Start your Kochi journey by visiting two of its popular landmarks- the Fort Kochi Beach and Chinese Fishing Nets. Enjoy the sandy beach with the breathtaking view of the sunset and let your children splash in the water. Then, take your family to the fish market near the beach, where the fishers use the Chinese fishing nets to get their fresh catch. You can try your hand at catching fish, or watch the locals do it. Taste fresh sea-food from the shacks near the beach for dinner.
Explore the heritage of Kerala by starting your day with Hill Palace Museum. This place covers an area of around 54 acres with an antique collection of the royal family of Kochi. You'll see the collection of ancient weapons, manuscripts, paintings, and sculptures. Once you're done with this, it's time to take your kids to the Wonderla Amusement Park. This park has several rides, water activities and other exciting activities noteworthy for all age groups. End your day with having snacks in the park and enjoying the fireworks show.
Lulu Mall is one of the largest malls in India and houses national and international brands. It's the perfect spot to get your hands-on souvenirs and try out local cuisine. Once you've done that, it's time to visit Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, which is one of the popular bird sanctuaries in Kochi. It is home to numerous species of migratory and resident birds. Take a family walk amidst the lush green surroundings and relax.
If you have more time, you can add Mattancherry Palace or Jew Town to Day 1 or a Kathakali performance in the evening. For Day 2, you can add a visit to the Marine Drive or Kochi Backwaters. For Day 3, you can plan for a visit to St. Francis Church or the Indo-Portuguese Museum. If you have little time, you can skip visiting the bird sanctuary or Lulu mall.