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City
Tour - Nearest Places
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Marine
Drive
Marine Drive is considered to be
one of the most beautiful part of Kochy city. The marine
walk is the main hangout for the local populace as the
view of the backwaters and the harbour from here is excellent.
The Walkway here, along the edge of the backwaters starting
from behind the Children's Park to the end of the Shanmugham
Road, has become popular with both locals and tourists.
The 140-metre walkway is paved with black-dotted, red-carpet
ultra tiles. Cast-ironed, wooden benches, weather-proof
seating on ash grey tiles and the breeze blowing in, provide
recreational relaxation. Distance: 100 mtr. |
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Mangalavanam
Bird Sanctuary
This small protected mangrove forest area situated right
in the heart of Kochi city, a haven for birds, is located
on Dr. Salim Ali Road, adjacent to the High Court of Kerala.
Winter migrants include species coming from Kashmir and
even distant Siberia.
Best time to visit : mid- January
to early March. Distance: 200 mtr. |
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Bolghatty
Island & Palace
A long narrow palm-fringed island, easily accessible from
the mainland, is where the Bolgatty Palace is situated
amidst 15 acres of lush green lawns. Built by the Dutch
in 1744 AD, it became the seat of the British Resident
later. The palace is now converted to a hotel and has
a golf course on its grounds. Several vantage points for
lovely views of the harbour & the sea, frequent boat
service is available from the mainland. Distance: 200
mtr to boat jetty. 5 minute journey by boat. |
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Children's
Park (Priyadarshini Park)
Priyadarshini Park is located in the heart of the city.
The main attractions of the park are pedal boating pond,
coaching classes for roller skating, musical fountain,
mini toy train, small vehicles for hire etc. Children
can enjoy a ride on the toy train running through the
park. There is a play music fountain also where children
can dance to the music played while the water splashes
on them. There is a recent addition, a renewable Energy
park which explains various natural Energy sources and
their working to the children. Behind the park starts
the Marine Drive walkway. Distance: 400 mtr |
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Subash
Park
Situated in the heart of the city, facing Rajendra Maidan
is one of the ancient temples in Central Kerala. Lord
Shiva also known as 'Ernakulathappan' is the presiding
deity of this temple. It was built during the Maharaja
rule. This is one of the rarest Siva Temples where the
deity is facing the sea. The annual festival in the temple
is celebrated for 8 days during January-February every
year. Distance:700 Mtr |
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Siva
Temple
Situated in the heart of the city, facing Rajendra Maidan
is one of the ancient temples in Central Kerala. Lord
Shiva also known as 'Ernakulathappan' is the presiding
deity of this temple. It was built during the Maharaja
rule. This is one of the rarest Siva Temples where the
deity is facing the sea. The annual festival in the temple
is celebrated for 8 days during January-February every
year. Distance: 1 KM |
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Parikshith
Thampuram Museum
The museum is situated near the famous Siva Temple, Ernakulam.
This museum features collections of the 19th century paintings
, Pre-historic monuments , Old coins in a numismatic gallery,Scriptures
in stone & Plaster of paris, Copies of mural paintings
etc & the collection from the Cochin royal family.
Timings: 9:00 hrs to 12:30 hrs and 14:00 hrs to 16:30
hrs. Closed on Mondays & National holidays. Distance:
1 KM |
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Kerala
Lalitha Kala Academy Gallery of Contemporary Art
It is situated at the Durbar Hall ground on D H Road.
The hall had been the durbar of the raja of Cochin. Open
10 AM to 5 PM. Distance: 1 KM |
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