Landing at CIAL(Cochin international Airport) and its Breathtakingly Beautiful,Green and Scenic surroundings .

The Cochin International Airport (CIAL) having become one of the busiest airports in the country in terms of both traffic and turn over, the entire region of Nedumbassery and its neighbourhood areas are on a fast developmental track today.
Its provides its passengers both with both scenic locales and easy connectivity.India’s first international airport built as a corporate venture, the “Cochin International Airport Limited” is in close proximity with Aluva. It is one of the best international airports in India in terms of size and infrastructure.It’s been a dream come true for Aluva when this tiny town woke up to the drone of an aircraft on a sleepy evening in May 1999. A long cherished dream had borne wings that day. India’s first airport taking shape, as part of a corporate venture was something unheard of till that day.Aluva is also fast changing, a change that is quite extensive and all encompassing.It was the international airport at Nedumbassery that has changed the fortunes of Aluva in a big way.Of late, Aluva and most places surrounding it are witnessing a sudden spurt of activities because of the fact that all these places lie in close proximity to Kochi. Given the road conditions are reasonably good and free from traffic snarls, one can easily access these places in a matter of a little over thirty minutes. And more importantly, today, Aluva affords all kind of conveniences and comforts that are on par with that of Kochi. From hospitals to educational institutions to swanky showrooms, Aluva has everything to suit a metro lifestyle.
Aluva offers great living culture and a healthy environment which is why it has become one of the most sought after places to reside.COCHIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT is only ten minute drive from Aluva ( the air port area is still comes under Aluva Taluk)It is one of the best international airports in India, not only because of the size, but also because of the style in which it is built.(THE FAMOUS GURUVAYOOR TEMPLE)
ALWAYE(ALUVA)COHIN(KOCHI)is surrounded by tourist places and it may be the best place to stay and visit different places because of the easy access through the river Periyar.Its most commonly known by its older name ’’Alwaye’’.ALWAYE got its name from the Banyan tree's(Allu maram) that were widespread throughout this sleepy town.Being surrounded by Periyar means that all parts of Aluva is out of any water crisis. The water from Aluva is even taken to some of the Cochin areas. Periyar, being the second largest river in Kerala does not manage to become dry at any occasion.Not only the river is the major factor of Aluva’s development. Aluva is quite close to Cochin and surrounded by a number of towns. Aluva is now in the International aviation map as it is the nearest town to the (Cochin) International Airport
Aluva was also called the industrial capital of Kerala because of the large number of industries situated there. Once again, Periyar may be the major reason for that too
THE HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE
Aluva has got some memorable places to visit, especially on the outskirts. The Uliyannur Temple, said to be built by the famous carpenter Perunthachan is one of the most historical landmarks in the town. It is said that he had an important part in Aluva’s history.

The temple is located on an island called Uliyannur which was connected to Aluva with a bridge. The way to reach there is a bit twisted as it is a small one-way bridge with a large number of turns as it goes across Periyar. It is too narrow that my friend’s Accent managed to hit its side and damage the bumper.

St. Joseph’s Seminary at Mangalapuzha, on the outskirts of the town is a famous institution for the candidates for Priesthood under the the Syro-Malabar Church. This place also has a long history and a large number of students attend the classes here. The seminary got a large amount of area inside it and it got a fair amount of natural beauty inside along with a big, well-built church in it.
Another famous pilgrim centre close to CIAL and ALWAYE is the Malayatoor St.Thomas Church situated on the top of the Malayatoor hill. There will be great celebrations on the Sunday after Easter when the pilgrims from different areas come together and climb the hill.