Angamaly

The township of Angamaly is situated in the southern province of Kerala. Situated 33 km north of Ernakulam, in close vicinity to Kochi, Angamaly is the northern gateway to the capital city of Kerala.

The Buddhist town lies in the midst of 18 viharams, which are major religious centres. According to folklore, Angamaly, which means ‘ground of battles’, was the arena of battles in ancient time. The history of the town dates back to 409 AD with several evidences of construction of churches. Old coins and other artefacts found here provide evidence that Buddhists and Jains dominated the landscape.

Kalady, the birthplace of Adi Sri Sankara, is situated in close proximity at a distance of 7 km. Malayattoor, which is home to a huge church, is a popular religious centre. Another must-visit in Angamaly is the Athirappilly Falls, which is 400 m wide and cascades down a height of 80 m. Apart from natural attractions, Angamaly is also known for its high literacy rate. Travelling to Angamaly is easy and convenient as the town is connected by flights, trains and buses.

The nearest airport is in Cochin located in Nedumbassery. Trains connect the Angamaly Railway Station to other cities. Besides, travellers can reach Angamaly by bus too. The tropical climate of the destination attracts tourists all throughout the year. However, the best time to visit Angamaly is in winter, between October and January.

Tourist places in Angamaly

Angamaly is among the fastest growing towns in the Ernakulam District of Kerala. Renowned for its natural beauty, historical as well as mythological significance, the destination is counted among the prominent tourist attractions. The town serves as an entry point to Kalady, Malayattoor, Manjapra, Kothamangalam and many other adjoining destinations.

Chendamangalam is one of the popular sites that allure nature lovers for its surroundings that are bounded by three rivers, seven inlets, various hillocks and green fields. Tourists visiting the destination can also head towards Perumbavoor, which is famous for various shrines of Hindu, Muslim and Christianity faiths.

The Iringole Forest Temple, located in the thick rain forests, is frequently visited by pilgrims as well as tourists due to its mythological significance. It is believed that at this site, Kamsa tried to kill the girl, an incarnation of Goddess Maya, who turned into lightening. Besides, Kuzhipillykavu Jaladurga Temple, Vamanamoorthy Temple and Aluva Mahadeva Temple are some of the prominent temples located in the vicinity of the destination.

Sri Adi Sankara Keerthi Sthamba Mandapam, often called as tower of victory, is another notable attraction in the destination. Tourists can also visit Sri Ramakrishna Advaita Ashram, which was established with an aim of encouraging participation in various issues and debates for the betterment of society.

Tourists can also visit Sringeri Mutt Complex, which is renowned for conducting numerous Vedic courses. Malayattoor Church, Makka Masjid, St. Mary’s Church, Thaqwa Masjid and Elephant Rescue and Care Centre are some of other attractions located in the vicinity of the destination.