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A large man-made island in Kochi, home to the Cochin Port, the Southern Naval Command, and historic colonial-era buildings with water views.
Willingdon Island is a large man-made island that forms a significant part of Kochi. Created in the 1930s by dredging soil from Vembanad Lake to deepen the port's approach, it stands as a major engineering achievement of its time. The island is primarily a commercial and strategic hub, housing the main operations of the Port of Kochi, the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy, and several corporate offices and luxury hotels.
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Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala 682003, Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala, India
Air
Cochin International Airport (COK) is the nearest airport, located about 35 km away. It takes approximately 1 hour to 1.5 hours to reach the island by taxi.
Train
Ernakulam Junction (South) is the closest major railway station, about 8 km away. Ernakulam Town (North) is about 11 km away. Both stations are well-connected to major Indian cities. Taxis and auto-rickshaws are available from the stations.
Road
The island is connected to the mainland by the Venduruthy Bridges (Old and New). It is easily accessible by road from NH 66 and other major state highways that pass through Kochi.
Local Transport
Local transport options are plentiful. You can take a public bus, hire an auto-rickshaw, or use ride-hailing apps like Uber and Ola. Ferry services from Ernakulam, Fort Kochi, and Mattancherry are a scenic and popular way to get to the island.
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