SIGHTSEEING
Kerala Folklore Museum is a cultural hub to promote and preserve the culture and heritage in South India. The museum features traditional architecture including ancient sculptures equipment, old coins, and all other ethnic artifacts. The museum aims to provide art education to the young generations and offer an opportunity to the visitors around the world to experience Kerala in one roof.
Kerala Folklore Museum
DOWNTOWN
Church of Saint Francis, Kochi is one of the most popular monuments in Kochi which was built in the 16th century. This church is also the oldest existing European church in India. You can reach here easily from every corner of Kochi because it's located in the main of Fort Kochi. It is open every day from 7 am to 6.30 pm (Monday to Saturday) and 8.30 am to 6.30 pm on Sunday.
Church of Saint Francis, Kochi
SHOPPING
If you are looking from handicraft which is related to the India's thing, you should visit Kairali Handicrafts. It's not actually just a shop, but there is also a workshop to develop a new prototype to suit the tastes and preferences of the contemporary market by using the traditional skill of artisans and introducing the techniques and technologies for the productions. Shop their best collection of Kochi's merchandise at Viakerala Design Studio and Shop. There are several unique things you might like such as T-shirt, bags, pillows, and many more.
Kairali Handicrafts
Viakerala Design Studio and Shop
FOOD & DRINK
Kochi is a heaven for foodies. There are several popular dishes you might like such as Puttu Kadala, Pazham Pori and Beef curry, Thattu Dosa, Kulukki Sarbath, Kappa Boti, and many more.
CULTURE
Kochi's culture has been involved with the influence of Arabs, Dutch, Portuguese, and British. It can be seen through several aspects such as elabore costumes, colorful make-up, detailed gestures, and body movement.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best times to visit Kochi for ideal weather are on December 3rd to April 1st.
HOTEL
Hotel Le Meridien is where you can celebrate several important occasion such as business, weddings, and social events. Hotel Le Meridien is located on a sprawling 18 acres filled with lush greenery and surrounded on other sides by calming Kochi backwaters. In addition, this hotel is near to the popular attractions including Fort Kochi, Cherai Beach and Kumarakom. Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty offers a lake and city views including 264 luxurious guest rooms with 38 suites and 4 villas. In addition, you can also celebrate your special events here like birthday parties and weddings. You will truly relax in Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty which gives you special views of the ocean.
Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty
Le Meridien
RESTAURANT
Mosaic offers a perfect Asian and International cuisine in all day dining outlets. You can taste their special menu from breakfast, lunch or intimate dinner meal. A la carte selection ranges from lighter meals to Grills. In addition, you can enjoy your meal outside near the pool in the Alfresco area of the restaurants. It is such a perfect place for family dinner or anniversary. The Rice Boat is the best fine dining seafood restaurant in Kochi. The chef will help you to customize your meal according to your taste. Come with your loved ones would be a great idea while you can taste several menu they have to offer with a fantastic view of the ocean.
Mosaic
The Rice Boat
CAFE
Mocha Art Cafe is not about a coffee shop, Mocha Art Cafe has a 300-year-old story to tell. It is such a right place to hangout with your friends. Take a look both to the interior and exterior about Mocha Art Cafe which is very rich with old stories like the cafe's walls are an exhibit space for renowned young painter Sara Husain. The windows have long Ducth style with seats emerging from the lower end of the wooden frame. In addition, Mocha Art Cafe offers a variety of cuisine and the main chef is a 55 year-old woman specializing in European and Kochi's cuisine. This is the perfect place to have healthy snacks or breakfast, especially to hangout with friends. Kashi Art Café is also decorated with art on the wall, trees shadowing above you, and a relaxed vibe.
Mocha Art Cafe
Kashi Art Café
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Looking for a place to spend your night? This might be your choice. Mezzo is a cozy lounge and resto bar which is located in the city center. Mezzo has several varieties of cocktails listed and a well stocked bar including international selection of wines. In addition, they also offer a European cuisine and oriental fusion tapas with local seafood, mini steak, and many more. Sky Grill Lounge Bar & Restaurant is where you can feel relaxed while enjoying the view from Skygrill which is fantastic at night. Such a good place to hangout with your buddies or even your loved ones. They have several foods and drinks you might like.
Mezzo
Sky Grill Lounge Bar & Restaurant
INTERESTING PLACE
Chottanikkara Devi Temple is the most important Temple including the 393 shrines spread over three district of Kerala. There is a "MAKOM Thozhal" or worship on the Makom day which is the most important festivals of the temple to celebrate in the month of Kumbham in February / March.
Chottanikkara Devi Temple
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Jain Temple was built in 1960. It is dedicated to Shri Dharmanath the 15th Jain Tirthankar. The architecture of the temple is inspired from the Jain Temple of Gujarat. There are several temples spread over a large area including various blocks constructed for prayers and several sites.
Jain Temple, Mattancherry, kochi
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