Local Attractions

• Rail-Road-Air connectivity to Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)

  • Nearest metro station to CUSAT: Cochin University (Metro Station Name), 800 meters from University Route map from Cochin International Airport to CUSAT – 19.1 Km (approximately 30 minutes by Car via NH544)
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  • Nearest metro station to Airport- Aluva (station name), 11.1 KM (approximately 25 minutes by Road)
  • Ernakulam South Railway Station to CUSAT distance: 11.8 Km (approximately 30 minutes by Road), Metro train is also available- Nearest metro station to South railway station- Ernakulam South (station name), Just in front of the Station.
  • Ernakulam North Railway Station to CUSAT distance: 10.4 Km (approximately 25 minutes by Road), Metro train is also available- Nearest metro station to North railway Station- Town hall metro station (1.3 Km) and Kaloor metro station (1.4 Km). Prepaid Auto/Taxi is available.
  • Aluva Railway Station to CUSAT distance: 10.4 Km (approximately 20 minutes by Road), Metro train is also available - Aluva metro station to Aluva railway Station- 1.9 Km (approximately 6 minutes by Road in Auto). Prepaid Auto/Taxi is available.
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  • Tourist Attractions – in and around Cochin(*Distances marked from CUSAT)
  • Museum of Kerala history, Edappally (1.6 Km): The Museum of Kerala History, located in Edappally, is an important cultural institution that offers insights into the rich history and heritage of Kerala. Established to showcase the cultural, social, and historical aspects of Kerala, the museum houses a diverse collection of artifacts, exhibits, and displays that depict various periods and facets of Kerala's history.
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  • Marine Drive (11 Km): Marine Drive, also known as APJ Abdul Kalam Marg, is a famous promenade in Kochi. It is built facing the backwaters and is a popular hangout. Marine Drive is also an economically thriving part of the city of Kochi. It is an important center of shopping activity in Kochi. Major fast-food joints, including Marrybrown, DiMark, Coffee Bar are present along the way.
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  • Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary (10.6 Km): An ecologically sensitive area covering about 2.74 hectares is a nesting ground for a large variety of migratory birds and supports many types of mangroves. It also houses a shallow tidal lake connected with Kochi backwaters by a canal. It is situated behind the Kerala High Court Building.
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  • Bolgatty Palace (18.8 Km): This is the oldest palace built by the Dutch outside the Kingdom of Holland. The palace was built by a Dutch merchant in 1744. Later, it was renovated with a magnificent lawn and several reforms. The palace served as the official residence of the Dutch Governor.
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  • Hill Palace Museum (18.8 Km): The largest archeological museum in the state and was the imperial administrative office and official residence of the Cochin Maharaja. Built in 1865, the palace complex consists of 49 buildings spreading across 54 acres (220,000 m2) and built in the traditional architectural style.
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  • Mattancherry Palace and Jewish Synagogue (22.7 Km): The Mattancherry Synagogue also known as the Paradesi Synagogue is among the most historically relevant locations in Fort Kochi. The oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth was built in 1568.
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  • Fort Kochi (25.3 Km): Fort Kochi also has several attractions like the Santa Cruz Basilica and houses many historical monuments such as the St. Francis Church, the first church of Vasco da Gama, the Dutch Seminary, the China Vela and many others.
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  • Santacruz Basilica (25.0 Km): Also known as Kotta Palli situated at Fort Kochi, is one of the nine basilicas in India. It is a place of devotion as well as a center of historic significance, endowed with architectural and artistic grandeur and colors of the Gothic style.
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  • Kodanand Elephant Training Centre (34.9 Km): This is one of the renowned and largest elephant training centers in Kerala. It was also the first elephant training center in Kerala started in 1895. The center covered an area of 2 acres.
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  • Cherai Beach (26.3 Km): It is an ideal blend of both the backwaters and the sea. The area itself has seen many new resorts and hotels crop up, which has facilitated the increase in tourist activity. Today it is amongst the most visited beaches in Kerala.
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  • Kadamakkudy isalands (13.7 Km): Kadamakkudy is a cluster of islands scattered in the suburb of Kochi city in Ernakulam district. Backwaters, paddy fields, fish farming, toddy tapping and other rustic village scenes and activities are high light of this spot.
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  • Places for one day trip
  • Munnar (115.9 Km): Munnar is a town and hill station located in the Idukki. Munnar is situated at around 1,600 meters (5,200 ft) above sea level, in the Western Ghats Mountain range. Munnar is also called the "Kashmir” of South India.
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  • Thekkady (154.4 Km): A plantation town on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. The sanctuary is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forest and savanna grasslands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs.
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  • Vagamon hills (97.7 Km): It is an Indian hill station and a revenue village primarily located in Idukki district (majority area including Vagamon town), Vagamon is famous for its natural beauty. The Vagamon glass bridge is the longest cantilever glass bridge in India.
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  • Gurvayur temple (80.8 Km): The Guruvayur Temple is a famous Indian Hindu temple dedicated to Guruvayurappan, a form of Vishnu located in the town of Guruvayur, Thrissur. It is often referred to as Bhuloka Vaikuntha (Vaikuntha in the earthly realm). The temple is managed by a special administrative authority under the control of the Government of Kerala.
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  • Athirappilly Waterfalls (54.2 Km): Athirapilly Falls is situated in Athirapilly Panchayat of Thrissur District in Kerala, India on the Chalakudy River, which originates from the upper reaches of the Western Ghats at the entrance to the Sholayar ranges. It is the largest waterfall in Kerala, which stands tall at 81.5 feet.
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  • Alappuzha (House boat travel)(64.6 Km): Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, is famous for its serene backwaters and houseboat cruises. Houseboats, traditionally called "kettuvallams," were once used to transport rice and spices across the backwaters. Today, they are popular tourist attractions offering travellers a unique experience of Kerala's scenic beauty and culture.
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