PLACES TO VISIT
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN AND AROUND ERNAKULAM
Ernakulam refers to the central, mainland portion of the city of Kochi in central Kerala, India and has lent its name to the Ernakulam district. The Kerala High Court, the office of the Kochi Municipal Corporation and the Cochin Stock Exchange are situated here. The Ernakulam Junction is a major railway station of the Indian Railways. Initially, Ernakulam was the headquarters of the Ernakulam District but was later shifted to Kakkanad. Ernakulam was once the capital of the Kingdom of Cochin. It is located 220 kilometres north-west of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram.
Fort Kochi
Fort Kochi is a region in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India.[1] This is part of a handful of water-bound regions toward the south-west of the mainland Kochi, and collectively known as Old Kochi or West Kochi.
Hill Palace
Hill Palace is the largest archaeological museum in Kerala, located at Tripunithura, Kochi, near Karingachira area.[1] It was the Imperial Administrative offices and official residence of Cochin Maharaja. Built in 1865, the Palace complex consists of 49 buildings in the traditional architectural style, spreading across in 54 acres
Lulu Mall
LuLu Mall, in the city of Kochi, Kerala, is the largest shopping mall in India in terms of total area.[3][4][5] It is one of the most visited places in Kerala. Spanning 17 acres (6.9 ha) with a total built up area of 2.5 million square feet, the mall has a total retail space of 1.7 million square feet.
Marine Drive
Marine Drive is a picturesque promenade in the city of Kochi, Kerala, India.[1]It is built facing the backwaters, and is a popular hangout for the local populace. Ironic to its name, no vehicles are allowed on the walkway. Marine Drive is also an economically thriving part of the city of Kochi.[2]With several shopping malls it is as an important centre of shopping activity in Kochi.
International Airport
Cochin International Airport (IATA: COK, ICAO: VOCI) is an international airport serving the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. Located at Nedumbassery, about 25 km (16 mi) northeast of the city,
Boating
The tour is operated at a quite, beautiful village 35 Kms south of Kochi. ... Non Stop Boat cruise during the time of sun set in the Kochi Harbour area with spectacular view of Marine Drive, Chinese Fishing Nets, Bolgatty Island, Willington Island and Kochi
