Pallippuram, Ernakulam

Pallippuram

Palliport

—  town  —
Pallippuram
Location of Pallippuram
in Kerala and India
Coordinates
Country India
State Kerala
District(s) Ernakulam
Nearest city North Paravur
Parliamentary constituency Ernakulam
Civic agency Pallipuram
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)

Pallippuram is a village on Vypeen island, in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, south India. The village is located approximately 25 k.m. from Ernakulam and 20 k.m. from Cochin International Airport. The east border is Veeranpuzha, the north extension of Vembanad Lake and the Indian Ocean in the west. In English, this place is known as "Palliport".

Nearby attractions include the famous Cherai Beach, Pallipuram Fort, Munambam Fishing Harbour and Muziris beach( Golden Beach ). Pallippuram Fort was built by the Portuguese in 1503. It is one of the oldest existing European monoments in India. The Catholic Church at Pallippuram known as Church of "Our Lady of Snow" or "Manjumatha" is an important pilgrim centre for Christians.

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