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A Day in Ernākulam: Beaches, Palaces, and Shopping

Anat Sarah

17 Oct 2023

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Experience the best of Ernākulam in just one day! Explore the stunning Fort Kochi Beach, visit the historic Vasco da Gama Square, marvel at the beautiful Mattancherry Palace, and indulge in a delicious lunch at The Bubble Cafe. Enjoy panoramic views from the Marine view point, shop for local treasures at the vibrant Broadway Market, and end your day with a shopping spree at LuLu International Shopping Mall, Kochi.

Trip to Ernākulam

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Day 1

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$22

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$ 3

Fort Kochi Beach

Seafront beach offering a paved walkway with benches & views of large Chinese fishing nets.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Vasco da Gama Square

Beachfront promenade with food stalls, near where fishermen use huge nets on teak & bamboo poles.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Mattancherry Palace

Kerala-style palace originally built by the Portuguese in 1555 and later renovated by the Dutch.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$6

31 - 38 min

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The Bubble Cafe

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

4 - 5 min

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Marine view point

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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BROADWAY MARKET

Street-long dry market selling mostly home goods, known for spices, footwear & hanging lanterns.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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LuLu International Shopping Mall, Kochi

Large mall with hundreds of shops, plus a food court, cinema, bowling alley & ice-skating rink.

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $25 In total

Activities & Food:$22

Transport:$3