| About Ernakulam |
| The word Ernakulam was drawn from a Malayalam word 'Ere naal Kulam', which mean 'Pond for a long time' is, and the name 'Ernakulam' is derived from the name of a very famous temple of Lord Shiva called the Ernakulathappan Temple. This place is situated to the eastern part of the mainland of Kochi city in Kerala and is also known as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala. This city has one of the finest natural harbours in the world on the Arabian Sea coast. |
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| Best Time To Visit |
| August to March is the best time to visit this place. |
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| Airport/Ways To Reach |
The nearest airport is Calicut International Airport also known as Karipur airport, at Kozhikode
Kannur railway station is an important rail head of the Southern Railway and is well linked to major towns up country as well as within the State. |
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| Places To Visit |
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| Bolghatty Palace, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, The festival of Attachamayam, Chottanikkar Temple, Cochin Carnival, The feast at the ancient Roman Catholic Church of Edapalli Perunnal , Jewish Festival, Kanjiramattom Festival, Kodungaloor Bharani, Malayatoor Perunal, Santa Cruz Basillica Chruch, St. Francis Church, Thalassery Fort. |
| Important Phone# |
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Calicut Airport : +91 495 2712630 / 2766271
Ernakulam Police Control Room : 100 / +91 484 2366100
Ernakulam Medical Centre : +91 484 2807101-109
Nairs Hospital : +91 484 2302666
City Hospital : +91 484 2361809 |
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