The township of Angamaly is situated in the southern province of Kerala in Ernakulam District. Situated 33 kilometres north of Ernakulam, in close vicinity to Kochi, Angamaly is a northern gateway to the capital city of Kerala.
The Buddhist town lies in the midst of eighteen viharams, which were the major religious centres in yesteryears. According to folklore, Angamaly, meaning ‘ground of battles’, was the arena of battles in ancient times. The history of the town dates back to 409 AD with several evidences of construction of churches. Old coins and other artefacts found in the destination give evidence of the predominance of Buddhists and Jains.
Kalady, the birthplace of Adi Sri Sankara, is situated in close proximity at a distance of 7 km. Malayattoor featuring a huge church is a religious centre. Another popular attraction in the destination is Athirappilly Waterfalls that is 400 metres wide and falls from a height of 80 metres.
Travelling to Angamaly is easy and convenient with the presence of flights, trains and buses. Flights are available to Cochin International Airport situated in Nedumbassery. Trains connect the Angamaly Railway Station. Besides, travellers can reach Angamaly through buses as the destination is connected with national highways.
The tropical climate of the destination makes it a year round destination; though, the best time to visit Angamaly is in winter, during the months of October to January.
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