GUIDE

GUIDE

Steeped in history, Kochi is popularly known as the ' Queen of the Arabian Sea ' and the Commercial capital of Kerala. From time immemorial, the Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British and the Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to Kochi and left their legacies here. Arab and Jewish spice traders had settled here in the first century A. D. They prospered under the patronage of the Cochin Rajahs. Kochi’s fortune received a boost in the 14th century with the collapse of the ancient port of Kodungallur and thus it became the most important port in the Malabar coast. Today, Kochi is a major Naval Base and one of India's largest ports.

The City of Kochi consists of a cluster of islands and peninsulas that includes the mainland of Ernakulam, the islands of Willington, Bolgatty and Gundu, Fort Kochi and Mattancherry. All these are linked by ferry. Bridges also connect Ernakulam with Wellington Island and Fort Kochi and Mattancherry peninsulas. The Willington Island is an artificial island created with material dredged up when the harbour was deepened. Almost all historical sites are in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry.

 

Major Attractions of Kochi

 

• Forts & Palaces

• Mattancherry Palace ( Dutch Palace)
  Built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi (Cochin), the palace was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch. Them palace is open for public viewing from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. all week days except Fridays.
  
• Bolghatty Palace
  A Scenic island near the city of Ernakulam, Bolghatty is famous for the Bolghatty Palace built by the Dutch in 1744 AD.

• Churches
  
  • Santa Cruz Basilica
    This monumental church dates back to 1558 and has beautiful paintings on the ceiling.
  • St. Francis Church
    Built in 1503 by Portuguese Francisan Friars, this is the India's oldest European church. It was restored in 1779 by the protestant Dutch, converted to an Anglican Church by the British in 1795, and is presently used by the church of South India.

• Beaches

• Cherai Beach
  This lovely beach bordering Vypeen Island is ideal for swimming. A typical Kerala village with paddy fields and coconut groves nearby is an added attraction of this beach.

• Museums
  
  • Hill Palace Museum, Thripunithra
    10 km from Kochi, Hill Palace, the official residence of the Kochi royal family, was built in 1865 AD. A full-fledged ethno-archaeological museum and Kerala's first every heritage museum are the main attractions. Displayed inside the thirteen galleries are oil paintings, 19th century paintings, Murals, sculpture in stone and plaster of paris, manuscripts, inscriptions and coins belonging to the Kochi royal family.
  • Pareekshith Thampuran Museum
    This sprawling, traditional Kerala style building previously called the Durbar Hall, houses 19th century oil paintings, a collection of old coins, sculptures and Mughal paintings. The museum remains open from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. all weekdays except Mondays.

• Others
  
  • Chinese Fishing Nets
    These huge cantilevered fishing nets were brought here by traders from the court of Kublai Khan
  • Willingdon Island
    Named after Lord Willingdon, a British viceroy to India, this man-made island is surrounded by beautiful backwaters. The island is the site of the city's best hotels, customs and trading centres, the port trust and the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command.
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    Jewish Synagogue
    Constructed in 1568, this is the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth. Tthe Synagogue is open from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. It is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.

WOODLANDSCOCHIN

ABOUT WOODLANDS

Woodlands, which is a synonymous with quality service for any traveler arriving in Cochin, for over 50 years is a hotel which dictated and still dictates the levels of hospitality and guest satisfaction. Woodlands a landmark in Cochin is situated at M.G Road the very heart of Cochin city and caters to a very wide range of travelers both leisure and businessmen alike and both in the budget and luxury category.

FACILITIES

Rooms

Room configuration		Room features
Single Non A/c Single A/c Double Non A/c Double A/c Suite Non A/c Suite A/c Family Room (6 beds)	12 nos. 07 nos. 27 nos. 13 nos. 01 nos. 03 nos. 01 nos.	Direct dialing telephone Cable TV Voice mail Minibars in A/c rooms Running hot & cold water Balcony in road facing rooms Internet & Email

Restaurant


Woodlands has a rightful reputation of having the best vegetarian restaurant in town. The quality and taste of food in the restaurant, Rangoli is a legend by its own right. Rangoli offers a wide range of cuisine right from Indian, South Indian to Chinese vegetarian cuisine

FACILITIES :CONFERENCE HALL

 

The conferencing facility at Woodlands comprise of 4 halls of 15 and 1000 people capacity. The smaller conference hall is air-conditioned and ideal for board room and small business meeting. The medium conference hall which is situated near the entrance is ideal for product launches and exhibitions. Woodlands also has an expansive roof garden which is beautifully landscaped and is ideal for private parties of up to 1000 people.


CONTACT US

Woodlands A Land Mark Hotel,
Woodlands Jn. M.G. Road, Cochin - 682011
Kerala, India
www.woodlandscochin.net

ReservationEmail : reservation@woodlandscochin.net
Phone : +91-484-2368900, 2382051
Fax : +91-484-2382080

WOODLANDS COCHIN

Special Attraction Woodlands, which is a synonymous with quality service for any traveler arriving in Cochin, for over 50 years is a hotel which dictated and still dictates the levels of hospitality and guest satisfaction.

Woodlands a landmark in Cochin is situated at M.G Road the very heart of Cochin city.... Tariff Category CP A/C Non A/c Single Executive INR 1,450/- INR 1,150/- Double Executive INR 1,950/- INR 1,550/- Delux Suite INR 2,650/- INR 1,950/- Extra Person INR 400/- INR 400/

Woodlands Cochin

Woodlands, which is a synonymous with quality service for any traveler arriving in Cochin, for over 50 years is a hotel which dictated and still dictates the levels of hospitality and  guest satisfaction. Woodlands a landmark in Cochin is situated at M.G Road  the very heart of Cochin city and caters to a very wide range of travelers both  leisure and businessmen alike and both in the budget and luxury category     Woodlands has a rightful reputation of having the  best vegetarian restaurant in town. The quality and taste of food in the restaurant , “Rangoli”.   Woodlands has spacious rooms of a wide range starting from A/c suites,  Deluxe A/c double, A/c single right down to Non A/c single and double . All the road facing rooms have balconies for relaxation and the A/c rooms are all equipped with mini bars

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WOODLANDS FACILITIES

OUR FACILITIES   Woodlands has spacious rooms of a wide range starting from A/c suites, Deluxe A/c double, A/c single right down to Non A/c single and double . All the road facing rooms have balconies for relaxation and the A/c rooms are all equipped with mini bars The hotel also has direct dialing telephones, voice mail, cable TV, 24 hours running hot and cold water, room service and in house laundry. Foreign exchange and doctor on call are added facilities. All major credit cards are accepted. Room configuration Room features Single Non A/c Single A/c Double Non A/c Double A/c Suite Non A/c Suite A/c Family Room (6 beds) 12 nos. 07 nos. 27 nos. 13 nos. 01 nos. 03 nos. 01 nos. Direct dialing telephone Cable TV Voice mail Minibars in A/c rooms Running hot & cold water Balcony in road facing rooms Internet & Email

WOODLANDS HOTEL

Woodlands, which is a synonymous with quality service for any traveler arriving in Cochin, for over 50 years is a hotel which dictated and still dictates the levels of hospitality and guest satisfaction. Woodlands a landmark in Cochin is situated at M.G Road the very heart of Cochin city and caters to a very wide range of travelers both leisure and businessmen alike and both in the budget and luxury category.

Woodlands A Land Mark Hotel, Woodlands Jn. M.G. Road, Cochin - 682011 Kerala, India www.woodlandscochin.net ReservationEmail : reservation@woodlandscochin.net Phone : +91-484-2368900, 2382051 Fax : +91-484-2382080 Distance Railway Station : 500 meters Bus Station : 1 Km. Air Port : 32 Kms.

WOODLANDS HOTEL

 

WOODLANDS HOTEL

 

The conferencing facility at Woodlands comprise of 4 halls of 15 and 1000 people capacity. The smaller conference hall is air-conditioned and ideal for board room and small business meeting. The medium conference hall which is situated near...

the entrance is ideal for product launches and exhibitions. Woodlands also has an expansive roof garden which is beautifully landscaped and is ideal for private parties of up to 1000 people

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Special Features of Woodlands Rooms
Direct dialing telephone
Cable TV
Voice mail
Minibars in A/c rooms
Running hot & cold water
Balcony in road facing rooms
Internet @ email