08/09/2025
๐ Kochi Sightseeing by Autoriksha (Half-Day / Full-Day)
๐ฉ Morning (Heritage & Fort Kochi)
1. *Fort Kochi Beach* โ Start with a calm sea breeze, Chinese fishing nets view.
2. **Santa Cruz Basilica** โ A historic church with stunning interiors.
3. **St. Francis Church** โ The oldest European church in India (Vasco da Gama was once buried here).
4. **Dutch Cemetery** โ Silent heritage spot.
5. **Fort Kochi Street Art & Cafes** โ Walk/ride through colorful walls, heritage cafรฉs.
โ Mid-Morning
6. **Jew Town & Synagogue (Mattancherry)** โ Spice shops, antique markets, and Paradesi Synagogue.
7. **Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)** โ Kerala murals & history of Kochi royals.
๐ฒ Lunch Stop
* **Local seafood restaurants** in Fort Kochi or traditional Kerala veg meals (Sadhya).
* Try **Kayees Biryani** (Mattancherry side) or a cafรฉ like **Kashi Art Cafรฉ**.
๐ Afternoon
8. **Marine Drive** โ Scenic ride along the waterfront.
9. **Broadway Market** โ For spices, clothes, handicrafts.
10. **Bolgatty Palace Island (optional)** โ Short detour, calm and green.
๐ญ Evening Options
* **Kathakali Dance Show** (Kerala Kathakali Centre, Fort Kochi).
* **Sunset at Fort Kochi Beach or Marine Drive**.
๐ฐ Approx. Autoriksha Costs
* **Half-day (4โ5 hours)**: โน600 โ โน800
* **Full-day (8 hours)**: โน1000 โ โน1500