Ernakulam - 27 Attractions You Must Visit
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About Ernakulam
Forts, backwaters, museums- the financial hub of Kerala.
Types of Attractions in Ernakulam
Activities Around
List of Attractions in Ernakulam
Paniyeli Poru Rapids
Waterfalls
Forests
Short Hikes
Located in the Periyar river, the water here is forced to flow through narrow crevices in large rocks creating a turbulent water flow. The turbulence cant be seen from the surface.
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
Churches
The 500 year old Basilica that hosts the relic of The Holy Cross of Jesus Christ.
St Francis CSI Church
Churches
Tombs
The 500 year old Church which was the burial place of Vasco da Gama, the first European to enter India.
St. George's Forane Church
Churches
Notable Architectures
Asia's largest shrine of Saint George. Locally known as Edappally church.
Swarnath Mana
Notable Architectures
Old Ruins
An old traditional home from 200 years ago. It is believed that here is where Adi Shankara, the Indian philosopher, and theologian recited the hymn Kanakadhāra Stotram which resulted in Goddess Lakshmi appearing in front of him and unleashing a stream of gold.
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
1 Day Treks
Forests
Bird Sanctuaries
First bird sanctuary in Kerala. One of the richest bird habitat on peninsular India. "Thattekkad" means flat forest- the region is an evergreen low-land forest.
Vallarpadam Basilica
Churches
Viewing Decks
Church Feasts
Vallarpadam Basilica (National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom, Vallarpadam) is a major Christian pilgrim center of India. Around one million people visit the Basilica every year, it is the most important Marian Shrine in India. The picture of Mary and Infant Jesus at the top of the main altar was brought by Portuguese merchants under the leadership of Vasco Da Gama in 1524. The two towers has viewing decks that is open to visitors as well.
Map of attractions in Ernakulam
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For more information about Ernakulam, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernakulam_district