Destinations : Eranakulam

Beaches   Kovalam, Cherai and Varkala   Hill stations   Ponmudi, Munnar and Nelliyampathy   Wildlife sanctuaries   Periyar(Thekkadi) and Eravikulam   Backwaters   Alleppey, Kumarakom, and Punnamada   Districts   Kasargod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Malappuram,   Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam,Idukki,   Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Kollam   Thiruvananthapuram,Alappuzha

Cochin

'Queen of the Arabian sea' is the capital of Eranakulam district. The city is built up on a cluster of islands and peninsulas joined by the bustling town on the main land, Ernakulam. Past entwines hand with modernity. Ruins of colonial days make the history a pervasive presence here. Cochin is the only metro in Kerala that is located on Central Kerala. Airport, harbour, oil refinery, public and private sector industrial units and hill- produce trading centres make the city the biggest commercial hub in Kerala. Geographically, the district with coastal, midland and high ranges is a Kerala-in-miniature. The urban district accounts for 8123-hector forest.

Tourist Spots   Thrippunithara Hill Palace Museum Edappally History Museum Kaladi 45 km from Kochi. Birthplace of Sankaracharya, a Hindu philosopher. Wellington Island Airport, harbour and headquarters of several governments departments are on this island. Museum Evokes memories of 19 the century. Synagogue The jewel on Kochi’s physique, stands testimony to the tolerance and hospitality of local rulers of Kerala. Built in 1568. Dutch Palace A Portuguese contribution to King of Kochi in 1586. Named after Dutch when they rebuilt the palace later. Fort Kochi The first foreign Church in India. Vasco De Gama was buried here; later remains were exhumed out and taken to Portugal. Chinese Fishing Nets An enticing scene. Became trademark of Kochi. Kodanadu Elephant camp under Forest Department. Malayatoor St. Thomas Church, Edappally St.George Church are pilgrim centres.