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Two-Day Itinerary for Kochi

  1. Day 1: Fort Kochi
    30 minutes (8.3 km) from Kochi International Airport

    Fort Kochi is a historic neighbourhood known for its Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial architecture. In the morning, visit the Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace. Then take a walk along Jew Town and visit the Paradesi Synagogue. For lunch, try the local seafood at the Fort House Hotel. In the afternoon, visit the St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India, and the Chinese Fishing Nets. In the evening, attend a Kathakali dance performance at the Kerala Kathakali Centre.

  2. Day 2: Hill Palace and Wonderla
    50 minutes (19.4 km) from Fort Kochi

    In the morning, visit the Hill Palace, the largest archaeological museum in Kerala. It has a vast collection of royal artefacts and exhibits of the Cochin Royal Family. For lunch, head to the Malabar Junction, which serves delicious fusion food. In the afternoon, drive to Wonderla, an amusement park that has thrilling rides, water slides, and a wave pool. Enjoy a fun evening and return to Kochi for dinner.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, visit the Cherai Beach, which is 25 km from Kochi. You can also take a day trip to Munnar, a hill station known for its tea plantations and scenic beauty.

To maximize your fun, hire a local tuk-tuk driver who can show you around the city and make recommendations on where to eat and shop.

Don't forget to try the local delicacies like appam, puttu, and fish curry.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mattancherry Palace (1-2 hours, INR 25)
  • Paradesi Synagogue (1 hour, INR 5)
  • Fort House Hotel (1-2 hours, INR 500)
  • St. Francis Church (1 hour, INR 10)
  • Chinese Fishing Nets (1 hour, INR 50 for a short ride)
  • Kerala Kathakali Centre (2-3 hours, INR 300)
  • Hill Palace (2-3 hours, INR 30)
  • Malabar Junction (1-2 hours, INR 600)
  • Wonderla (4-5 hours, INR 1,100 for regular tickets)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2,120 - 2,330
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