Kalathara Backwater View Point: A Serene Slice of Kerala

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving to the Kalathara backwater view point, use the following directions: Start on NH 66, and head towards Ernakulam. Continue on NH 66 until you reach the Kochi area. Look for signs indicating the direction to Fort Kochi. As you approach Fort Kochi, keep an eye out for W775+3F4 on your GPS, which is the exact location of the viewpoint. Parking may be limited, so consider finding a designated parking area nearby before walking to the viewpoint.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  To reach Kalathara backwater view point via public transportation, first head to the nearest bus station in your area. From there, take a bus towards Kochi or Fort Kochi. Buses are frequent and the fare typically ranges from 20 to 50 INR depending on your starting point. Once you arrive at Fort Kochi, you can either walk to the viewpoint (approximately 1.5 km) or take a local auto-rickshaw for a small fare (around 100 INR). Ask the driver to drop you at W775+3F4, Kochi.

• Public Transportation - Train

  If you are coming from another city in Kerala, consider taking a train to Ernakulam Junction, which is the nearest major railway station. Once you arrive, you can take a local bus or auto-rickshaw to Fort Kochi. The bus fare will be around 20 INR. From Fort Kochi, follow the previous public bus instructions to reach the Kalathara backwater view point.

• Auto-Rickshaw

  If you prefer a more direct route, you can hire an auto-rickshaw from your location in Kochi or Fort Kochi. The fare may vary depending on your starting point but expect to pay between 100 to 200 INR. Just inform the driver that you want to go to W775+3F4, Kochi, which is the Kalathara backwater view point.