Kochi — Queen of the Arabian Sea

Kochi (otherwise called Cochin) is a city in southwest India’s beach front Kerala state. It has been a port since 1341, when a flood cut out its harbor and opened it to Arab, Chinese and European vendors. Destinations mirroring those impacts incorporate Fort Kochi, a settlement with tiled provincial homes and assorted places of love. Cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, common of Kochi, have been being used for quite a long time.

Coastal Life: Enjoy the scenic beauty

1. Cherai Beach: Location: Vypin, Kochi, Kerala. Famous for: This beach is in close vicinity to the main town of Kochi and is popular because of frequent dolphin sightings. The tides here are calm and cool to make swimming and relaxing on the beachside easy.

2. Puthuvype Beach: Location: Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala. Famous for: t is perfect to witness a sunset here which would make your evenings beautiful. The government of Kochi is promoting Puthuvype beach as an alternative to the Cherai beach.

3. Kuzhupilly Beach: Location: Beach Road, Cherai, Kochi, Kerala. Famous for: This beach is famous for holding the kite festival in Kerala. It has huge coconut and mangrove trees alongside the way which helps in keeping pleasant weather.

4. Fort Kochi Beach: Location: Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala. Famous for: Fort Kochi Beach is one of the best beaches in Kochi and attracts a lot of tourists because of its history.

5. Munambam Beach: Location: Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala. Famous for: this beach is famous for its active and huge fishing harbor. It forms one of the major fishing networks of the country with almost all the residents living here indulging in fishing activity or other sea-related activities It is also the mouth of the famous river Periyar.

Within City: Quick refreshment

1. Vypeen Island: Location: Fort Kochi bus stand.Timings: The first boat to the island leavesat 6 am and the last returns at 9 pm.Entry Fees: None.

2. Veeranpuzha Backwaters: Location: Vembanad Lake, Kochi.Timings: All day. Entry Fee: None.

3. Willingdon Island: Location: 3 km from Ernakulam Railway station.Timings: All day.Entry Fees: None.

4. Lulu Shopping Mall: Location: 34, 1000, N.H 47, Nethaji Nagar, Edappally, Kochi.Timings: 9.00 am to 11.00 pm every day.Entry Fee: None.

Museums: Experience a touch of history and culture

1. INR. Best time to visit Maritime Museum(preferred time): 10:00 am — 12:00 pm.Children entry fee: Rupees 15.An additional Rs.100 will be charged for a camera and Rs. 150 for video camera.

2. Museum Of Kerala History Address: NH 47, Koonamthai, Edappally, Ernakulam, Kerala 682024, Kochi, India. Contact Number: +91–4842541768. Timing: 10:00 am — 05:00 pm. Price: 8 INR. Best time to visit (preferred time): 10:00 am — 03:00 pm. Child: Rs 5 and Rs 12for Art Gallery and Doll Museum.

3. Kerala Folklore Museum: Address:Folklore Junction Thevara, Kochi (Cochin) 682013 India. Maritime Museum Address: Beach Rd, Kochi, India. Timing: 09:00 am — 06:00 pm. Price: 25 Suggested Duration:< 1 hour.

4. Indo Portuguese Museum: Timings: 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM.Location: Bishop’s House, Kochi. Closed on Wednesdays.

Theme Parks: Thrills that give you Chills

1. WonderLa: Suggested Duration:More than 3 hours. Address:KakkanadPallikara Road, Kochi (Cochin) 683565 India. Timings: 11AM to 6PM.

2. Kids City: Suggested Duration:1–2 hours. Address:Infopark Rd Kuzhikatumoola Jn, Kakkanad, Kochi (Cochin) 682030 India.

3. Uncle John I Drive: Address:N.HByepass, Opp.gold souk mall Nr. Vytila overbridge October road, Vytila, Kochi (Cochin) 682030 India.

National parks: Wild Splendour

1. Eravikulam National Park:Best Season to visit Eravikulam National Park in Munnar: September- May. Timings -8:00 AM — 4:30 PM on All days of the week (The park is closed Forest in the mating season for the Nilgiritahr, which is an endangered species, and this usually happens in March every year.Nearest Railway Stations from Munnar: Kottayam, about 142 kms away from Munnar; Ernakulam, about 130 kms away from Munnar.

Sanctuaries: Get into the wilderness.

1. Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary: Location: High Ct Rd, Ayyappankavu, Kochi.Timings: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm every day.Entry Fees: None.

2. Salim Ali Bord Sanctuary: Address: Kothamangalam, Kerala, 686691, India. Fare: 10 per person for Indians, 100 per person for Foreign Tourists, 25 for Still Camera,150 for Video Camera.

Waterfalls: Flow of Nature.

1. Areekkal Falls: Location: Areekkal waterfall, Piramadam-Vettimood Road, Kochi, Kerala. Timing: 24 hours. Entry fee: No entry fee.

2. Athirapally Falls: Location: Athirappilly falls, Chalakudy Taluk, Thrissur, Kerala,Timing: 8 am to 6 pm. Entry fee: INR 50 per adult person (the entry may vary year to year)

3. Vazhachal Waterfall: Location: Vazhachal falls, Thrissur district, Kerala
Timing: 8 am to 6 pm. Entry fee: You need to get a pass from the Kerala Forest and Wildlife department.

4. Thommankuthu Falls: Location: nearly eighteen kilometers away from Thodupuzha. Thommankuthu Falls, Thodupuzha, Idukki, Kerala. Timing: All days of the week, 8 am to 9 pm. Entry fee: No entry fee.

5. Cheeyappara Falls: Location: Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Munnar, Kerala. Timing: open twenty-four hours. Entry fee: not applicable (may vary from year to year)

Monuments: A dive into Tradition and culture

1. Mattancherry Palace — Gape At Marvelous Architecture: Opening hours: 10 am to 5 pm. In between, the palace is closed from 1 pm to 2 pm for lunch. The Palace is closed on every Friday. Plan accordingly.Entry fee: INR 2 per head. Yeah, read again to believe.Location: Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala 682002.

2. Paradesi Synagogue — Marvel At Age-Old Antiques: Opening hours: 10 am to 12 noon, and 3 pm to 5 pm. It is open all days of the week.Entry fee: Entry is free inside the synagogue.Location: Synagogue Ln, Jew Town, Kappalandimukku, Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala 682002.

3. Hill Palace — A Haven For History Buffs: Opening hours: 9 am to 12 noon, and 2 pm to 4.30 pm. The adjoined Children’s park is open till 6 pm. Mondays are weekly off for the palace.Entry fee: INR 30 per head. Location: Hill Palace Rd, Irumpanam, Thrippunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala 682301.

Honeymoon places: World of love and care

1. Marine Drive — For Beautiful Beach Sunsets: Location: MG Road, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala.

2. Bolgatty Palace & Island Resort — A Heritage Property: Location: NH966A, Mulavukad, Kochi, Kerala 682504. Tariff: INR 3,200 per night onwards.

3. Fort House Hotel — For A Dream-Like Staycation: Location: №2, 6A, Calvathy Rd, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001. Tariff: INR 5,000 per night onwards.

4. The Rice Boat Restaurant — Dine In A Traditional Setting: Location: Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala 682009. Cost for two: INR 3,500. What to eat: Fish curry, crab roast, and grilled fish.

Religious places: Experience subtlety

1. Ettumanoor Shiva Temple: Location: Ettumanoor Temple Road, Kottayam, Ettumanoor, Kerala 686631.

2. ChottanikkaraBhagavathy Temple: Location: Chottanikkara, Ernakulam, Kerala 682312.

3. Kaduthuruthy Thali Sree Mahadeva Temple: Location: Temple Road,Kaduthuruthy, Kerala 686604.

4. Jain Temple: Location: Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala 682002

5. Santa cruz basilica: Location: Fort Cochin, Cochin, Kerala, 682001, India.

Local Business:

1. Property Management Services/ Estate Agency.

2. Jewellery Business.

3. Accounting Services.

4. Online Home Tuition.

5. Home Decor Services.

Medical Emergencies:

1. VPS Lakeshore Hospital: General hospital, NH-66 Bypass, near Police Station. Open 24 hours · 0484 270 1033.

2. Aster MedcityHospital: Kuttisahib Road Cheranelloor. Open 24 hours · 0484 291 0000.

3. Lourdes hospital Road Near Ernakulam Town Railway station Pachalam PO. Open 24 hours · 0484 412 3456.