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Kochi & Mysore in 13 days

6 sightseeing days in Kochi, a dedicated relocation day, then 6 days in Mysore. Includes Thirumala Devaswom Temple and Mysore Zoo, with guide-listed dining suggestions.

Adapted from community travel guides · Researched Sources & notes

The stops are drawn from the guides below; daily order, times and durations are our suggested adaptation. Available map pins are approximate, not provider-verified; missing coordinates remain unset. Prices are left unknown; check tickets, opening hours and transport before booking.

Route data adapted from Wikivoyage contributors, with our own selection and suggested timing; shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Source pages link to contributor histories. This is an editorial multi-day schedule; the source community has not rated this itinerary.

  • Stay in Kochi for the first 6 sightseeing days; move to Mysore on day 7, then stay for 6 sightseeing days. Book accommodation in both bases rather than returning each night.
  • The 262 km figure is approximate straight-line separation, not transit distance. The relocation day reserves room for travel and check-in without promising a direct service or a same-day connection. Verify the journey before booking this two-base plan.
  • City visits and restaurants are adapted from the linked retained community-guide material, not newly verified opening hours, live menus or first-hand visits. Suggested times are editable planning blocks. Check closures, reservations, accessibility and dietary needs.
  • Cover photo shows the first city. Original source and photo credits remain attached. Adapted community route selections retain CC BY-SA 4.0 attribution; source research dates remain in the individual stop and dining notes.
6 local dining picks added to this itineraryDining sources

These picks have positive travel-guide coverage or a named professional recommendation; they are not live customer ratings. Suggested times are not reservations. Confirm service days, dietary needs and prices. Other days remain open for your own food discoveries.

  • Day 1 · Sree Krishna Cafe — Vegetarian. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 2 · Itty's Place — Traditional. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 3 · Amaara Maradu — Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 8 · Adayar Ananda Bhavan — Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 9 · Hotel Mylari — Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Wikivoyage contributors ↗
  • Day 10 · Nalpak Vegetarian — Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Wikivoyage contributors ↗

Sources checked 2026-10-30. Community-guide dining data is adapted from Wikivoyage contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; source pages link to contributor histories.

Kochi & Mysore itinerary: 13 days at a glance

Review the original daily plan before editing below. Times and durations are suggested planning blocks; dining stops are not reservations. Your personal edits appear in the editor and downloads.

Day 1: Kochi: Thirumala Devaswom Temple & Dutch Palace

  • · Thirumala Devaswom Temple · 90 min
  • · Transfer to Dutch Palace · 30 min
  • · Dutch Palace · 120 min
  • · Dinner: Sree Krishna Cafe (Vegetarian) · 75 min

Day 2: Kochi: Cherai Beach & Azheekkal Sree Varaha Temple

  • · Cherai Beach · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Azheekkal Sree Varaha Temple · 30 min
  • · Azheekkal Sree Varaha Temple · 90 min
  • · Dinner: Itty's Place (Traditional) · 75 min

Day 3: Kochi: Hill Palace Museum & Poornathrayeesa Temple

  • · Hill Palace Museum · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Poornathrayeesa Temple · 30 min
  • · Poornathrayeesa Temple · 90 min
  • · Dinner: Amaara Maradu (Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties) · 75 min

Day 4: Kochi: Chottanikkara Devi Temple & Nadamel St. Mary's Church

  • · Chottanikkara Devi Temple · 90 min
  • · Transfer to Nadamel St. Mary's Church · 30 min
  • · Nadamel St. Mary's Church · 90 min

Day 5: Kochi: International Pepper Exchange & Jew Street and Paradesi Synagogue

  • · International Pepper Exchange · 75 min
  • · Transfer to Jew Street and Paradesi Synagogue · 30 min
  • · Jew Street and Paradesi Synagogue · 90 min

Day 6: Kochi: Indian Naval Maritime Museum & Indo-Portuguese Museum

  • · Indian Naval Maritime Museum · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Indo-Portuguese Museum · 30 min
  • · Indo-Portuguese Museum · 120 min

Day 7: Kochi → Mysore: travel and check-in

  • · Relocate: Kochi → Mysore · 600 min

Day 8: Mysore: Mysore Zoo & Regional Museum of Natural History

  • · Mysore Zoo · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Regional Museum of Natural History · 30 min
  • · Regional Museum of Natural History · 120 min
  • · Dinner: Adayar Ananda Bhavan (Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties) · 75 min

Day 9: Mysore: St. Philomena's Cathedral & Railway Museum

  • · St. Philomena's Cathedral · 90 min
  • · Transfer to Railway Museum · 30 min
  • · Railway Museum · 120 min
  • · Dinner: Hotel Mylari (Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties) · 75 min

Day 10: Mysore: Mysore Palace & Jaganmohan Palace and Art Gallery

  • · Mysore Palace · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Jaganmohan Palace and Art Gallery · 30 min
  • · Jaganmohan Palace and Art Gallery · 120 min
  • · Dinner: Nalpak Vegetarian (Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties) · 75 min

Day 11: Mysore: Chittaranjan Palace & Folklore Museum

  • · Chittaranjan Palace · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Folklore Museum · 30 min
  • · Folklore Museum · 120 min

Day 12: Mysore: Lalitha Mahal Palace & Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum

  • · Lalitha Mahal Palace · 120 min
  • · Transfer to Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum · 30 min
  • · Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum · 120 min

Day 13: Mysore: Chamundeshwari Temple & Rajendra Vilas

  • · Chamundeshwari Temple · 90 min
  • · Transfer to Rajendra Vilas · 30 min
  • · Rajendra Vilas · 75 min

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Day 1
  • 09:3090m
    Mattancherry

    Check visitor access and worship times; follow site-specific dress and photography rules. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Kochi/Old_Kochi (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Kochi

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (1.04 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    Palace Rd, Mattancherry

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Kochi/Old_Kochi (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    Gujarathi St, Mattancherry

    Vegetarian. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Service hours need confirmation. About 0.5 km straight-line from the preceding stop; allow transit or taxi time as needed, not a measured walking route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Kochi/Old_Kochi (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5407471; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 2
  • 09:30120m
    North of Vypin Island

    Check weather and access conditions; arrange any required ferry or return transport separately. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Kochi/Goshree (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Kochi

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (1.73 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:0090m
    Kochi

    Check visitor access and worship times; follow site-specific dress and photography rules. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Kochi/Goshree (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    G31, Panampally Nagar

    Traditional. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Guide-listed service: 11AM-11PM. Recheck with the restaurant. Route distance is unknown; check travel time and the entrance. Map pin unavailable; use the address to locate the restaurant. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Kochi/Ernakulam (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5407468; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 3
  • 09:30120m
    Hill Palace Rd

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Kochi/Thrippunithura (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Kochi

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (2.55 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:0090m
    Kochi

    Check visitor access and worship times; follow site-specific dress and photography rules. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Kochi/Thrippunithura (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    Petta-Maradu Rd, Tripunithara

    Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s local popularity. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Guide-listed service: 10AM-9PM. Recheck with the restaurant. Route distance is unknown; check travel time and the entrance. Map pin unavailable; use the address to locate the restaurant. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Kochi/Ernakulam (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5407468; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 4
  • 09:3090m
    Kochi

    Check visitor access and worship times; follow site-specific dress and photography rules. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Kochi/Thrippunithura (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Kochi

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (4.83 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:0090m
    Kochi

    Check visitor access and worship times; follow site-specific dress and photography rules. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Kochi/Thrippunithura (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 5
  • 09:3075m
    Jew town, Fort Kochi

    Use this as a flexible sightseeing stop; check current visitor access before setting dates. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Kochi/Old_Kochi (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Kochi

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (0.1 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:0090m
    Jew Town, Mattancherry

    Check visitor access and worship times; follow site-specific dress and photography rules. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Kochi/Old_Kochi (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 6
  • 09:30120m
    KJ Herschel Rd, Fort Kochi

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Kochi/Old_Kochi (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Kochi

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (0.65 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    Fort Kochi

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Kochi/Old_Kochi (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 7
  • 08:00600m
    Kochi → Mysore

    Dedicated relocation day from Kochi to Mysore; no transport is booked. The city centres are approximately 262 km apart in a straight line, not a measured road or rail route. Choose and book a suitable flight, train, bus or ferry; confirm operating days, total door-to-door time, luggage rules and arrival before making reservations. This full-day block is reserved time, not a timetable. Move the following day if your journey needs longer.

Day 8
  • 09:30120m
    Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Zoo Main Road Indiranagar

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mysore (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Mysore

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (0.86 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    Mysore

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mysore (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    Railway Station front gate

    Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Guide-listed service: to 11PM. Recheck with the restaurant. Route distance is unknown; check travel time and the entrance. Map pin unavailable; use the address to locate the restaurant. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mysore (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5385476; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 9
  • 09:3090m
    Mysore

    Check visitor access and worship times; follow site-specific dress and photography rules. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mysore (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Mysore

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (1.71 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    Mysore

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mysore (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    Ittigegud

    Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Service hours need confirmation. Route distance is unknown; check travel time and the entrance. Map pin unavailable; use the address to locate the restaurant. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mysore (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5385476; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 10
  • 09:30120m
    Mysore

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mysore (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Mysore

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (0.6 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    Mysore

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mysore (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    Near Cafe Coffee Day, Urs Road. Turn left to Dewan's Road

    Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Service hours need confirmation. Route distance is unknown; check travel time and the entrance. Map pin unavailable; use the address to locate the restaurant. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mysore (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5385476; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 11
  • 09:30120m
    Mysore

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mysore (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Mysore

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (1.1 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    Mysore

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mysore (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 12
  • 09:30120m
    Lalitha Mahal Palace Rd

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mysore (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Mysore

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (1.21 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:00120m
    Mysore

    Check admission, timed-entry availability and the current exhibition or visitor route. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mysore (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 13
  • 09:3090m
    Chamundi Hill Road

    Check visitor access and worship times; follow site-specific dress and photography rules. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mysore (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • 12:0030m
    Mysore

    Estimated transfer allowance between visits (0.68 km straight-line distance, not road distance). Check walking, transit, ferry or taxi options before travelling; allow a meal break before the 15:00 visit.

  • 15:0075m
    Mysore

    Use this as a flexible sightseeing stop; check current visitor access before setting dates. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance. Source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mysore (CC BY-SA 4.0). Selection and timing adapted; route data shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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