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Introduction:
One of the major commercial centers of Kochi and an artificial port, The Willington Island is a major tourist attraction. A tour to Willington Island will reveal more about this beautiful Kochi port. This is a man-made island created by soil used from the Kochi harbor.
Considered to be a major artificial port, Willington Island in Kochi, Kerala serves as a link between the other seaports. Willington Island, which is also the Headquarters of the Indian Navy is surrounded by emerald green backwaters and long stretched Chinese fishing nets.
Named after Lord Willington, the Willington Island is a beautiful port built by the British army. The Royal Air Force constructed a large aerodrome here in Kerala. A famous destination for Kerala Backwaters Tour, the island is the Southern Naval Command Headquarters.
How to Reach:
Nearest Airport: Cochin Airport
Nearest Railway Station: Ernakulam Railway Station.
Take a tour to Willington Island and take a glimpse of this beautiful man made island of Kerala and also enjoy the backwaters of Kerala.
Tourist Attractions:
Take a tour to Willington Island and rediscover this old island of Kerala.
Tourist Places:
Bolghatty Palace: This is a palace which was built by the Dutch in 1744and now stands as a hotel.
Fort Kochi: This is the place where you can get to see the famous Chinese fishing nets. Fort Kochi used to be a major trading area during the Dutch rule.
St. Francis Church: This is a beautiful church built in the year 1903. It is said that Vasco da Gama was cremated here.
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