Tourist Attractions Kochi & Ernakulam Kerala
Bolgatty Palace
Bolgatty Island is one of the finest tourist locales in Kochi.. Built by the Dutch in India, Bolgatty Palace is located on the island popularly known as Bolghatty Island in Kochi, Kerala. One of the oldest existing Dutch palaces outside Holland, this quaint mansion, built in 1744, by Dutch traders, was later extended and gardens were landscaped around it. Bolgatty Palace now has a swimming pool, 9-hole golf course, ayurvedic centre and daily Kathakali performances and is a holiday destination for Indian and overseas tourists. Nearest bus terminal: Ernakulam, about 5 Km, Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn, about 6 Km/Ernakulam Town, about 5 Km Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 40 km.
Vypin island
Vypin is one among a group of islands, that form part of the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. The island is about 27 km long. Vypin is connected to mainland Kochi by a series of bridges known as the Goshree Bridges, which take off from Kalamukku in Vypin, touches other two island and lands in Marine Drive, Kochi. It owes its origin to the heavy floods of 1341. The western coast of Vypin has the longest beach in Kochi namely, the Cherai Beach, Kuzhuppilly Beach and the Puthuvype Beach. There are regular boat services from Fort Kochi to Vypin Island. In 2004 a bridge was built by Goshree Islands Development Authority (GIDA) and thus Vypin was connected to the main land.
Vallarpadam
Vallarpadam is one among the group of islands, that form a part of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. It is situated in the Vembanad Lake, locally known as The Kochi Lake . Vallarpadam is one of the two islands, the other being Willingdon Island, around which the Port of Kochi is situated. The International Container Transshipment Terminal of the port is situated entirely in Vallarpadam island. The Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom, Vallarpadam-Ernakulam is a famous centre of pilgrimage. People from all parts of Kerala and outside, irrespective of caste or creed go to the church to seek the blessings of Mary, the mother of Jesus, popularly known as "Vallarpadathamma". Vallarpadam is about 1 km away from the Ernakulam mainland.
St.Antony church
Kaloor St.Antony church is one of the popular shrines in kerala. The church is managed by Latin Catholics. Thousands of people irrespective of the caste and creed visit this church from different parts of the country.It is been said that jesus had given the miracle power to St.Antony. To get rid of their sufferings and pain people prays here to St. Antony. Kaloor is also noted for the largest stadium in the state, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. St. Antony's Shrine Kaloor, situated at the heart of the growing metropolitan city of Cochin, is a shelter and refuge for countless devotees who gather here on every. Tuesday seeking the powerful mediation and divine help from St. Antony.
Cherai Beach
Cherai Beach is located at the Gateway of Muziris, the heritage capital of Kerala, 25 kms from Cochin International Airport. This tropical paradise intoxicates you with its charming exotica. Seductive beaches, serene backwaters, swaying coconut lagoons, lush green paddy fields, delicious cuisine - a sublime heritage. Having a coastline of 15 kms, the Cherai beach is different from many beaches in the sense that it is very clean and shallow and thus, ideal for the purpose of swimming and sunbathing. The Cochin International Airport is located 20 kms away. The nearest railway station is at Ernakulam, situated about 40 km away.
Marine Drive
Marine Drive in Kochi, is a popular hangout and this scenic stretch offers a spectacular view of the backwaters and the Kochi Harbour.The view of the setting and rising sun over the sea mouth, and the gentle breeze from the Vembanad Lake has made Marine Drive an important tourist destination in Kochi.Hundreds of people (both natives, and tourists) throng the walkway during the evenings. There are also several boat jetties along the walkway. Nearest railway station is Ernakulam, about 3 km,Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, about 29 km.
Hill Palace Tripunithura
Hill Palace is the largest archaeological museum in Kerala, near Tripunithura, Kochi. It was the administrative office of Kochi Rajas. Built in 1865, the Palace complex consists of 49 buildings in the traditional architectural style, spreading across in 54 acres. The complex has an archaeological museum, a heritage museum, a deer park, a pre-historic park and a children’s park. Nearest railway station: Nearest railway station is Ernakulam, about 10 km. Nearest airport: Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, about 33 km.
Willingdon Island
Willingdon Island is an island, which forms part of the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. Much of the present Willingdon Island was claimed from the Lake of Kochi, filling in dredged soil around a previously existing, but tiny, natural island. Willingdon Island links Kochi with other seaports of the world and hosts some of the district's best hotels, commercial and industrial offices. Willingdon Island contains the modern port, serving Cochin city, Kerala. Willingdon Island is connected to Kochi's mainland by road and the railway Venduruthy Bridge.
Bolgatty Island is one of the finest tourist locales in Kochi.. Built by the Dutch in India, Bolgatty Palace is located on the island popularly known as Bolghatty Island in Kochi, Kerala. One of the oldest existing Dutch palaces outside Holland, this quaint mansion, built in 1744, by Dutch traders, was later extended and gardens were landscaped around it. Bolgatty Palace now has a swimming pool, 9-hole golf course, ayurvedic centre and daily Kathakali performances and is a holiday destination for Indian and overseas tourists. Nearest bus terminal: Ernakulam, about 5 Km, Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn, about 6 Km/Ernakulam Town, about 5 Km Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 40 km.
Vypin island
Vypin is one among a group of islands, that form part of the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. The island is about 27 km long. Vypin is connected to mainland Kochi by a series of bridges known as the Goshree Bridges, which take off from Kalamukku in Vypin, touches other two island and lands in Marine Drive, Kochi. It owes its origin to the heavy floods of 1341. The western coast of Vypin has the longest beach in Kochi namely, the Cherai Beach, Kuzhuppilly Beach and the Puthuvype Beach. There are regular boat services from Fort Kochi to Vypin Island. In 2004 a bridge was built by Goshree Islands Development Authority (GIDA) and thus Vypin was connected to the main land.
Vallarpadam
Vallarpadam is one among the group of islands, that form a part of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. It is situated in the Vembanad Lake, locally known as The Kochi Lake . Vallarpadam is one of the two islands, the other being Willingdon Island, around which the Port of Kochi is situated. The International Container Transshipment Terminal of the port is situated entirely in Vallarpadam island. The Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom, Vallarpadam-Ernakulam is a famous centre of pilgrimage. People from all parts of Kerala and outside, irrespective of caste or creed go to the church to seek the blessings of Mary, the mother of Jesus, popularly known as "Vallarpadathamma". Vallarpadam is about 1 km away from the Ernakulam mainland.
St.Antony church
Kaloor St.Antony church is one of the popular shrines in kerala. The church is managed by Latin Catholics. Thousands of people irrespective of the caste and creed visit this church from different parts of the country.It is been said that jesus had given the miracle power to St.Antony. To get rid of their sufferings and pain people prays here to St. Antony. Kaloor is also noted for the largest stadium in the state, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. St. Antony's Shrine Kaloor, situated at the heart of the growing metropolitan city of Cochin, is a shelter and refuge for countless devotees who gather here on every. Tuesday seeking the powerful mediation and divine help from St. Antony.
Cherai Beach
Cherai Beach is located at the Gateway of Muziris, the heritage capital of Kerala, 25 kms from Cochin International Airport. This tropical paradise intoxicates you with its charming exotica. Seductive beaches, serene backwaters, swaying coconut lagoons, lush green paddy fields, delicious cuisine - a sublime heritage. Having a coastline of 15 kms, the Cherai beach is different from many beaches in the sense that it is very clean and shallow and thus, ideal for the purpose of swimming and sunbathing. The Cochin International Airport is located 20 kms away. The nearest railway station is at Ernakulam, situated about 40 km away.
Marine Drive
Marine Drive in Kochi, is a popular hangout and this scenic stretch offers a spectacular view of the backwaters and the Kochi Harbour.The view of the setting and rising sun over the sea mouth, and the gentle breeze from the Vembanad Lake has made Marine Drive an important tourist destination in Kochi.Hundreds of people (both natives, and tourists) throng the walkway during the evenings. There are also several boat jetties along the walkway. Nearest railway station is Ernakulam, about 3 km,Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, about 29 km.
Hill Palace Tripunithura
Hill Palace is the largest archaeological museum in Kerala, near Tripunithura, Kochi. It was the administrative office of Kochi Rajas. Built in 1865, the Palace complex consists of 49 buildings in the traditional architectural style, spreading across in 54 acres. The complex has an archaeological museum, a heritage museum, a deer park, a pre-historic park and a children’s park. Nearest railway station: Nearest railway station is Ernakulam, about 10 km. Nearest airport: Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, about 33 km.
Willingdon Island
Willingdon Island is an island, which forms part of the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. Much of the present Willingdon Island was claimed from the Lake of Kochi, filling in dredged soil around a previously existing, but tiny, natural island. Willingdon Island links Kochi with other seaports of the world and hosts some of the district's best hotels, commercial and industrial offices. Willingdon Island contains the modern port, serving Cochin city, Kerala. Willingdon Island is connected to Kochi's mainland by road and the railway Venduruthy Bridge.
