When to go
- Time of day
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MiscellaneousMan-made island
Willingdon Island
Man-made island formed in 1936 from dredging for Kochi's modern port
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01 — The story
The story
Willingdon Island was formed in 1936 from material dredged during construction of the modern port of Kochi, reclaiming land from the backwaters. It is described as the largest man-made island in India and takes its name from Lord Willingdon, a former Viceroy. The British administration planned it as a shipping and trade base.
Today it is a commercial and industrial district. The Port of Kochi operates here, alongside shipping firms, cargo yards, warehouses and hotels. The island also has the Kochi Naval Base and the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, and ferries and boat trips run around it.
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02 — About
About Willingdon Island
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We’re still writing about Willingdon Island: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.
03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
On the ground
- Access
- Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport (COK), Kochi.; Nearest railway station: Ernakulam Junction Railway Station (ERS).
Where it is
Ernakulam, Kerala
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