Discover the best places to visit in Kochi, from historic Fort Kochi and the bustling Jew Town to serene backwaters and iconic Chinese fishing nets. Perfect for travelers.
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica is in Fort Kochi, Kerala, one of India’s 34 basilicas.Learn More
St. Francis CSI Church
Saint Francis Church in Fort Kochi, built in 1503, is one of India’s oldest European churches.Learn More
Indo-Portuguese Museum
The Indo-Portuguese Museum in Fort Kochi is central to exploring Indo-Portuguese Christian art heritage.
Bastion Bunglow
Bastion Bungalow, near Vasco da Gama Square in Kochi, showcases Dutch Indo-European architecture.
Chinese Fishing Nets
The Chinese Fishing Nets, or Cheenavala, are iconic attractions uniquely found near Fort Kochi, Kerala.
Fort Emmanuel
Fort Emmanuel, at Fort Kochi Beach, was a Portuguese stronghold symbolizing Kochi-Portugal’s strategic alliance.
Mattancherry Palace
The Mattancherry Palace, or Dutch Palace, in Kochi, Kerala, features Kerala murals and exhibits of Kochi Rajas.
Paradesi Synagogue
The Paradesi Synagogue, built in 1568 in Kochi’s Jew Town, served the thriving Paradesi Jewish community.
Jew Town
Jew Town, famed for its old-world charm, features antique shops, the Paradesi Synagogue, and quaint cafes.
Koonan Kurishu Church
Koonan Kurishu Church symbolizes Malankara Nazrani Christians’ independence, self-reliance, and rich cultural heritage.
Indian Naval Maritime Museum
The Indian Naval Maritime Museum in Kochi showcases the origin, development, and history of the Indian Navy.
Kerala Folklore Museum
The family-run Folklore Museum Thevar, Kochi Kerala style, boasts 5,000 artifacts and three architectural styles.
Willingdon Island
Willingdon Island is a commercial shipping hub with ferry rides, backwater tours, a museum, and upscale hotels.
Kochi International Marina KTDC
Kochi International Marina, in Kochi, Kerala, is India’s only international marina, located at Bolgatty Near Bolgatty Palace.
The Kerala Museum
The Kerala Museum in Kochi, founded by R. Madhavan Nayar in 1984, opened to the public in 1987.
Marine Drive
Marine Drive, or APJ Abdul Kalam Marg, is a pedestrian promenade in Kochi, India, popular for locals.
Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
Marine Drive in Kochi, India, is a pedestrian-only promenade facing the backwaters, popular with locals and economically vibrant.
Hill Palace Museum
Hill Palace in Tripunithura, Kochi, Kerala, is the largest archaeological museum, once home to the Cochin Maharaja.
Princess Street
Princess Street in Fort Kochi features European-style bungalows and colonial architecture, creating a picturesque setting.
Chottanikkara Bhagavati Temple
Chottanikkara Devi Temple, dedicated to Bhagavati Lakshmi with Maha Vishnu, honors the deity as Lakshmi Narayana.
Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
Sree Poornathrayesa Temple in Thrippunithura, Kochi, was the first of eight royal temples in Cochin, Kerala.
Chottanikkara Bhagavati Temple
Chottanikkara Devi Temple, dedicated to Bhagavati Lakshmi with Maha Vishnu, honors the deity as Lakshmi Narayana.
