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Moolampilly
Locality in Kerala, India

Moolampilly

Moolampilly is an Island in Kochi surrounded by river Periyar.

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It is a part of Kadamakkudy grama panchyath, Kanayannur Taluk, Ernakulam District in the Indian state of Kerala. The Word " Moolampilly" is derived from the Portuguese word " Molambo" means Rag. The Portuguese people created the christian community in moolampilly island. Portuguese heritage is still over there. Moolampilly is famous for the handmade earthenpots and Tandoori ovens. Moolampilly Kaliman (Clay) Society was formed in 1962.

How locals move

Getting around Moolampilly the local way

  • Get inAs the financial capital of Kerala, Kochi is well-connected by air, road, rail and ferry from others parts of India, and to some other international destinations.
  • Get inCATS also operates limo services as well as customised packages available for full/half day trips.
  • Get inBy helicopter: Pawan Hans, in the departure gate of the domestic terminal, operates a wide range of helicopter services to almost all parts of city as well as state, which requires a prior booking.
  • Get inCochin Airport has its own helicopter services with support of Bharat Airways.
  • Get inScheduled and chartered helicopter services to pilgrimage centres like Sabarimala, Guruvayoor and major cities like Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode are available.
  • Get inOutside Ernakulam Junction, there is a pre-paid taxi stand where you can stand in line for a receipt and take an auto-rickshaw to other parts of Kochi.
  • Get inA pre-paid auto rickshaw to Fort Kochi cost ₹179 as of 2014.
  • Get inThere is a direct ferry service between Kochi and Lakshadweep.

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