Veli Ground
Where the Cochin Carnival rally starts and a second Pappanji burns at midnight.
Park
An open ground used during the Cochin Carnival around New Year. The carnival rally starts here, and a second Pappanji is burned at midnight on 31 December. Outside the event season it is an ordinary public ground, so access and activity depend on the local programme.
Visiting
| Address | KB Jacob Road, Fort Kochi |
|---|---|
| Quarter | Fort Kochi |
| Hours | MondayOpen 24 hours TuesdayOpen 24 hours WednesdayOpen 24 hours ThursdayOpen 24 hours FridayOpen 24 hours SaturdayOpen 24 hours SundayOpen 24 hours |
| Entry | Not recorded yet |
| Contact | Not recorded yet |
What the cats hear
Worth knowing
- Heavy traffic and crowding can make it hard to reach during festive events.
- The toilets are not always clean.
What visitors liked
- Peaceful, calming open space with strong community significance.
- A popular destination for the Christmas tree and festivals.
- Spacious, good for families, events and exercise.
