Here is a list of things you could do, in no particular
order, depending on your interests and budget.
Visit the historical sites in Mattancherry/Fort Kochi
- Jew Town, Jewish synagogue, St. Francis church, Santa
Cruz Basilica, Vasco House, Dutch Palace, Fort Kochi beach,
Chinese fishing nets and watch the sunset.
Swim at Cherai beach and take in the fishing villages,
paddy fields and coconut groves and sip the juice of a
tender coconut.
Visit museums and art galleries - Museum of Kerala History,
Gallery of Contemporary Art, Hill Palace museum and Chaithram
Art Gallery
Shop for curios, handicraft and clothes along MG Road
and Broadway
Take a course of relaxing Ayurvedic massage at one of
the leading Ayurvedic hospitals or your hotel, if such
a service is available.
Take a brief boat-ride along the scenic backwaters of
Cochin. For extended period, hire a kettuvallom (houseboat)
and spend a few nights on board slowly travelling up the
tranquil backwaters and having freshly cooked meals prepared
with freshly caught fish.
Visit some of the temples that form an indelible part
of many Kochiites life (Note: some temples might be open
only to Hindus)
Spend a few days in the hill resorts at Thekkady, Munnar
or stay in a tree house, up north in Wayanad district.
Wildlife/bird spotting at Mangalavanam, Kodanad, Kumarakom,
Thattekad or Thekkady
Children and adults alike might like a visit to South
India's largest amusement park - Veega Land
Mysorean
Invasion |
Portuguese Period
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Conquest | Pre
History
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