title: Ochanthuruth
text: # Ochanthuruth
  
  Ochanthuruth is one of the villages in Vypin, an island in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. It is on the southern part of Vypin.
  
  ## Geography
  
  It is located at Vypin Island of Ernakulam District.
  
  ## Location
  
  Ochanthuruth is 3 miles (5 km) north of Kochi.
  
  ## Getting there
  
  The commissioning of the Goshree bridges in 2004 has greatly improved the connectivity to Vypin island from the mainland. Regular ferry and boat services are also available between Vypin and Fort Kochi.
  
  ## Tourism
  
  The lighthouse at Puthuvype attracts a number of tourists. The lighthouse is open to tourists on all days from 3 pm to 5 pm. The famous Cherai Beach and Pallipuram Fort are near Ochanthuruth.
  
  ## Churches
  
  * Cruz Milagres Church (Kurisingal Church)
  * Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Vadakke Palli)
  
  ## Notable People
  
  * Joseph Attipetty, Archbishop of Verapoly
  * Eliswa Vakayil, first religious sister from Kerala and the foundress of Third Order of the Discalced Carmelite Congregation, the first indigenous Carmelite Congregation in India.
  
  ## Bus stops
  
  | Significance | Landmarks |
  | - | - |
  | Company Peedika | Sree S.S Sabha School (UP), Cruz Milagres Church (Kurisingal Palli), Vypeen Hospital |
  | Puthuvype | Major Jn. and Shopping area, Beach & Light House, Temples, St. Antony's Shrine, Federal Bank, Post office, Village Office, Auditorium, Santa Cruz H.S.S., C.M.E.P.S. |
  | Schoolmuttom | Our Family Clinic, State Bank of India, Temple, St. Marys L.P. School |
  | Valappu | Fish Market, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (Vadakke Palli). |
  