Ochanthuruth is one of the villages in Vypin, an island in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. It is on the southern part of Vypin.
Geography It is located at Vypin Island of Ernakulam District.Ochanthuruth in Wikimapia
Location Ochanthuruth is 3 miles (5 km) north of Kochi.
Getting there The commissioning of the Goshree bridges in 2004 has greatly improved the connectivity to Vypin island from the mainland. Regular ferry and boat services are also available between Vypin and Fort Kochi.
Tourism The lighthouse at Puthuvype attracts a number of tourists.Places of interest around Kochi, India The lighthouse is open to tourists on all days from 3 pm to 5 pm. The famous Cherai Beach and Pallipuram Fort are near Ochanthuruth.
Churches Cruz Milagres Church (Kurisingal Church) Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Vadakke Palli)
Notable people
Joseph Attipetty, Archbishop of Verapoly Eliswa Vakayil, first religious sister from Kerala and the foundress of Third Order of the Discalced Carmelite Congregation, the first indigenous Carmelite Congregation in India.
Bus stops SignificanceLandmarks Company Peedika Sree S.S Sabha School (UP), Cruz Milagres Church (Kurisingal Palli), Vypeen Hospital Puthuvype Major Jn. and Shopping area, Beach & Light House, Temples, St. Antony's Shrine, Federal Bank, Post office, Village Office, Auditorium, Santa Cruz H.S.S., C.M.E.P.S. Schoolmuttom Our Family Clinic, State Bank of India, Temple, St. Marys L.P. School Valappu Fish Market, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (Vadakke Palli).
References
External links Visitors attraction in Kochi, refer Vypeen island