One Day Kochi Itinerary for July 2023

1. 9:00AM: Mattancherry Palace
   30 minutes (2.3 km) from Fort Kochi Beach

   Also known as Dutch Palace, it was built by Portuguese and renovated by Dutch. It has a collection of beautiful paintings and murals.

2. 10:30AM: St. Francis Church
   10 minutes (850m) from Mattancherry Palace

   The oldest European church in India, it was built by the Portuguese in 1503. The famous explorer, Vasco da Gama was buried here before later being moved to Lisbon.

3. 12:00PM: Kerala Folklore Museum
   20 minutes (3.1 km) from St. Francis Church

   Displays a collection of Kerala's rich cultural heritage, wax statues, puppets, masks, musical instruments, and other artifacts.

4. 1:30PM: Lunch at Malabar Junction
   10 minutes (700m) from Kerala Folklore Museum

   Try the seafood and traditional Kerala dishes at this restaurant which has a rustic charm and great ambiance.

5. 3:00PM: Hill Palace Museum
   30 minutes (14.5 km) from Malabar Junction

   The largest archaeological museum in Kerala, it has a collection of rare coins, paintings, sculptures, weapons etc. It was once the residence of the Kochi royal family.

6. 5:00PM: Shopping at Lulu Mall
   30 minutes (20 km) from Hill Palace Museum

   One of the largest malls in India, it has a wide range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options.

7. 7:00PM: Chinese Fishing Nets
   10 minutes (3.4 km) from Lulu Mall

   These fishing nets are unique to Kochi and are a popular sightseeing spot. You can watch the fishermen using these nets to catch fish in the water near the shore.

8. 8:00PM: Dinner at Eighth Bastion
   5 minutes (1.2 km) from Chinese Fishing Nets

   Enjoy the fusion of traditional Kerala and continental cuisine at this restaurant, which is located in a restored Dutch mansion.

Recommendations

If you have time, you can consider visiting the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Cemetery, or the Indo-Portuguese Museum. A side trip to Athirapally Waterfalls or Vypeen Island is also recommended. To maximize your fun, take a local ferry ride or try some traditional Ayurvedic massages. Don't forget to try the local delicacies like puttu, appam, and seafood.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Mattancherry Palace (30 minutes, Rs. 5 entrance fee)
• St. Francis Church (30 minutes, free entry)
• Kerala Folklore Museum (1 hour, Rs. 100 entrance fee)
• Lunch at Malabar Junction (1 hour, Rs. 800 for two)
• Hill Palace Museum (1.5 hours, Rs. 30 entrance fee)
• Shopping at Lulu Mall (2 hours, variable cost)
• Chinese Fishing Nets (1 hour, free entry)
• Dinner at Eighth Bastion (1 hour, Rs. 1000 for two)
• Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 1935

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