The Subhash Park is a public park located in the centre of Ernakulam. The park on the western side overlooks the backwaters of the Cochin Harbour and the Vembanad Lake. The park, popularly known as the Subhash Chandra Bose Park, is 11.5 acre in size. It is located near the Ernakulam Boat Port and opposite the Maharaja’s College.
The park is a green space amid the concrete jungle of Kochi city, and it is popular with both children and adults. Because the park is situated alongside the backwaters, visitors may enjoy the sight of passing ships coming to and leaving from the Cochin Port. The Subhash Park, one of the few well-kept parks managed by the state government, is great for family outings.
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Subhash Park: Attractions
- Visitors can pay a visit to the Ernakulathappan temple, located close to the park.
- Visitors may have fun boating at the children’s park. Another fascinating attraction for visitors is the train for children.
- The view of the backwaters from here is spectacular. Ships in the harbour, passenger boats, fishing boats, and tourist yachts stationed near the Bolgatty Palace all add to the enjoyment of a visit to this park or Ernakulam in Kerala.
- Visitors may explore the Boat Jetty and the Marine Drive nearby, and watch the distant views of the sea at Subhash Park. Government-owned boats here will ferry visitors to historic sites like the Fort Kochi and scenic areas like Munambam.
- The world-class sculptures are another attraction of this park. Back in 1990, a sculptors’ workshop was held here, and the works of the notable sculptors who participated in the event were replicated and displayed in various locations.
- There are also some textile stores around the park where visitors may shop.
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Subhash Park: Tickets and best time to visit
People may visit this site at any time of year because the weather is excellent throughout the year. Subhash Bose Park has no entry fee.
Subhash Park: Nearby attractions
While visiting Subhash Park, visitors can visit some popular tourist attractions nearby, such as Parikshith Thampuran Museum, Durbar Hall Art Gallery, Marine Drive, Annie Besant Park, CSI Emmanuel Church, St Thomas Malankara Church, Sea India Foundation, Salem Marthoma Church, Shenoys Theatre, Amman Kovil, and many more.
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Subhash Park: How to reach?
With the extension of Kochi Metro services to Thykoodam, the Subhash Park and other local attractions have become more accessible to visitors. Visitors may ride the metro from any station between Aluva and Thykoodam and get off at the Maharajas Ground stop for a trouble-free tour. They may then take an auto-rickshaw that will put them in front of the park for about Rs 30. The park is a short walk from the Ernakulam Junction (South) railway station.
Additional information for visitors
The park is best visited between 8 AM and 11 AM in the morning, and 5 PM and 7 PM in the evening. Entry to the park is free. However, visitors must pay a modest fee to enter Children’s Park.
FAQs
What is Subhash Park's history?
In 1930, students from the Maharaja's College protested against the Kochi Kingdom at this park and were ruthlessly subdued, according to history. This is also where the push to merge Kochi and Travancore into Kerala began. Subhash Chandra Bose Park is named for the revolutionary.
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