KOCHI(COCHIN)
Cochin is a vibrant city situated on the souuth west coast of the Indian penisula, in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, dubbed Gods Own Country' Its strategic importance over the centrureis is underlined by the sobriquest Quen of the Arbian Sea.Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. From time immemorial, the Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch, and Portuguese have left indelible marks on the history and development of Cochin.Over the years, Cochin has emerged as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala and is perhaps the second most important city on the west coast of India (after Mumbai/Bombay).Cochin is pround of its world class port and internatioonal airport that link it to many major cities worldwide.Kochi is situated on the west coast of india in the beautiful state of Kerala.It is flanked by the ARabian Sea on the western side and the WEstern Ghats on the eastern side.
Cochin is one of the finest harbours of Kerala nad is quite famous as thecommercial hub.Discovrr thebeauty of cochin city as you enter and explore the many faceted of the city.The city hst a number of attaction that will surely entice you.
Best Time & Climate
Being sitauyted very close to the sea, Kochi has a moderate climate,Heavy showers are experienced during the months June, July and August due to the South West Monsoon.In summer the tempertature rises to a mazimum of 355c while in winter it is around 25 The best time to visist Cochin is between December toi FEbruary when the weather is cool and pleasant.
How to get there
By Air: Cochin city iis directly connected Delhi, Mumbai, Madras,Goa, Bangalore and Thiruvanathapuram.All major domestic airlines have theri services to Cochin. By Rail- Cochinis connected by rail to most of the important cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. By Road- Cochin is connected by road with several tourist centres in India.It is 565 km from Bangalore, 223 km from Coimbatore, 848 km from Goa, 694 km from Chennai, 470 km from Mysore, and 312 km from Ootacamund.Ferries-Ferry service is availabe for travel between the island towns.MATTANCHERY PALACEIt is also aas Dutch Palace, built by the Portuguse and presented to the Raja of Kochi in 1555 A.D.t acquired the present name after 1663 when the Dutch carried out extensions and repairs in the palace.It is interesting to note that at n time did the Portuguese or Dutch actually stay here.Its interiors are decorated with murals from the Ramayaa and there are some lively displays of royal costumes and palaquins.Timings: 1000 hrs to 1700 hrsclosed on fridays and national holidays.How to get there: Mattancherry is about 10km from Ernakulam. There are frequent bus and boat services to Mattancherry from Ernakulam town. The boats start from Main Boat Jetty near Subash Park at Ernakulam. Air : International Air Port is at Nedumbassery, near Aluva, about 22 kms away from Ernakulam, Kochi. Rail : The nearest station is at Ernakulam about 10km from Mattancheri. Kochi has 3 stations, Ernakulam Junction, Ernakulam Town and Cochin Harbour Terminus. Trains from the Northern cities/Southern parts of India stop at Ernakulam Junction. Ernakulam Junction, D.H. Rd, Ernakulam South, Phone: 131; Ernakulam Town, Near North Bridge Phone: 2390920. Road : KSRTC Central Bus station is near the Ernakulam Junction railway station. It runs Express and Fast services from Ernakulam to other major cities within Kerala and into the neighbouring states. Reciprocal services from other States are also available. Enquiry phone : 2352033, 2372033. There are plenty of private buses available for travel from Ernakulam to other cities. They operate from High Court Junction, Railway Station and Kaloor Junction. ST.FRANCIS CHURCHLocated at Fort Kochi this Protestant church was originally buil;t by the Portuguese in 1510 AD and is believed to be the oldest church built by the Europeans in India.It is here the remains of the inveterate traveller, Vascoda Gama were initially bured and 14 yearts later, his morta remains were taken to Portugal.How to get there:
Fort Kochi is accessible mainly by bus or boat from Ernakulam. There are ferry rides from the Main boat jetty in Ernakulam near Subhash Park to Fort Cochin every 45mts from around 6am to 9.30pm. The ticket office opens 10mts before each sailing. From Willingdon Island, you have to board the ferry from the Terminus Jetty (near Taj Malabar). The boat from both places dock at the Customs Jetty (1.5 km from Fort Kochi bus stand) in Fort Kochi. Junkar ferries for the transshipment of vehicles and passengers are operated between Vypin Island and Fort Kochi. The boat from Vypin jetty, docks at the Fort Kochi Jetty near the bus stand. For ferry information Contact: 0484-2371761 Air : International Air Port is at Nedumbassery, near Aluva, about 22 kms away from Ernakulam, Kochi. Airport Enquiry: 0484-2610015 Rail : The nearest station is at Ernakulam about 13 km from Fort Kochi. Kochi has 2 stations, Ernakulam Junction and Ernakulam Town. Trains from the Northern cities/Southern parts of India stop at Ernakulam Junction at D.H Road, Ernakulam South (Ph: 131), and Ernakulam Town, Near North Bridge (Ph: 0484-2390920, 2395198 Bus : Buses are very frequent from Ernakulam to Fort Kochi. The bus ride from Ernakulam town, which is nearly 13 km away, takes about an hour. KSRTC Central Bus station is near the Ernakulam Junction railway station. Enquiry phone : 0484-2352033, 2372033. Private Buses operate from High Court Junction, Railway Station and Kaloor Junction.
JEWISH SYNAGOGUE
Situated In Mattancherry the Synagogue was built in 1568 AD. The Great Scrolls of the Old Testament, the copper plates in which the grants of privilage made bythe Kochi rulers were recorded and the exquisite Chinese hand - painted tiles are of interest.
Timings: 1000 hrs to 1500 hrs to 1700 hrs
closed on Saturdays and Jewsih Holidays.
SANTACRU BASILICA CHURCH
The Churchsitated at Fort Kochi cose to St.Francis Church and is worth visitings .Some beautifu painitings can be seen here.The church was buit by Portuguese and elevated to cathedral by pope paul IV in 1558.
ST.FRANCIS ASSISSI CHURCH
St.Francis Assissi church popularly know as Naduvileppali, the most beautiful and old church in Ernakualm city, the blen of Portuguesse and Keraka sytlke of architecutre .The unique feature church's roof is that the entire hyper bolic para bloid shell roof rests only on th centre pillars on the either sides.It has completed 179 th year existence hundreds of people come hjere at odd times to sit in the quietnes of the church to commune with god.
CHINESE FISHING NETS
Fort kochi -The Chinese Fishing nets that line the sea fornt and exhibit a mechanical method of catching fish by local fishermen in Fort Kochi, said to have been broght from China by traders of Kubala khan's Court, they are usd at high tide.
BOLGHATTY PALACE
Bolghatty palace is situalted in Bolghatty Island a narrow palm-fringed Island easily accesible from the mainland.The Palace was built by the Dutch in 1744 Later it becane the seat of the British Resident and today this has been converted into a hotel run by the KTDC.
HILL PALACE MUSEUM
Tripunithura Hill Palace Museum is sitated 12km away from Ernakulam on the Ernakulam Chotanikkara route.Different types of sculptures,collection of rarte coins, old wapons, manuscripts in ancient scripts and coolection form Kochi Royal Family are exhibited here.Tourist may also visit the Deer Park situated there .Horse riding facility is also avaliable .The Parishith Thampuran Museum situated at the Durbar Hall Ground togther nwith its collection were transferred to Hill Palace Museum in 1997. Timings: 9.00 hrs to 12.30 hrs and 14.00 hrs to 16.30 hrsclosaed on Mondays and National Holidays.
WILLINGDON ISLAND
A man made islandcreated form the material dredged while deeping Kochi Port.Situated between the main kand Ernakulam and the old twon Mattancehry and separed by the backwaters.Willingdon Islandis an important part of Kochi .The Govt. of India Tourist office, the Southern Naval Command Headquarters, the Seaport, Naval Airport, Railway terminus, Customs House, Kochi Port office etc. are all located in this island.
MUSEUM OF KERALA HISTORY
Situated at Edappally 10km on the National Highwat from Ernakulam on the Alua route.Presents one hur light and sound spectacles of life size makers of Kerala history , together with the background music and commentary with glimpses of the vastness and diversity of Kerala history over the centruries. Timings 10:00 , 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 14:00, 14:30,15:00.15:30,16:00.closed on Mondays and Public hoidays.
M.N.F.GALLERY OF PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURES
The centre for Visual ARtc and Gallery Paintings and Sculptures is situated at Edapally about 10km from Ernakulam and located next to Museum of Kerala History.It houses about two hundred origianl paintings of recognized indian masters, both contemporary and of the past.There is also a large collection of modern sculptures in marble, bronze, granite etc Timings: 10:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs
MALAYATOOR CHURCH
Malayatoor church situated a top of 609 m high Malayattor hill and is located 52 kms fromKochi.The church is dedicated to St,Thomas who is believed to prayed at this shrine. This is an imprtant Christian neighboring states.The church is situated at Kurismundi, a verdant hill in the western ghats girdled partially by river Periyar.The Church has a life- size stature of St.Thomas and the imprint of the feet of the Apostle on a rock. A grand feast taht is organized on this day as apart of the celebration is called the Perunnal this feast is suually organized in March or April .One can easily say that the name of the festival is a combination of the name of the place. where it is held and the word feast itself in the native language. CHERAI BEACH
Cherai bach is 35 kms form Cochin.Located 45 kms frm Ernakulam city the Cherai Beach borders Vypin Island.Thios beautiful beach is studded with seashlls of various hues and shapes.The nearby village gives ou glimpses of rural Kerala and Cherai 's main industry -prawn farming.This lovely beach is ideal for swiming .Dolphns are occasionallay seen here.A typical Kerala vilalge with paddy fields and coconut groves nearby is an added attractuon of this beach ,.A very quiet each, Cherai is well known for sea food and country wine.
Cochin is a vibrant city situated on the souuth west coast of the Indian penisula, in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, dubbed Gods Own Country' Its strategic importance over the centrureis is underlined by the sobriquest Quen of the Arbian Sea.Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. From time immemorial, the Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch, and Portuguese have left indelible marks on the history and development of Cochin.Over the years, Cochin has emerged as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala and is perhaps the second most important city on the west coast of India (after Mumbai/Bombay).Cochin is pround of its world class port and internatioonal airport that link it to many major cities worldwide.Kochi is situated on the west coast of india in the beautiful state of Kerala.It is flanked by the ARabian Sea on the western side and the WEstern Ghats on the eastern side.
Cochin is one of the finest harbours of Kerala nad is quite famous as thecommercial hub.Discovrr thebeauty of cochin city as you enter and explore the many faceted of the city.The city hst a number of attaction that will surely entice you.
Best Time & Climate
Being sitauyted very close to the sea, Kochi has a moderate climate,Heavy showers are experienced during the months June, July and August due to the South West Monsoon.In summer the tempertature rises to a mazimum of 355c while in winter it is around 25 The best time to visist Cochin is between December toi FEbruary when the weather is cool and pleasant.
How to get there
By Air: Cochin city iis directly connected Delhi, Mumbai, Madras,Goa, Bangalore and Thiruvanathapuram.All major domestic airlines have theri services to Cochin. By Rail- Cochinis connected by rail to most of the important cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. By Road- Cochin is connected by road with several tourist centres in India.It is 565 km from Bangalore, 223 km from Coimbatore, 848 km from Goa, 694 km from Chennai, 470 km from Mysore, and 312 km from Ootacamund.Ferries-Ferry service is availabe for travel between the island towns.MATTANCHERY PALACEIt is also aas Dutch Palace, built by the Portuguse and presented to the Raja of Kochi in 1555 A.D.t acquired the present name after 1663 when the Dutch carried out extensions and repairs in the palace.It is interesting to note that at n time did the Portuguese or Dutch actually stay here.Its interiors are decorated with murals from the Ramayaa and there are some lively displays of royal costumes and palaquins.Timings: 1000 hrs to 1700 hrsclosed on fridays and national holidays.How to get there: Mattancherry is about 10km from Ernakulam. There are frequent bus and boat services to Mattancherry from Ernakulam town. The boats start from Main Boat Jetty near Subash Park at Ernakulam. Air : International Air Port is at Nedumbassery, near Aluva, about 22 kms away from Ernakulam, Kochi. Rail : The nearest station is at Ernakulam about 10km from Mattancheri. Kochi has 3 stations, Ernakulam Junction, Ernakulam Town and Cochin Harbour Terminus. Trains from the Northern cities/Southern parts of India stop at Ernakulam Junction. Ernakulam Junction, D.H. Rd, Ernakulam South, Phone: 131; Ernakulam Town, Near North Bridge Phone: 2390920. Road : KSRTC Central Bus station is near the Ernakulam Junction railway station. It runs Express and Fast services from Ernakulam to other major cities within Kerala and into the neighbouring states. Reciprocal services from other States are also available. Enquiry phone : 2352033, 2372033. There are plenty of private buses available for travel from Ernakulam to other cities. They operate from High Court Junction, Railway Station and Kaloor Junction. ST.FRANCIS CHURCHLocated at Fort Kochi this Protestant church was originally buil;t by the Portuguese in 1510 AD and is believed to be the oldest church built by the Europeans in India.It is here the remains of the inveterate traveller, Vascoda Gama were initially bured and 14 yearts later, his morta remains were taken to Portugal.How to get there:
Fort Kochi is accessible mainly by bus or boat from Ernakulam. There are ferry rides from the Main boat jetty in Ernakulam near Subhash Park to Fort Cochin every 45mts from around 6am to 9.30pm. The ticket office opens 10mts before each sailing. From Willingdon Island, you have to board the ferry from the Terminus Jetty (near Taj Malabar). The boat from both places dock at the Customs Jetty (1.5 km from Fort Kochi bus stand) in Fort Kochi. Junkar ferries for the transshipment of vehicles and passengers are operated between Vypin Island and Fort Kochi. The boat from Vypin jetty, docks at the Fort Kochi Jetty near the bus stand. For ferry information Contact: 0484-2371761 Air : International Air Port is at Nedumbassery, near Aluva, about 22 kms away from Ernakulam, Kochi. Airport Enquiry: 0484-2610015 Rail : The nearest station is at Ernakulam about 13 km from Fort Kochi. Kochi has 2 stations, Ernakulam Junction and Ernakulam Town. Trains from the Northern cities/Southern parts of India stop at Ernakulam Junction at D.H Road, Ernakulam South (Ph: 131), and Ernakulam Town, Near North Bridge (Ph: 0484-2390920, 2395198 Bus : Buses are very frequent from Ernakulam to Fort Kochi. The bus ride from Ernakulam town, which is nearly 13 km away, takes about an hour. KSRTC Central Bus station is near the Ernakulam Junction railway station. Enquiry phone : 0484-2352033, 2372033. Private Buses operate from High Court Junction, Railway Station and Kaloor Junction.
JEWISH SYNAGOGUE
Situated In Mattancherry the Synagogue was built in 1568 AD. The Great Scrolls of the Old Testament, the copper plates in which the grants of privilage made bythe Kochi rulers were recorded and the exquisite Chinese hand - painted tiles are of interest.
Timings: 1000 hrs to 1500 hrs to 1700 hrs
closed on Saturdays and Jewsih Holidays.
SANTACRU BASILICA CHURCH
The Churchsitated at Fort Kochi cose to St.Francis Church and is worth visitings .Some beautifu painitings can be seen here.The church was buit by Portuguese and elevated to cathedral by pope paul IV in 1558.
ST.FRANCIS ASSISSI CHURCH
St.Francis Assissi church popularly know as Naduvileppali, the most beautiful and old church in Ernakualm city, the blen of Portuguesse and Keraka sytlke of architecutre .The unique feature church's roof is that the entire hyper bolic para bloid shell roof rests only on th centre pillars on the either sides.It has completed 179 th year existence hundreds of people come hjere at odd times to sit in the quietnes of the church to commune with god.
CHINESE FISHING NETS
Fort kochi -The Chinese Fishing nets that line the sea fornt and exhibit a mechanical method of catching fish by local fishermen in Fort Kochi, said to have been broght from China by traders of Kubala khan's Court, they are usd at high tide.
BOLGHATTY PALACE
Bolghatty palace is situalted in Bolghatty Island a narrow palm-fringed Island easily accesible from the mainland.The Palace was built by the Dutch in 1744 Later it becane the seat of the British Resident and today this has been converted into a hotel run by the KTDC.
HILL PALACE MUSEUM
Tripunithura Hill Palace Museum is sitated 12km away from Ernakulam on the Ernakulam Chotanikkara route.Different types of sculptures,collection of rarte coins, old wapons, manuscripts in ancient scripts and coolection form Kochi Royal Family are exhibited here.Tourist may also visit the Deer Park situated there .Horse riding facility is also avaliable .The Parishith Thampuran Museum situated at the Durbar Hall Ground togther nwith its collection were transferred to Hill Palace Museum in 1997. Timings: 9.00 hrs to 12.30 hrs and 14.00 hrs to 16.30 hrsclosaed on Mondays and National Holidays.
WILLINGDON ISLAND
A man made islandcreated form the material dredged while deeping Kochi Port.Situated between the main kand Ernakulam and the old twon Mattancehry and separed by the backwaters.Willingdon Islandis an important part of Kochi .The Govt. of India Tourist office, the Southern Naval Command Headquarters, the Seaport, Naval Airport, Railway terminus, Customs House, Kochi Port office etc. are all located in this island.
MUSEUM OF KERALA HISTORY
Situated at Edappally 10km on the National Highwat from Ernakulam on the Alua route.Presents one hur light and sound spectacles of life size makers of Kerala history , together with the background music and commentary with glimpses of the vastness and diversity of Kerala history over the centruries. Timings 10:00 , 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 14:00, 14:30,15:00.15:30,16:00.closed on Mondays and Public hoidays.
M.N.F.GALLERY OF PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURES
The centre for Visual ARtc and Gallery Paintings and Sculptures is situated at Edapally about 10km from Ernakulam and located next to Museum of Kerala History.It houses about two hundred origianl paintings of recognized indian masters, both contemporary and of the past.There is also a large collection of modern sculptures in marble, bronze, granite etc Timings: 10:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs
MALAYATOOR CHURCH
Malayatoor church situated a top of 609 m high Malayattor hill and is located 52 kms fromKochi.The church is dedicated to St,Thomas who is believed to prayed at this shrine. This is an imprtant Christian neighboring states.The church is situated at Kurismundi, a verdant hill in the western ghats girdled partially by river Periyar.The Church has a life- size stature of St.Thomas and the imprint of the feet of the Apostle on a rock. A grand feast taht is organized on this day as apart of the celebration is called the Perunnal this feast is suually organized in March or April .One can easily say that the name of the festival is a combination of the name of the place. where it is held and the word feast itself in the native language. CHERAI BEACH
Cherai bach is 35 kms form Cochin.Located 45 kms frm Ernakulam city the Cherai Beach borders Vypin Island.Thios beautiful beach is studded with seashlls of various hues and shapes.The nearby village gives ou glimpses of rural Kerala and Cherai 's main industry -prawn farming.This lovely beach is ideal for swiming .Dolphns are occasionallay seen here.A typical Kerala vilalge with paddy fields and coconut groves nearby is an added attractuon of this beach ,.A very quiet each, Cherai is well known for sea food and country wine.
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