Famous Places To Visit During A Trip To Ernakulam

Located in Kerala, Ernakulam is an area of the city of Kochi. It is famous among tourists for its many tourist attractions, historical structures, and friendly people. Through its ancient monuments, it takes tourists to a magical journey of the glory of ancient time. In addition, there are many ancient churches to visit and a variety of dishes to munch on. Beach lovers can also visit the place to get a glimpse of calm and beautiful seaside and have a great time. Although, there are many tourist attractions in Ernakulam, here are some, which you cannot afford to skip while in the city:

Cherai Beach    

It doesn’t matter what kind of trip it is to Ernakulam, one cannot skip visiting the gorgeous and famous Cherai Beach. Located in Vypeen island at Kochi, the beach is an amazing place to have a good time with family and friends. In addition, there are some luxury resorts too to have more of the beach.

Kerala Museum 

Kerala Museum | Image Resource: keralatourism.org

One of the most famous museums in Kochi, the Kerala Museum is an amazing place to witness calmness far from city’s crowded places. In addition, a statue of Parasurama in the museum tells the story of Kerala’s creation a long time ago.

Chennamangalam 

One more old and amazing structure to get a glimpse of in Ernakulam is Chennamangalam, which is just a few kilometers from Parur. The place is well known for being home to the oldest synagogue of the region. People from various nearby and far places come to see this place. One can easily reach the city via boarding Bangalore to Ernakulam train.

Chinese Fishing Nets 

Chinese Fishing nets lining the sea front can be witnessed to observe the amazing mechanical method used by local fishermen to catch fish. Also called 'Cheenavala' in Malayalam, the famous Chinese Fishing nets are made using bamboo poles and teak wood.

Jewish Synagogue

Jewish Synagogue | Image Resource: keralatourism.org

Popularly known as the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, the Jewish Synagogue tells several things about the place’s past and Jews. History enthusiasts usually visit it, but leisure travelers in the region can visit it to learn about its importance and its connection with the history.

Reach Ernakulam via boarding train from Bangalore To Ernakulam

Bangalore to Ernakulam Train | Image Resource: youtube.com

Being a comfortable and cost-effective source to reach Ernakulam, trains are the best to pick while travelling to the region from Bangalore and other nearby places. Train that originate from Bangalore and reaches Ernakulam are Ernakulam Express (12677), Ernakulam Superfast Express (12684), Trivandrum Express (16321), Ernakulam Superfast Express (22608), Yesvantpur Junction Eranakulam Junction Express (06543), Kochuveli Acex (16561), Kochuveli Express (06313) and others.

There are some trains too that passes through the Bangalore railway station and reaches Ernakulam. Some of them are Kochuveli Express with train number 12777, Solapur Express (06553), and Trivandram Express (16331). Those travelling to Ernakulam can board these trains from Bangalore and reach their destinations. Seats in these trains can be booked through the Internet. Various online booking websites dealing in train seat booking offer this facility.