About Ernakulam
Thrissur to Ernakulam distnce : 75 km
Estimated travel time : 2.3 hours
Thrissur to Ernakulam is a very popular route for both tourism and business. Ernakulam or 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.
Ernakulam is situated in the state of Kerala. Ernakulam was an important spice trade centre on west coast of India. Ernakulam is known as financial, commercial and industrial capital of Kerala. It is an ideal destination for business travelers as well as for tourists. Ernakulam is perfect vintage meet future kind of destination. Ernakulam 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. Ernakulam 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 Thrissur to Ernakulam is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Thrissur to Ernakulam by car is well connected through NH544 and Avinashi - Tiruppur - Palladam - Pollachi - Cochin Road/Salem - Kochi Highway and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Thrissur to Ernakulam distance is 75 Km and is 2.3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Thalore - Chakkamkulangara Sri Sastha Temple, Fathima Matha Church, Museum
Amballur - Sri Vadakkumnathan Temple, Arattupuzha Sree Sastha Temple, Thiruvambady Sri Krishna Temple
Puthukkad - Puthur Zoological park, Karuvanuur karanayil
Potta - Kauthuka Park, Pambummekkatu Mana, Charpa Waterfalls, Marottichal Waterfalls & Forest wildlife Sanctuary
Karukutty - St. George Basilica, Thirumoozhikkulam Sree Lakshmana Perumal Templem, Puliyampilly Bhagavathi Temple
Angamaly - Sri Adi Sankara Keerthi sthamba Mandapam, Sri Ramakrishna Advaita Ashram, Kuzhipilykavu Jaladurge temple
Aluva - Sree Datta Anjaneya Kshetram, Kattilekkavu Temple, Periyar River, Palace
Edappally - Museum Of Kerala History, Mary Queen Church, Shri Maha Ganapathi Temple, Shiv Temple,