Plan A Trip

Places To Visit Near Kochi Airport

17 Jan 2024 02:09 PM
Places To Visit Near Kochi Airport

 

Kochi is often referred to as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea'. Kochi was chosen as the main seat of the Portuguese, Dutch and later on, the British occupied it. Therefore, it still displays multi-culture and is a very vibrant city. When you are in Kochi, you cannot afford to miss seafood if you love the taste of it. The best of prawns, kingfish, and crabs can be savored here along with many local specialties like Malabar Prawn Curry, Dhe Puttu, Chuttuli Meen, etc. If you are traveling to the city by flight and have some time in hand, you can easily visit some places around the airport, some of which are detailed here. 

contact agent
enquire now

1. Kalady

Kalady
enquire now

 

Kalady is in Angamaly, a village in Aluva, roughly about 35 kilometers from the airport. It is the birthplace of Advaitha philosopher Sri Adi Shankaracharya and has a Sarada temple with a superb gallery that can be seen at all times. You can also visit the Sankara Tower, which is a spiritual place with ten floors in it. There are innumerable murals and wall paintings in the tower, which serves as a museum to depict the life and times of the Shankaracharya.

2. Kodanad

Kodanad
enquire now

 

This beautiful place on the banks of the Periyar River is located at a distance of 20 kilometers from the airport. It has a captive elephant training college in which wild elephants are brought for being domesticated. There is also a cradle for baby elephants to be nurtured over here. You can also enjoy an elephant safari at this place. Just four kilometers from this place is Poru which is a pristine riverbank known for its scenic locale. One can enjoy a mesmerizing swim in the river at Poru.

3. Malayatoor

Malayatoor
enquire now

 

It is near to Kodanad and at roughly the same distance from the Cochin airport. If you are a practicing Christian, the place can hold a deep meaning as it is a renowned Christian pilgrimage place due to the famous church of St. Thomas. The church has been d as an international shrine by the Vatican and the view of the church can be highly alluring.

4. Athirappilly

Athirappilly
enquire now

 

It is a lush green forest area that has a beautiful waterfall so that visitors can enjoy its grandeur. It is about 40 kilometers from the airport and is dotted with many streams and a lot of water bodies. Adventure enthusiasts can enjoy here a lot as one can take a walk through the forests and rediscover the charm of the virgin woods.

5. Iringol Kavu

Iringol Kavu
enquire now

 

Iringol Kavu is very near to Kodanad and is about 20 kilometers from the airport. You can watch the magnificent goddess temple over here along with the largest snake grove of the state. Different species of snakes can be found at the grove. The temple is a natural staying place of monkeys and you can sight a lot of them over here.

6. Cherai Beach

Cherai Beach
enquire now

 

If you are a beach lover, you can't stop yourself from visiting the Cherai beach that is situated only at a distance of 24 kilometers from the airport. The specialty of the beach is that it is a single beach that has a backwater lagoon to it that makes it all the more attractive. If you happen to be here during the kite festival, the fun can be a lot more during the period.

7. Bhoothankettu

Bhoothankettu
enquire now

 

If you are a bird and nature lover, a visit to Bhoothankettu is a must if you are anywhere near Kochi. The place is about 45 kilometers from the airport and has a scenic dam that can be worth all the pain in reaching it. It also has the famous Thattekad bird sanctuary where you can see many varieties of birds including forest birds as well as water birds in huge numbers all throughout the year.  
Kochi is a lively city where you will never feel bored due to the amount of activity that it offers. In addition to all the places mentioned here, there are many other places of interest in and near to it that can be visited by people coming to the city. 
 

contact agent
enquire now

Similar Stories

22 Aug 2024
10 Best Places to Visit In and Around Shirdi

Shirdi is very significant for devotees of Sai Baba. Sai Baba, a revered saint, resided in Shirdi in the late 19th and early 20th century. This place attracts thousands of devotees worldwide who seek Sai Baba's blessings.  Shirdi offers many attractions for visitors, including historical sites and museums. The town also has theme and water parks that entertain the whole family. Various sites offer an understanding of Sai Baba's life, allowing visitors to explore his legacy.  

Enquire Now
17 Jan 2024
10 Best Places to Visit Near Shimla

Book your Shimla tour packages at best price with HelloTravel.com & get exciting deals on Shimla vacation.

Enquire Now
16 Aug 2024
10 Best Places to Visit Near Tirupati

Tirupati is a pilgrim’s paradise. The place is well-known for its numerous Hindu shrines. The one that makes this famous is Tirupati Balaji temple or the Venkateswara Temple. Devotees visit this temple town to take the blessings of the Almighty. But religious centres are not the only places to visit in Tirupati, there is much more to offer to the visitors.

Enquire Now
17 Jan 2024
10 Best places to Visit Near Nainital

Enquire Now
17 Jan 2024
10 Best Places to Visit Near Mangalore

Enquire Now
17 Jan 2024
Places To Visit Near Bengaluru Airport

 Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru is located in Devanahalli and is very well connected with the city through a four-lane all-weather road. It is well connected with all types of conveyance to and from the airport, including buses, taxis, and cabs. If you are in Bengaluru airport and you find that your flight is delayed, no need to worry. There are a lot of places of tourist interest nearby where you can spend some nice time and make a good opportunity of the moment. We will list here a few of them. 

Enquire Now

Popular Stories

11 Feb 2024
Places To Visit In July In India in 2024

Enquire Now
17 Jan 2024
10 Best Places to Visit Near Pondicherry

Enquire Now
17 Jan 2024
25 Best Tourist Places in Tamil Nadu

Enquire Now
17 Jan 2024
10 Places to Visit in Hyderabad

Enquire Now
 
Top 5 Largest Central Jails in India

Enquire Now
17 Jan 2024
10 Best Places to Visit in Karnataka

Enquire Now
17 Jan 2024
Places To Visit In June In India

Enquire Now
17 Jan 2024
17 Best Places to Visit near Hyderabad from 50km to 500km

Enquire Now

Sponsored Stories

17 Jan 2024
What Is A Tatkal Passport How Can I Get It

Enquire Now
12 Feb 2024
Unlocking the Valentine Day Dress Code and Colors Meaning

Enquire Now
17 Jan 2024
Lost Indian Passport? - Know what to do, how to apply & keep it safe

Enquire Now
17 Jan 2024
2N 3D Trip to Mcleodganj and Triund : Chasing the Monsoon Heaven

Enquire Now
17 Jan 2024
A Couple Trip to Bora Bora Islands Tahiti in French Polynesia

Enquire Now
17 Jan 2024
Best Places for New Year 2023 Party in Delhi

Enquire Now
17 Jan 2024
Know these things about Coronavirus – FAQs

Enquire Now
17 Jan 2024
How To Apply For New Passport Online

Enquire Now

Share

calendar-event-busy