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The building Complex of the college with an area of over 2 Lakh Sq.Ft. is situated in a sprawling campus of 26 acres, nestled among lush greenary over a hillock on the side of Ernakulam - Thodupuzha State Highway. |
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By Air VJCET is situated about 40 KMs east of Nedumbassery International Airport |
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By rail - Aluva / Ernakulam railway stations are approximately 45 kms from the VJCET Campus. |
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By road - VJCET Campusis just on the side of State Highway No.8., about 5 Kms from Muvattupuzha en-route to Thodupuzha |
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Route Map |
The College is surrounded by a number of beautiful places blessed by Mother Nature. Here we include a number of locations which are must see locations for any tourist visiting Kerala. |
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Marayoor is 40 km from Munnar. This is the only place in Kerala that has a natural growth of sandalwood trees. The sandalwood factory of the Forest Department, the caves (muniyaras) with murals and relics from the New Stone Age civilization and the children's park spread across a hectare of land under the canopy of a single Banyan tree are of great interest to tourists. Thoovanam Waterfall and Rajeev Gandhi National Park are also nearby. Marayoor occupies a vast area on the slopes of the Western Ghats in Idukki district and is an important pre-historic site in Kerala. Apart from the Dolmenoid cists (Dolmenoids were burial chambers made of four stones placed on edges and covered by a fifth one called the cap stone) in Muniyara, Marayoor is famous for its natural sandalwood forests and pre-historic rock paintings. |
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Nearest railway station : Ernakulam about 130 km
Nearest airport : Cochin International Airport about 110 km |
The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
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About 40 km from Thodupuzha, Idukki district, central Kerala. The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary here spreads over an area of 77 sq km in the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of the district. Situated at an altitude of 450-748 m above sea level, this sanctuary occupies the forest land between the Cheruthoni river and the Periyar river. There is a scenic lake around the sanctuary, covered by an enchanting canopy of tropical ever-green and deciduous trees, and offers boat rides.
Elephants, bison, sambar deer, wild dogs, jungle cats, tiger, wild boar etc are seen here apart from various species of snakes including cobra, viper, kraits and numerous non-poisonous ones. Birds include jungle fowl, myna, laughing thrush, black bulbul, peafowl, woodpecker, kingfisher etc. The wildlife here is similar to that of Thekkady. This sanctuary lies adjacent to the world renowned Idukki Arch Dam. |
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Thodupuzha - Kochi is about 58 km. Nearest railway stations: Kottayam about 114 km; Changanassery about 114 km away.
Nearest airports: Madurai in neighbouring Tamilnadu, about 140 km away; Kochi international airport, about 190 km away. |
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Munnar, one of the most popular hill stations in India is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Located at 1600 m above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience. |
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Nearest airport: Madurai (Tamil Nadu), about 140 km away Cochin International Airport, about 190 km away
Nearest railway station: Theni (Tamil Nadu), about 60 km away, Changanacherry, about 93 km away |
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Vagamon is not just any other verdant spot. Of course, you can get grassy hills, velvet lawns and cool mountain air in many other places but not the Vagamon kind; not just this exciting blend of religious mysticism and European legacy.
Like a lot of other beautiful things in life, Vagamon too has to be experienced, not read about or its stories merely listened to. What you've got to do is get yourself some means of transport, head straight for Idukki district and then on to Vagamon. Once there, try taking off your shoes, closing your eyes and just listening to Vagamon. |
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By road : 25 km from Peermede, the famous plantation town.
Nearest railway station: Kottayam which is about 75 km from Peermede.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 150 km from Peermede. |
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Altitude: 900-1800 m above sea level
Rainfall: 2500 mm
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The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations. In the Periyar forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India, and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks. |
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There are frequent buses from Kumily (4 km away) to various tourist centres. |
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Fifteen km from Munnar, the famous hill station of Kerala, is the beautiful Rajamala. The natural habitat of the Nilgiri Tahr (Hemitragas hylocres), the Eravikulam - Rajamala region is now home to half the world population estimated at around 1300 - of this endangered mountain goat. But the Tahr is only one of the reasons to make a visit to Rajamala. The picturesque beauty of this mountain will make you want to tent here forever |
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By road: Distance from Munnar to some tourist centres
Goa: 930 km; Chennai: 600 km; Malampuzha: 230 km, Kodaikkanal: 195 km, Kumarakom: 160 km, Top station: 34 km, Anamudi: 20 km.
Nearest railway station: Kottayam railway station, 142 km away
Nearest airport: Cochin international airport, 130 km away and in neighboring Tamil Nadu, Madhurai airport, 142 km away. |
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(16 km from Nedumkandam, Thekkady-Munnar Road)
Rolling green hills and the fresh mountain air make Ramakalmedu and enchanting retreat. The hilltop also offers a panoramic view of the picturesque villages of Bodi and Cumbum on the eastern slope of the Western Ghats. Distance 45 km from Idukki, 40 km from Thekkady and 75 km from Munnar. Bus timings: 09.30 a.m. Munnar, 10.30 a.m. Kottayam, 09.30 a.m. Ernakulam.
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Nearest railway station: Changanacherry, about 93 km.
Nearest airport: Madurai (Tamil Nadu) about 140 km
Cochin International Airport, Nedumbassery, about 190 km |
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(25 km from Thodupuzha in Idukki) |
The Rainbow waterfalls, which cascade down a rock from a height of about 1500 mt is a wonderful attraction of this spot. It can be seen throughout the year in full swing. The forest around this spot is home to various medicinal plants. It is an ideal place for rock climbing, mountaineering and camp trekking. |
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Nearest railway station: Ernakulam, about 120 km from Idukki
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 120 km from Idukki. |
Kochi - The Queen of Arabian Sea Kochi, earlier known as Cochin is built on several tiny peninsulas and islands. It is the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala, and has one of the finest natural harbours in the eastern world. With its magnificent harbour and superb location, Kochi has been a port of call for foreign traders from very early times. The fragrance of its spices has lured innumerable ancient mariners from many lands. Arabia, China, Africa and, in the last few centuries Holland, Portugal and Britain have all left their imprint on this beautiful island city, and have helped fashion the rich mosaic of Kochi's cosmopolitan identity, and its evolution as a multi-cultural city. Kochi is Kerala's most popular tourist target. It extends across several small islands and peninsulas in a stunning location between the Arabian Sea and the incredibly beautiful Backwaters. Its main sections include the modern city of Ernakulam in the east, and the old districts of Mattancherry and Fort Cochin on a promontory, in the west. All these are inter-linked by a very efficient though complex system of ferries Nearest Railway Station: Ernakulam Nearest Airport : Nedumbassery |
