Tourist Places
Bolgatty Palace
Bolgatty Island, Kochi, Kerala
Bolgatty Palace is a former palace built by the Dutch in India on Bolgatty Island in Kochi, Kerala. It has a swimming pool, 9-hole golf course, ayurvedic centre, and daily Kathakali performances and is a holiday destination for tourists. In 1947, when India attained independence, the palace became the property of the state and was converted into a heritage hotel resort.
View in Map
Kumarakom
50 km from Ernakulam district.
Kumarakom is a popular tourism destination located near the city of Kottayam (10 kilometres), in Kerala, India, famous for its backwater tourism. In January 2023, when Kerala was chosen by the New York Times as one among the 52 must-see tourist destinations in the world, Kumarakom got a special mention for its backwater tourism.
View in Map
Kerala Kathakali Centre
KB Jacob Rd, Fort Nagar, Fort Kochi, Kochi
The Kerala Kathakali centre was founded in 1990 and aims to popularize the traditional art form of Kerala, discover new talents and train the existing performers with rigorous discipline and dedication. Kathakali is a combination of literature, painting, music, dance and acting and all the five forms culminate to this charming dance form done with grace and command.
View in Map
Willingdon Island
10 km from Ernakulam Railway station.
The largest artificial island of India named after the Viceroy of India, Lord Willingdon, is a part of Kochi formed by filling in dredged soil around an already existing tiny island. The island takes pride in housing several landmark offices, especially of the Navy, Customs, Port Trust and fisheries department.
View in Map
Lulu Shopping Mall
N.H 47, Nethaji Nagar, Edappally, Kochi
The Lulu Shopping Mall which is one of the largest shopping malls in India is an invite to the world of happiness. With 225 outlets, 2,500 seater food court and the presence of top 100 brands and 11 fine-dining restaurants, this is definitely a place to pamper yourself. The mall also houses a 9 screen Cineplex, amusement rides, one of the largest ice skating rink and a 12-lane bowling alley making it a destination for every age group, especially during the weekends.
View in Map
Malayattoor
47 km from Ernakulam district.
Malayattoor holds a special relevance amongst all tourist places in Kochi as it is a meeting point for land, river and mountain. The Malayattoor Hill has the famous Malayattoor Church dedicated to St. Thomas, who as per belief had prayed at this shrine. This important holy place for Christians in Kochi draws a lot of pilgrims through the southern part of the country around the year.
View in Map
Andhakaranazhi Beach
4 km west of Pattanakkad under Cherthala Taluk
This beach drawing several tourists is located in a coastal village, located 4km of Pattanakkad. The tall lighthouse in white and red grabs attention as it helps navigate the seamen at night. The Andhakaranazhi Beach happens to be a site for frequent shooting for Malayalam films, thus drawing more attention from the locals.
View in Map