Abad Plaza

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• Package valid till 31st March 2019.
• Package can be extended on Pro-rata basis.
• Tariff & Taxes are subject to change without prior notice.
• As per Govt norm Guests are required to present your photo ID Proof such as Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID or Driving License at the time of Check in at the hotel.
• These rates are not applicable during Christmas & New Year period. Please get in touch with us for the same.
• Supplementary charges may also be applicable during Long weekends, Public Holidays and Festival time such as Diwali, etc.

Hotel Abad plaza Cochin 3 star hotels Cochin is conveniently located in the heart of Cochin, Mg road. The hotel is very close to railway station and bus stand and on direct road to Cochin international Airport The best business class hotel with well-appointed rooms, 3 restaurants, cafe, Ayurveda center, health club, swimming pool and conference halls. Centre square mall is adjacent to the hotel

Hotel Type: Business Hotel
Star Rating: Three Star
Address: MG Road, Ernakulam, Kerala

Kochi International Airport at Nedumbessary 26 kms away from resort.

Ernakulam Junction South 29 kms away from resort.

If you want to hit the road to reach Kochi, then you can either enquire at the KSRTC bus junction at Ernakulam or cross the bridges to Willingdon Island and avail NH 47A.

Introduction:

Kochi is one of the most popular cities in Kerala, and is often referred as the Gateway to Kerala. Kochi is one of the most historically rich places in India as well, since the city has been under the rule of multitudinous dynasties like the Arabs, the Chinese, the British, the Dutch, and the Portuguese. This city was the first European colonial settlement in all of India. Kochi played a pivotal role in the development of shipping and trade in the region. Kochi's prime location on the west coast, its fine bay and protected harbor made it popular with seafarers and merchant ships who made frequent stops to stock up on spices, coffee and wood en route to the rich markets of Europe and West Asia. And so down the ages, Kochi prospered as a busy port city and commercial centre.

Destination Facts:

Location: Kerala, In District Ernakulam
Altitude: 0 Meters
Area: 94.88sq.km.
Temperature: (summer 24 to 37°C) & (winter 17 to 33°C)
Languages Spoken: Malayalam, English

Getting There:

Nearest Airports: Kochi itself has an airport.
Main Railway Station: Ernakulam Junction is well connected to all cities in India.
Main Bus Station or Road: KSRTC buses are plenty which are connecting all the major cities of Kerala.

Distance of a few Major Towns from Kochi:

Ernakulam - 8km, Idaplli - 16km, Merarikulam - 40km, Kottayam - 63km, Alleppey - 53km.

Eating Around:

Meen Molagitta Curry (smoked freshwater fish with chilly and coconut milk), Kurukku Kalan (a thick yogurt curry with toasted banana and hot rice), Palada (a sweet dessert with rice flakes and milk) are the mail dishes of Kochi.

Places of Tourist Interest:

Bolgatty Palace - This Old Dutch palace is located on Bolgatty Island which is a brief boat ride away from the mainland. In fact, boat rides are available at regular intervals all day long. This building may have been a royal palace in the past, but in modern times it has been converted into a very good quality hotel. There are also panoramic views of the port and the harbor from almost any vantage point on the island. The breathtaking views make the Bolgatty Palace a popular picnic spot as well.

Greenix Village - Every morning, the centre also conducts yoga training. There is also an art gallery restaurant, a curio shop, book shop and rooms for those who like to stay and interested in researching as well as learning the art form of Kerala. It is a great place to experience the culture and tradition of Kerala.

Jewish Synagogue - This place of worship attracts numerous visitors every year because of its impressive furnishings. There are splendid Chinese tiles and impressive Belgian Chandeliers that have been used to decorate throughout the entire synagogue.

Kaladi - This small city is the birthplace of the famous Hindu philosopher Sri Adi Sankaracharya. The Adi Sankara shrine and the 8-story painted Adi Sankara Keerthi Sthambam are popular sites to visit in the area. The location of Adi Sankara shrine is on the bank of the river Periyar. Samadhi of the mother of Aryamaba, Sankaracharya is also enclosed in the temple. Sankaracharya's story is told with the help of paintings found on the walls inside at the monument of Adi Sankara Keerthi Sthambam.

Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) - The main attractions here are the outstanding collection of mural paintings found inside. These murals beautifully depict scenes from the Hindu epics of Mahabharatha and Ramayana. The paintings are colorful and artistic in their representation and are truly remarkable to look at.

Parishath Thampuran Museum - This museum was built in the traditional Kerala architectural style. This particular museum contains collections of 19th century oil paintings, sculptures, old coins, exhibits from the Kochi Royal family, and Mughul paintings. Every one of these items is worth witnessing in its own right and tourists from all over the country come here to get a glimpse into the rich and cultural history of those eras.

Cherai Beach - This 15 km long stretch of beautiful sandy beach is lined by luscious green coconut groves and paddy fields. The combination of white sand, blue water, and green vegetation makes this a wonderful place for. In fact, this beautiful spot is extremely popular with picnickers as well as sun worshippers and beach lovers.

Fort Kochi - There are picturesque beaches along this part of the coast line. Scattered throughout the beaches are many famous Chinese fishing nets as well as many sailing ships. The effect created by such fishing necessities is quaint and relaxing.

Willingdon Island - Willingdon Island is a man-made island that was created in 1933. The island is made by sand that was dredged while deepening the backwaters for the Kochi Port. Sir Robert Bristow was the man that was in charge of this endeavor. It was named after Lord Willingdon who was a former British Viceroy of India. This island is the home of the Kochi Port as well as the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command. Today, the island is the site of the city's best hotels and trading centers.

St. Francis Church - The famous Portuguese Trader Vasco da Gama is well known for reaching India from Europe by sea instead of by the usual overland route. The church is famous for being the initial burial place for Vasco Da Gama.

Getting Around the Destination:

Auto rickshaws, taxies and KSRTC bus service are found here for local places to visit.