About 10 km from Kochi, Hill Palace, the official residence of the erstwhile Kochi royal family, was built in 1865. A full-fledged ethno-archaeological museum and Kerala's first ever heritage museum are the main attractions.
Open: 0900 -1230 hrs; 1400 - 1630 hrs. 
Closed on Mondays

Nearest Railway Station: Ernakulam railway station, about 15 km away.
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport, about 20 km from Ernakulam Town.