About Kochi
Munnar to Kochi distnce : 128 km
Estimated travel time : 4 hours
Munnar 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 Munnar to Kochi is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Munnar to Kochi by car is well connected through NH85 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Munnar to Kochi distance is 128 Km and is 4 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Adimali - Adimali, Puthiyakavu Devi Temple, Boothipuram, Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil, Mangalam Devi Temple, Veerapandi, Ponkunnam
Chillithodu - Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Meenuliyan Para
Neriamangalam - Goshree Bridges, Mulamkuzhi, Chirakkadavu, Kumarakom, The Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church
Kothamangalam - Thattekkadu Bird Sanctuary, Cheraman Parambu, Kizhthali Siva Temple and Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple, Bhoothathankettu, Inchathotty Suspension
Muvattupuzha - St. George Jacobite Syrian, Areekal waterfalls,Kalil Bhagwati temple, Kochareekkal Caves, Chakki Para
Varikoli - Chottanikkara Bhagavathy temple
Netoor - Thirunettoor Mahadeva Templeor Nettoor temple or Vyttila Mahadeva