About Kochi
Kumarakom to Kochi distnce : 48 km
Estimated travel time : 1.4 hours
Kumarakom to Kochi is a very popular route for both tourism and business. Kochi, also known as Cochin is a port city, popularly known as Queen of Arabian Sea. Kochi is one of mesmerizing place in Kerala and is most cosmopolitan city of state Kerala.
Kochi is situated in district Ernakulam in the state of Kerala. Kochi was an important spice trade centre on west coast of India. Kochi is known as financial, commercial and industrial capital of Kerala. It is an ideal destination for business travelers as well as for tourists. Kochi is perfect vintage meet future kind of destination. Kochi houses pubs, restaurants, shopping malls as well as palaces, beaches, temples and heritage sites. Jew town and Fort Kochi are two important places in town. Kochi is also an important place to see Kathakali and Kalarippayattu performances and annual Biennale Festival. It is biggest contemporary art festival in Asia, starts in December and ends in March. Main attractions of city are Mattancherry Palace, Fort Kochi and The Willingdon Island. This beautiful island provides various links between Kochi port and other national and international ports and one of largest man made island of the world. Marine drive is other picturesque place and famous among locals to spend time within the city.
Taxi from Kumarakom to Kochi is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Kumarakom to Kochi by car is well connected through NH 66 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Kumarakom to Kochi distance is 48 Km and is 1.4 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Vechoor - Achinakom, Sasthakulam Devi Temple, St. Mary's Church, Juma Masjid
Kodathikavala - Sri Mahadeva Temple, Karthyayani Devi Temple, Sree Narayana Guru Temple
Pattanakkad - Menasserry Temple, Puthumana Temple, Catholic Church, Beaches, Mosque
Ezhupunna - Durga Mata Mandir, Catholic Church, Shree Krishna Temple
Kumbalam - Mahadev Mandir, Hanuman mandir, Cornerstone Church
Tourist Attractions
Mattancherry Palace Fort Kochi Jewish synagogue Chinese Fishing nets Willingdon Island Veeranpuzha Lake Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary Bolgatty Palace Marine drive Kochi Santa Cruz Basilica Sunset Cruise Vasco da Gama Square Kerala Kathakali Centre Hill Palace Museum MG Road Kochi Jew Town Kerala Folklore Museum Princess Street Kalady Cherai Beach Greenix village Parikshith Thampuran Museum St. Francis Church Pierce Leslie Bungalow Pallipuram Fort Thirikkakara Vamana Moorthy Temple Santhana Gopala Krishna Swamy Temple Bishop's House Ernakulam Mahadec temple Fort Kochi Beach Veeranpuzha Beach Andhakaranazhi Beach Puthenthode Beach Puthuvype Beach Kuzhupilly Beach Munambam Beach or Muziris Beach Lulu Mall Indo Portuguese Museum Kochi-Muziris Biennale Areekkal Waterfalls Kashi Art Cafe Vallarpadam Paniyeli Poru Panangad