What to see in Kochi in 24 hours ? The must-see list for the one-day visitor to Kochi— especially the first-timer — is mind-boggling.
Don’t Worry, it will end and you’ll return.
You may know of well known attractions like Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, Hill Palace and Mattancherry.
We’re here to guide you on what to see in Kochi in 24 hours. It’s where tourists don’t usually go (though, let’s be honest, they’re everywhere). It’s the places where Kochiites live and play.
What to see in Kochi in 24 hours
Early Morning
You just woke up in Fort Kochi. The morning honking is rising like a Britney Spears song. Just enjoy the views from your hotel or homestay. You’ll see that Fort Kochi could be charming. Its narrow, winding lanes hold centuries of history and culture. They all lead to the sea. If you like, savor the free breakfast at the resort or homestay. Otherwise, go to the Kasi Arts Cafe on Burgher Street in Fort Kochi for a quick breakfast.
Kasi arts cafe is a lovely place tucked away in fort Kochi with a beautiful ambiance and delicious food. Chocolate cake, Apple Pie & Cheese omelets are quite popular. For a hearty meal, get breakfast at any restaurant or resort. Pull up to a table in the courtyard and bust out your conspicuous map to see where you lie between churches and chinese fishing nets. They do a good hot meal that’ll keep you going until you finish it with hot tea.
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Pay up and head south through the maze of streets and paths to Princess Street. Make sure you float along using your inner compass and don’t sweat it if you get lost. Grab a cheap juice on the roadside to boost your energy levels. If all goes well, you’ll arrive at Princess street from where you can start your Kochi Sojourn.
Late Morning
Late Morning is the time to enjoy Kochi’s culture and history. It is a chance to see how Cochin became Kochi. British used to call Kochi as Cochin and Keralites used to call it Kochi and officially Kochi was declared as the name in 90s.
Enjoy Fort Kochi.
It is the heritage area in Kochi. Kochi was a fishing village in the Kingdom of Kochi in pre-colonial Kerala. The Rajah of Kochi granted the Portuguese land in 1503. Visit the over 400-year-old Jewish Synagogue. It has beautiful Belgian glass chandeliers and hand-painted Chinese tiles. Then, see the Dutch palace with its murals of the Ramayana. Visit St. Francis Church, the first European church in India. It is Vasco De Gama’s original burial site. Lastly, watch the fishing on Fort Kochi beach using Chinese fishing nets.
Afternoon
Have a quick lunch at any of the restaurants in Kochi and then proceed to Ernakulam for shopping in Kochi. Visit Broadway , M G Road, Marine Drive , Oberon Mall, Lulu Mall and shop till you drop for Sarees, Jewellery and choose one of the Best Souvenirs to carry back from Kerala when you return back to home.
Evening
Start your evening with tea from one of the roadside tea stalls. Enjoy the Malayali way of making tea. The aroma of freshly fried local snacks fills the air. A teapot boils, constantly spewing aromatic steam. A glass shelf holds traditional Kerala snacks. An open frying pan sizzles. A person in a lungi tries to cool the tea by holding a glass high and pouring it into another glass. The angle of the pour varies from tea shop to tea shop. This sight is unique to Kerala. This is one of the best things to see in Kerala.
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Take a stroll on Broadway. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the Kochiities returning home after a busy workday. Try out one of those red buses in Kochi and proceed to Lulu Mall, the latest attraction in Kochi at Edappally
Late Evening
Lulu Shopping Mall is the largest shopping mall in India and the second largest in Asia. The mall is located in Edapally, Kochi in Kerala and occupies a whopping 17 acres of land. Shop a bit in LULU Mall. Then, enjoy a sumptuous dinner. You can eat at the Mall’s Food Court or at a famous Thattukada. They serve hot, steaming porotta and famous Kerala Thattukada dishes.
