Chinese fishing nets, Portuguese and Dutch history, the old Jew Town and an evening of Kathakali — Kerala's port city at your pace.

Highlights: Chinese fishing nets, St Francis Church, Mattancherry, Kathakali

Itinerary

Day 1 · 6:30 AM — Pickup & drive to Kochi
About 220 km on NH 66, roughly 5–6 hours.
Day 1 · afternoon — Fort Kochi
Chinese fishing nets, St Francis Church and Santa Cruz Basilica.
Day 1 · evening — Kathakali show
Make-up and performance at a Fort Kochi theatre. Overnight in Kochi. (Optional, paid direct · stay booked by you)
Day 2 · morning — Mattancherry Palace & Jew Town
Kerala murals, the Paradesi Synagogue and antique shops. (Check closing days · entry own expense)
Day 2 · midday — Marine Drive
Waterfront walk before the drive back.
Day 2 · ~9 PM — Home
Back in Trivandrum — or end the trip at Kochi Airport.

🏛️ Closing days: Mattancherry Palace and the Paradesi Synagogue have weekly closing days — we plan around them. Dress modestly for churches and the synagogue.
🎭 Kathakali: Arrive early to watch the make-up being applied. Tickets at the theatre, paid direct.
✈️ Fly out?: We can end Day 2 at Cochin International Airport instead of Trivandrum — ask for a quote.
🏨 Your stay: You book your hotel; Fort Kochi is the most walkable base. Your driver's night allowance is in our price.

Kochi Heritage Trip