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Popularly referred to be the commercial capital of the Kerala state in Southern India, Ernakulam is a district which happens to be a division of the mainland of the city of Kochi which is one of the key seaports in Kerala. The district headquarters are situated at Kakkanad. River Periyar which is Kerala’s second longest river flows through the district. Hinduism is the most dominant religion of the city which is followed by Islam and Christianity. Besides these major religions Buddhist, Jews, Sikhs and Jain communities are also traced in the city.
The official language of the city is Malayalam, while English is common in the business sector. The city has moderate climatic conditions with hot summers and mild winters.
The most suitable season to go for vacation to Ernakulam is between October and March. Ernakulam has the glory of acquiring the highest literacy rate in the country which statistically accounts to touch the figure of 100%.
The major tourist attractions in Ernakulam involve Bastion Bungalow which gives a touch of the Indo-European architecture and Cherai Beach which is located 25 km away from Kochi. Bhoothathankettu is a dam site which offers brilliant picnic site near which is located Salim Bird sanctuary. Detailed carvings and sculptures at Historical Museum give you a thorough glimpse of the history of Kerala. Hill Palace which is the largest archaeological museum of Kerala is another important tourist destination of the place. Some other comprises of Bolghatty, Children’s park, Chinese Fishing Nets, Kalady, Kalil Temple, Dutch Palace etc. The Jewish Synagogue which was built in 1568 is the earliest of all in the Commonwealth countries.
