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Lulu International Shopping Mall, Kochi
LuLu Mall Kochi is a shopping mall located in Edappally, Kochi, Kerala. Spanning , it is one of the largest malls in India with a total built up area of and a retail space of . It contains nearly 300 outlets, including food courts, restaurants, family entertainment zones, a multiplex, ice skating rink, gaming arena, beauty parlors, a toy train joy ride and bowling alley. The mall was opened in March 2013 by then Chief Minister of Kerala, Shri Oommen Chandy. The entire project, consisting of the shopping mall with four customized shopping levels and a 5-star hotel, was designed by the UK based architectural firm Atkins. The construction contract of the project was awarded to Shapoorji Pallonji, an Indian conglomerate. The 5-star business hotel located within the campus of the mall is operated by Marriott Hotels & Resorts. With an average daily footfall of more than 80,000, it is one of the most visited places in Kerala. By 2021, eight years from the opening, LuLu Mall Kochi ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edapally
Edappally or Idappalli is a region in the city of Kochi, Kerala, India. It is a major commercial centre as well as a prominent residential region. Edappally junction is one of the busiest junctions in the city. History Edappally in English literally translates as ''Eda'', short for ''edaykku'' (Malayalam term for "in-between") and ''Pallykollunna Sthalam'' (Malayalam term for "the place or palace where Kings(Rajas) used to take rest ). The name is connected with Edappally Palace and Edappally rajas. Economy Edappally is said to be one of the fastest-growing areas in the city of Kochi. Edappally was the seat of the Edapally Rajas, the rulers of the area. Edappally was a Panchayath before getting included in Cochin Corporation. The Cochin corporation limits start from the traffic signal ( Lulu Mall signal) towards Ernakulam and Palarivattom . The area that covers Edappally toll and Lulu Mall is in Kalamassery Municipality limits. This is a place which comes partly under Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hotel Rating
Hotel ratings are often used to classify hotels according to their quality. From the initial purpose of informing travellers on basic facilities that can be expected, the objectives of hotel rating have expanded into a focus on the hotel experience as a whole. Today the terms 'grading', 'rating', and 'classification' are used to generally refer to the same concept, that is to categorize hotels. There are a wide variety of rating schemes used by different organizations around the world. Many have a system involving stars, with a greater number of stars indicating greater luxury. Forbes Travel Guide, formerly Mobil Travel Guide, launched its star rating system in 1958. The AAA and their affiliated bodies use diamonds instead of stars to express hotel and restaurant ratings levels. Food services, entertainment, view, room variations such as size and additional amenities, spas and fitness centers, ease of access and location may be considered in establishing a standard. Hotels are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernakulam Junction Railway Station
Ernakulam Junction railway station (also known as Ernakulam South, code: ERS) is the biggest railway station in the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. Controlling 376 train routes at a time, it is the busiest railway junction station in South India. At in financial year 2018–19, it is the second largest in terms of passenger revenues in Kerala and the fifth largest in Southern Railway. It is an A1 classified station operated by the Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways and comes under the Thiruvananthapuram railway division. Ernakulam Junction is also the first fully disabled-friendly railway station in India. Important trains originating from Ernakulam Junction The following trains starting from Ernakulam Junction station: History Ernakulam Jn was first opened as Ernakulam South in 1932 when the metre-gauge line then terminating at Ernakulam Terminus railway station (ERG) was extended from Pachalam to the Cochin Harbour Terminus on the Willingdon Island for proxi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernakulam Town Railway Station
Ernakulam Town (also known as Ernakulam North, code: ERN) is one of the main railway stations in the Kochi, city of Kochi, Kerala, India. Administration The station is operated by the Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways and is an 'A–grade' station under Thiruvananthapuram railway division. Background Among Kochites, this station is referred to as "Ernakulam North" or simply "North" as it is in the Northern part of Kochi, to distinguish it from which in turn is referred to as (and was officially called for a long time as) "Ernakulam South" or simply "South". This is a convenient station to alight for passengers travelling to northern suburbs of Kochi city and nearby areas. The major railway station in Kochi is the Ernakulam Junction. Location Ernakulam Town railway station is situated between Kaloor and Kacheripady. This area of the city is known as "North" due to the presence of the station which was previously known as "Ernakulam North" (locals still refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vyttila Mobility Hub
Vyttila Mobility Hub is an integrated transit terminal in the city of Kochi. It is designed as a converging point of various forms of public transportation, such as local and long-distance buses, metro rail and inland water transport. It is planned over an area of in Vyttila, making it one of the largest bus termini in India. The foundation stone for Mobility Hub in Vytilla was laid by the Chief Minister of Kerala V. S. Achuthanandan on 7 June 2010. Construction of the first phase, consisting of the terminal for long-distance buses and the basic amenities, started in December 2010; the first phase was opened on 26 February 2011. When fully implemented, it will have facilities to integrate all modes of public transportation, as well as for shopping, entertainment and hospitality. History A fast-growing city like Kochi requires a comprehensive plan to meet the demands and requirements in Traffic and Transport. Travelling in the city is a Herculean task due to congested roads ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kochi Metro
The Kochi Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. It was opened to the public within four years of starting construction, making it one of the fastest completed metro projects in India. The Kochi metro project is the first metro in the country which connects rail, road and water transport facilities. The first phase is being set up at an estimated cost of . In October 2017, Kochi Metro was named the Best Urban Mobility Project in India by the Urban Development Ministry, as part of the Urban Mobility India (UMI) international conference hosted by the ministry every year. The construction work was started in June 2013 and a section of the line from Aluva to Palarivattom was opened to passengers on 17 June 2017 by Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India. A second section from Palarivattom to Maharaja's College metro station was inaugurated on 3 October 2017. Another section from Maharaja's College Stadium to Thaikoodam was inaugurated o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NH 17
National Highway 17 (NH 17) is a National Highway in India running from Sevoke in West Bengal to Guwahati in Assam. Route It starts from its junction with NH-10 at * Sevoke, Darjeeling district and connects * Mongpong, Kalimpong district, * Bagrakote, Chalsa, Nagarkata, Goyerkata, Jalpaiguri district, * Birpara, Falakata, Sonarpur Alipurduar district * Coochbehar, Tufanganj Cooch Behar district in West Bengal; and further * Agomani, Golakganj, Bilasipara, Dhubri district, * North Salmara, Bongaigaon district, * Goalpara, Goalpara district, * Bijoynagar, Boko, Kamrup Metropolitan district. and terminating at its junction with NH-27 near Guwahati in Assam Junctions : Terminal at Sevoke. : Terminal near Bagrakote. : Terminal near Chalsa. : Terminal near Binnaguri. : near Guwahati. See also *List of National Highways in India by highway number *National Highways Development Project The National Highways Development Project (NHDP) is a project to up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Highway 66 (India)
National Highway 66, commonly referred to as NH 66 (erstwhile NH-17 and a part of NH-47), is a mostly 4 lane long busy National Highway that runs roughly north–south along the western coast of India, parallel to the Western Ghats. It connects Panvel (a city south of Mumbai) to Cape Comorin (Kanyakumari), passing through the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The highway is undergoing a major overhaul in Karnataka, where the state government has accepted the NHAI's request of international standard, 60-metre-wide national highway with grade separators. The complete stretch from the Goa border (near Karwar) to the Kerala border (near Talapady) is being widened to four lanes, with space to accommodate future expansion to six lanes. There were protests from the people, who will lose lands, for a narrower stretch. But the Karnataka government has not heeded to the protests. Land acquisition and tendering process for national highway widening is h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Highway 47 (India)
National Highway 47 (NH 47) is a primary National Highway in India. It starts from Bamanbore in Gujarat and terminates at Nagpur in Maharashtra. This national highway is about long. Before renumbering of national highways in 2010, NH-47 was variously numbered as old national highways 8A, 59, 59A & 69. Route NH47 transits through three states of India namely Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. ;Gujarat Bamanbore, Limbdi, Ahmedabad, Godhra, Dahod - M.P. border ;Madhya Pradesh Gujarat border - Indore, Betul - Maharashtra border ;Maharashtra M.P. border - Saoner, Nagpur Junctions : Terminal near Bamanbore. : near Limbdi : near Sarkhej : near Ahmedabad : near Ahmedabad : near Limkheda : near Dahod : near Jhabua : near Dhar : near Indore : near indore : near Kheri : near Betul : near Betul : near Multai : near Multai : near Saoner : near Saoner : near Saoner : near Dahegaon : near Nagpur : Terminal near Nagpur. See also * List of National Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edappally Junction
Edappally Junction is an intersection at Edappally, Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. Four major highways intersect at the junction. Indian National Highway 47, National Highway 66, National Highway 47A and Kochi Bypass intersect here. It is one of the busiest junctions in Kerala. Roads that intersect National Highway 66 National Highway 66 passes through the Edappally Junction and ends in Panvel near Mumbai in Maharashtra. It is the 7th longest highway in India with 1,296 km. National Highway 47 National Highway 47 passes through the Edappally Junction. It is located at the west side of the junction. Kochi Bypass The Kochi Bypass starts at the Edappally Junction and ends at Aroor Junction. This 17-km stretch of road running across the city has evolved into a central business district of the city. Places of interest Lulu Cochin Mall {{main, Lulu Cochin Mall Lulu Cochin Mall is a shopping mall located on bypass junction. It is built on an area of 2,200, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edapally Metro Station
Edapally is a station of Kochi Metro. The station is located between Pathadipalam and Changampuzha Park, in the area of Edappally. It was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi Narendra Damodardas Modi (; born 17 September 1950) is an Indian politician serving as the 14th and current Prime Minister of India since 2014. Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014 and is the Member of Parliament fro ... on 17 June and opened for public on 19 June 2017 as a part of the first stretch of the metro system, between Aluva and Palarivattom. Location Edappally metro station is located over the Edappally junction, which is one of the busiest road junctions in Kerala. It is one of the busiest stations of Kochi Metro due to its proximity to major landmarks such as Edappally church and Lulu Mall. Post the opening of the skywalk bridge connecting the 2nd floor of Lulu Mall with the entrance building of the station, the metro station has emerged ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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