Subhash Park

Subhash Park is a wonderful public park that is located in the heart of Ernakulam city. Towards the western side, Subhash Park overlooks the backwaters of Cochin Harbor and Vembanad Lake. Popularly known as Subhash Chandra Bose Park, the park spread over 11.5 acres and located next to Ernakulam boat jetty and opposite to Maharaja’s College. The park is virtually a green oasis in the concrete jungle of Kochi city and is a favorite among kids as well as adults. As the park is located beside the backwaters, one can also enjoy the sight of passing ships from around the world entering and leaving Cochin Port. Being among the few well-maintained parks under the state government, Subhash Park is ideal for family outings.

This magnificent park has recently been given a massive renovation and is the best park in Kochi now. Ornamental lighting, musical walkways, and picturesque landscaping attract quite a decent crowd. According to history, in 1930, students from the Maharaja’s College protested against the Kochi Kingdom at this park and were violently suppressed. This is also a place where the movement to unite Kochi and Travancore into Kerala was launched. The park is named after the revolutionary Subhash Chandra Bose.

Things To Do In Subhash Park:

• Visitors can visit an ancient Shiva Temple that lies near to the park and is enshrined with the deity of Lord Shiva, popularly known as Ernakulathappan temple.

• While venturing inside the park or recreation center, visitors can find a straight section towards the melodic walkway and marine drive.

• For fun, visitors can enjoy boating in the childrens park which is made in such a way to give learning about activity or traffic rules.

• Another interesting thing that visitors can find is the train for kids.

• The view of the backwaters is magnificent from here. Ships at the port, passenger boats, fishing boats, and the yacht of the tourists anchored near Bolgatty palace; all of these add delight to ones trip to this park or Ernakulam in Kerala.

• After enjoying the alluring gardens, backwaters and distant view of the sea at Subhash Park, visitors can also head to the Boat Jetty and Marine Drive nearby. At a very low ticket fare, government-owned boats here would take visitors to historic places such as Fort Kochi and picturesque spots like Munambam.

• Another highlight of this park is the world-class sculptures. Back in 1990, a workshop for sculptors had been arranged here and the creations of the famous sculptors who took part in the event have been recreated and installed at various spots here.

• In addition to these, there are several small textile shops near Subhash Park where visitors can do shopping.

Best Time To Visit Subhash Park:

As the weather in this destination is very pleasant throughout the year, people can visit this place any time in the year.

Nearby Attractions of Subhash Park:

While visiting Subhash Park, visitors can visit some popular tourist’s attractions located near to the destination 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 much more.

How To Reach Subhash Park:

With the services of Kochi Metro that are being extended to Thykoodam, Subhash Park and other attractions nearby have become more accessible to visitors. For a trouble-free trip, visitors can take the metro from any station between Aluva and Thykoodam and can get down at Maharajas Ground stop. From there, they can take an auto-rickshaw, which would drop them in front of Subhash Park for a fare of just Rs 30. Subhash Park is also located at a walking distance from Ernakulam Junction (South) railway station. One can also catch the bus from the nearest bus stop- District Court Bus Stop to reach the park.

Additional Information For Visitors:

Visitors can visit this park between 10:00 am to 09:00 pm. The best timings to visit Subhash Park are from 8 am-11 am in the morning or 5 pm-7 pm in the evening. The lighting and the music in the evening in an excellent setting here and surely a must-visit place during weekends. Entry charge for Subhash Park is nil but for the entry to Children’s Park, visitors have to pay nominal charges.