Top 10 Places To Visit In Ernakulam

Easily one of the most popular tourist places to visit in Ernakulam, you can reach the island via a ferry. It is a very small and serene island off the coast of Ernakulam, dotted with exquisite brown beaches and backwaters. Don't worry, there are ample choices for food establishments and restaurants here. The quaint vibe with bustling sounds of nature would actually be a very soothing trip for you. So, yes, when in Ernakulam, do try to visit Vypeen Island. It is a very cool neighbourhood with beaches and backwaters, what more do you seek from Kerala?

Touted to be one of the first bird sanctuaries in Kerala, the place in Ernakulam is a haven for ornithologists and nature lovers! Famous ornithologist Salim Ali has even called it the richest bird sanctuary in India. So, you can imagine how exquisite the sanctuary is with myriad endangered species, including migratory birds. There are plantations of robust mahogany, rosewood, teak and rubber too that you can find here. Basically, it is a haven for nature enthusiasts. Do carry your cameras when visiting the alluring tourist destination in Ernakulam.

Something a lot of travellers opt for is a night of camping in the desert. The sky looks absolutely surreal at night, and you’ll have the time of your life. If you are visiting during the off-season, you’ll see lesser tourists and will be able to enjoy the amazing view to yourself. You will find quite a lot of camps that have decent washrooms and other basic amenities. Luxury tents are also a popularly chosen mode of accommodation and something you can opt for if you are travelling with your family or are on your honeymoon. Camping is one of the most sought-after things to do in Jodhpur.

Much like how you have a dedicated workstation at home, give home workouts the same kind of respect and attention. A designated workout space would give you the necessary motivation to workout at home. Just looking at some of the equipment such as a yoga mat, dumbbells, elastic bands and more, can give you the excitement you need to finish work and head to the workout station for a fun home workout.

A prominent heritage museum, Hill Palace was constructed back in 1865 as a means to store the belongings of the Maharaja of Kochi. So, yes, you can find all the archaeological relics of Kerala along with personal belongings of the Maharaja of Kochi right here. Besides an interesting museum, Hill Palace also has a children's park and gardens attached to the property to add some fun spin to the place. Take your fam to the museum and learn more about Ernakulam!

A famous Dutch bungalow, David Hall Art Gallery is a very popular tourist destination in Ernakulam among art patrons and enthusiasts. The Dutch bungalow is actually located right next to the Dutch cemetery in Fort Kochi. Much recently, the gallery got renovated to attract more tourists and art lovers to this haven. The best part about the art gallery is that it comes with a cozy garden restaurant where you can relish cakes, cookies and other snack items.

Popular for its exhibitions and artefacts, the Folklore Museum, much as the name depicts, is a museum that celebrates artefacts and works of people from various parts of Kerala. Designed to celebrate the Malabari take on art as well as constructed keeping the Malabar-style architecture in mind, the Folklore Museum is more than just a house for artsy exhibits. You can actually learn a lot about the cultures, traditions and more that come with the exhibits and the premises of the museum.

Deemed to be one of the oldest cathedrals in India, Santa Cruz Basilica's popularity knows no bounds! The finesse in the architecture of the church along with the excellent brush strokes on historical paintings that can be found within the church, surely adds a sense of vintage charm to the property. It is as peaceful as it looks in every picture so you might want to add this to your list of places to visit in Ernakulam. Be amazed by the old-world charm of the Santa Cruz Basilica!

Keeping things as raw and rustic as a traditional Kerala-style building, the Museum of Mattancherry is your old-fashioned museum nestled in the neighbourhood of Mattancherry. Locals believe that in the olden days, the said street (cheri) was lined with mutton butcher shops. So you see how the place got its name? Today, the place only celebrates the glorious past with centuries-old architecture and plenty of social and cultural imprints left behind by the many foreigners who visited Kerala. It is actually a heritage site, recognised by the government.

Much like MG Road, Princess Street is also a haven for shopaholics who simply must indulge in a shopping spree, however short it may be! The street is actually lined with eclectic eateries, quaint cafes, illustrious book stores and small hotels that would get your attention. You can spend an entire day relishing the neighbourhood as you explore more of Princess Street. Here's a fun fact, world-renowned explorer, Vasco Da Gama, apparently lived in one of the buildings towards the end of Princess Street.

Places to explore and visit in Ernakulam are aplenty. But a comprehensive list is only good to access to enable a convenient travel itinerary, don't you think? Well, you can thank us later for this list of tourist sightseeing places in Ernakulam!