Bolghatty palace built
by the Dutch in 1744. Later it became the
seat of the British Resident of Cochin. Today
it is a hotel run by K.T.D.C. The grounds
have a small golf course & several vantage
points for lovely views of the harbour &
the sea
Cherai
Beach
Cherai
Beach offers a unique combination of sea and
backwaters rimmed by lush green coconut palms.
Children's
Park
A
high-tech children's Park with Non-Conventional
Energy Museum and Musical Fountain. The Children
enjoy a lot with the facilities available here.
Hill
Palace
The
largest archeological museum of Kerala. Paintings,
carvings, etchings and other trappings of royalty
like majestic beds ,weapons and samples of epigraphy.
Historical
Museum
Important
scenes of Kerala history are portrayed through
through Sculptures. Greeting the visitor outside
is a statue of Parasurama ,the mythological
safe who is said to have created Kerala.
Kottayil
Kovilakam
Kottayil
Kovilakam at Chennamangalam, which was the seat
of Kshatriya chieftains of Villarvattom is situated
near the ancient Kunnathali temple. Chennamangalam
is an important center of handloom weaving and
coir manufacturing.
Marine
Drive
Marine
Drive is considered to be one of the most beautiful
part of Kochy city. The marine walk is the main
hangout for the local populace as the view of
the backwaters and the harbour from here is
excellent.
Santa
Cruz Basilica
This
Roman Catholic church is situated near the St.Francis
church and is worth a visit.It is a specimen
of portugese architecture built in 1503. ‘Frescoes’and
mural paintings decorate the ceiling and interior
parts of the church.
Thrikkakara
Temple
The
"Vamanamoorthy" temple has notable
inscriptions dating back to the 10th-13th century
Veega
Land Amusement Park
Veegaland
is an Amusement Park in Cochin, Water Theme
Park Cochin created at Pallikara, Ernakulam,
For more details logon to www.veegaland.com
Willingdon
Island
A
manmade island named after Lord Willingdon a
former British Viceroy to india. Cochin Harbour,
Southern Naval Command, Best hotels in the city,
Port Trust head quarters, major trading centers
etc. are situated at Willingdon Island.
