Willingdon Island, Kochi

Willingdon Island is among the most beautiful locations in the Kochi area. This man-made island, named after a former Viceroy, is among the biggest of its kind in India. It is a major commercial centre and has some of the best hotels in the city. It is also home to the Kochi Naval Base of the Indian Navy, the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology and the Port of Kochi. It handles millions of tonnes of freight every year. The island is connected to the mainland by the Venduruthy Bridge. The ferry ride is loved by all and boat trips around the island give one a spectacular view of the place.

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Ernakulam South, about 3 km

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 26 km

Where to Stay

Homestay

Kumbalanghi Nights Homestay

Chalaveettil House
Kallanchery kumbalanghi,Cochin
-9349484466 9633880902
9349484466

Approximate Distance: 7.02 KM

Hotel

Thayamkery’s Royal inn

9539500007

Approximate Distance: 8.55 KM

Hotel

Sugar Business Hotel

NH Bypass, Near INTUC Junction
Maradu
484-2973220 2973221
9072649302

Approximate Distance: 5.24 KM

Hotel

The Landmark

(A Unit of Hotel Hill Top), Near Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium
Deshabhimani Junction
484-2339090 2339093

Approximate Distance: 5.95 KM

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Location

Latitude: 9.951267, Longitude: 76.275194