Top Things to do in Kochi (Cochin)
Things to do in Kochi (Cochin), Kerala: The Best Islands
A blending of several small villages on the southwestern coast created the current incarnation of Kochi (or Cochin), where sunset strolls, sampling fresh fish from seaside vendors and boat rides through the islands just offshore top visitors' to-do lists. Art centers showcase the traditional dance, Kathakali. European influences are seen in the 16th-century Portuguese-built churches and forts, while the mark of early Chinese traders is visible in the unusual fishing nets dotting the shoreline.
Restaurants in Kochi (Cochin)
1. Vypeen Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By EkMusafir - Pune, India
Vypeen or Vypin Island is one of the group of islands which form the city of Kochi and Ernakulam. It is just north of Fort Kochi and easily accessed by ferry or road. It is an elongated island, about 27 km long and less than 2 km wide at its widest. It is connected to mainland Kochi by a series of bridges known as the Goshree Bridge which is about 3 km long and touches two other islands. Another way to reach the south end of Vypin Island is by a ferry. There are ferries from Fort Kochi, Bolghatty Island and Ernakulam on the mainland. All the ferries offer scenic rides on the Vembanad Lake backwaters. We crossed over on the Vypin-Fort Kochi ‘Jankar’ ferry with our car, and the crossing took barely 10 minutes, although we had to wait for about 15 minutes to board it. The drive along Vypin Island is very scenic, although it is supposed to be one of the most densely populated islands in the world. One the western side is the Arabian Sea, and on the east is the scenic backwater. Both sides are lined with pretty palm trees. There is a lighthouse and some pristine beaches lining the seaside, Cherai Beach and Kuzhupilly Beach being the most popular. There are many seaside resorts and restaurants as well on the beach front. It is worth taking a ferry trip to Vypin Island if you are visiting Kochi or Ernakulam for sight-seeing.
2. Willingdon Island
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4.0 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By HarryHSR - New Delhi, India
popularly known as the Island by the locals, I used to work at the Trident Cochin which is located on this Island apart from the Taj hotel, hence lot of beautiful memories. we took the Ferry ride from Ernakulam jetty and got down on our way to Fort Kochi Nothin much to do at the Island, just walk around and enjoy the nature the roads and buildings have been quite well maintained and its a treat to walk around and explore ...
3. Bolgatty Island
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4.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By PAULSON_CHUNGATH - Angamaly, India
This is an island just near to Marine drive. Take a boat or a car. Enjoy the lush green lawns. Play foot ball/ Golf any outdoor activity with your family. Food at the hotel is lil expensive but worth the value.
4. Mulavukad Island
5. Gundu Island
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
