight trip to Alleppey
In Alleppey, also called Alappuzha, you can spend a night on a houseboat. This is a special experience for the adventurous traveler. By bus within 1.5 hours to Alleppey, the ideal destination to make an overnight trip of. Read all about 24 hours on the houseboat in Alleppey here.
The best restaurants
- Loafers Corner Cafe. This restaurant looks super cozy with ambient lightning and cute open shutters. From the inside, it looks different than you expect but you can still have a great time here. We almost can’t imagine it, but in case you don’t want to eat Indian food for once, you can get several good pastas, sandwiches and burgers here.
- Fusion Bay. The curries here are really insanely delicious. It is officially a seafood restaurant but for vegans there are plenty of great curries to be found. Especially the curry with eggplant and the coconut rice are fantastic.
- Rasoi. It takes some searching to find the restaurant but it is well worth it. Rasoi is located on the top floor of a hotel. There is a cozy atmosphere at this rooftop restaurant and the food is great. It takes a while to get your dishes but it’s worth the wait.
