Country India District Ernakulam Telephone code 0484 Area code 0484 | State Kerala Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Vehicle registration KL-42 Nearest city Kochi | |
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Pallippuram is a village on Vypeen island, in the Kochi, Kerala, south India. The village is located approximately 25 km from Ernakulam and 20 km from Cochin International Airport. The east border is Veeranpuzha, the north extension of Vembanad Lake and the Indian Ocean in the west. In English, this place is known as "Palliport".
Map of Pallippuram, Kerala
Nearby attractions include the famous Cherai Beach, Pallipuram Fort, Munambam Fishing Harbour and Muziris beach( Golden Beach ). Pallippuram Fort was built by the Portuguese in 1503. It is one of the oldest existing European monuments in India. The Catholic Basilica at Pallippuram known as Church of "Our Lady of Snow" or "Manjumatha" is an important pilgrim centre for Christians.
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Pallippuram, Ernakulam Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA