List of places You can cover in a one day trip to Fort Kochi
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• Pardesi Synagogue: Constructed in the year 1567, it is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations. Also known as Cochin Synagogue or Matancherry Synagogue, it is one of seven synagogues of the ‘Malabar Yehudan’ or ‘Yehudan Mappila’ people or Cochin Jewish community. The interiors are decorated with hand-painted tiles, glass chandeliers, lamps, and antique architecture. Visitors are expected to wear decent (not too revealing) dress and enter barefoot.
Timings: Open on all days except Friday, Saturday, and Jewish Holidays
(10.00 AM to 12.00 PM, 3.00 PM to 5.00 PM)

• Jew Town, Jew Street, and Jew Cemetery: You can have a stroll across the Jew Town and Jew Street when you visit the Pardesi Synagogue. There are numerous shops selling apparels, handicrafts, antiques, jewelries, and many more gifts along the street. You will also find some cafes to sit and relax if you are tired of the heat or walking. You can prefer to walk to the end of Jew Street to visit the Jewish Cemetery that contains tombstones inscribed in Malayalam and Hebrew.

Ps: Be ready to bargain hard if you wish to purchase something from this area else you will end up spending a lot more than the actual amount as things are pricey.

• Mattancherry Palace: From the Jew Street, I headed to the Mattacherry Palace or the Dutch Palace. Built and gifted in 1555 to Veera Kerala Verma, traditionally believed to be the first king of Cochin, by the Portuguese, this palace houses murals, portraits, stamps, artilleries, coins, and many more exhibits of the Rajas of Cochin. Soak yourself in the colonial influence within the walls of this palace.
Timings: Open on all days except Friday
(10.00 AM to 5.00 PM)
Entry Ticket: Required

• St. Francis Church: Built in 1503, this oldest European church in India is a silent witness to the colonial struggles. Standing tall beside the Parade Ground and amidst pine trees, this church has seen a lot of changes in itself when the Portuguese, Dutch, and British left their imprints here. This church was also home to the mortal remains of the Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama before it was taken to Lisbon. The exact spot where he was buried is marked till this date. An exquisite architectural marvel, this place is a must visit on your trip to Kochi.
Timings: Open on all days (7.00 AM to 6.30 PM)

• Chinese Fishing Nets: Having completed the entire city tour, I saved the best for the last. By the time, I was done visiting the places, the sun was about to go down and soft, cool breeze had started to flow, thus creating the perfect time to visit the beach.

• All Spices Market: The air around this market has a strong aroma and mixed flavor of fresh spices. All the major work here is undertaken by the All Women Cooperative. You can taste a sample of fresh spice tea and purchase any amount of required spices from this place. The enchanting aroma of the finest ginger, cloves, cardamom, turmeric and pepper draws you towards the spice warehouses lining the street.
Timings: Open on all days

• Indian Naval Maritime Museum:Located near INS Dronacharya, the gunnery school, this museum is home to several missiles, guns, launchers, torpedoes, underwater mines, uniforms, and many more artifacts of the Indian Naval force.
Timings: Open on all days except Monday
(10.00 AM to 5.30 PM)
Entry Ticket: Required

• Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica: Located a few meters away from the St. Francis Church, the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica is one of the finest churches that holds a lot of historical significance.

• Dutch Cemetery: Down the road from St. Francis Church that runs parallel to the beach, lies the Dutch Cemetery.

• Fort Kochi Beach:A relaxing and enchanting spot in the city. Hugely crowded on weekends and very popular amongst the locals and tourists alike, the place offers excellent views.

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