Solotrip to kochi

Tripoto
28th Oct 2017
Day 1

Fantastic places for two day trip in kochi:

Best place for solo traveller in Kerala

If any solo traveller wants two days rest from all city traffic and noises means just enjoy your two days in kochi.

If you want travel in a budget type means use the public transport from your place

Transport:

For solo traveller from Tamilnadu 16127 guruvayur express maximum fare for sleeper 465

Stay:

Lot of hostels are there for backpackers hostel,maritime,happy campers etc

For transport in kochi and Ernakulam:

Three types of transports are there

Buses :

- non-air conditioned semi low floor buses known as Yellow Buses

- KSRTC offer premium air-conditioned low-floor bus services known as Orange Buses

- efficient bus transport system mainly dominated by private operators, known as Red-Buses

http://www.keralartc.com/html/JnNURM-KOCHI-TimeTable.doc

Autos :

minimum fare of autos are ₹25

Taxis:

http://bcabs.com/mobile

https://www.kochitaxi.co.in

https://www.savaari.com/kochi/book-taxi

Ferry :

Regular inter-island boat services operated by Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation(KSINC), the state Water Transport Authority, and of private ownership are available from the High Court Jetty and the Ernakulam Central jetty at Park Avenue to various places. Minimum price ₹4

Best travelling option from Ernakulam to fort Kochi ferry

Ferry timings

https://www.swtd.kerala.gov.in/pages-en-IN/bsfromernakulam.php

Top tourist places in kochi

1.mattancherry palace

The Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, Kochi Kerala. The murals depict Hindu temple art, portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi.

2.jewish synagogue

Amongst the 7 synagogues located in his area, this Jewish synagogue is the only one which is in operation today. It was built in 1568 and is also called the Cochin Jewish Synagogue or Mattencherry Synagogue. Cameras and handbags are not allowed inside.

3.Chinese Fishing nets

Bearing witness to the entry of Chinese into Kerala long ago, legends tell that these nets were a gift of the famous Chinese King, Kublai Khan. Fishermen even today use these elaborate conventional fishing nets, making it the only other destination other than China to have and use these fishing nets

4.Fort Kochi:

Fort Kochi is a small village along the Arabian coastline and is famous for the Chinese Fishing Nets, Dutch Cemetery, Synagogue and Churches.

5.Bolgatty Palace

One of the oldest Dutch Palaces outside Holland, the Bolgatty Palace is situated on the Bolgatty Island. It was built in the year 1744 and was the official residence of the then Governor of Kochi

6.willingdon Island:

In the heart of Kochi has grown an island showcasing the indelible prowess and the intellectual level of human mind. The Willingdon Island is one of the largest human-made islands in India which is named after Lord Willingdon, the British Viceroy of India. This beautiful island provides various links between Kochi port and other national and international ports.

Kochi beach,mangalvanam birds sanctuary,rainbow bridge,marine drive etc

For inside the fort Kochi main transport is auto and always try the walk that is good for health also!

Food:

Lot of cheap,medium and high range hotels are there

But try these cafes

kasi art cafe

Mocha cafe

Teapots cafe

Loafers cafe etc

https://theculturetrip.com/asia/india/articles/top-10-cafes-kochi-kerala/

Traditional authentic Kerala foods are very cheap and healthy one like

- Puttu and kadala curry

- Idiyappam and egg curry

- Appam

- Pathiri

- Pazham Pori

- Unnakaya

- Parotta and beef

Shopping

For the high end people lulu mall, centre square Mall,ABAD nucleus mall,Paris de boutique

For cheap shopping places marine drive,jew town,Cochin spice markets etc

https://traveltriangle.com/blog/shopping-in-kochi/

For the two days expenses for the trip maximum ₹2000 for stay and travel,roaming and food exculde shopping for one person maximum use public transportation ferries ,

Photo of Solotrip to kochi by Samuel Paul
Photo of Solotrip to kochi by Samuel Paul
Photo of Solotrip to kochi by Samuel Paul
Photo of Solotrip to kochi by Samuel Paul
Photo of Solotrip to kochi by Samuel Paul
Photo of Solotrip to kochi by Samuel Paul
Photo of Solotrip to kochi by Samuel Paul
Photo of Solotrip to kochi by Samuel Paul
Photo of Solotrip to kochi by Samuel Paul
Photo of Solotrip to kochi by Samuel Paul
Photo of Solotrip to kochi by Samuel Paul
Photo of Solotrip to kochi by Samuel Paul
Photo of Solotrip to kochi by Samuel Paul