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3-Day Itinerary for Cochin in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Fort Kochi
    30 minutes (8.4 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Morning: Explore the colonial history of Fort Kochi by visiting St. Francis Church and the Dutch Palace. Afternoon: Visit the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets and enjoy a seafood lunch at one of the nearby restaurants. Evening: Watch a Kathakali dance performance at the Kerala Kathakali Centre.

  2. Day 2: Mattancherry
    10 minutes (3.2 km) from Fort Kochi

    Morning: Visit the Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations. Afternoon: Walk around Jew Town, shop for antiques, spices and souvenirs. Evening: Learn about the history of Kerala's Jewish community at the Kerala Jewish History Museum.

  3. Day 3: Vypeen Island
    1 hour (18.7 km) from Mattancherry

    Morning: Visit the Cherai Beach and enjoy water sports activities. Afternoon: Explore the Pallipuram Fort, the oldest surviving European fort in India. Evening: Enjoy a scenic sunset view at the Puthuvype Beach.

Recommendations

Don't miss the opportunity to try the traditional Kerala cuisine, including appam, puttu, and fish curry. You may also consider taking a day trip to the hill station of Munnar, known for its tea plantations. To maximize your fun, try a houseboat cruise on the backwaters of Kerala or a visit to the Athirapally Waterfalls.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • St. Francis Church (1 hour, free)
  • Dutch Palace (1 hour, INR 5)
  • Chinese Fishing Nets (30 minutes, free)
  • Kathakali dance performance (2 hours, INR 600)
  • Paradesi Synagogue (1 hour, INR 5)
  • Kerala Jewish History Museum (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Pallipuram Fort (1 hour, INR 10)
  • Cherai Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Puthuvype Beach (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 640

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