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Chendamangalam is around 35 km from Ernakulam in Kochi and is popular for its various historical and religious edifices. It is part of greater Kochi and has three rivers, seven inlets, hillocks and large expanses of verdant greens. The town was first inhibited by the Jews, who came here in AD 69 and since then it has been an integral part of the culture of the town. The great flood in the year 1341 uprooted the Jews establishment from here, who then moved to Fort Kochi. The most popular attractions here are the architectural splendor of Paliam Palace, residence of the Paliath Achans, hereditary Prime Ministers to the former Maharajas of Kochi and the historical remains of a Synagogue. The climatic conditions in Chendamanagalam are very similar to the rest of the state. However the proximity to various hills and mountains makes the temperature a little milder. The summers are hot and winters are cool. During the monsoon season the area gets extreme levels of rainfall and this makes tourism difficult. The torrential rainfall is a result of the South West monsoon. The area also gets rainfall from the North East monsoon, however this is much lesser.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 683512

STD Code: 484

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Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, about 23 km,This airport is well connected to all airports in India and also to many cities in abroad, including gulf countries and Singapore. Cochin International Airport: 0484 261 0115.

By Train : Nearest railway station is Ernakulam, about 29 km.This railway station is well linked to all the major cities and towns of the country.

By BUS : Nearest bus station is Paravur, about 5 km.

By Taxi : Taxies and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Top HotelsAdd

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Big Banana Island Retreat ; Valiya Pazhampilly Thuruth, Chendamangalam 683512, India. ; Ph – 0484 319 5160 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Banquet facilities.

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• Voyager Multicuisine Restaurant ;  Address: Cee Cee Tower Hotel, North Paraur Road Road, Pallithazham, Chendamangalam- 683512. ; M –  (484) 2445885, (484) 2445995 ; Food Serve :  Multi-cuisine.

• Vinayaka Sweets ;  Address: 11/559-G, Paliyam Nada, Chendamangalam- 683512. ; M –  (484) 2518537 ; Food Serve :  Multi-cuisine.

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Annual festival ; Venue:  Chendamangalam Palium Puthiya Thrikkovu temple ; Period :  March ; Details:  The annual festival of the Parur- Chendamangalam Palium Puthiya Thrikkovu temple was celebrated recently. The festival brought together more than a hundred artists, all of them expert players of our traditional musical instruments. The percussion maestro Padmashree Peruvanam Kuttan Marar’s rendering of the ‘Pancharimelam’ was the highlight of the event. The festivities included orchestral renderings of devotional songs, Kathakali, Ottanthullal, dances, dance-drama performances in the ancient style and the display of spectacular fireworks.The festival flag that went up on 4th March remained hoisted till 11th March 2013, the eighth day on which the festival came to its grand conclusion with a procession of impressive magnitude.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Chendamangalam is a major tourist city in India.

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Ambulance : 102
Fire Brigade : 101
Police : 100

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