Ernakulam district is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea, is a cluster of islands networked by lagoons and backwaters. Kochi, one of the finest natural harbors in the world, was once a major center of commerce and trade with the Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and the British. All these foreign traders have left their mark on this beautiful island. Half the fun of visiting Kochi is moving around on the local ferries. A conducted cruise through the winding waterways will take you to several quaint spots.
This palm-green commercial town of Kerala is one of the finest natural harbors in the world from where ships set sail for foreign ports with different products of Kerala, like seafood, pepper, rubber and coir. Across the bridge into the old city, there are bastions and streets built by the Portuguese over 500 years ago. It was here in St. Francis Church that the body of Vasco Da Gama was originally buried. The enormous fishing nets on the sea front of Cochin provide a charming view.
Ernakulam - Climate
Because of its nearness to the sea, the climate of Ernakulam is tropical. This also gives Ernakulam a very pleasant weather round the year. The average maximum temperature can go up to 36.°C in summer months and to a minimum of 18.0°C in the winters. Monsoon comes to Ernakulam in the month of May and remains there until November.
Best seasons and Climate
May to September is the best season to visit. From May it is monsoon season.
How to Reach
Air:
Ernakulam district is linked by direct air services with its own airport at Cochin
Rail:
Ernakulam junction and Ernakulam town stations are connected by rail with the nearby important cities.
Road:
A good network of road connects Ernakulam with the major towns and cities of the country.
Map of Ernakulam district
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