CSI Immanuel Church, the oldest Anglican Church in Ernakulam, with a congregation that is almost a hundred years old.The churches in Ernakulam rank high among the prominent churches in Kerala. Nestled on the banks of Lake Vembanad, Ernakulam is a place dotted with several amazing spots of interest worth visiting on your tour to Kerala.CSI Immanuel Church is one of the most centrally located Churches in the city and caters to both a large body of regular worshippers and to the visitors to the city.CSI Immanuel Church is thronged by hordes of worshippers round the year.
The climate of Ernakulam is tropical and average maximum temperature of 36°C in summer and minimum 18.0°C.
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Watch Vembanad lake nearby this church.
Interesting things to Visit:
Ernakulam Backwaters:Ernakulam at kochi is More popular as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Kochi is a cluster of islands on the vast expanse of the Vembanad Lake.Some of these picturesque islands are Bolgatty, Vypeen, Gundu and Vallarpadam. The lake opens out into the Arabian Sea here to form one of the finest and the Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and Gritish have all left their mark here.natural harbours in the world.Historical Museum :Important scenes of Kerala history are portrayed through through Sculptures. Greeting the visitor outside is a statue of Parasurama ,the mythological safe who is said to have created Kerala.Bastion Bunglow :Built in the Indo-European style way back in 1667 AD, Bastion Bungalow get its name from its location on the site of the Stromberg Bastion of the old, Dutch fort.Bolghatty:Bolghatty palace built by the Dutch in 1744. Later it became the seat of the British Resident of Cochin. Today it is a hotel run by K.T.D.C. The grounds have a small golf course & several vantage points for lovely views of the harbour & the sea.Cherai Beach:
Cherai Beach offers a unique combination of sea and backwaters rimmed by lush green coconut palms.Children’s Park :A high-tech children’s Park with Non-Conventional Energy Museum and Musical Fountain. The Children enjoy a lot with the facilities available here.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.
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Nearest Railway Station:Ernakulam railway station
Nearest Airport:Ernakulam Airport
Road Transport:Long distance buses come to Kerala Road Transport Corporation’s(KSRTC)station near Ernakulam South railway station.Private bus Station is near to Ernakulam North railway station at Kaloor.City bus service station is also located here. Autorickshaws are planetiful and reliable means to hopshop and to explore the city.
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Hill Palace Museum:This is now the largest archaeological museum in Kerala and is the official residence of the Kochi royal family. The complex is a reflection of traditional architectural style of Kerala. Full-fledged ethno-archaeological articles and artifacts belonging to the Kochi royal family are all a luxury that the visitors to the place get to relish. In addition there are numerous species of flora including rare medicinal plants around the area.Kodanad:It is one of the largest elephant training centres of South India. The beautiful river Periyar flows in the north of this place. The elephants are mainly trained for Safari. There is also a small zoo here.Willington Island:This is artificial island named after Lord Willingdon, and a British viceroy to India is surrounded by beautiful, calm and serene backwaters. This sweet getaway was created from the soil obtained while deepening the docks at the Kochi harbor. This small piece of land is the headquarters of the Southern naval command and also an important trade center. Cruises along the gorgeous backwaters that surround the island are a luxury anyone would love to indulge in.Kalady:Situated on the banks of River Periyar, 45 km from Kochi is Kalady a pilgrim centre and the birth place of Adi Sankaracharya, the great Indian Philosopher of the 8th century AD. There are two shrines in memory of Adi Sankaracharya, one dedicated to him as Dakshinamurthy and the other to the goddess Sharada maintained by Sringeri Mutt. On the same premises there is also a spot (Brindavan) where Adi Sankaracharya`s mother Aryamba was cremated. In addition to it there is an ancient Shri Krishna Temple close by which was me family temple of Adi Sankaracharya.Madhavan Nayar Foundation:It is situated about 8 km from Ernakulam town at Edapally. It has life size figures revealing the historic episodes and events from the Neolithic to the neoteric era. The art gallery has 200 original paintings and sculptures, which are the works of the contemporary Indian artists. The light and sound shows with English and Malayalam commentaries attract a number of visitors.Thattakkadu Bird Sanctuary:This bird Sanctuary on the Kochi-Munnar road, about 20 km from Kothamangalam. This sanctuary is rightly named after its explorer Dr. Salim Ali, the renowned ornithologist. A variety of native birds like the Malabar grey-horn bill, the woodpecker, the parakeet etc can be seen here. The Ceylon frog-moth and rose-billed roller are among the rare birds found in this sanctuary. Various migrant birds also come here during the season.Malayatoor:Malayatoor is famous for the Catholic Church built on the 609 m high Malayatoor hill. This hill is dedicated to St. Thomas. Thousands of devotees visit this shrine to participate in the annual festival of Malayatoor Perunnal, in the month of March. St. Thomas is believed to have prayed at this shrine.Bhoothathankettu:Bhoothathankettu is a place situated in a vast virgin forest. This mythologically popular picnic spot lies close to the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary at Thattekkadu. Two of the main irrigation projects of Ernakulam district – the Periyar Valley Irrigation Project and the Idamalayar Irrigation Project are also located nearby.Chendamangalam:Chendamangalam is a rare geographical combination of three rivers, seven inlets, hillocks and vast expanses of green plains. The Paliam Palace, abode of the Paliath Achans, hereditary Prime Ministers to the erstwhile Maharajas of Kochi, represents the architectural splendour of Kerala.
Nearest Petrol Pump:
Petrol Pump NH 47A, Palarivattom Ernakulam, Kerala.Supplyco Petrol Bunk Near Iac, D H Road Ernakulam, Kerala 680016 Tel: 0484 2362852BP Petrol Pump NH 47A, Ernakulam, Kerala.BP Petrol Pump Kacheripady, Ernakulam KeralaReliance Auto LPG Station Seaport Airport Road Kakkanad, Ernakulam Kerala
Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation:
Hotel Le Meridian Cochin Hotel Le Meridian, Maradu Kochi, Kerala, India.Hotel Taj Residency Marine Drive, Ernakulam Kerala, India.Hotel Arches Rose St, Fort Kochi Kerala Tel: 0484 2215050The Old Courtyard Hotel Princess St, Fort Kochi Kerala 682001 Tel:0484 2216302Serena Spa Koder House Tower Rd, Kunnumupuram, Cochin Kerala 682001 Tel:0484 2218485Chiramel Home Stay Fort Cochin, 1/296, Lilly street Cochin Kerala 68200 Tel: 09447818930Hotel Park Avenue Princess St, Fort Kochi Kerala Tel:0484 2216670Casa Mia Homestay Pattalam Rd, Fort Kochi Kerala 682001 Tel:0484 2215068Holidays in Fort Cochin Fort Cochin, Cochin Kerala 682001 Tel:09895758992.
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Police Station:Tripunithura Police Station Tripunithura, Ernakulam,Kerala.ET North Police Station Ernakulam, Kerala.Police Station Edappally Ernakulam, Kerala.Hill palace police station Ernakulam, Kerala.
Nearest Hospital:Sevana Medineeds Pvt Ltd. Kizakkambalam, Ernakulam (Dist) Kochi, Kerala 683562 Tel: 0484 2680029.Al Shifa Super Speciality Hospital For Piles Near Ksrtc, Rajaji Road Ernakulam, Kerala 680035 Tel: 0484 2363777.Chaithanya Eye Hospital Near Sree Krishna Temple Ravipuram Road Ernakulam, Kerala 680016 Tel: 0484 2357135Gyno Speciality Hospital Internatioal Airport Junction, Athani Ernakulam, Kerala 680585 Tel: 0484 2475031.Nairs Hospital Nairs Hospital, N H Bypass Ernakulam, Kerala 682304 Tel: 0484 2302666.Chaithanya Eye Hospital Near Sree Krishna Temple, Ravipuram Road Ernakulam, Kerala 680016 Tel: 0484 2357135.Vijaya Insitute Of Medical Sciences Kamadhenu Apartments, Kaloor Road, Kadavanthara Kochi, Kerala 682020 Tel: 0484 2205261.
