General Information
Ernakulam, the commercial capital of Kerala, served by an international
airport, fine communication facilities, excellent accommodation, modern amenities
and a lot of attractive tourist places gives a breathtaking experience for its
visitors and settlers.
The district took its form on 1st April 1958, by carving out the areas of erstwhile
Travancore, Kochi & Malabar kingdoms. The word Ernakulam was derived from
a Tamil word 'Erayanarkulam' which means 'Lord Shiva's abode'. Ernakulam has
the majority of islands in Kerala. The main islands of this district are Willington
Island,
Facts and Figure :
Area
Temperature
Language
STD Code
Best Time Of Visit |
2407 Sq.kms
Summer: 22C - 32C, Winter 18C - 26.C
Malayalam and English
0481s
October to March |
Ernakulam Sightseeing :
»Jevish Synagougue
»Willington Island
»Mattancherry palace
»Hill palace Musium
»Musium Of Keral History
»Mangalavanam - The green lung of Kochi city
How to Reach Ernakulam :
Air : International Airport at Nedumbassery (20 kms from town)
Rail : Ernakulam (Cochin) is a major railhead of the Southern
Railway. Main Station : Ernakulam (Cochin) junction. Other station : Ernakulam
(Cochin) town,Kochi Harbour Terminus.
Road :An excellent road network links to all major towns and
cities in india.