With some terrific road trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to experience everything that Kochi, 30 miles away, has to offer. Explore the area starting with Lulu Mall, Marine Drive and Fort Kochi Beach. Palakkad is another great option. It’s 35 miles away and offers tons of fascinating things to do. Tipu Sultan Fort, Malampuzha Park and Dhoni Waterfalls are only the start.