Top attractions and must-see spots in Kochi
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A 15-km pristine beach on Vypeen Island near Kochi known for calm waters, dolphin sightings, and the rare convergence of sea and backwaters.
A calm beach in Fort Kochi known for sunsets and Chinese fishing nets, atmospheric and less about swimming.
A quiet beach at Vypeen Island tip with fishing harbour and dramatic river-sea meeting point.
Iconic 600-year-old Chinese cantilevered fishing nets along Fort Kochi's seafront — one of India's most photographed landmarks at sunset.
India's first European settlement with Portuguese, Dutch, and British layers — a heritage neighbourhood of colonial churches, cafés, and the iconic Chinese fishing nets.
Fort Kochi's premier venue for Kathakali performances, offering intimate shows with pre-show make-up demonstrations and Kalaripayattu martial art displays.
A 16th-century palace in Kochi housing some of India's finest Kerala mural paintings depicting Ramayana and Mahabharata scenes in extraordinary detail.
The oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth, built in 1568 in Kochi's Jew Town, famous for unique Chinese floor tiles and magnificent Belgian chandeliers.
One of India's oldest churches, originally built in 1505 by the Portuguese in Fort Kochi, now a Gothic Revival minor basilica with magnificent interior frescoes.
A 19th-century trading house in Fort Kochi and primary venue of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, Asia's largest contemporary art event.
One of India's oldest Protestant churches (1664) in Fort Kochi, Dutch colonial architecture.
A Dutch-era heritage gallery in Fort Kochi, key venue during Kochi-Muziris Biennale.
Kerala's largest archaeological museum in Tripunithura, housed in the 54-acre former Cochin Royal Palace, with 1,000+ exhibits of royal artefacts.
A museum in Fort Kochi documenting 5 centuries of Christian heritage in Kerala with liturgical artefacts.
A restored colonial cafe in Fort Kochi with rotating art gallery since 1997, part of the city's creative identity.
A 3-floor folk museum in Kochi housed in a traditional Kerala building with 4,000+ artefacts documenting the state's folk art, rituals, and performing traditions.
A private museum in Edappally with art, history and heritage spanning Kerala's cultural evolution.
India's oldest European church (1503) in Fort Kochi, with Vasco da Gama's tombstone.
A historic Syrian Christian cathedral in Mattancherry with traditional Kerala church architecture.
Believed to be the oldest Portuguese residential building in India in Fort Kochi, associated with Vasco da Gama and the early Portuguese presence that shaped the city.
An urban mangrove forest in Kochi city, a protected sanctuary for migratory and resident bird species.
Kochi's 1.5-km waterfront promenade along Vembanad Lake with stunning backwater views, houseboats, and popular evening food stalls.
Kochi's main jetty for scenic harbour cruises and boat rides to Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, and the start of Kerala's backwater journey.
A tranquil island in Vembanad Lake housing a 1744 Dutch palace, now a heritage hotel, accessible by ferry from Kochi.
A historic Kochi neighbourhood once home to one of the world's oldest Jewish diaspora communities, now famous for antiques, spices, and the 1568 Paradesi Synagogue.
Kerala's most celebrated backwater retreat on Vembanad Lake, with houseboats and birdwatching.
India's longest lake in Kochi, scenic centerpiece with houseboat routes and sunset views.
India's largest artificial island in Kochi harbour, home to Cochin Port and Taj Malabar hotel.
Kochi's oldest and most vibrant market in Ernakulam, selling spices, textiles, electronics and fresh produce.
A popular shopping destination in central Ernakulam with fashion brands, supermarket and multiplex.
One of India's finest antique destinations in Mattancherry, with colonial furniture, Dutch tiles and rare collectibles.
Ernakakam's textile hub near MG Road for kasavu sarees, cotton mundus and silk dress materials.
One of Asia's largest shopping malls in Edappally, with international brands, hypermarket and entertainment.
Historic spice trading hub in Mattancherry, selling pepper, cardamom, cloves and turmeric in bulk.
Kerala's busiest shopping street in Ernakulam, with branded showrooms, textiles and gold jewellery.
A retail and entertainment hub in Edappally near NH Bypass, with brands, food court and cinema.
A prominent Hindu temple in Ernakulam dedicated to Lord Shiva, focal point of Ernakulam Shiva Ratri.
One of Kerala's most revered Vishnu temples in Tripunithura, famous for Vrishchikotsavam festival.
