COCHIN INFORMATION

Accessibility
Air
The Cochin International Airport (Nedumbassery), which is about 11 kilometres from the venue handles both domestic and international flights. It is the largest airport of Kerala, and one of the busiest in India.

Rail
Ernakulam is well connected to all major cities in India through rail. The major Stations are
Ernakulam Junction Ph: 131
Ernakulam Town Ph:+91-484-2395198
Nnearest Railways station to venue is "Angamali for kalady". Phone:+91-484-2452340

Must see tourist spots:

Athirapilly Water falls
Athirappalli and Vazhachal, the two scenic and popular waterfalls on the edge of the Sholayar forest ranges are just 5 km apart. The Athirappalli Falls joins the Chalakkudy river after plummeting down a drop of 80 feet. Vazhachal is part of the Chalakkudy river. Both the waterfalls, their cool, misty waters cascading down in the backdrop of thick green forest and rocky terrain, are a scintillating experience to visitors.

Jewish Synagogue
The Synagogue at Mattancherry built in 1568 is the oldest Synagogue in the Common Wealth Countries. It was partially destroyed in the war of 1662, but was rebuilt by Dutch. In the mid 18th century the clock tower was added.

Kalady
Kalady is the birth place of Adi Shankaracharya the great Indian Philosopher who lived in the 8th century. 2 shrines in memory of Sankaracharya - one for Dakshinamoorthy and the other for the Goddes Sharada.

Cherai Beach
Cherai Beach offers a unique combination of sea and backwaters rimmed by lush green coconut palms.

For More Information visit:
http://www.keralatourism.org/