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

Hotel

Trident, Cochin

Bristow Road
Willingdon Island
484-3081000 3081002

Approximate Distance: 1.17 KM

Hotel

Hotel Millennium Continental

Narakathara Road
484-2366600 2365500, 2366400, 2366700
8129792266

Approximate Distance: 2.86 KM

Hotel

Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin

Willingdon Island
Cochin
484-6643000 6643182

Approximate Distance: 2.7 KM

Hotel

Hotel Rossitta Wood Castle Cochin

1/334, Rose Street
484-2215671
9747000442

Approximate Distance: 4.04 KM

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Location

Latitude: 9.951267, Longitude: 76.275194