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Other Attractions in Cochin
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 Mangalavanam is scenic green belt located in the heart of Cochin city, adjoining the backwaters and the sea. Mangalavanam is a well known, protected bird sanctuary in the city. The area is a roosting place for many exotic and rare varieties of birds both resident and migratory. Mangalavanam is located right next to the High Court of Kerala.
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 This 'live' Museum is not just a retelling of the past but has on display spectacular audio-visual exhibits depicting the history and culture of Kerala along with many life size statues of many famous personalities and several paintings depicting Kerala history. 87 figures of veterans who shaped the history and culture of Kerala in the last two thousand years have been represented here in audio visual Tableaus. The story, from the early age to the modern age of Kerala is interspersed with Social, Cultural and literary facets are quite fascinating. It contains galleries of paintings and sculptures, an audio visual studio and a doll museum which are fascinating.
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 This is the beautiful building where the Rajas of Cochin used to conduct their durbars. This building is located within the Durbar Hall grounds near the Siva Temple. It was later converted to a museum which has a treasure trove of archaeological findings and relics including old coins, sculptures, oil paintings and murals.
The building has been taken over by the Kerala Lalitha Kala Academy and now houses the Gallery of Contemporary Art and hence all the exhibits of the Parikshith Thampuran museum have been moved to the Hill Palace museum.
Visiting Timings-:
Museum of Kerala History : From 10.00 to 12 Noon and 2.00 PM to 4.00 PM
Gallery of Painting & Sculptures & Centre for Visual Arts -: 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM
Location:
On the Cochin - Alwaye National Highway, ten kilometers from Cochin.
Open all days except Mondays and Public Holidays
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 Veega Land, India's first water theme park and one of the best South Indian amusement parks, has an irresistible attraction for hundreds of thousands of fun loving people and tourists of all ages. Spread over 30 acres of landscaped space, built to international standards and safety parameters, the park includes a range of attractions including mini castles, water theme park, ferris wheel, rides, slides, shows and fountains which are well maintained. Kids and adults alike can enjoy the fun and activities.
Veega Land has a mind boggling array of sophisticated rides to thrill you till you can't take any more. The park situated 14kms from Cochin.
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 The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at Cochin, formerly known as the Kaloor International Stadium, was established only in 1996-97 with a seating capacity of 60000 in multiple tiers. It is one of the four largest stadiums in India and the largest in Kerala. The ground is lit by a set of unique convex pylon floodlights that arch over the ground and it makes for a brilliant view.
The first ODI was played on April 1, 1998. It is also the home ground for the Kerala state Ranji team and also the football club FC Kochi. This ground has cherished the rare opportunity of witnessing the talent of master blaster Sachin Tendulkar not only as a batsman but a bowler too, who has claimed largest number of wickets here, with the best performance of 5/32.
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