Tour to Willington Island

Tour to Willington Island

Introduction:

Willington Island in Kochi is a famous tourist place. A tour to Willington Island will reveal that this old island of Kochi is a major commercial center in the town. Willington Island is a man made island created by using the soil from Kochi harbor.

It is a major artificial port in India which serves as a link between the other seaports. The Navy Headquarters are located in the Willington Island. Surrounded by beautiful backwaters, the island houses cities best hotels and buildings.

Location of Willington Island:

• Nearest Airport to Willington Island:

  Cochin Airport

• Nearest Railway Station:

  Ernakulam Railway Station.

Best Time to Visit:

The best time to take a tour to Willington Island is from December to May. During summers the weather is really hot and so the winter season is the perfect time to visit Willington Island.

History:

Willington Island is a wonderful island named after Viceroy Lord Willington. It is an artificial port built during the British era. The Royal Air Force constructed a large aerodrome in Willington Island. Willington Island is Southern Naval Command Headquarters.

Tourist Attractions:

Take a tour to Willington Island and rediscover this old island of Kerala.

Angelo’s Fort: Built by the Portuguese in 1505, this fort in Kannur still stands as a witness to the bygone era of time.