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 was connected to the main land. The Goshree Bridges also connects the islands 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 Vypin
- Puthuvype
- Malippuram
- Elamkunnappuzha
- Njarakkal
- Nayarambalam
- Edavanakad
- Kuzhuppilly
- Cherai
- Pallipuram
- Munambam
- Nedungad
[edit] Tourist attractions
- Karthedom
- 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.
