Vypin

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Vypin is an Island in Ernakulam district of Kerala. The island which is about 21 km long was formed in the year 1341 after a heavy flood. It is known to be the island having highest density of population in the world. It is connected to Kochi by a bridge from PuthuVype. There are regular boat services from Fort Kochi to Vypin Island.

In 2005 a Bridge was built by Goshree Islands Development Authority (GIDA) and thus Vypeen got connected to the main land. The Goshree Bridges not only connected with Vypeen but also it connects another two more islands as well - Mulavukadu and Vallarpadam. Now Vypeen is a fast developing suburb of Cochin City. Today all basic infrastructures for modern living are available in Vypeen.

[edit] Villages of Island

Puthuvype
Malippuram
Elamkunnappuzha
Njarakkal
Nayarambalam
Edavanakad
Kuzhuppilly
Cherai
Pallipuram
Munambam
Nedungad

[edit] Tourist attractions

Lighthouse at Ochanthuruth open from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on all days.
Cherai Beach
Pallipuram Fort - 16th century fort (open on Thursdays).
Sahodaran Ayyappan Smarakam at Cherai
Veeranpuzha It is the name of Vembanadu Lake at the Vypeen Part. It is a calm and serence landscape, but not yet identified as a tourist spot.