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Transport and Communication Sea: Cochin Harbour : Periodicals services to Lakshadweep Islands. Air: Cochin International Airport (20 kms from the town), Ph: 0484 2610115. Rail: Ernakulam is well connected with the major towns in and outside Kerala by an extensive rail network. Ernakulam Junction (South), Ph: 0484 2375131. Ernakulam Town (North) Ph: 0484 2390920, 2395198. Kochi Harbour Terminus, Ph: 0484 2666050. Railway enquiry - Ph: 139, 1397. Road: Ernakulam is connected by road with several tourist centres and cities in India. Long distance buses operate from the KSRTC Bus Station(near Ernakulam Junction Railway Station), Ph: 0484 2372033. Long distance private buses also operate from High Court Junction, Railway Station, Subhash Park and Kaloor Junction. Tamilnadu road transport bus station, Ph: 0484 2372616. Karnataka road transport corporation, Ph: 0484 2360229. Local Transport: Buses, Taxis and Auto-rikshaws. Ferry Services : There are two ferry stations in Ernakulam. The main boat jetty is 1km away from junction railway station and the other near high court. Tourist Information Offices: Tourist Information Officer, Department of Tourism, Ph: 2351015, 2355956. Info Kerala, Ph: 4051532, 2391023, [email protected], www.infokerala.in. Govt. of India Tourism Office, Willington Island, Ph: 2668352, 2669125. Airport Information Counter, Department of Tourism Kerala, Ph: 2611308. Tourist Reception Centre, KTDC, Shanm-ugham Road, Ph: 2353234, 2382199. DTPC Tourist Information Centre, Old Collectorate Building, Park Avenue, Ph: 2367334. Places Interested Old Harbour House: This charming old Bungalow built in the early 19th century is in the possession of Carrit Moran and Company, the renowned tea brokers who now use it as their residence. It was once a boat club. Parikshith Thampuran Museum: A treasure house of Coins, bronzes, murals and megalithic relics of Kerala, this museum attracts a huge crowd. Fascinating Destinations Adi Sankara Temple | Bastion Bungalow | Bhoothathankettu | Bolgatty Island | Chendamangalam | Cherai Beach | Chinese Fishing net | Chottanikkara Temple | Ernakulathappan Temple | Fork Immanuel | Fort Kochi | Kalady | Kanjiramattom Mosque | Kodanad | Koder House | Kumbalangi Tourist Village | Malayattoor | Musical walk-way | Dutch Palace | Museum of Kerala History | Old Harbour House | Parade Ground | Parikshith Thampuran Museum | Pierce Leslie Bungalow | Thattekkad | Poornathrayeesha Temple | Princess Street | Santa Cruze Basilica | St. Francis Church | Synagogue | Thattekkadu Bird Sanctuary | The Bishops’ House | Vasco House | The Dutch Cemetery | The Hill Palace | Vasco-Da-Gama Sqare | Willington Island 230 ERNAKULAM|TRADITION AND DESTINATIONS