Renewable Energy Park
The renewable Energy park is a part of Childrens park which explains various natural Energy sources and their working to the children. Separte entry fee is for visiting the The renewable Energy park.
Direction: Towards West Distance: 5 Km
Marine Drive
Marine Drive is considered to be one of the most beautiful part of Kochi city. The Walkway here, along the edge of the backwaters starting from behind the Children's Park to the end of the Shanmugham Road with excellent view of the backwaters and the harbour, has become popular with both locals and tourists. The 140-metre walkway is paved with black-dotted, red-carpet ultra tiles. Cast-ironed, wooden benches, weather-proof seating and the breeze blowing in, provide recreational relaxation and the from here is excellent.
Direction: Towards West Distance: 5 Km
Children's Park (Priyadarshini Park)
Located adjacent to Subash Park, the main attractions of the park are pedal boating pond, roller skating, musical fountain, mini toy train running through the park, small vehicles for hire, play music fountain where children can dance to the music played while the water splashes on them etc.
Direction: Towards West Distance: 5 Km
Subash Park
Subash park is a public park which is located in the heart of the city, spread over 11.5 acres with gardens, musical walkways, lighting systems, expanded meeting area, children play ground . No entry fees for enjoying this park.
Direction: Towards West Distance: 5 Km
Parikshith Thampuram Museum
Situated near the Ernakulam Siva Temple, This museum features collections of the 19th century paintings , Pre-historic monuments , Scriptures in stone & Plaster of paris, Copies of mural paintings, Old coins in a numismatic gallery & the collection from the Cochin royal family. Timings: 9:00 hrs to 12:30 hrs and 14:00 hrs to 16:30 hrs, Closed on Mondays.
Direction: Towards West Distance: 5 Km
Kerala Lalitha Kala Academy Gallery of Contemporary Art
It is situated at the Durbar Hall ground on D H Road. The hall had been the durbar of the raja of Cochin.
Direction: Towards West Distance: 5 Km
Broadway
Broadway, despite its name is a narrow road lined with shops running parallel to the Marine Drive. This was the city's busiest commercial centre in the yesteryears. Even now Broadway is always busy and the best buys include clothes, plastic items, hardwares, and spices.
Direction: Towards West Distance: 5 Km
Ernakulam Siva Temple
Situated in the heart of the city, facing Rajendra Maidan is one of the ancient temples in Central Kerala built during the Maharaja rule. Lord Shiva also known as 'Ernakulathappan' is the presiding deity of this temple. This is one of the rarest Siva Temples where the deity is facing the sea towards west. The temple has Deity of siva & Parvathy in Kirathamurthy form which is claimed to be self originated (Swayambhoo).
Direction: Towards West Distance: 5 Km
St. George Forane Church, Edappally
This Roman Catholic church was built way back in AD 593 in a plot of land donated by the raja of Edappally. Historical records says that a session of the Synod of Diamper (Udayamperoor), 1599, was held here. The church is also well known for its annually held nine-day feast in May.
Direction: Towards North Distance: 6 Km
Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
This small protected mangrove forest area situated right in the heart of Kochi city, a haven for birds, is located on Dr. Salim Ali Road, adjacent to the High Court of Kerala. Winter migrants include species coming from Kashmir and even distant Siberia.
Best time to visit : mid- January to early March
Direction: Towards West Distance: 6 Km
Bolghatty Island & Palace
A long narrow palm-fringed island now connected by the Gosree bridge, is where the Bolgatty Palace is situated amidst 15 acres of lush green lawns. Built by the Dutch in 1744 AD, it became the seat of the British Resident later. The palace is now converted to a hotel and has a golf course on its grounds. Several vantage points for lovely views of the harbour & the sea.
Direction: Towards West Distance: 6 Km
Menaka Shopping Centre
GCDA commercial complex and the Pioneer Towers houses a variety of showrooms selling a range of wares from perfumes, watches, bags & suitcases, music CD's, mobile phones, electronic goods, textiles to refrigerators, many business establishments and several fast food and restaurants. The Penta Menaka complex on the right side of Shanmugham Road, also has fast food cafes and restaurants, and a variety of duty free shops selling mainly electronic items and mobile phones . The shops in these complexes usually open at 10am and close around 8pm on weekdays and remains closed on Sundays.
Direction: Towards West Distance: 6 Km
Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
Maha Vishnu is the deity of this temple, which formerly belonged to the Cochin Royal family. It is believed that, Arjuna (one of the pandavas) established it. The major festivals of this temple will be held from November - December. Athachamayam another cultural festival, is also Celebrated during Onam.
Direction: Towards East Distance: 7 Km
Museum of Kerala History
Paintings and Sculptures section of the gallery presents original paintings and sculptures by contemporary Indian artists and authentic reproductions indian murals and works of selected world masters. The Centre for Visual Arts, a Sound & Light show presenting scenes from the political, social, and cultural history of Kerala with Commentaries in English and Malayalam. Open 10 AM to 5 PM. Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays.
Direction: Towards North Distance: 7 Km
Lulu International Shopping Mall
The largest shopping mall in India is situated in the city of Kochi. Spanning 17 acres and with a total retail floor area of 1.7 million square feet, it is the 80th largest shopping mall in World. The mall was opened in March 2013 and contains more than 215 outlets including food courts, restaurants, family entertainment zones, a multiplex, ice skating rink and bowling alley.
Direction: Towards North Distance: 7 Km
Maritime Kochi Museum
At the museum, the visitors are enlightened on the evolution of the navy since 1612, when the Indian Marine was established in Surat and highlights Indian Navy's share of glory, when it took on its aggressors and eventually emerged victorious in the end. A section of the museum presents interesting aspects of shipbuilding activities in India. It unravels India's prowess in shipbuilding, which took its culture to the shores of Java, Sumatra and Bali between 3rd century BC and 12th century AD.Visiting hours: 0930 to 1300 hrs &1400 to 1800 hrs.
Direction: Towards West Distance: 7 Km
Kerala Folklore Museum
This museum is the best example of traditional Kerala architecture, made of wood, laterite stone, and clay tiles. It occupies the largest ethnic collection of more than 6000 artworks, specializes in Indian folk art, artifacts like traditional jewelry, ritual art forms, mural paintings, musical instruments, utensils, and manuscripts of rare medicinal and astrological secrets. An antique shop also with this museum, providing these invaluable things narrating with age, material, historical importance and also the fair market price with a certificate. A theatre in the museum held authentic stage performances at 6:30 PM daily. The museum remains open from 9.30 AM to 7:00 PM
Direction: Towards West Distance: 7 Km
Hill Palace - Tripunithura
Built in 1865 AD by Raja of Kochi and the province was ruled from here. The palace complex consists of 49 traditional Kerala architectural style buildings. Now it is the largest archaeological museum in Kerala displaying 13 categories of exhibits, including paintings, carvings and other royal antiquities donated by the Cochin, Travancore royal families and the Paliam Devaswom.
Direction: Towards East Distance: 8 Km
Cochin Harbour and Willingdon Island
Cochin, one of the finest natural harbours in the world, and the only all weather harbour on the west coast. Willingdon Island is a man-made island created from the material dredged while deeping Kochi Port, named after Lord Willingdon a former British Viceroy to india. Situated between the main land Emakulam and the old town Mattancherry and separated by the backwaters. Cochin Harbour, Southern Naval Command, Port Trust head quarters, major trading centers etc. are situated at Willingdon Island. Connected to the mainland by road-cum-railway Venduruthy Bridge.
Direction: Towards South Distance: 8 Km
Vamanamoorthy Temple, Thrikkakara
Set in a land of great mythological significance, this ancient temple, dedicated to Vamana - the fifth avatara of Lord Vishnu - is venerated by the Vaishnavaites as one among the 108 holy places in India. The temple holds a large number of lithic records, some of great historical significance. The annual festival is held in the month of Chingam (Aug-Sept).
Direction: Towards North Distance: 9 Km
St. Mary's Church, Vallarpadam
St. Mary's church is located in the middle of Vallarpadam island across the backwaters from the mainland Ernakulam This popular shrine was built by the Portuguese missionaries in 1524. History has it that the old church, which was then known as the Church of the Holy Spirit, was destroyed in floods in the 17th century and a new church was built on the same spot in 1676. It was declared a special church by Pope Leo XIII in 1888. In 1951, the Union Government declared it a major pilgrim centre. The church was declared the status of a basilica on February 12, 2005. The church has the famous picture of the 'blessed Virgin Mary' which the Portuguese brought from their native land.
Direction: Towards West Distance: 11 Km
Wonderla
This unique amusement park offering a world of non-stop fun and adventure. Sprawling over 18.5.acres, the main attractions include caterpillar trains, a 500- seater theatre with a Musical fountain, the exciting family Fun Pool, the Nest housing a variety of exotic birds, and an array of water rides.
Direction: Towards West Distance: 12 Km
Light House - Vypin
The Vypin lighthouse or Cochin lighthouse is situated at Puthuvype in Vypin island. Even though the current lighthouse started functioning only by 15 November 1979, the Cochin lighthouse has a long history. The lighthouse which was functioning in Fort Kochi from 1839 was shifted to Puthuvype in 1979. The tower has a height of 43 meters and is made of double layered concrete. The light beam has the range of 28 nautical miles. The view from the top of the light house is marvelous, it provides a panoramic glimpse of the city beneath. Entry to the light house is permitted from 3 P.M to 5 P.M
Direction: Towards West Distance: 12 Km
Palliport (Pallipuram) Fort
The oldest European fort built in India, built by the Portuguese in 1503, situated at the far end of Vypin island. It is Small and hexagonal, the structure's walls have around 20 cannon emplacements.The Dutch captured the fort in 1661 and sold it to the State of Travancore in 1789. Open on Thursdays.
Direction: Towards West Distance: 12 Km
Chottanikkara Temple
Mother Goddes worshipped in three different forms - as Saraswati (Mookambika of Kollur) in the morning draped in white, as Bhadrakali at noon draped in crimson, and as Durga in the evening decked in blue.The major festival is Makam Thozhal, falls during February-march every year for a period of 9 days. Temple is opening - 4 am to 12 Noon and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on all days.
Direction: Towards East Distance: 13 Km
Calvetti Juma Masjid
Built-in 1384, Calvetti Juma Masjid is one of the oldest mosques in Kochi and its history is closely knit with the history of Kochi itself. Arab traders in Kochi found an open space to pray at Calvetti. They settled here and gradually, with local support, they built a Masjid here as well. The word "Calvetti" is derived from the Arab word khalvath, which means open space. The mosque has typical Kerala-style architecture. It is built on a 2-acre plot of land surrounded by many rare trees.
Direction: Towards South Distance: 14 Km
Dutch Palace
The Dutch Palace (Mattancherry palace) was originally built by the Portugese. Later, in 17th century and presented to the Maharaja of Cochin in 1555 AD, in 1663 AD the Dutch modified it and presented to the Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi. Coronation of many Rajas of Kochi were held in the Central Hall of this double- storey quadrangular building. Rooms adjacent contain breathtaking 17th-century murals depicting scenes from the Puranas and the great epics - the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.Open 10 AM to 5 PM. Closed on Fridays.
Direction: Towards South Distance: 14 Km
Jew Town
Jew street is the narrow street between Mattancherry Palace and the Pardesi Synagogue.The colonial buildings lining the street add to its old-world charm. Jew street is famous for the antique shops all along its sides. The curio and antique shops along the street are capable of enchanting the visitors with their variety and rarity.
Direction: Towards South Distance: 15 Km
Jewish Synagogue Mattancherry
The Synagogue at Mattancherry built in 1568 AD is the oldest Synagogue in the Common Wealth Countries. It was partially destroyed in the war of 1662, but was rebuilt by Dutch. In the mid 18th century the clock tower was added. The Great Scrolls of the Old Testament, copper plates on which the grants of privilege made by the Cochin rulers were recorded, gold and silver crowns gifted by various patrons to the synagogue. The synagouge is decorated with Chinese hand-painted willow patterned tiles and Belgian chandeliers.
Open 10 AM to 12 Noon and 3 PM to 5 PM. Closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
Direction: Towards South Distance: 15 Km
Fort Kochi beach
A stroll along the beach, particularly at sunset with the chinese fishing nets and sailing ships in the background, is a fine experience. Many European style bungalows can be seen along the shoreline. The chinese fishing nets found here are the only ones of its kind in India, a legacy of the trading connections between China and India many centuries ago. It is believed that traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan introduced these nets here. These nets, at the entrance of the harbour and along the backwaters with pivots of wood, are the icon of Cochin sea trade.
Direction: Towards South Distance: 16 Km
St. Francis Church Fort Cochin
This Protestant church, originally built by the Portuguese in 1510 AD, is believed to be the oldest existing European church in India. Vasco da Gama was originally buried here in 1524 AD before his remains were sent to Lisbon, 14 years later. In spite of that the exact place where he was buried has been marked out inside the church. Closed on Sundays
Direction: Towards South Distance: 16 Km
Santa Cruz Basilica, Fort Cochin
This Roman Catholic church is situated near the St.Francis church is a specimen of portugese architecture built in 1558. "Frescoes" and mural paintings decorate the ceiling and interior parts of the church. During the Dutch conquest of Cochin in 1663, all Catholic monuments, except a few, were crushed. One of the decorative granite pillars of the destroyed church is preserved as a relic in the basilica.
Direction: Towards South Distance: 16 Km
Indo-Portuguese Museum
A very small museum but has some interesting exhibits, situated Adjacent to the Bishop House, Fortkochi.The museum is divided into 5 main sections, according to the nature of items displayed. They are Altar, Treasure, Procession, Civil Life and Cathedral. Visiting Hours: 10 to 17hrs. Closed on Mondays and all Public Holidays. Entry is free on 1st Thursday of every month.
Direction: Towards West Distance: 16 Km
Aluva
Aluva (formerly Alwaye) is an important commercial and pilgrim center. Aluva Siva temple is one of the famous 108
Siva Temples. Periyar rivers runs through Aluva. The Shivarathri Festival is celebrated on the banks of the Periyar every March/April. At other times, this river bank proves to be an excellent picnic and bathing spot.
Direction: Towards North Distance: 17 Km
Jewish Synagogue Paravur
Paravur Synagogue, was built in 1615, but it is said to have been built, over the remains of the older synagogue, built in 1165. Now it is converted to a museum that talks about the Jews and their history in Kerala. The original Ark was taken to Israel when the last of the Jews left the place, have been replicated.
Direction: Towards North West Distance: 20 Km
Kanjiramattom Mosque
It is believed that the mosque was erected over the mortal remains of a Muslim saint, Sheikh Parid. Another great Muslim saint, Baver is supposed to have prayed here and attained salvation.
Direction: Towards East Distance: 21 Km
Cherai Beach
Located in Vypin Island accessible by by road from mainland, Kochi. Cherai Beach offers a unique combination of sea and backwaters rimmed by lush green coconut palms and Chinese fishing nets. It has sea on the western side and backwater on east, which gives this tourist destination, a unique surrounding.
Direction: Towards North West Distance: 25 Km
Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple
One of the oldest Shiva temples in South India where Lord Shiva is said to have lived along with his whole family. The temple is believed to have been built during the Chera period in the 8th century and has the oldest reference in history in old Tamil Sangam literature, well before Malayalam was formed. The temple is open from 4 am - 12 pm and 4-8:30 pm
Direction: Towards North West Distance: 34 Km
Cheraman Masjid
The masjid was built around 629 A.D. by Malik Ibn Dinar in Kerala style of architecture naming it after their contemporary Cheraman Perumal. This is said to be the first mosque constructed in India.The mosque has an ancient oil lamp which always burns and which is believed to be more than a thousand years old. People of all religions bring oil for the lamp as offering.This mosque allows entry for Non-Muslims.
Direction: Towards North West Distance: 34.5 Km
Kodungallur Bhagwati Temple
Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple have been constructed during the reign of Chera King, Cheran Senkuttuvan. The idol of the goddess Sreekurumba (Bhadrakali) worshipped here. It is famous for its Bharani (Malayalam month of Meenam roughly March/April)and Makaram Thalappoli festival. Pooja Timings: 4 AM to 12 PM & 4 PM to 8 PM.
Direction: Towards North West Distance: 35 Km
Mar Thoma Syro-Malabar Catholic Church
The apostle St Thomas is believed to have landed in Kodungallur in 52 A.D. He established the church, which is believed to be the first Christian church in India. It still houses ancient relics which are displayed to visitors at certain times.
Direction: Towards North West Distance: 36 Km
Kodungallur (Cranganore)
Ancient port before nature destroyed it and formed Kochi harbour. Old town Pattanam/ Muziris, located 8 km south of Kodungalloor, is said to have been first occupied around 1,000 BC and continued to be active till the 10th century AD. St. Thomas the Apostle landed here. Kodungallur also has the first mosque in India, "Cheraman Masjid". The Kodungallur Bhagwati Temple, Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple and Mar Thoma Syro-Malabar Catholic Church are famous pilgrim centres.
Direction: Towards North West Distance: 37 Km
Kodanad
one of the largest elephant capturing centres of South India. In 1977 the elephant capturing came to an end, but the elephant kraal and training centre are still there intact. Now it becomes a forest elephant care centre, here you can see baby elephants rescued from the forests being cared for. Elephants are also trained here. Kodanadu is 15 km from Perumbavoor.
Direction: Towards North East Distance: 45 Km
Kalady
Kalady is the birth place of Adi Shankaracharya the great Indian Philosopher who lived in the 8th century. Sreesankara stupa and two shrines in memory of Sankaracharya - one for Dakshinamoorthy and the other for the Goddes Sharada, Sri Krishna Temple, Sringeri Madham and Sri Ramakrishna Adwaitha Ashram are located here.
Direction: Towards North East Distance: 45 Km
Malayattoor
Malayattor Kurisumudy is a mountain at Maiayattoor, 1269 'Ft. above sea level. Kurisumudy has its fame as a place visited by St. Thomas, one of the Apostles of Jesus Christ who sowed the seeds of Christianity in India. The chief festival is on the first Sunday after Easter.
Direction: Towards North East Distance: 47 Km
Alleppey
Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey is a town with picturesque canals, backwaters and lagoons, it was described as the "Venice of the East" by Lord Curzon. Snake boat races are the most significant traditional event in Alappuzha usually held between August and October, and involve long thin boats powered by up to 120 oarsmen. The most famous snake boat race is the Nehru Trophy Boat Race which will be conducted on the second saturday of the August every year.
Direction: Towards South Distance: 56 Km
Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
Thattekad, the richest bird habitat on peninsular India covering an area of 25 square kilometre and was the first bird sanctuary in Kerala Several species of forest birds and water birds habituating this sanctuary which includes Indian pitta, Orange headed thrush, large billed leaf warbler, Jerdon's nightjar, darter, bulbuls etc.
Direction: Towards East Distance: 58 Km
Bhoothathankettu
Bhoothathankettu, the old natural dam built by monsters (super humans) by large blocks of unshaped stones placed on both sides of the Periyar River. The new irrigation dam have a scenic dam site with boating facilities is situated in a vast virgin forest. It is a popular picnic sport with Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary near by.
Direction: Towards North East Distance: 58 Km
Thazhathangady Juma Masjid
It is also called as Taj Juma Masjid. It was built about 1000 years ago and is one of the oldest mosques in India. It is located near Kottayam and is one of the heritage zones of Kerala. People are stunned to see its architecture, beauty and wooden carvings. It is said that muslims who used to dwell here earlier played a major role for freedom struggle.
Direction: Towards East Distance: 64 Km
Kottayam
An important commercial area, it is the gateway to the famed rubber and tea plantations of Kerala. It is the home of Malayalam Journalism. Kumarakom and Wagamon are popular tourist destination and Illickal Kallu is the best trekking destination in Kottayam. Kottayam is connected with Kochi by road and rail.
Direction: Towards East Distance: 67 Km
Thrissur
Thrissur is called the cultural capital of Kerala and the second commercial town in Kerala. The Museums, Zoo and the Vaddakkuntham Temple are all worth visiting. Thrissur is best known for its mammoth Pooram Festival, the most colourful and spectacular temple festival of Kerala. The Peechi Dam, 26 km from Thrissur, is a good picnic spot and is ideal for a holiday.
Direction: Towards North Distance: 75 Km
Guruvayur
This temple town is a pilgrim center famed for its Lord Krishna temple. The temple (puja) routines are strictly followed. The tantri is available full-time at the Temple to ensure this. The temple opens at 3.00 am & temple will be closed between 1.30pm and 4.30pm and reopens at 4.30 pm. Guruvayur is connected with Kochi by road and rail.
Direction: Towards North West Distance: 85 Km
Munnar
A hill resort famous for its lush green tea and cardamom plantations. An ideal holiday spot, has a cool and stimulating climate. The rare species of Nilgiri Tahr can be seen in the Ernakulam game Sanctuary not far from here. Anaimudi, the highest peak in South India, is in these hills. The Munnar - Kodaikkanal Road is the steepest road in South East Asia.
Direction: Towards East Distance: 120 Km
Thekkady
Thekkady is the location of the Periyar National Park; which is an important tourist attraction in Kerala. Thekkady the land of velvet lawns, hills, spice plantations, elephant groups, Indian Gaur (Bison), deer and tigers. You can enjoy the boating on the Thekkady dam while seeing the wild animals on the side forest.
Direction: Towards East Distance: 135 Km
