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Vypeen Island




Vypeen is a small island situated between the sea and the backwaters of Kochi. One of the most densely populated island in the country, the island is 24 km long and 2.5 km wide. Cherai beach situated here is a tourist hot spot. The light house at Ochanthuruthu and the Chinese fishing nets are the other attractions. The Catholic Church on the island near Pallipuram is a Christian pilgrim center. The Pallipuram Fort is another interest on the island. Vypeen is connected by ferry with Fort Kochi and High Court jetty Ernakulam. There are bus services on the island.


Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Ernakulam
Location: Kochi    

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