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Ernakulam
General Information
Area: 2408 square km.
Population: 2,79,7779
Altitude: Sea level
Climate - Tropical
Temperature Range - 22.5 Degree Celsius to 35
Degree Celsius
clothing - Light cotton
Tourist season - September to May
Information about Ernakulam
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Ernakulam is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea. It is
bordered by Kottayam and Alappuzha districts in the south,
Idukki in the east and Thrissur in the north. Kochi, the
commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala,
is located in Ernakulam. Kochi is also known as the Queen of
the Arabian Sea. With one of the finest natural harbours in
the world, this was once a major centre for commerce and trade
with the British, Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch etc. The
best season to visit Ernakulam is from September to May. |
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Tourist Attractions in Ernakulam
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The main tourist
attractions in Ernakulam are the Hill Palace Museum,
Madhavan Nayar Foundation, Kaladi, Kodanad,
Malayatoor, Bhoothathankettu and
Thattekkadu Bird Sanctuary. Madhavan Nayar Foundation
and the Hill Palace Museum are the two famous museums in
Ernakulam. The Thattekadu Bird Sanctuary, |
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also known as the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is the famous bird sanctuary in
Ernakulam.
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How to reach Ernakulam
By Air:
The nearest international airport is located at Nedumbassery,
about 20 km from the town.
By Rail:
Ernakulam is a major railhead of the Southern Railway. The
main railway station is the Ernakulam Junction, while other
railway stations are Ernakulam Town, Kochi Harbour Terminus.
By Road:
The KSRTC Central Bus Stand is near the Junction Railway
Station. The state also operates interstate private bus
services to Bangalore, Coimbatore, Mangalore, Chennai and
Madurai.
By Ferry:
There are two ferry stations in Ernakulam. The main Boat Jetty
is 1 km from the Junction Railway Station and the other is
near the High Court. These boats daily operates to Vypeen,
Mattancherry, Fort Kochi, Varapuzha, Willingdon Island. |
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