HOW TO REACH
There are Indian Airlines and Jet Airways direct services
to Delhi, Bombay, Madras, Goa, Bangalore, and Trivandrum from
Cochin.
Cochin is connected by rail to most of the important cities
like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai.
Cochin is connected by road with several tourist centers
in India. It is 565 km from Bangalore, 223 km from Coimbatore,
848 km from Goa, 694 km from Madras, 470 km from Mysore, and
312 km form Ootacamund.
Taxis and auto-rickshaws are available for local transport.
Tourist taxis, both air-conditioned and ordinary, can be hired
for a day.
PLACES TO STAY
It is better to stay in Ernakulam than Cochin, as the range
of accommodation is greater there. During December-January,
there is a great rush for hotel rooms and tourists are advised
to arrange for the same in advance.
INFORMATION
KTDC Tourist Reception Center (Ph. 353234) is located at Shanmugham
Road, open 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. daily. The Government of India
tourist office (Ph. 668352) is located at Willington Island
and is very helpful. There is another tourist office at the
airport.
For visa extension, one can contact the Office of the Commissioner
of Police (Ph. 360700) at Shanmugham Road, Ernakulam.
Money can be exchanged at State Bank of India at M.G. Road,
Ernakulam. Internet facilities are available in cyber cafés,
hotels, and public call booths.
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