Kochi (Cochin)

Kochi (Cochin) is a fascinating mix of the colonial and the traditional, with an authentic charm that has attracted many visitors. The ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’ is renowned for its Hindu-era temples, which are filled with decorative carvings and sculptures. The city is also famous for its backwaters -- a network of lagoons, lakes, canals, and rivers surrounding the city that are a favorite among tourists.
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Top places to visit

1Chinese Fishing Nets

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Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
The Chinese Fishing Nets are a beach installation that have been in use for centuries and are a sight to see. They consist of a network of ropes, bamboo poles, and weights that are lowered or raised by teams of fishermen.
X69R+9V5, Fort Vypin, Puthuvype, Kochi, Kerala, India

2LuLu International Shopping Mall, Kochi

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Shopping mall
Shopping
The LuLu International Shopping Malls Private Limited Kochi is a huge shopping mall located in the heart of Kochi, Kerala. The mall has more than 300 shops and food courts, a nine-screen multiplex, ice skating rink and a 12-lane bowling alley. It is an ideal destination for shopping, dining and entertainment in Kochi.
34/1000, Old NH 47, Edappally Junction, Nethaji Nagar, Edappally, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala 682024, Indiahttps://www.kochi.lulumall.in/

3Cherai Beach

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Beach
Outdoor Activities
Cherai beach is a long stretch of sand on the Kerala Coast popular for walking, swimming and shell collecting. Dolphins are often spotted at Cherai Beach.
Vypin, Kochi, Kerala, India

4Mattancherry Palace

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Museum
Sights & Landmarks
The Mattancherry Palace is a museum in Kochi, Kerala, which contains a large collection of paintings from the 17th to 19th centuries. The palace was built by the Portuguese and later renovated by the Dutch. The main attraction of the museum are the paintings, which depict scenes from Hindu myths in intricate detail.
X755+8P9, Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala 682002, Indiahttps://www.keralatourism.org/destination/mattancherry-palace-ko

5Kerala Folklore Museum

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Museum
Antique store
Kerala's Folklore Museum is a large, state-of-the-art antique museum with a wide range of historical and cultural artifacts from across South India. The museum is located in Kochi on the Thevara Ferry Road, and opened to the public in 2009. It's an easy walk from Ernakulam railway station, and there are frequent buses available. The museum has a cafe and shop on site as well as a theater that hosts cultural performances throughout the evening.
2059C, No 26, Pandit Karuppan Rd, near Thevara Ferry Road, Junction, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala 682013, Indiahttps://keralafolkloremuseum.business.site/

Top places to eat

1Kashi Art Café

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Cafe
The Kashi Art Cafe offers a tranquil ambiance with delicious and healthy options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The café is decorated with vibrant colours that will make you feel in a good mood. The staff is polite and the food is of excellent quality.
Burger St, near Police Station, Fort Nagar, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001, India

2Fusion Bay

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Seafood restaurant
Fusion Bay in Fort Kochi is a restaurant that offers some of the best seafood dishes in Kochi. The traditional and homely ambience gives you a great feel, and delicious flavors are exuded by the spice mix used by the chefs here. Speciality dishes include mouth-watering seafood items such as prawns, salmon and crab served with traditional starters like pumpkin soup and bread dough balls.
Santacruse Basilica Junction, 1/451, KB Jacob Rd, Fort Nagar, Kunnumupuram, Fort, Kochi, Kerala 682001, India

3Mosaic

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Restaurant
Mosaic is a restaurant with a focus on Indian, Asian, and international cuisine. It has a full bar and free wifi. It also has outdoor seating, parking available, and wheelchair accessible facilities.
2nd floor, Crowne Plaza Kochi, XI/641A, Junction, Kundannoor, Maradu, Kochi, Kerala 682304, Indiahttp://www.crowneplaza.com/

4Paragon

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Kerala restaurant
The restaurant Paragon is one of the oldest and most prestigious restaurants in Kerala. It specializes in the traditional Malabar cuisine and has been serving delicious food to discriminating palates for over seventy years. The ambiance, service, and food are all outstanding, and it is a perfect place to celebrate special occasions or just relax with family and friends.
Lulu Shopping Mall, Edappally Junction, Nethaji Nagar, Edappally, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala 682024, Indiahttp://www.paragonrestaurant.net/

5Old Harbour Restaurant

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Seafood restaurant
Breakfast restaurant
The Old Harbour Restaurant is a nice place to relax with great food and colonial architecture. The portions are reasonable, but the fee can be felt less for 1 person. There's a pool in the area too which can be hot in the afternoon. The staff is so kind and service is perfect.
X68R+WV9, Tower Rd, Fort Nagar, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001, Indiahttp://www.oldharbourhotel.com/old/eng/oldharbour_eng.html

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