WordCamp Kochi is pretty close. If you haven’t made your travel arrangements yet, now is a great time to start planning your trip to Kochi!
How To Reach Kochi/The Venue | Places To Stay | Tourist Attractions
How To Reach Kochi
Kochi is well connected by road, rail, and air. You can find flights and trains from almost all major cities in India, to Kochi.
By Air
The Cochin International Airport (COK) located at Nedumbassery, is the airport closest to Kochi. If you are flying in, this is the airport that you need to arrive at. The airport is about 26 kilometres from Udyan Convention Centre. If you haven’t booked any hotels, and if you are arriving directly at the airport, you can either take an Uber/Ola, a prepaid taxi, or an Auto. We recommend taking an Uber/Ola. You can also get occassional KSRTC (Kerala State Road Transport Corporation) Shuttle buses, which could take you to the Vyttila Hub, or the KSRTC Bus Stand. Beware: There could be some traffic issues at the Vyttila Junction (which is en-route – and is close to the venue).
Here are the directions from the Cochin International Airport:
By Rail
There are two railway stations in Kochi – Ernakulam North Railway Station and Ernakulam South Railway Station. The North Railway Station is located You can arrive at the venue by boarding a bus (you would need to walk to the nearest bus stand), get a prepaid Auto, or book an Uber/Ola. The North Railway station is the closest to our venue, but if you only get a train to the South Railway station, that would work too.
Directions To UdyanFrom Ernakulam Junction Railway Station (South)
Directions To Udyan From Ernakulam Town Railway Station (North)
BY BUS
There are two major bus stands in Kochi – the KSRTC Bus Stand in MG Road, Kochi, and the Vyttila Mobility Hub in Vyttila. If you are coming to Kochi in an interstate bus, you may want to get down at Vyttila and take an autorickshaw or an Uber/Ola to reach the venue.
Directions From KSRTC Bus Stand Kochi
Directions From Vyttila Mobility Hub Bus Stand Kochi
How To Reach Udyan
The venue is located at Vennala, about a kilometre from the National Highway 66 and can be easily reached via road. It is located not too far from the city centre, and can be reached from anywhere within the city area in 30 minutes to an hour (depending on the traffic).
We have included directions to the venue here, but if you are not sure of the venue location yourself, and you are confused, fret not! You can always get an Uber, or an Ola cab directly to the venue.
Hotels
You can find a list of hotels around the venue. Book your stay right now, to get a good deal on hotels. If you are traveling in a group, it would also make sense to contact the hotel in order to get a bulk discount.
5 Star (⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ )
- Holiday Inn Cochin(5 Star) – it’s located 1.2km from the venue.
Address: No.33/1739-A, Junction, National Highway Bypass, Chakkaraparambu, Vennala, Kochi, Kerala 682028
Phone: 0484 419 9000
Rooms starts from ₹6324 Tripadvisor - Kochi Marriott Hotel (5 Star) – it’s located 6km away from the venue.
Address: 34/1111 N. H. 47, Lulu International Shopping Mall, Edappally, Kochi, Kerala 682024
Phone: 0484 717 7777
Rooms starts from ₹ 8092 Tripadvisor - Radisson Blue Hotel (5 Star) – it’s located around 5 km from the venue
Address:Sahodaran Ayyappan Road, Elamkulam, Ernakulam, Kerala 682020
Phone: 0484 412 9999.
Rooms start at ₹ 6545. Tripadvisor - Hotel Le Meredian (5 Star) – It’s located around 8 km from the venue
Address: Maradu, Kochi, Kerala 682304
Phone:0484 270 5777
Rooms start at ₹ 6059. Tripadvisor
4 star ( ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ )
- Abaam Hotel (4 Star) – it’s located 5 km away from the venue.
Address: Opposite Vyttila Mobility Hub, Kaniampuzha road, Vyttila, Kochi, Kerala 682019
Phone: 0484 290 3300
Rooms starts from ₹ 2611 Tripadvisor - The Renai Cochin (4 Star) – it’s situated 4 km away from the venue.
Address: Palarivattom – Edappally Rd, Sonia Nagar, Palarivattom, Ernakulam, Kerala 682025
Phone: 0484 234 4463
Rooms starts from ₹ 3200 Tripadvisor
3 star ( ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ )
- Hotel Kochi Caprice (around 7 km from the venue)
S.A. Road, Near South Over Bridge, Manorama Junction,Ernakulam, Cochin – 682016, Kerala., M G Road, Kochi, Kerala, India.
Phone: 090728 89977
Rooms start at Rs 2,431/ Tripadvisor - Hotel Gokulam Park (around 6 km from the venue)
Address: Banerji Rd, Kaloor, Ernakulam, Kerala 682017
Phone: 0484 240 0707
Rooms start at Rs 3,645/- Tripadvisor - Beaumonde The Fern (around 8 km from the venue)
Address: Vivekananda Lane, Near South Junction, Off M G Road, Kochi, Kerala 682016
Phone: 0484 300 0500
Rooms start at Rs 3,845/- Tripadvisor
Cheaper Options
- Puthen’s Capitol Inn Kaloor (located 7 km from the venue)
Address: Near Vylopaly Smaraka Park,, Judges Ave, Kaloor, Ernakulam, Kerala 682017
Phone: 096054 20008
Rooms start at Rs 1,198/- OYORooms - Thayamkery’s Royal Inn (located 6 km from the venue)
Address: Market Road, Edappally, Ernakulam, Kerala 682024
Phone:095395 00007
Rooms start at Rs 1,162/- OYORooms - The Markz Inn
AddressThe Markz Inn, Opp. Renai MediCity, Palarivattom P O, Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala 682025
Phone: 0484 253 3322
Rooms start at Rs 1,574/- TripAdvsior - YMCA International Youth Centre – it’s located 3km from the venue.
Address: Near N.H. By-pass, Opp.Medical Centre Hospital, YMCA Road, Palarivattom Ernakulam, Kochi,Kerala 682025
Phone: 0484 253 4909
Room starts from ₹ 1060
The following booking sites offer the best rates for accommodation:
You may also want to check OYO Rooms for great rates on budget hotels in Kochi: https://www.oyorooms.com/hotels-in-kochi/
Any questions? Please don’t hesitate to tweet to us or drop us a line – we’re happy to help!
Tourist Attractions
As the commercial capital of the ‘God’s Own Country’, Kochi has its share of breathtaking tourist attractions. When you come down to Kochi, to make the most of our God’s own WordCamp, please don’t forget to pay a visit to some of the following attractions!
- Fort Kochi
The veritable cultural capital of Kochi is known for its share of historic and tourist attractions. From the cantilevered Chinese Fishing nets, to the Mattanchery Palace and the Santa Cruz basilica, Fort Kochi is not just a breathtaking locale – it’s an experience by itself! - Mattanchery
Located nearby Fort Kochi, Mattanchery is also known for its historic monuments, including a dutch palace. Located close to the Dutch palace is a Jew Town, which also hosts one of the oldest Jewish Synagogues – which is also known for its artistic and historic value. - Cherai Beach
A wonderful beach located 30 km off the city of Kochi, the beach itself is 15 kilometres long. Its shallow waters make it an apt venue for swimming and sunbathing. - Willingdon Island
Another one among the umpteen factors that makes Kochi undisputedly-cool is the presence of a man-made island! Named after Lord Willingdon, a former British Viceroy to India, this picturesque island is home to some of the best hotels in the city, as well. - Lulu Mall
No Metropolitan city is complete without the presence of shopping centres. Kochi is home to perhaps one of the biggest malls in India – Lulu Mall. Spread out across tens of thousands of square feet, the mall is a must-visit for any shopping enthusiast. - Marine Drive
A picturesque promenade located in the heart of the city, it faces the backwaters of Kochi. The gentle breeze from the Vembanad lake, a breathtaking view of the rising and the setting sun, not to mention the presence of international shopping outlets surrounding the same – make the venue a destination that one should not miss
If you don’t want to take our word for it, check out TripAdvisor, which goes on to list the most exciting things you can do in Kochi, as you reach here: https://www.tripadvisor.in/Attractions-g297633-Activities-Kochi_Cochin_Ernakulam_District_Kerala.html
Additionally, major tourist destinations like Kodanad, Alappuzha, Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Vagamon, and Kumily are fairly close to Kochi. So if you are planning a vacation, don’t miss the Houseboats in Alappuzha, or Kumarakom, the amazing and serene hillstations in Munnar, or the breathtaking experiences in Vagamon, Kumily, or Thekkady!