Vypeen Island, Ernakulam / Kochi, Kerala.

Vypin or Vypeen is one of a group of islands that form part of the city of Kochi, in the southwestern Indian state of Kerala.

Vypeen , an island about five km from Ernakulam city, sprawls in an area of more than 25 km. It owes its origin to the heavy floods of 1341.

Till the advent of the Portuguese in the 16th century, the island was inhabited by a small indigenous fishing community. The Portuguese introduced Catholic faith in the area. They set up many churches including the famous Church of Our Lady of Hope.

 The series of bridges begins at Marine Drive in Ernakulam, crosses two islands and reaches Kalamukku in Vypin. Alternately, you could take a ferry ride and enjoy the fresh sea breeze and the panoramic vista of the Arabian Sea