A Day Exploring Cochin

  1. 9:00 AM: Fort Kochi Beach
    30 minutes (6.7 km) from Cochin Port

    Start your day by heading to the beautiful Fort Kochi Beach. Take a stroll along the shore, enjoy the sea breeze and watch the Chinese fishing nets in action.

  2. 11:00 AM: Mattancherry Palace
    10 minutes (2.5 km) from Fort Kochi Beach

    Visit the Mattancherry Palace, also known as the "Dutch Palace". It's a beautiful blend of Portuguese, Dutch and traditional Kerala architecture. Here, you can see stunning murals, paintings and artifacts that showcase the rich history of Kerala.

  3. 12:30 PM: Lunch at Dal Roti
    5 minutes (1.2 km) from Mattancherry Palace

    Head over to Dal Roti for a delicious lunch. This vegetarian restaurant has a wide variety of North Indian dishes on the menu, and the food is reasonably priced. Don't miss out on their famous dal makhani and butter naan.

  4. 2:00 PM: Jewish Synagogue
    5 minutes (1 km) from Dal Roti

    Visit the Jewish Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations. Admire the stunning architecture and the unique Chinese tiles that adorn the floors.

  5. 3:30 PM: St. Francis Church
    10 minutes (1.8 km) from Jewish Synagogue

    Explore the St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. This church has a rich history and was the original burial site of the famous explorer Vasco da Gama.

  6. 5:00 PM: Chinese Fishing Nets
    15 minutes (3.3 km) from St. Francis Church

    End your day by visiting the Chinese Fishing Nets. These iconic structures are a symbol of Cochin, and you can watch local fishermen use them to catch fish.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Fort Kochi Beach (1.5 hours, free)
  • Mattancherry Palace (1 hour, INR 5 per person)
  • Lunch at Dal Roti (1 hour, INR 300 per person)
  • Jewish Synagogue (1 hour, INR 5 per person)
  • St. Francis Church (1 hour, INR 10 per person)
  • Chinese Fishing Nets (1 hour, free)

  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 320 per person
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