Top Things to do in Ernakulam District
Top Hotels in Ernakulam District
- 1. Novotel Kochi Infopark
- 2. Radisson Blu Kochi
- 3. Keys Select By Lemon Tree Hotels, Kochi
- 4. Holiday Inn Cochin, an IHG Hotel
- 5. Trident, Cochin
- 6. Casino Hotel, CGH Earth
- 7. Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin
- 8. Ibis Kochi City Centre
- 9. Four Points by Sheraton Kochi Infopark
- 10. Crowne Plaza Kochi, an IHG Hotel
What to do and see in Ernakulam District, Kerala: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Ernakulam District, India including Idamalayar Dam, Illithodu, Vypeen Island, Subhash Park, Thattekkadu Bird Sanctuary, Kuzhupilly Beach, Njarackal Arattuvazhi Beach, Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Paniely Poru, Areekkal Water Falls.
Restaurants in Ernakulam District
1. Idamalayar Dam
2. Illithodu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By PeetGipson - Greater Kochi, India
Now gaining attention of many more tourists day by day. Its a rural area 60 kms from Ekm, where the river flowing through the forest. 10 mins walk from the paprking space through the illis(bamboo) and reach the river. Be extreme careful as strong undercurrents and potholes underneath wont grab the attention at first site. Listen to the nature over the surroundings of an unspoiled nature. Recommended for Nature enthusiasts.
3. Vypeen Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By EkMusafir - Pune, India
Vypeen or Vypin Island is one of the group of islands which form the city of Kochi and Ernakulam. It is just north of Fort Kochi and easily accessed by ferry or road. It is an elongated island, about 27 km long and less than 2 km wide at its widest. It is connected to mainland Kochi by a series of bridges known as the Goshree Bridge which is about 3 km long and touches two other islands. Another way to reach the south end of Vypin Island is by a ferry. There are ferries from Fort Kochi, Bolghatty Island and Ernakulam on the mainland. All the ferries offer scenic rides on the Vembanad Lake backwaters. We crossed over on the Vypin-Fort Kochi ‘Jankar’ ferry with our car, and the crossing took barely 10 minutes, although we had to wait for about 15 minutes to board it. The drive along Vypin Island is very scenic, although it is supposed to be one of the most densely populated islands in the world. One the western side is the Arabian Sea, and on the east is the scenic backwater. Both sides are lined with pretty palm trees. There is a lighthouse and some pristine beaches lining the seaside, Cherai Beach and Kuzhupilly Beach being the most popular. There are many seaside resorts and restaurants as well on the beach front. It is worth taking a ferry trip to Vypin Island if you are visiting Kochi or Ernakulam for sight-seeing.
4. Subhash Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By pramodkumaraerath - Kochi (Cochin), India
After renovation of park it is a nice place for families to spend their evenings with lot of fresh air, lake view, boating and lot other activities in heart of city
5. Thattekkadu Bird Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By 864kalpeshp - Mumbai, India
Love the place. Hot and humid, just as the birds love it. We saw over 130 species of birds. Its a bird watchers paradise. The place is clean, little garbage near the towns, but the forests are clean. Forests where you can walk on foot is bliss. I have never seen trees that were as tall as they were in Thattekkad. The highlight of the birding trip was the Srilankan Frogmouth, the Wood Owl and the Bay Owl. If you are a birder, this is the place to be.
6. Kuzhupilly Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Kuzhupilly beach, located in Vypeen or Vypin, this white, sandy beach is ideal for swimming. The backwaters nearby are an added charm, as are the paddy fields and coconut groves on the way to the beach, where kite festivals are occasionally held.
Reviewed By pramodkumaraerath - Kochi (Cochin), India
In my experience I felt it is nice and calm place near to rush city like kochi to be refreshed, relaxed and enjoyable evening will be the final outcome.
7. Njarackal Arattuvazhi Beach
8. Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By Nomad647473
A must-see place in Kerala. A good getaway place to nature, wildlife, birds, culture, and the wild elephants and huge teak trees.
