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Friday, March 24, 2006
Ernakulam
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
Bolghatty palace : A picturesque island with a palace turned tourist hotel, which was built in 1744 by Dutch Government.
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.
Churches : Santhacrus Cathedral, Roman Catholic Church.
Thrippunithara : Hill Palace Museum
Edappally : History Museum
Kaladi : 45 km from Kochi. Birthplace of Sankaracharya, a Hindu philosopher.
Kodanadu : Elephant camp under Forest Department.
Malayatoor : St. Thomas Church, Edappally St.George Church are pilgrim centres.
Info courtesy www.Keralatourism.com
Posted by Hash @ 3:14 AM |
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