Just take a stroll for an hour. There are many shops on the way for purchase and eateries. Many boat services are available which can be done for one hour. They take you through a small round which is very much enjoyable. Best to visit during evenings.

We were a family of 4 and we visited on 21 January 2023 . We hired a private jet boat for 4 people for 1 hr and with a minimal amount of money he charged us . Our driver / cum guide was excellent as he explained to us everything about ( Vypeen island , bolgotty island and etc ) .

Marine drive is a traffic artery parallel to the river in Ernakulam. It is lined with hotels, banks, shopping centers and modern residential highrises at least at parts. It has a big city feel about it, but is not exachtly appealing. The Marine drive walkway along the river is. Officially the walkway is called Abdul Kalam marg and starts near Bolgatty bridge in the north to end at the jetty near Subhash park further south. It is 2.3 km in length, right beside the waterfront. Often there is a breeze and the views over the estuary are great. The north part is still pretty much exposed to the sun, but further towards downtown Ernakulam there are shaderich trees. Small streams that flow into the estuary are bridged. There are many options to join a boat trip or to rent a private boat. I just took the 6 Rupees ferry back to Fort Kochi.