Top 20 Things to Do in Kochi – Complete Travel Guide 2026

Kochi (Cochin) is a vibrant port city with 2,000+ years of history.

Top 20 Things to Do

1. Chinese Fishing Nets at Fort Kochi

Iconic symbol of Kochi. Best at sunset.

2. Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)

Built 1555. Famous Kerala murals of Ramayana.

3. Jewish Synagogue, Jew Town

Built 1568. Beautiful hand-painted Chinese tiles.

4. Spice Markets of Mattancherry

Cardamom, pepper, cloves, cinnamon.

5. Kerala Kathakali Centre

Traditional dance-drama with elaborate costumes.

6. Marine Drive Promenade

3 km waterfront. Sunset views, street food, boat rides.

7. Cherai Beach

Best beach near Kochi. 30 km. Full beach guide.

8. Backwater Cruise from Marine Drive

Half-day tours through Kochi backwaters.

9. Hill Palace Museum

Largest archaeological museum in Kerala.

10. Bolgatty Palace Island

Dutch palace on an island in Kochi harbor.

11. Santa Cruz Cathedral

More Kerala churches.

12. Lulu Mall

One of the largest malls in India.

13. Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary

More bird sanctuaries.

14. Vypeen Island Lighthouse

Panoramic views of Arabian Sea.

15. Folklore Museum

4,000+ artifacts of Kerala culture.

Getting Around Kochi

Best with a dedicated taxi service. Call +91 79942 58889 or book online.

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