The are lot of
waterfalls and waterways around Cochin, generally in Kerala. These Athirapalli
and Vazhachal are the well renowned waterfalls near Cochin which is 90Kms one
way and two hours drive by surface, one can make a day trip to enjoy the beauty
of these water falls
(45Km from Cochin, 1 hour drive from city & 15minutes from Cochin
Airport)
Kaladi is a famous Hindu Pilgrim centre 45km away from Kochi. The great
Advaitha philosopher and Bhakthi saint of 8th century Adi Sankaracharya was
born here. The international temple of Sri. Ramakrishna Advaitha and Ashram is
located here.
(75Kms
from Cochin/ 1.5 hrs drive)
Bhoothathankettu is located at a distance of 50 kilometers from Cochin, this
beautiful patch of unexplored land lies near the famous Dr. Salim Ali Bird
Sanctuary. This lush green haven is an ideal spot to hang out with family and
unwind you in nature. There is a scenic dam situated in a vast virgin forest.
The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (also commonly known as the Thattekad Sanctuary)
is located in the Kothamangalam Taluk of Ernakulam district on the northern
bank of the Periyar River. The sanctuary was the richest bird habitat in
peninsular India, comparable with the eastern Himalaya.
(50Kms from Cochin/ 1.5hrs drive)
It is located in the high ranges on the southern bank of the Periyar. Kodanad
is renowned as the largest center for training elephants in South India.
Elephants are specially trained here for riding and does work that human can't,
like transporting logs, exploring the jungles, etc
The visiting hours are from 08:00Hrs till 17:00Hrs. Mondays are Holiday.
(110Kms from Cochin/ 2.5 hrs drive)
It is one of the most important and holiest pilgrim centers in Kerala, South
India, attracting thousands of pilgrims from all over India. The Guruvayur
temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Non - Hindus are not allowed inside the
temple. There we need to follow the dress code for this temple - women should
wear only sari and men should wear only dhoti. 3kms from the temple is the
famous Punnathurkotta (Anakottil - Elephant stable) which is one of the largest
elephant sanitariums all over the world
(50Kms from Cochin/ 1.5 hrs drive)
It is a famous Catholic Church located on the Malayattoor hill and is
dedicated to St. Thomas. Every year, thousands of worshippers embark on a
pilgrimage to the shrine to take part in the annual festival of the Church,
which falls during the months of April or May. It is believed that St. Thomas
prayed in this sacred place.
(20Kms from Cochin/30mins drive)
Kumbalangi is a small backwater village in Ernakulam District It is declared
as the first model fisheries and tourism village of India, which has its own
tradition and culture. Most of the villagers are engaged in agriculture and
fishing. A visitor can experience a variety of village activities in
Kallanchery which is satellite island of Kumbalangi. Some of the activities
going around here are Coir yam processing, Copra processing, Crab Farming ,
Chinese net operation, Net making, Weaving Coconut Leaves, Country Boating,
Casting of nets, Grouping of fish etc.
Pallipuram Fort
( 32KM North West of Cochin)
Pallippuram fort was built by the Portuguese in 1503. It is one of the oldest
existing European monuments in India. The Dutch captured the fort in 1661 and
sold it to the state of Travancore in 1789. This fort is situated in the
northern extremity of the Vypin Island at Pallippuram. Near to this fort
Munambam fishing harbor also can be seen.
Kanjiramattom Mosque
Kanjiramattom is 30 km away from Kochi. It is believed that the mosque was
erected over the mortal remains of a Muslim saint, Sheikh Parid. Another great
Muslim saint, Baver is supposed to have prayed here and attained salvation.
(Open 4:00 am- 12:00 pm
and 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple is one of the most celebrated Hindu shrines
of Kerala. The temple is located in Chottanikkara town, 17kms away from
Ernakulam. Durga Bhagavathy is the presiding deity of the temple. The annual
festival here is celebrated in the month of Kumbha (February - March). 'Maasi
Magam', coinciding with the full moon
Ernakulam Siva Temple is situated in the heart of Ernakulam city and is
easily accessible. The annual festival usually falls during January /February
and spread over 8 days. The uthsavom (Festival) starts with Kodiyettam
(hoisting of the temple flag) on the first day evening. On the seventh day
there is Pakalpooram, when the deity is being taken out in procession with
caparisoned elephants with Panchavadyam (Five Musical instruments) and finally
terminating at Durbar Hall Ground after the famous Pandimelam (Local musical
instrument) and evening colorful fireworks. On the final day around evening, in
a solemn ceremony, the flag is lowered and the deity is then taken for the
Arattu (holy bath) in the nearby temple tank. After that starts the famous Arattu
procession with the accompaniment of Panchavadyam. The procession terminates at
Durbar Hall Ground. The grand fireworks then bring the curtain down to this
weeklong festival.
St. George Church - Edappally
This Roman Catholic Church was built in 595 AD in the land donated by ruler
of Edappally. It is considered one among the oldest Churches in Kerala. A new
Church building was constructed in 1080AD. Church is well known for the nine
day feast in the month of May. Church is located 11 kilometers from the city
Basilica of Our Lady
Vallarpadam
A major pilgrim centre for Christians, Church of Our Lady of Ransom is one
of the oldest European Churches in India built by the Portuguese Missionaries.
The church dedicated to the Holy Mary of Vallarpadam popularly known as
'Vallarapadath Amma', is located in the middle of Vallarpadam, a small idyllic
island on the Vembanad Lake, 5km north from the mainland Kochi (Ernakulam),
Kerala.
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