Ernakulam is located on the coast of the Arabian sea with Kottayam and Alappuzha districts on the south, Idukki on the east and Thrissur on the north. The commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala, Kochi in Ernakulam, is also know as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. with one of the finest natural harbours in the world, this was once a major centre of commerce and trade with the British, Arab, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch etc. 

GETTING THERE & AWAY
 
Air
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram (71 km) 
 
Train 
Kollam is an important railhead of the Southern Railways. (Railway enquiry Ph: 131) 
 
Road
An excellent road network links Kollam to all major towns and , cities in Kerala. 
 
Ferry services
The ferry station is adjacent to the central bus station (3 km from the railway station). 
 
Public utility services

• KSRTC, Central Bus Stn. Ph: 752008·

• Railway (enquiry) Ph: 131

• Head Post Office, Chinnakkada Ph: 746607

• Speed Post Counter, Chinnakkada Ph: 742355

• Telegraph Office, Chinnakkada Ph: 740817

• Rail Mail Service, Railway Stn, Kollam Ph: 742049

•  Cantonment Post Office, Near Railway Stn. Ph: 748995