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Ernakulam

'Ernakulam' derived its name from the very famous temple of Lord Shiva called the Ernakulathappan Temple. It is also said that the word Ernakulam was drawn from the Malayalam word 'Ere naal Kulam', which means 'Pond for a long time'. Ernakulam is the commercial capital of the state of Kerala. Ernakulam district is a cluster of islands networked by lagoons and backwaters. The district consists of the mainland Ernakulam, the manmade Willington Island, Mattanchery, Fort Kochi, world's most populous area of Vypeen Island, Bolghatty Palace etc. Kochi is one of the finest natural harbours in the world. Ernakulam is the most urban part of Kochi (Cochin), the most modern city of Kerala. The Office of the Corporation of Cochin and the Kerala High Court are situated here.

Places to Visit

Kochi

Kochi or Cochin is located on the coast of the Arabian sea. The commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala, Kochi is also known as the queen of the Arabian Sea. Once a major centre of commerce and trade with the Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and the British, all these foreign traders have left their mark on this beautiful island. Half the fun of visiting Kochi is moving around on the local ferries. A conducted cruise through the winding waterways will take you to several quaint spots.

Fort Kochi

Walking through the city is the best way to discover historic Fort Kochi. It was a fishing village, which became the first European township in India. The town was shaped by the Portuguese, the Dutch and later the British. The result of these cultural interfaces is seen in the many remains of Indo-European architecture that still exist here. The huge cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, which were brought here by traders from the court of Kublai Khan, are a fascinating sight on the Kochi shoreline.

Kumbalangi

Kumbalangi is an integrated tourism village. The model village has the famous Chinese fishing nets and many other sights. As art of the model village project at Kumbalangi, a nearby island near Palluruthy would also have plenty of interesting vistas and activities in the near future. This coastal hamlet without doubt provides a fascinating glimpse of the simple and prosperous livelihood of the villagers, and also unravels the age-old, magnificent culture and heritage of the place.

Hill Palace Museum

Thripunithura Hill palace Museum is the largest archaeological museum in Kerala and was formerly the official residence of the Cochin Royal Family. It was built in 1865. The palace complex consists of 49 buildings in the traditional architectural style of Kerala and is surrounded by 52 acres of terraced land with ponds, fountains, garden and lawns. A full-fledged ethno archaeological museum and Kerala's first ever Heritage museum are the main attractions here. Hill Palace is located 16km east of Cochin in Trippunithura, a satellite town of Cochin.

Cherai

This lovely beach bordering Vypeen Island is ideal for swimming. Dolphins are occasionally seen here. A typical Kerala village with paddy fields and coconut groves nearby is an added attraction of this beach. Vypeen Island is a major centre for commerce. The island, which is connected to the main land by a bridge, is more easily accessible by boat. The ferry ride over the backwaters takes just 30 minutes.

Kodanadu

Kodanad is about 30 kms from Ernakulam town and is on the southern bank of the river Periyar. The beautiful high ranges near Perumbavoor, is one of the largest elephant training centres of Kerala. Earlier elephants captured from the Malayatoor forests - the forests in the east and north of Kodanad were trained here. But elephant capture has been banned and Kodanad is now a training centre. The famous Malayatoor Church is near Kodanad.

Malayattoor

Malayattoor Church is on the slopes of the Western Ghats, 52 Kms from Kochi and 8 Kms from Kalady. This is a Christian pilgrim centre and is believed to have been blessed by the Apostle of Christ, St. Thomas and the Church atop the hill was established in A.D. 900. Malayattoor is accessible by road up to the foot hills of Kurishumudy. The church at the top of the hill, about 2 Kms. can be reached only by foot. Situated beside the Periyar river and a small lake called Manappattuchira, Malayatoor is also a place of scenic beauty.

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