Welcome to NIKO

Fort Kochi

A part of Ernakulam and Kochi, Fort Kochi was once one of the busiest forts in India. With her rich tradition and folklore she is never shy to flaunt her charm. Being invaded by many in the past which include The Jews, Portuguese, Dutch and The British, Kochi is home to a vibrant culture and heritage. Come across cultural blends of the autochthonous and marauders which is discernible across the architecture and mores around. Niko Hotel is just near to Fort Kochi with a distance of 12 KM.

Major Attractions:

• Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
• St. Francis CSI Church
• Vasco Da Gama Square
• Chinese Fishing Nets
• Indo Portuguese Museum

Mattancherry Palace

Embraced by the waters of the Arabian Sea, Mattancherry was once the major trade hub to the city of Kochi. Predominantly home to the expatriates from North India and countries abroad Mattancherry hasn’t changed much ever since and still holds the architecture of the early 19th century. Walk around her streets and you wouldn’t believe you exist in the 21st century.

Major Attractions:

• Jewish Synagogue
• Jew Street
• Dutch Palace

Vypin

Home to some of the longest beaches in Kerala, The archipelago of Vypin is about 30 kilometers long and connects to the mainland of Kochi through a series of bridges known as the Goshree Bridges. She hold pride by being host to the biggest Container Shipping Terminal in India. Lose yourself to the beauty around as you would see this to be you opportunity to reconnect with nature. Niko Hotel is near to Vypin with a distance of just 11 KMs.

Major Attractions:

• Pallipuram Fort
• Light House
• Cherai Beach

Kerala Folklore Theatre and Museum

Situated in Thevara, Kerala Folklore Museum is a non-profit organization which showcases Kerala’s rich heritage in art and dance forms. The three-floored building follows the architectural style of three regions of Kerala i.e. Malabar, Cochin and Travancore. The entrance door is made up of attractive manichitratazhu . The first floor shows Kerala traditional art forms and ritual forms like Kathakali, Ottanthullal, Mohiniyattam etc. Our hotel is nearby Thevara making it easier for the guest to explore Keralas heritage within a distance of 2KMs.

Major Attractions:

• St Joseph Church & Shrine of St Jude
• Sacred Heart Syro Malabar Chruch

Tripunithura Hill Palace

First-ever heritage museum of Kerala, located at Tripunithura, 10 km away from Kochi. It was the official house of the ancient rulers. It is built in traditional Kerala style architecture in 1865. This heritage palace consists of two museums both archaeological and heritage, 3 parks i.e historic, deer and children. You can see a collection of medicinal plants in the museum.

Major Attractions:

• Poornathrayesa Temple
• Thamaramkulangara Sree Dharma Sastha temple

Willington Island

Willington Island is the largest man-made island in India. Kochi Naval base is situated in Willington Island. It is also known as Port of Kochi and Central Institute of Fisheries Technology. The idea for a man-made island was first felt by Sir Robert Bristow, who was appointed to create a new modern port on the West coast of India. The island was named after then Viceroy of India Lord Willington. The basic port architecture was completed in 1939. The headquarters of Southern Naval Command of Indian Navy. The island considered as the hub of international trade. Three Kendriya Vidyalaya schools are situated here.

Major Attractions:

• Cochin Shipyard

Chottanikkara Temple

Situated in Chottanikkara a region in Kochi the Bhagavathi temple is one of the most famous temples in Kerala. The Goddess is worshipped in three forms: Saraswati in the morning, Mahalakshmi in the noon and Kali in the evening. This temple is known for curing mental illness and disorders due to evil spirits. Other deities like Lord Ayyappa, Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesh are worshipped here. The ‘Keezhkavu’ shrine is famous for ‘Guruthi pooja’ in the evening to please the Goddess Kali and it is believed the Goddess has the power to cure mentally ill persons. ‘Makam Thozhal’ is one of the famous festivals of the temple.

Vallarpadam Church

Vallarpadam church is one of the major pilgrimages of India. The National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom is one of the oldest and famous churches situated in Kochi. The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is believed that Vallarpadathamma protects her devotees from heavy flood, storms and any dangers of the sea. The feast of Vallarpadathamma is a week-long festival with the main feast on 24th September. 

Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium

Named after the former Indian Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi this indoor stadium is a multipurpose sports centre in Kadavanthra, Kochi. It is situated in 4 acres of land with facilities of badminton, tennis, table tennis, basketball, swimming and cricket. The stadium is just 2 KM away from Niko Hotel making it easier to travel to the place. Commonly known as RSC Cochin i.e Regional Sports Centre, Cochin has a capacity of 10,000 persons. The stadium was inaugurated by  Padma Bhushan Ramanathan Krishnan.

Panampilly Nagar

Panampilly Nagar is the high-end residential area in the city of Kochi. The Hotel being so close to Panampilly Nagar(1.1 KM), is a favoruite place for guests to take a walk in the evenings and early mornings. Panampilly Nagar is known for its clean & green environment. As it is one of the areas which is filled with business, boutiques, restaurants etc. It is one of the favourite shopping spots in Kochi and is connected by Metro Station at Kadavanthra.

Major Attractions:

• Panampilly Nagar Central Park
• Panampilly Walkway

Ernakulam Shiva Temple

The Ernakulamthappan Temple is one of the famous temples in Kerala. The temple is located within the Durbar Hall ground. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known as Ernakulathappan i.e Lord of Ernakulam. It was one of the 7 royal temples of Kochi Maharajas. The history of the temple is associated with epic Mahabharatha.

Major Attractions:

• Shiva Temple Koothambalam
• Hanuman Temple
• Durbar Hall Art Gallery

Kerala Museum

Kerala Museum (also known as the Museum of Kerala History) at Edapally, Kochi, India, is one of the oldest art and history museums in Kochi. It is managed by the Madhavan Nayar Foundation, a registered Public Charitable Trust, established in 1984, founded by philanthropist and entrepreneur R. Madhavan Nayar (1914–1996). The museum was opened to visitors in 1987. Kerala Museum has three galleries: the Museum of Kerala History, the Dolls Museum and the Gallery of Modern Art.

The museum depicts the stories of the lives of 87 personalities, who played a significant role in shaping Kerala’s future. A light and sound show is organised for all visitors to the gallery, with commentaries in English and Malayalam.