About Ernakulam
Trivandrum to Ernakulam distnce : 211 km
Estimated travel time : 5.2 hours
Trivandrum 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 Trivandrum to Ernakulam is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Trivandrum to Ernakulam by car is well connected through NH 66 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Trivandrum to Ernakulam distance is 211 Km and is 5.2 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Attingal - Varkala Beach, Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Jatayu Earth's Center, Varkala Cliff, Ashtamudi Lake
Alamcode - Aayiravally View Point, Vellanikkalpara Viewpoint
Kottayam - Kottathavalam, Nadukani, Thirunakkara Mahadev Temple, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Island of Pathiramanal, llikkalย kallu
Kollam - Jatayu Earth's Cente, Thangassery Light House, Palaruvi Falls, Sasthamkotta Lake, R P Mall, Kollam Beach
Kureepuzha - Eravipuram Beach, Sarovaram Ayurvedic, Kakkathuruthu
Chavara - Kottankulangara Devi Temple
Karunagapally - Azheekal Beach, Buddhist site, temple of Lord Sastha and Sasthamkotta Lake
Kayamkulam,alleppey - Alappuzha Beach, Pathiramanal, Karumadikuttan, Krishnapuram Palace, Marari Beach, Alappuzha Lighthouse, Mullakkal Temple
Haripad - Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple, Chakkulathukavu Temple, Mannarasala Temple, Sree Venu Gopala Swamy, Purakkad
Alappuzha - Stay in Houseboat, Marari Beach, Alappuzha Beach, Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple, St. Mary's Forane Church
Cherthala - St Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Kokkamangalam, Thiruvizha Sree Mahadeva Temple, Mararikulam Sree Mahadeva Temple