Vaduthala is a locality in the city of Kochi, India. It is between Pachalam and Chittoor on Chittoor Road. Elamakkara lie towards its east and Mulavukad island on its west. A zonal office of the Corporation of Cochin operates there. Several educational institutions such as Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Don Bosco School, SBOA Public School and Archbishop Attipetty Public School operate there. The nearest hospital is Lourdes Hospital. Backwaters Vaduthala has a line of backwaters along its length. It is one of the most peaceful places in Cochin and a source of livelihood for a number of fishermen living here. There are plans to fill up part of the backwaters with roads and to generate revenue for the Corporation of Cochin. Vaduthala has a hospital, schools, temples, mosques and a church. Don Bosco Trophy Football tournament 1956- The Don Bosco Trophy Football Tournament established in 1956 was recognized by the Kerala Football Association in 1962.It was founded by Rev.Fr.Francis Gueouz a french Salesian priest who came to Kerala. He established the Don Bosco, Vaduthala, Kochi in the same year. The first thing he did as he landed the place was to cut the coconut trees and make a very beautiful play ground for youngsters. From the very first year of inspection Don Bosco, Vaduthala --the football Trophy started. By second year onwards reputed teams in Ernakulam and its vicinity started coming. This tournament is the second oldest recognized football tournament in India after Durant cup. It is occurring for the past years as a registered tournament in which reputed clubs of Kerala and Ernakulam is participating in it. Olden days tournaments used to last for months. Usually tournament occurs in the month of December. Bolgatty club, FACT Udayaogamandel, Udaya, Eagles, Don Bosco, Central Exercise, Golden Treads, Cochin Port etc. ,are some of the prominent teams that has raised the prestigious Don Bosco trophy cup. This cup is made of Silver in which the image of Don Bosco is imprinted. The winners will be awarded the Don Bosco Trophy and a permanent trophy. Don Bosco Football Academy Don Bosco Football Academy, a hallmark name in the Hero National Y-League, is a Salesian initiative adorning a legacy of fair play had its beginning in the year 2016. With a well-maintained home ground academy train players to explore and love the game, football. With the best Player Development Curriculum, the academy is in the path