Ernakulam is a district of Kerala, India situated in the central part of that state. Spanning an area of about 3,068 km2, Ernakulam district is home to over 12% of Kerala’s population. Its headquarters is located at Kakkanad in Kochi. Ernakulam is known as the commercial capital of Kerala. The district is famous for its ancient temples, churches, and mosques. The district includes the largest metropolitan region of the state, Greater Cochin. Ernakulam district is the highest revenue yielding district in the state. It is the third most populous district in Kerala, after Malappuram and Thiruvananthapuram .. Ernakulam district also hosts the highest number of international and domestic tourists in Kerala state.
Muvattupuzha is a prominent old town in the midlands directly to the east of Kochi. It is situated at around 40 km (25 mi) from downtown Kochi. The town is a growing urban centre in central Kerala and also an aspiring new district headquarter. The town is also popular as the starting point of Muvattupuzha river which happens by the merging of three rivers – namely Thodupuzhayar, Kaliyar and Kothayar – to form Muvattupuzhayaar. Thus, this Thriveni Sangamam or confluence of three rivers is called Muvattupuzha.
Perumbavoor is a Historic Place located at Bank of Periyar(Poorna River) in Ernakulam District in the Indian state of Kerala. It lies in the North Eastern tip of the Greater Cochin area and is also the headquarters of Kunnathunad Taluk. Perumbavoor is famed in the state for wood industries and small-scale industries. Ernakulam lies 33 km southwest of Perumbavoor. The town lies between Angamaly and Muvattupuzha on the Main Central Road (MC), which connects Thiruvananthapuram to Angamaly through the old Travancore part of Kerala. Perumbavoor lies in the banks of rivers Periyar and Muvattupuzha.
North Paravur, formerly known as Parur, is a municipality in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is a northern suburb of the city of Kochi and is situated around 20 km from the city centre.
The Main Central Road, better known as MC Road is the arterial State Highway in the Travancore region of Kerala state, India. It is designated as SH 1 by the Kerala Public Works Department. The highway was built by Raja Kesavadas, Dewan of Travancore.
Vallarpadam is one among the group of islands, that form part of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. It is situated in the Vembanad Lake, locally known as The Kochi Lake and has a population of over 10,000. Vallarpadam is one of the two islands, the other being Willingdon Island, around which the Port of Kochi is situated. The International Container Transshipment Terminal of the port is situated entirely in Vallarpadam island. Vypin island lie on its west side and Mulavukad island lie to its east.
Kadungalloor is a census town, just 1km from Aluva Town, It is in Paravur Taluk, Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. The industrial estate of Muppathadam and Edayar is situated in this panchayat. Pottuvellari is widely cultivated in this panchayat. Panchayat consists of notable peoples in cultural and local arts. Famous personalities include writer Sethu and award-winning Malayalam novelist Gracy. Recently Kadungallor panchayath, previously in Paravur Taluk joined Aluva Taluk. Muppathadam is the main Commercial Center of Kadungalloor.
Kottuvally is a census town in Aluva.It is also a village in Paravur Taluk, Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is just near to Aluva town. The village is situated in the south of the taluk. The nearest town is North Paravur, 4 km away. The Kottuvally panchayath is spread out on both sides of NH-66 road.
Rudraprayag is a town and a municipality in Rudraprayag district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Rudraprayag is one of the Panch Prayag of Alaknanda River, the point of confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini. Kedarnath, a Hindu holy town is located 86 km from Rudraprayag. The man eating Leopard of Rudraprayag hunted and written about by Jim Corbett dwelled here.
Kunnukara(കുന്നുകര) is a census town and panchayat in Paravur Taluk of Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. The village is situated in the Airport road connecting North Paravur(NH66) and Nedumbassery(NH544). North Paravur is the nearest town and 7 km from this village. Aluva(10 km) and Angamaly(12 km) is also nearer from Kunnukara. Its administrative headquarters is in Kunnukara Town itself. The Mini Civil Station has four hospitals, all the Govt. offices, a Khadi Unit Super markets etc.
Venu V. Desom born in May 1959 at Desom village, Aluva, Kerala, India). He is a Malayalam poet., novelist, lyricist and translator. He was the first Malayalam poet to write gazals in Malayalam. Apart from original works many of which have received Awards, he has also translated different works of various classic writers into Malayalam, including those of Fyodor Dostoevsky, Schopenhauer, Leo Tolstoy, Khalil Gibran, Osho, Jiddu Krishnamurti, and Vladimir Korolenko.
Kaniyankunnu is a historical place in Kerala, India.
Kerala State Highway 17, also called the Northern outlet road and Munnar - Udumalpet road, is notable for passing between the Anaimalai Hills and the Palani Hills, through or near 3 important protected areas and providing opportunities for viewing wildlife in unspoiled forests.
Total road length is about 85 km (53 mi).
Kochuveli railway station also known as Thiruvananthapuram North, is a satellite passenger rail terminal of Thiruvananthapuram city in the Indian state of Kerala. It is being developed to ease congestion at Trivandrum Central station. The Kochuveli railway station is located towards the north of the city, approximately at a distance of 8 kilometers from Trivandrum city. The Kochuveli railway station is located near to NH47 Trivandrum City bypass.
Edakochi is one of the oldest localities in south Kochi, India. It is located on the southern banks of the Kochi Backwaters. It is bounded by the Palluruthy to the west, Aroor to the south and Kumbalam to the east. Edakochi now has become famous for its waterfront flats like chackolas waterscapes,kent Baywatch etc.. Edakochi St Lawrence Church has gained fame as the burial place of Monsignor Lawrence Puliyanath who is on the road to Saint hood. The church at Edakochin is one of the oldest churches in Cochin. It seems that the first church was built more or less at the time when the exodus of the St. Thomas-Christians from Cranganore(Kodungallur) took place. It had then three important centers of these Christians, at Mattancherry, Mundamveli, and, Edacochin. There seems to have been a church at Edacochin, even, in the 9th century like in Mattancherry and Mundamveli. This ancient church was dedicated to, "The Three Kings".
Kaprassery is a village in the district of Ernakulam and is situated on the National Highway 47 (India) (NH47) that stretches from Salem to Kanyakumari. It is located between the two major towns of the Indian state Kerala, namely, Aluva and Angamaly.
Dumna Nature Reserve Park is an ecotourism site open to the public located in the Jabalpur district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It includes a dam, forests, and wildlife in a 1058-hectare area. Wild animals, including chital, wild boar, porcupine, jackals, and many species of birds inhabit the park. Sightings of leopards have also been reported in and around the park. A children's park and a restaurant are available. A hanging bridge, tent platform, rest house, fishing platform, toy train, and boating are other attractions at the nearby Khandari Dam. Activities in the water, including bathing or swimming, are prohibited due to the presence of crocodiles.
Ambalathara is a suburb of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, India. It is situated between Paravankunnu and Thiruvallam.
Marthandavarma Bridge is a bridge in Aluva, Kerala, India. It connects the banks of periyar river in Aluva town. The bridge is situated in NH 47 Highway passing through Aluva. This bridge was opened on 14th June 1940. The bridge built by the Travancore king Marthanda Varma Ilayaraja. There is an insignia of the Travancore kingdom on the top of this bridge. This bridge is named after him. This bridge served as a connection route between nearby kingdoms.
