Ernakulam

Ernakulam

Ernakulam is one of the cities of Kerala that borders with multiple cities named Thrissur in the North, Idukki in the east, and Alapuzha and Kottayam in the South & Lakshadweep Sea in the west. This city is an amalgam of a hoary heritage & global growth of industries & commerce. Basically, Ernakularm is the part of kochi, viewing from the outside world i.e. referred as the Queen of the Arabian sea. The culture prevailing here is highly inclusive, as the relative per capita income is quite high. Along with this the unstoppable interest of the people in updating themselves into political, social, economic, and cultural happenings within the National & International spheres, thus, representing the high modern phase of the society.

Basically, if we talk about Ernakulam, is the hub of major financial and commercial hub of Kerala. And the city of Ernakulam has been recently transformed, from the normal city to the metropolis city naked kochi metropolitan regional development.

The city experiences a tropical monsoon climate, as it lies onto the South Western coastal state of Kerala having a minor difference between the day and night. Thus, the travelers experience a highly soothing temperature during their trip to the Ernakulam all throughout the year.

How to reach?

Ernakulam is connected to the North South Corridor National Highway i.e. four laned National Highway. The highway initiates its journey from Edapally and Vytilla within the city of Ernakulam. Within the city, the travelers would found the easy transport of bus, auto-rickshaw, or other public transports. The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation is responsible for the transportation for the inter-connectivity of the cities and states. The Highway also connect the city with other main cities so that the users may book its car or taxi from their near-by connected main cities onto the highway.

The train to the city of Ernakulam is directly available from the other metropolitan cities, and Ernakulam Junction Railway is one of the busiest railway stations in Kerala as this place has its connectivity with the town’s main shopping area. The city has two railway stations i.e. Ernakulam Junction and Ernakulam Town Railway Station.

The Ernakulam city is served by the Cochin International Airport that is situated at a distance of 27 km from the city. The travelers may get its flight from New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata and also the internationals flights have its connectivity from Cochin. Even the ports onto the Ernakulam are another main source of transport.

Things to do

By doing the things listed below, the travelers would make their trip to the city enhanced or glorified as it would help out the one travelling to the city for the first time. The things are as follows:

  • Adventure out the Historical Tour
  • Go for the Beach Activities
  • Shop around the town market place or locals
  • Backwater cruise activities
  • Get the blessings from the temples or church around
  • Photography to the mountains
  • Attain the culture or tradition of the city
  • Visit the place dance house for kathakali

Best time to visit

The best time to plan a trip to Ernakulam is between October to February i.e. during the winters as during this time period the city is serene, calm, clear ambience, having drops within the temperature thus, making the trip of the tourists to be memorable. Even, the time period between July to September, is good as the monsoon hits the city making the greenery around as lush.

Honeymoon special

The couples planning to go to Ernakulam are recommending booking their houseboats for spending their quality time and take romantic beach moments. Even the hotels available within the city are from budget hotels to ultra lavish stay, the couples may spend their quality time by booking their journey night outs to the clubs or may stay within the hotels for the romantic night with wine.

Places to visit

 

Top tourist places in Ernakulam

Kochi Fort

Kochi Fort is one of the most popular marks of attractions or historical landmarks having the several culture or traditions around. The fort is has its old traditions or culture of Kerala ancient history.

Marine Drive

The travelers thinking to hangout to some place then, Marine drive is the best option. The place has 3km backwater-facing walkway, offering mesmerizing sunset view. The evening turns completely magical as multiple-colors gloom into the sky thus, creating an electrifying ambience all-around.

Bolghatty Place

The Bolghatty place is the highly visited place with the Kerala state. This place is 1744 palace created by the Dutch trading community, resembling the Dutch and British Governor’s residence during the historical phase. At present, this place has been converted to an elegant heritage place to stay.

Cherai Beach

Cherai Beach is one of the popular beaches in Ernakulam giving a stunning experience to the travelers, mostly visited by the tourists. The beach is famous for dolphin spotting; added beauty is of silent backwater romance with playful sea-waves.

Vypeen Island

The short and beautiful ferry ride nearby the Ernakulam city is Vypeen, a serene island dotted with beaches, backwaters, and an array of restaurants & hotels. The scenery environment of the Vypeen Island makes the best place for the lovers to visit.

Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary

Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary is one of the richest bird sanctuary in India, is the home of the hundreds of different endangered species of migratory birds. The sanctuary is planted with the deciduous forests trees like mahogany, rose, teak and other

Hill Palace Museum

The travelers having the craze of historical monuments are recommended to visit the Hill Palace (comprising 49 buildings). The palace is prominent Heritage museum, exhibiting the number of archaeological relic, resembling the time Maharajas of Kochi.

Apart from the aforementioned places, the travelers would find other places like Dutch Cemetery, David Hall Art Gallery, Folklore Museum, Princess Street, Santa Cruz Basilica, Museum of Mattancherry, and MG Road.