Weekend fun in Kochi

Kochi is nestled on the banks of the Arabian Sea and is an important tourist destination. In fact, in the tourism circuits, it is both nationally and internationally well-known. Kochi offers tourists and travellers a lot on a platter. There are so many activities and sightseeing trips that people can undertake that weekends can be filled with memorable and unending activities.

For those wanting to take in the local sightseeing spots and explore history, museums, palaces and beaches then visitors’ can choose to go to Fort Kochi beach, St. Francis Church, Fort Kochi, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Bolghatty Palace, Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, Hill Palace, Vasco House, Santa Cruz Basilica, Pallipuram Fort, Museum of Kerala History, Thampuran Museum etc. 

 For shopping buffs, there are many malls and shops in and around MG Road in the city centre. Also people can shop for curios, handicrafts and knick-knacks on Broadway Street or the Jewish Town near Mattanchery. If tourists’ want to discover the verdant beaches near Kochi then the Cherai beach, Fort Kochi beach, Alappuzha beach etc. are just perfect. Since Kerala is famous for ‘kettuvalloms’ or houseboats, it would be just relaxing to go along the picturesque backwaters near Kochi and spend a day or two on the boat and savour the local delights. For the religiously inclined, there are many temples, churches, synagogues and mosques in and around Kochi. For a quick getaway, Munnar, Thekkady, Idukki, Vagamon are perfect destinations.Veegaland is an amusement park in Kochi which can be enjoyed by both adults and children alike. To experience all this, it would be good to book Kochi Hotels ahead. Kochi is a beautiful and vibrant town by the Arabian Sea. It is a travellers’ paradise. Tourists’ have plenty of options to choose from. There are many sightseeing spots in and around Kochi that people have to plan ahead to visit all the places. 

  Locally, in Kochi tourists’ can visit the Fort Kochi beach, St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Bolghatty Palace, Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary etc. Otherwise, in and around Kochi there are many places that tourists’ can visit. There are hill stations like Thekkady and Munnar, a couple of hours from Kochi, bird sanctuaries like Bhoothathankettu, Kumarakom, Thattekkad bird sanctuary, Thenmala another beautiful place known for its deer park and ecotourism. For water lovers’ there are many beautiful beaches like the Cherai beach, Alappuzha beach, Fort Kochi beach etc. In addition, there are backwaters and rivers that cater to the famed houseboats. Places like Idukki, Vagamon and Thenmala all a couple of hours’ drive away from Kochi are picturesque and beautiful getaways. The Athirappily and Vazhachal waterfalls about 40 kms away from Kochi are a treat to watch. In fact, these waterfalls have been likened to the famed Niagara Falls. There are many getaways, retreats and places of interest in and around Kochi that a Holiday plan can be truly fulfilling. To book any Kochi Hotels it is best to plan ahead so as to get good deals.