About Ernakulam Ernakulam is a complex structured city, being the headquarters of the name-sake district and the mainland of Cochin city at the same time. There is not much distinction between Ernakulam and Cochin which are only separated by the spreading backwaters, which carry many tiny natural islands which form the subland, and the railway stations. Originally the town shot into prominence with the formation of Ernakulam district in 1958. The city is neatly linked on the west-coast line by road and rail. For Kerala, it is the hub of all commercial and tourist connections. Also well-connected by air also. The unique feature of the city is its ferry services to Vypeen, Mattancherry, Fort Cochin, Varapuzha, Willington Island and Bolghatty Island. Ernakulam district is a beneficiary of two most important rivers -- Periyar and Muvattupuzha. Confluence of 3 rivers, Kaliyar, Thodupuzhayar and Kothamangalam, occurs at Muvattupuzha and hence it is called so. Quick Facts Approximate temperature in Ernakulam in celsius: Jan 26°c Feb 27°c Mar 29°c Apr 30°c May 30°c Jun 25.5°c Jul 25.5°c Aug 26°c Sep 26.5°c Oct 26.5°c Nov 27.5°c Dec 28°c Area: 8700 sq km. Population: 1.60 mn Rainfall: 310 cm Local: Malayalam Main Occupation: Trading, Fishing Taj Hotels in Ernakulam » Taj Residency Best Buys Ernakulam is the place for gorgeous silk saris. Intricately designed gold and silver jewellery is another speciality, as also more ornate temple jewellery.