Leisure
Fortkochi
(15 km half an hour drive from our property)
Fort Kochi is a locality takes its name from Fort Manuel of Cochin the first European fort on Indian soil, annexed into the Portuguese East Indies. Fort Kochi has several attractions like Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, the first church of Vasco da Gama, the Dutch Seminary, the Cheenavala and many others. The location has many upscale eateries and cafes serving Western, Indian and special Kerala cuisines. You may also walk around Fortkochi and shop for various clothing, antique items and handmade souvenirs.
Mattancherry
(14 km half an hour drive from our property)
Mattancherry is another fascinating area in Kochi. An eclectic mix of spices, handicrafts, culture, and food, Mattancherry is one of the most vibrant tourist places in Kochi. It is said that the name Mattancherry comes from “Ancherry Mattom”, a ”Namboodiri illam” which the foreign traders then pronounced it as Matt-Ancherry, gradually became Mattancherry. Mattancherry is home to the Paradesi Synagogue, India’s oldest functioning synagogue, Mattancherry Palace Museum, Mattacherry Pazhayannur Royal temple. Our Lady of Life Church Mattancherry and Holy Cross Pilgrim Centre Mattancherry.
Cherai & Vypeen beach
Vypeen Island is another island that is really popular among visitors to Kochi & Kerala. Vypeen forms a barrier island which lies between the Arabian Sea in the west and the Cochin backwaters formed by the various distributaries of Periyar river, in the east. Vypeen also has Pallipuram Fort which is the oldest surviving fort in India built by European settlers and was constructed in 1503. Near to Vypeen Island is Cherai beach which is among the best beaches in Kerala and which is a beach that is shallow, calm, and is ideal for swimming & sunbathing.
Marine Drive
(12 km, half an hour drive from our property)
Marine Drive is a picturesque promenade in Kochi, facing the backwaters. With several shopping malls it is as an important centre of shopping activity in Kochi. The view of the setting and rising sun over the sea mouth, and the gentle breeze from the Vembanad Lake has made Marine Drive an important tourist destination in Kochi. Hundreds of people (both natives, and tourists) throng the walkway during the evenings. The walkway has three bridges: the Rainbow bridge, the Chinese Fishing Net Bridge and the House Boat Bridge
Panangad and Cheppanam
(Our property is located at Panangad)
Panangad and Cheppanam are small villages located at distance of around 7 km from Vytilla Junction. The suburban hamlet lies on the outskirts of the city and is home to agriculture fields, cycling tracks, fish farms, boat clubs etc. Enjoy the experience of cycling down the roads of villages and visiting temples, churches, prawn farms and explore the way of village life. You may also go fishing, boating in the backwaters and have fresh toddy at toddy shops. You can also visit St. Antony’s Roman Catholic church in Panangad which was built in 18 century.
Kumbalangi
(10 km, half an hour drive from our property)
Kumbalangi an island village in the outskirts of Kochi city, is the first eco-tourism village in India, according to the government agency Kerala Tourism and is a major tourist attraction. People visit the island to see its mangrove forests, and experience traditional Keralan village life. You may also explore the quiet and calm locale and enjoy the seafood and local meals.