Fort Kochi · Ernakulam
Fort Kochi
- Heritage
- Walking
- Food
Main walkable Kochi heritage quarter and strongest first-day base.
District travel guide
Places to Visit in Ernakulam: 17 Options
Choose an outing in Ernakulam from these 17 places and activities. Compare the town, the reason to visit and the route before adding a stop to your day. Accommodation and transport contacts appear separately below so you can arrange the trip around your chosen outing.
17 options
Places and services for your trip
Choose the part of the district first
Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, mainland Ernakulam, Cherai and other district towns use different roads and crossings. Match the exact address with your arrival point and day plan.
How to use this district list
Start with the town shown beside each option and group nearby stops into the same part of your trip. Open the linked guide for visitor access and practical details; arrange a stay or activity directly with the provider.
The options span different locations and stay formats. Their order is a planning selection, with current availability and travel arrangements checked separately.
Mattancherry · Ernakulam
Mattancherry Jew Town
- Jew Town
- Spice market
- Heritage
Jew Town, spice lanes and heritage stops that pair tightly with Fort Kochi.
Ernakulam city · Ernakulam
Marine Drive
- Waterfront
- Ferries
- City evening
Mainland waterfront promenade and ferry/city-evening anchor.
Ernakulam city · Ernakulam
Hill Palace Museum
- Museum
- Heritage
- Families
Thripunithura palace-museum campus and royal collection stop.
Hill Palace Museum, Thripunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala
Cherai and Vypin · Ernakulam
Cherai Beach
- Beach
- Cherai
- Vypin
Beach-and-backwater belt north of Kochi for family beach time and coast stays.
Kumbalangi · Ernakulam
Kumbalangi
- Village tourism
- Backwaters
- Seafood
Village tourism and backwater context close to Kochi.
Thattekkad · Ernakulam
Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
- Birding
- Nature
- Early morning
Birding and nature base near Kothamangalam and Bhoothathankettu.
Thattekkad · Ernakulam
Athirappilly Falls from Kochi
- Waterfall
- Day trip
- Road timing
Popular Kochi-side day trip to a Thrissur district waterfall, needing clear route framing.
Fort Kochi · Ernakulam
Kerala Kathakali Centre
- Kathakali
- Culture
- Evening
Verified cultural centre for Kathakali, Kalaripayattu and classical-performance planning.
Fort Kochi · Ernakulam
Brunton Boatyard CGH Earth
- Heritage hotel
- Waterfront
- Fort Kochi
Waterfront heritage hotel with direct CGH Earth and Kerala Tourism evidence.
1/498, Calvetty Road, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001
Fort Kochi · Ernakulam
Eighth Bastion CGH Earth
- Boutique hotel
- Napier Street
- Fort Kochi
Napier Street CGH Earth boutique hotel in the heritage quarter.
1/259, Napier Street, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001
Fort Kochi · Ernakulam
Forte Kochi
- Heritage hotel
- Princess Street
- Direct booking
Princess Street luxury heritage hotel with direct official contact evidence.
Ernakulam city · Ernakulam
Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty
- Bolgatty
- Waterfront hotel
- Events
Bolgatty waterfront hotel and convention base from official Hyatt evidence.
Bolgatty Island, Kochi, Kerala 682504
Ernakulam city · Ernakulam
Le Meridien Kochi
- Maradu
- Business hotel
- Spa
Maradu Marriott hotel with spa, restaurants and event facilities.
Maradu, Kochi, Kerala 682304
Ernakulam city · Ernakulam
LuLu Mall Kochi
- Shopping
- Families
- Metro side
Edappally shopping, dining and family-weather fallback with official contacts.
34/1000, NH 47, Edappally, Kochi, Kerala 682024
Cherai and Vypin · Ernakulam
Cherai Beach Resorts
- Cherai
- Beach resort
- Backwaters
Direct-source beach-and-backwater resort at Cherai P.O.
Cherai P.O., Kochi, Kerala 683514
Thattekkad · Ernakulam
Hornbill Camp Thattekkad
- Birding
- Nature camp
- Thattekkad
Kerala Tourism-listed nature camp for Thattekkad birding overnights.
Palamattom, Thattekkad P.O., Ernakulam, Kerala 686681
Build a route around your chosen places
Fort Kochi and Mattancherry can share a heritage outing. Mainland Ernakulam, Cherai–Vypin and Thattekkad use other approaches. Choose the side of Kochi you will spend time on, then check any road or ferry connection required for your return.
Choose your main outing before booking a room or driver. Open each place guide for its visitor entrance and access arrangements, then group the stops that use the same approach road.
Stays and contacts for arranging the outing
These accommodation and transport options help organise the trip. Confirm their location and offer before booking.
- Old Harbour Hotel — Fort Kochi
- Ginger House Museum Hotel — Mattancherry
- Aquatic Floating Resort — Kumbalangi
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