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Kochi: A travel excursion, you can never forget!

These backwaters are loaded with numerous little islands that are certain to give you an essential time and completely stunning sustenance. Kochi or Cochin is an Oceanside city with a plenty of grand and excellence fortunes. With the ocean on one side and the Western Ghats on the other, Kochi is the perfect place to begin your Kerala excursion to investigate the compelling vivacity of the place.
Taking on a travel excursion to Kochi means letting you immerse in the beauty of nature in the most propelling way. There are numerous places in Kochi sight-seeing from the museums, sanctuaries, beaches, backwaters, palaces and more.

Exciting things to do while you are in the Southern Delight of Kochi

  1. Take a romantic gateway on the mesmerizing beaches
    Kochi offers you the stunning beaches and when you are in a place as this taking some time out to have a romantic time with your loved ones seems like a great idea. Isn’t it? Visiting the beaches during the sunset will give you the best view you can desire.
  2. Rejuvenate yourself with the Ayurveda Massages
    Kerala is hugely popular for its authentic Ayurveda massages across the world. So, why not indulge yourself in a little luxury of self-healing and comfort with the amazing therapeutic massages in Kochi. Known for their pure aromatic oils and ancient techniques, a massage as this will surely be a great way to overcome all the tiredness.
  3. Experience the ride in a houseboat on the backwaters
    This thing here is a must for anyone visiting Kochi. Feel the serenity of the still backwaters surrounded by tall coconut trees and beauty of the place. Make sure you book the house-boat for a pleasure and delightful ride while you are in the backwaters.
  4. Feel the majestic vibes in the historical places
    Kochi offers you some really fascinating historical sites saying a story of the past. You might want to check out the palaces and forts to take you back to a page of history. You sure wouldn’t regret visiting all these places of history. From its grand architecture to the importance of the place will make you look at the place in a different light.
  5. Enjoy the wild-life in the wilderness
    If you are a nature lover and would like to immerse yourself to the beauty of wild-life from endangered species of animals and birds, you must visit the beauty of nature at its best in the various sanctuaries located in this place.

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Here are some places which must be on your list of “Must-visit places in Kochi”!

Mattancherry

Mattancherry

If you are someone who loves history, this is a place for you to be. Mattancherry is visitor spot in Kochi where Portuguese impact can be seen and specifically the Dutch Palace. Jew Town is another vacation destination of Mattancherry with the synagogue dating from 1568 and while you are at it don’t miss out visiting the exquisite Mattancherry Palace Museum.

Bolghatty and Vypeen Islands

Vypeen-Islands

Bolghatty Island is a short boat ride far from territory Kochi and has Bolghatty Palace which is one of the most seasoned existing Dutch castles outside Holland. Bolghatty Palace is currently changed over into a hotel with modern comfort and a beautiful pool to beat the heat up. Plus, you can always enjoy a nice therapeutic Ayurvedic massage to rejuvenate yourself. Sounds like an ideal vocational spot right!

Cherai and Vypeen shoreline

Cherai and Vypeen shoreline

Vypeen Island is another island that is truly prevalent among guests to Kochi and Kerala. Vypeen is additionally the area of Pallipuram Fort which is the most seasoned surviving post in India worked by European pilgrims and was developed in 1503. Near to this is Cherai shoreline which is among the celebrated shorelines in Kerala. A shoreline that is shallow, quiet and is perfect for swimming and sunbathing and is otherwise called Princess of Arabian Sea. How about taking a dip in the sea?

Marine Drive

Marine Drive

Marine Drive is a beautiful walkway in Ernakulam which has the rainbow connect that has turned into an image of Ernakulam. The Marine Drive was based on the land recovered from backwaters and the underlying arrangement was to manufacture an excellent street along the drift line yet the coastline rules restricted it in view of which the street was changed over to a walkway. Perfect for that long evening stroll with the sun setting on the background! Don’t miss out on a chance to have that romantic long walks.

Kodanad Elephant Training Center

Kodanad Elephant Training Center

Kodanad Elephant Training Center is a riverside town and has elephants. Watching elephants at a safe distance is an awesome ordeal and all piece of going to a wonderful place like Kerala. You can not only watch the mighty elephants showcasing their skills but you could give them a shower and bath with them. If you are visiting with your kids, make sure to check this place out. It will be such a fun experience for all after all it’s not every day that you get to bathe the elephants.

Exhibition hall of Kerala history, Edappally

When you visit the Museum of Kerala history in Edappally, you will be welcomed by a statue of Parasurama, the wise that is said to have made Kerala. The historical center is a will be a calm ethnic building covered up in the shades of enormous trees and has an unassuming exhibition houses undying manifestations that will give you looks of the brilliant history and rich social heritage of Kerala.  It surely is a must-visit place to understand more about the culture of the place.

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Santa Cruz Basilica

Santa Cruz Basilica

Santa Cruz Basilica is one of the oldest places to visit in Kochi. This mesmerizing beauty is one of the 8 Basilicas of the world and is considered to be one of the most serene sites that you can explore in Kochi. The architecture and the historical and spiritual vibes will make you fall in love with the magical place. Don’t miss out to go to this cathedral at least once while you are there.

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Hill Palace Museum

Hill Palace was the home to the recent Maharaja of Kochi and was converted to a Museum in 1986. The gallery complex displays crown and adornments while Cochin illustrious family, artistic creations, designs in stone and marble, weapons, engravings, coins and so on and has an archeological exhibition hall, a legacy historical center and more. So, if you are a lover of art, history, architectural elements then you sure must put this in your go-to place.

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Malayattoor

If you want to explore nearby places then make sure you visit the Church at Malayattoor. Malayattoor is a meeting spot of mountain, waterway, and land. The most renowned vacation destination in Malayattoor is the Malayattoor Church is arranged on the 609 m high Malayattoor Hill. The congregation is a standout amongst the most critical Christian pioneer place in India. Not just geographically, this place has its importance and beauty in its spiritual vibe as well.

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Fort Kochi

Vasco Da Gama on his route to India has had lived in the place which makes the Fort Kochi so widely popular among tourists. The Fort Kochi had been built by the Portuguese and although the fort no longer remains you the name has continued. You can visit the Fort Kochi beach and enjoy on the shores. The place has so much of signification from its connections to many cultures such as the Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch and British; a perfect place to feel the combination of so many cultures and ideas.

So, whether you are someone who loves to explore the wild or the history, whether you are someone who loves to take on a route to adventure or simply love to experience every new thing that comes your way, Kochi is the best place to be! Enjoy the traditional Kathakali dance, visit the museums or give elephants a bath, there is so much more to this Southern Delight than you can possibly imagine.

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