A Perfect Day in Kochi, India

Day 1: Exploring Kochi

Kochi, India

8:00AM

Breakfast at Kashi Art Cafe

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Kashi Art Cafe, known for its vibrant art and delectable dishes like their homemade granola and banana pancakes.
Kashi Art Cafe is located in Fort Kochi, easily accessible by foot from the local hotels.
INR 500, 1 hour

9:30AM

Visit to Fort Kochi Beach

Stroll along Fort Kochi Beach, taking in the morning air and the stunning views of the Chinese fishing nets.
From Kashi Art Cafe, it’s a short 10-minute walk to the beach.
Free, 1 hour

10:30AM

Explore Mattancherry Palace

Discover the rich history and colonial architecture of Mattancherry Palace, featuring beautiful murals and artifacts from the royal family.
Take a rickshaw, which will take approximately 15 minutes from the beach.
INR 200, 1.5 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at The Rice Boat

Savor traditional Kerala cuisine at The Rice Boat, renowned for its authentic seafood dishes, especially the Karimeen (pearl spot fish).
The restaurant is a 10-minute rickshaw ride from Mattancherry Palace.
INR 800, 1.5 hours

1:30PM

Visit the Jewish Synagogue

After lunch, head to the Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth, and admire its stunning interiors.
It’s a short 5-minute ride from The Rice Boat.
INR 500, 1 hour

3:00PM

Cultural Tour of Jew Town

Spend the afternoon wandering through Jew Town and its charming shops filled with antiques, spices, and local crafts.
The area is easily explored on foot from the synagogue.
Free, 2 hours

5:00PM

Sunset at Fort Kochi Fort

End your day by enjoying a serene sunset at Fort Kochi Fort, capturing beautiful photographs of the landscape.
It’s a leisurely 10-minute walk from Jew Town.
Free, 1 hour

6:30PM

Dinner at Fort House Restaurant

For dinner, experience a lovely waterfront setting at Fort House Restaurant, where you can try local dishes like fish curry and coconut rice.
Just a 5-minute walk from Fort Kochi Fort.
INR 700, 1.5 hours
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