Trip Plan Tentative Schedule: 8 AM: Reach Chottanikkara Temple | 10 AM: Reach to Sree Poornathrayesa Temple | 12 PM: Reach to Mattancherry Palace | 1 PM: Lunch Break | 2 PM: Reach to Mattancherry Palace | 4 PM: Reach to Marine Drive | 5 PM: Reach Fort Kochi (Chinese Fishing Net) | 7 PM: Back to Hotel.
Chottanikkara Temple, Suited around 50 kms from the town of Kottayam near Ernakulam, Chottanikkara is the most venerable of the 393 Hindu shrines spread across 3 districts in the state of Kerala. Famous for its spectacular architecture, the shrine stands out to be the ultimate testimonial for the primordial vishwakarma sthapathis (wooden sculpture) in carving out this temple. Sree Mahamaya Bhagawati (Aadiparashakthi), believed to be the supreme mother Goddess in Hindu religion, also known as the Goddess of Power presides the temple. Popularly known as Chottanikkara Devi, the Goddess is worshipped in three forms at three different times of the day.
Temple Timings: 4 AM to 9 PM.
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Sree Poornathrayesa Temple, is situated in Tripunithura, Kochi, and the capital of the former Kingdom of Cochin. The temple is considered most of the best temples in Kerala and turned into first among 8 royal temples of erstwhile Kochi Kingdom. The deity become additionally considered as National deity of Cochin and protector parent of Tripunithura. The temple is famous for its yearly Utsavams or gala's. The essential one is the Vrishchikoltsawam, that's performed every year inside the month of Vrishchikam, kicking off the 'Ulsava' Season in Kerala.
Temple Timings: 4 AM to 8 PM.
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Mattancherry Palace, This Portuguese palace, also known as the Dutch Palace is one of the prime places to visit in Kochi due to its historic relevance. This quadrangular palace built in typical Kerala Nalukettu style has a courtyard in the centre where is seated the Pazhayannur Bhagavati' the goddess of Kochi royal family. The reputation of the Palace is in the various murals painted in warm and rich colors the tempura style.
Timings: Sunday to Friday 9.45 AM to 1.00 PM and 2.00 PM to 4.45 PM, Saturday closed.
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Marine Drive, is a quaint destination amongst the many Cochin tourist places the Kerala takes pride in. Exclusively built facing the backwaters, it offers a charming and a picturesque image especially during the evening hours attracting the locals and tourists alike. Along with the Rainbow Bridge, which is a major draw for tourists, the Marine drive is lined with Shopping malls, fast food joints and other important landmark buildings of Kochi. Be ready to be allured by the gentle breeze while enjoying a walk down the promenade enjoying the company of your loved ones.
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Folklore Museum, The museum is dedicated to Folk art, Tribal art, Traditional art, Anthropology, Architecture, History, Culture, and Heritage of South India. The museum is promoted by Mrs. & Mr George Thaliath and aims to preserve, the culture, heritage and folk art education of Kerala. A must visit place for tourists, students, researchers and also for anthropological studies.
Timings: 9.00 AM to 6.00 PM.
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