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Dhruv Kakar
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    If you’re aiming to see the Dutch House museum first, plan about 45 minutes there, then stroll the lawns. The gardens are best in the early afternoon when the light hits the lawns and the crowds are lighter. From the palace a quick 20 minute walk takes you straight into Fort Kochi’s old quarter, where you can grab a coffee at the café near Marine Inn Hotel before heading back.

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