Ernakulam-Cochin-kochi

Facts about Cochin
Population: 5,64,038
Area:   8352 sq km
Language: Malayalam
Altitude: Sea level
Rainfall (Annual):  254cm
Climate: Tropical
Clothing: Tropical cottons
Tourist Season: Sept. to May
Temperature
Summer		Winter
Max	Min	Max	Min
35oC	22.5oC	32.3oC	20oC

How to get there:

Air:  Cochin Airport is linked by direct services of Indian airlines and East-West Airlines to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Goa, Bangalore and Trivandrum.

Sea: Periodical Ship services ply to Lakshdweep Islands.

Rail: Ernakulam Junction and Ernakulam Town Station are connected to most important cities

Road: Cochin is well connected to several important destinations. Bus services-both government and private-are available to Alleppey, Quilon, Trivandrum, Thekkady, Munnar, Palaghat, Calicut, Bangalore, Mysore, Madurai, Chennai, Pondicherry, Kanniyakumari, Erode, Tuticorin and Velankanni.

Local Transport: There are plenty of private bus services which service Cochin and Nearby towns. Yellow-To Taxis and autorickshaws are available. Luxury coaches and tourist taxix can be hired from KTDC and private taxi operators