Kochi Heritage and Athirappilly Waterfalls

A small dam and riverside garden on the way in, with a butterfly garden and a hanging footbridge over the Chalakudy river. Ticket included.

The biggest waterfall in Kerala. See it from the top viewpoint, then walk the steep path down to the base for the full view. Ticket included, and it also covers Vazhachal. No swimming here.

A pretty waterfall right beside the road between Athirappilly and Vazhachal. A quick photo stop, fullest after the rains.

Wide rapids tumbling over black rock at the edge of the forest. Walk the paved path along the river. Keep your Athirappilly ticket, it covers this stop.

A pastel Gothic church with a painted ceiling. Free entry. Shoulders and knees covered, and visits pause during Mass.

A flat walk through Princess Street and Vasco da Gama Square to the Dutch Cemetery, with old colonial buildings on the way.

Watch the giant nets go up and down near sunset, then walk to the church where Vasco da Gama was first buried.

Dutch Palace murals, old spice warehouses and antique shops. The palace is closed on Fridays. The synagogue is closed on Friday afternoons, Saturdays and Jewish holidays.

The old palace of the Kochi royal family, now a big museum of royal crowns, palanquins, paintings and weapons, set in wooded grounds. Closed on Mondays and public holidays. Ticket included.

A long walkway on the backwater where Kochi comes out in the evening. Watch the boats and the sunset. Boat rides here are extra, paid there.