Why visit Chendamangalam
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 95 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kerala Jews History Museum and Cheraman Parambu.
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About Chendamangalam
Chendamangalam (or Chennamangalam) is a small town and a panchayat in Paravur Taluk, Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala, India.
From the Wikipedia article Chendamangalam (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Kairali Sree Theatre, North Paravur
Cinema and theater · 2.1 km
Museums and landmarks14
Kerala Jews History Museum
Monument and historic site · Orthodox · 1.9 km
Cheraman Parambu
Monument and historic site · 5.3 km
Archaeological site in Thrissur district, Keralam, India
Muziris
Monument and historic site · 4.1 km
Ancient seaport and urban center
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Muncipal Ground, Paravur
Sports field and stadium · 2.3 km
KMK - Chendamangalam Jn Road
Restaurants and cafes95
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Chicking
Restaurant · Burger, Chicken · 2.5 km
Moolans famili mart Hypermarket Buidling Kodungallur-Paravur-Ernakulam Highway, Kochi
Mo-Su 11:00-22:30
Hayath Food Court
Restaurant · Arab, Chinese, Indian · 2.1 km
Ship Hotel
46XW+78C Aluva-Parur Road, North Paravur, Kochi
Mo-Su 08:00-23:00
Vrindhavan Pure Veg Restaurant
Restaurant · Indian · 1.8 km
Amman Kovil Road, Kochi
Mo-Su 07:45-22:00
Knafat Bakes & Restaurant
Restaurant · 2.1 km
KMK - Chendamangalam Jn Road, Kochi
Mo-Su 11:00-23:30
Lasees Thattukada
Cafe · Indian, Arab · 2.1 km
46XW+77C Aluva-Parur Road, North Paravur, Kochi
24/7
Leafy Lounge Resto Cafe
Restaurant · 2.4 km
Aquarius Edificio Building, Republic Road, North Paravur Republic Road, Kochi
Majlis Restaurant, North Paravur
Restaurant · Indian, Chinese · 2.1 km
Kodungallur-Paravur-Ernakulam Highway, Kochi
Mo-Su 11:00-01:00
chittattukara
Bakery · 2.5 km
Kodungallur-Paravur-Ernakulam Highway
Mo-Su 07:15-21:51
Arafa Biriyani House
Restaurant · Indian · 2.3 km
Paravur Manjaly Road, Kochi
83 more on the map.
History
The hillocks at Kottayil Kovilakam are unique as the site of a Hindu temple, a Syrian Christian church, a mosque and a restored Jewish synagogue, all within 1 km of each other. The synagogue was built in 1614 AD and is in a peaceful wooded area. In the courtyard behind the synagogue, it is possible to find old Jewish graves, including one of a Jewish woman, dated 1264 AD.
The Jews arrived in Chendamangalam after the destruction of the second temple and the final desolation of Jerusalem in (AD 69) and founded a colony. They moved to Fort Kochi in 1341 AD after the Great flood. All the 8 synagogues in Kerala built during the recent centuries — located at Chendamangalam, Paravoor, Mala, Kochi and Ernakulam — have similar traditional architectural features:
a central bimah of brass or silver metal on a concrete or stone base
a balcony above the eastern entry to the sanctuary that is used by the reader on certain holidays.
a women's gallery behind the balcony, with a stairway leading up to it, usually from outside the building.
Also here are remains of the Vypeenakotta Seminary built for Syrians in the 16th century by the Portuguese. Adjacent to the seminary is an old Syrian Catholic Church built in 1201. It is also the site of the first printing press in India.
From the History section of Chendamangalam on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Golden Palace
Motel and hotel · 1.8 km
Pullamkulam Road, North Paravur KMK - Chendamangalam Jn Road, Kochi
Smitha Tourist Home
Motel and hotel · 1.5 km
Chendamangalam Junction Aluva - Paravur Road, Kochi
Ishaque Mamadey Biriyanikada
Motel and hotel · 3.2 km
Mavinchuvadu Manjaly Paravur Manjaly Road, Ernakulam
Churches and places of worship93
Kottakkavu Mar Thoma Syro-Malabar Pilgrim Church, North Paravur
Church · 2.3 km
Kannankulangara Sreekrishna Temple
Place of worship · 1.8 km
Kannankulangara, North Paravur
Markandeshwara Mahadeva Temple Makkanai
Place of worship · Hindu · 2.6 km
Makkanai Thannipadam road
St. Mary"s Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.2 km
Thekkethuruth, Gothuruth P O, N Paravoor St. Mary's Road, Ernakulam
Chakkumarassery temple
Place of worship · 2.5 km
Kodungallur-Paravur-Ernakulam Highway, Vadakkekkara
Shopping44
Moolans famili mart Hypermarket
Grocery · 2.5 km
Kodungallur-Paravur-Ernakulam Highway, Kochi
Kalluparambil Hardware - Electrical Plumbing& Sanitry Ware
Hardware store · 2.0 km
Vedimara Aluva-Parur Road, Kochi
Penta Tec Cochin Solar Solutions LLP.
Hardware store · 2.1 km
Paravur Manjaly Road, North Paravur, Kochi
Gas and EV charging6
Bharat Petroleum
Gas station · 2.4 km
Kodungallur-Paravur-Ernakulam Highway, Kochi
Hindustan Petroleum Pump - Thoppil Fuels
Gas station · 2.1 km
Paravur Manjaly Road, N Parur
Schools, colleges and libraries75
Government Girls Higher Secondary School, North Paravur
School · 2.2 km
N Parur Muncipality, North Paravur
Government Town Model Lower Primary School N Parur
School · 2.3 km
N Parur Muncipality, N Parur
Islamic Upper Primary School Mannam
School · 3.0 km
N Parur Municipality, N Parur
Saint Aloysious High School, North Paravur
School · 2.3 km
N Parur Municipality, N Parur
Healthcare46
Aster Pharmacy - North Paravur
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 km
Shop No. Door 10, 313, Aluva-Parur Road, Kochi
Flora Medicare & Dental Implant Center
Hospital · 1.6 km
Near Pallithazham Bridge Aluva-Parur Road, Kochi
City Medicals
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 km
City Medicals, Vedimara Aluva-Parur Road, Kochi
Paravur Drug House
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.6 km
South Nalluvazhy Kodungallur-Paravur-Ernakulam Highway, Kochi
GOVERNMENT HOMOEO DISPENSARY CHITTATTUKARA
Hospital · 3.0 km
Government homoeo dispensary chittattukara.sahitya poshini building.vadakkekara p.o, n.paravoor
Taluk Headquarters Hospital, North Paravur
Hospital · 1.5 km
Aluva - Paravur Road, North Paravur
Map of Chendamangalam
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Getting there and nearby towns
Cochin International Airport (COK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 km away.
- Kodungallūr 9 km northwest, about 9 min by car
- Elūr 12 km southeast, about 12 min by car
- Alwaye 15 km southeast, about 15 min by car
- Angamāli 17 km east, about 17 min by car
- Kizhake Chālakudi 19 km northeast, about 19 min by car
- Irinjālakuda 20 km north, about 20 min by car
- Vypīn 22 km south, about 22 min by car
- Kochi 25 km south, about 25 min by car
- Perumbavoor 27 km east, about 27 min by car
- Thrissur 39 km north, about 39 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Photo credits
- Jewish Synagogue Kottayil Kovilakam North Pravaoor DSC 1891, Ranjithsiji, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chendamangalam-Weaving factory-WUS-09968, Rainer Halama, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chendamangalam-Weaving factory-WUS-09974, Rainer Halama, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chendamangalam-Weaving factory-WUS-09965, Rainer Halama, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Chendamangalam-Weaving factory-WUS-09969, Rainer Halama, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chendamangalam-Weaving factory-WUS-09980, Rainer Halama, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chendamangalam-Weaving factory-WUS-09985, Rainer Halama, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chendamangalam-Weaving factory-WUS-09971, Rainer Halama, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chendamangalam-Weaving factory-WUS-09970, Rainer Halama, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chendamangalam-Weaving factory-WUS-09973, Rainer Halama, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paliam Palace in Chendamangalam 04, Tarunsamanta, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paliam Palace in Chendamangalam 02, Tarunsamanta, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cheraman parambu, നിരക്ഷരൻ, CC BY 3.0
- Kottakkavu Mar Thoma Pilgrim Church founded by St. Thomas, Challiyan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jewish Synagogue Kottayil Kovilakam North Pravaoor DSC 1900, Ranjithsiji, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paravur Synagogue - 2025 - 08, This picture has been taken by Oleg Yunakov . Contact e-mail: yunakov gmail.com . Image can be used in accordance with the terms of the СС-BY-SA license. Other photos can be seen here ., CC BY-SA 4.0
- 25017 DDSHS KARIMBADAM N.PARAVUR, Nithyabineesh, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Confirmation ceremony at Don Bosco Church, Josekedamangalam, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Paravoor Jewish Synagogue - 9, Athulvis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kottakkavu Church of St. Thomas, 52 AD (2679471787), Koshy Koshy from Faridabad, Haryana, India, CC BY 2.0
- Clerodendrum paniculatum, Red Pagoda tree,കൃഷ്ണകിരീടം, Renjusplace, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paliam Puthiyathrikkovu Siva Temple 04, Tarunsamanta, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paliam Palaces-WUS09994, Rainer Halama, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Paliam Palaces-WUS09993, Rainer Halama, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paliam Palaces-WUS09990, Rainer Halama, CC BY-SA 4.0
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