Best time to visit Mattancherry Palace
October to FebruaryOpening time of Mattancherry Palace
10 AM - 5 PMThings to do at Mattancherry Palace
SightseeingBudget
₹2 for adults & free entry for children below the age of 15 yearsBest months to visit Mattancherry Palace
September - MayTraveller Type
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15 out of 159 attractions in CochinMattancherry Palace
Chang La is located in Ladakh at a height of 17,590ft. It is among world's highest motorable roads. This high mountain pass lies on the road that leads to the famous Pangong Lake. Tangste is a small town which is at a distance of around 52 km from the pass. There is a temple near the pass called Changla Baba Temple where a lot of tourists tie Tibetan prayer flags and make wishes. An SBI Bank also exists at Changla Pass along with a cafe from where you can get packed food and beverages. Surrounded by panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains, it is a beautiful spot for sightseeing and capturing photographs. Chang La has a treacherous route. It requires an experienced driver to cross the pass. It is also among the favourite spots of bike riders. Beautifully serene and notoriously unpredictable, Changla is a destination meant for all the adventure-seekers.
Mattancherry Palace Reviews
Mattancherry PalaceNext, walk back to Mattancherry to visit the Mattancherry Palace. The palace was built by the Portuguese in 1557 as appeasement offering to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi, for having previously demolished one of his palaces. It was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch, thereby earning the name Dutch Palace. While the exterior is nondescript, the interior is a visual treasure - stuff for your eyes to feast on.- Entry fee - INR 5. The palace is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.- Visiting hours - 10 AM to 5 PM on all days except Fridays.- Photography within the palace is prohibitedCheck out the exquisite murals depicting the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, and pieces from Hindu mythology. The key characters of these Indian epics are shown to have features exhibiting oriental influence, and are painstakingly painted using tempera paint in rich warm tones that seem to make the walls glow.Have more time on your hands?While Kochi is a great destination for a weekend getaway, it never really runs out of places to visit, making it perfect for a longer stay. If you have the luxury of time, check out the Indo-Portuguese Museum, the Kerala Folklore Museum, the Maritime Museum, and the Kathakali Center (attend a Kathakali show even!), experiences such as backwater rides, river-boating, and staying on a house-boat. Also, squeeze in a visit to Cherai Beach and Willingdon Island.With a little bit of planning, you can also attend the next Biennale in Kochi - a culmination of contemporary art displays that's sure to leave you awestruck and inspired. 🙂Recommended StayI stayed at the Riverside Heritage Bungalow for two days and one night in Kochi, and I could not recommend this place more! It isn't very close to the Fort area, but it has everything you'd want for a relaxing weekend getaway - super-clean and well-stocked cottages, delicious authentic Kerala food, private backwater access, and lovely hosts. Although not as cheap as hostels and other backpacker stays, it still works up to an affordable amount considering all the amenities available. The current rate per night is INR 1,700/-.
