Most Exciting Places To Visit In Kochi

The Queen of the Arabian Sea, Kochi is becoming the preferred destination for exploration among the Medieval Era explorers and traders. The flourishing city of Ernakulum or Kochi has a very good role in describing Kerala as “God’s Own Country”. For centuries, it has been a melting pot of merchants and voyagers from across the world and has witnessed the presence of attackers like British, Chinese, Portuguese, Arabs and even Dutch. If you planning to visit soon? then you can choose the best Kerala group tour packages to visit stunning Kochi. You can choose the best spot from a number of  Kerala tour packages from pune, Bangalore, Delhi.

Best Places In Kochi

Fort Kochi

Located in the south-western part of mainland Kochi, this seaside town is renowned for its old-world colonial charm and still exhibits every cultural change that has taken place over the centuries. The city is rich with similar structures and you can find the remains of Portuguese and Dutch colonialism. There is an overall atmosphere that brings to light the colonial powers that ruled the area. The charming beach, Chinese fishing nets, Cultural art Kathakali center and St. Francis church are the major attractions of this place and also one of the top things to do in Kochi to explore the fishing villages, lush paddy fields, and entertaining local life. The place is the best spot for families and also you can visit through the best Kerala tour packages for family.

Willingdon Island

Willingdon Island is one of the biggest human-made islands in India, which is named after Lord Willington, the British Viceroy of India.  This gorgeous island provides capable connectivity between Kochi port and other national and international ports and is home to some of the luxurious resorts and commercial and industrial buildings of the district. It is an ideal getaway spot that offers tranquillity and rare natural attractiveness.

Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary

Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is the attractive green patch in the Kochi. The beautiful sanctuary sprawling over 7 acres is located in the heart of the lively Kochi and comprises 18-acres of mangroves which are filled with various species trees and plants.  The sanctuary houses consist of six species of mammals, seven species of fishes and amphibians, and close to 194 birds belonging to 32 special species along with 17 species of butterflies and 51 species of spiders.

January to March is the best time to visit in Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary.  It is situated just behind the Kerala High Court in Kochi, which is well-connected to the other parts of the city.

Mattancherry Palace

One of the most famous Palaces in Kerala, it is also known as the Dutch Palace. It is situated on Palace Road, a place noted for being the earlier trade center, it is flanked by backwaters of the Arabian Sea and is a short distance away from the heart of Ernakulam. The old-fashioned historical place leading to the Mattancherry Palace is an inspiration to history buffs, film-makers, tourists, foreigners and artists alike. The palace covers a huge courtyard in the center that has a beautiful temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagavati, the protective deity of the Kochi community. Mattancherry is known for its multiple cultures with a variety of communities like Jews, Konkanis, Gujaratis, Jains and Marathis residing there. The place is including Hindus Agraharams, mosques, gothic style churches, and synagogues coexist. So let us call this place a religious community.