WordCamp Kerala 2023 is approaching and the preparations are in full swing. This travel guide will answer all your questions in regard to When, Where, and How so as to help you out with your travel arrangements and avoid any last-minute hassles.

The Venue

WordCamp Kerala 2023 will take place on March 25, 2023, at IMA House, Kochi. 

Venue Address:

Travelers can reach Kochi by three modes of travel – by air, road, and rail. 

By Air

If you are planning to reach Kochi by air, you need not think twice. The nearest airport is Cochin Internation Airport (COK) located at Nedumbassery. Once you arrive at the airport, you can reach the venue by covering a distance of 26km. Travelers can avail of the services of a prepaid taxi or auto, uber/Ola, or KSRTC Shuttle buses and there are also occasional feeder buses. Note that the feeder buses will only take you up to Aluva which is not near the venue and the KSRTC  shuttle buses only operate till Vyttila. Your best course of action would be to take up a prepaid taxi or uber/ola service.

Cochin international airport is the world’s first fully solar-powered airport and was awarded ‘Champion of the Earth’ by the UN for its contribution towards the environment.

Here are the directions from Cochin International Airport to IMA House, Kochi.

By Bus

For travelers preferring to reach Kochi by bus, you have a couple of choices. Firstly, you could arrive at Vytila Mobility Hub, and then come to the venue. 

The second preferred bus stand is the KSRTC Bus Stand near Dr.Ambedkar Stadium.

Irrespective of where you arrive, you can reach the venue by prepaid auto or taxi.

Directions from Vytila Mobility Hub to IMA House, Kochi.

Directions from KSRTC Bus Stand to IMA House, Kochi

By Rail

There are two railway stations that will get you to the heart of Kochi. One can choose either the Ernakulam North Railway Station or the Ernakulam South Railway Station. The closest one to the venue is the North railway station. From both railway stations, you can reach the venue via bus, prepaid auto, or taxi.

Directions to IMA House, Kochi from Ernakulam Junction Railway Station (South)

Directions to IMA House, Kochi from Ernakulam Town Railway Station (North)

Kochi Metro

The Kochi Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Kochi. It is operational from 6 AM to 10:30 PM from Monday to Saturday and 8 AM to 10:30 PM on Sundays. The metro station nearest to the venue is J.L.N Stadium.

Directions to IMA House, Kochi from J.L.N Stadium

Where to stay?

There are several good hotels around the venue. Please book early to get good deals. If you are travelling in a group, better contact the hotel to get a bulk discount.

Hotel	Address	Link
Radisson Blu Hotel (5⭐) (2.4 km from IMA House)	Sahodaran Ayappan Road, Elamkulam Metro Junction,  Kochi -682020 Ph: +914844129999	Website Tripadvisor
The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive (5⭐) (3km from IMA House)	Shanmugham Rd, Marine Drive, Kochi – 682011 Ph: +914846673300	Website Tripadvisor
IMA House (4⭐) (Venue)	Kathrikadavu, Palarivattom, Kochi – 682025 Ph: +919388236677	Website Tripadvisor
Holiday Inn Cochin (4⭐) (1.6 km from IMA House)	33/1739 A, Chakkaraparambu Junction, Kochi – 682028 Ph: 0008000501933	Website Tripadvisor
Hotel Millennium Continental (3⭐) (2.5 km from IMA House)	Narakathara Road, Opp. Shenoys Theatre, MG Road, Kochi – 682035 Ph: +918129792266	Website Tripadvisor
The Avenue Regent (3⭐) (2.9 km from IMA House)	Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Jos Junction, Pallimukku, Kochi – 682016 Ph: +914842377977	Website Tripadvisor

Other Cheaper Options

Hotel	Address	Link
Palm Grove Service Villa (3.7 km from IMA House)	Market Rd, near MAJ Hospital, Edappally, Kochi – 682024 Ph: +91484485 2103	Website Tripadvisor
JJ Inn (2.1 km from IMA House)	Convent Road, Ponnurunni, Vytila P.O, Kochi- 682019 Ph: +919544927540	Website Tripadvisor
YMCA International Youth Centre (1.7 km from IMA House)	YMCA Road Opp.Medical Centre Hospital Ernakulam, Palarivattom, Kochi – 682025 Ph: +914842534909	Tripadvisor

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So what are you waiting for? Get your tickets and book your stay.

See you in Kochi.