Kerala Attractions

Kerala : The Gods Own Country; With the Arabian Sea in The West, The Western ghats towering 500-2700 m in the east and networked by forty- four rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. An equable climate. A long shore line with serene beaches, Tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, Lush Hill stations and exotic wild life, Sprawling plantations and paddy fields, Ayurvedic health holidays, Enchanting art forms, Magical festivals, Historic and cultural monuments, And exotic cuisine... All of which offer you a unique experience. And what's more, every one of these charming destinations is in one stretch. A singular advantage no other destination offers.

Kerala, India's most advanced society: A hundred percent literate people. World-class health care systems. India's highest physical quality of life, Peaceful and pristine, Kerala is also India's cleanest state.

Kerala at Glance

Location : South western tip of India	Language : Malayalam , English is widely spoken
Capital : Thiruvananthapuram	Religion : Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
Area : 38,863 sq km	Population : 3,38,38,619
Time GMT + 5:30	Currency Indian Rupee
Climate : Tropical Summer : February – May Monsoon : June – September Winter : October - January

KERALA ACCOMMODATION
KERALA ATTRACTIONS - District wise

Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)

Nearest Airport: Trivandrum Airport(TRV) 6 Km from the city centre.
Nearest Railway Station: Trivandrum (2km from the city centre)

Places to visit: Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Kuhiramalika palace museum, Napier Museum, Sree chithra art gallery, the Zoological Park, Kanakakunnu Palace, Shankhumugham Beach (8km), Veli Tourist Village (12km), Akkulam Tourist village (10km), Aruvikkara Dam (16km), Kovalam Beach(13km), Koyikkal Palace (18km), Neyyar Dam (32km), Varkala Beach (55km), Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary(50km), Ponmudi(61km), Padmanabhapuram Palace (52km), Agasthyarkoodam (34km) etc…

Kollam (Quilon)s

Nearest Airport: Trivandrum Airport (TRV) 71 Km from the city centre
Nearest Railway Station: Kollam (1km from the city centre)
v Places to visit: Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam beach, Ashramam Picnic Village, Police museum, Thirumullavaram Beach (6km), Thangasseri seaside village, Munroe Island (27km), Puthenkulam elephant village (28km), Punalur hanging bridge (45km) , Sasthamkotta fresh water lake (29km), Ochira parabrahma temple (34km), Kulathupuzha Temple(64km), Thenmala Eco tourism zone (Shenduruni wildlife sanctuary 66km), Palaruvi waterfalls(75km), Amrithapuri Ashram (Vallikkavu, 42km), Kottukal Rock Cut Temple(53km), Jatayupara (42km), etc…

Pathanamthitta

Nearest Airport: Trivandrum Airport (TRV) 119 Km from the city centre
Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvalla (30Km from the city centre)

Places to visit: Omallur Temple (5km), Malayalapuzha Temple (8km), Kadamanitta (8km), Konni(Centre for training Elephants,11km), Kodumon Chilanthiyambalam (16km), Perumthenaruvi waterfalls (36km), Sabarimala Temple (65km), Aranmula Temple (13km), Kakki Reservoir (62km), Maniyar Dam (20km), Moozhiyar Dam site (57km), Gavi eco tourism centre (etc…

Alappuzha (Alleppey)

Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport (COK) 85 Km from the city centre
Nearest Railway Station: Allappuzha (4Km from the city centre).

Places to visit: Kuttanad backwaters, Alappuzha beach (5km), Coir museum (2km), Vembanad Lake, Pathiramanal (90mnts by boat), Champakulam Church, QST and R Block Canals. Chavara bhavan, Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple (15km), Arthunkal Church (22km), Edathua Church (24km), Mannarasala Temple (32km), Karumadikuttan statue (20km), Krishnapuram palace (47km) etc…

Kottayam

Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport (COK) 85 Km from the city centre
Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam (3km from the city centre)
v Places to visit: Kumarakom (15km), The Vembanad Lake(16km), Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary(16km), Pathiramanal (1hr by boat), Aruvikkuzhi Whaterfalls (18km), Erumeli(60km), Poonjar palace, Wagamon, Ayyampara hill, iiaveezhapoonchira, etc…

Idukki

Nearest Airport: Cochin Airport(COK) 190 Km,
Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam (114 Km from the city centre).
v Places to visit: Idukki Arch Dam, Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Thekkady 65km from idukki), -, Kumily, Mangala Devi Temple, Chellarkovil, Vandiperiyar, Vandanmedu, Pullumedu, Elephant rides, Trekking, Kuttikanam, Thrissanku Hills, peeru Hills Sahyadri Ayurvedic Centre, Peermede, Pothamedu, Devikulam, Pallivasal, Attukal, Nyayamakad, Chithirapuram, Munnar, (Eravikulam National Park 45km from idukki), - Mattupetty, Lock Heart Gap, Rajamala, Echo Point, , Power house Whaterfalls, Kundala, Anayirankal, Top station, Marayoor, Malankara Reservoir, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary etc…

Ernakulam (Cochin)

Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport (COK) 30 kms from the city centre
Nearest Railway Station: Ernakulam South (Junction railway station) & Ernakulam North (Town station) (3km from city centre)
v Places to visit: Marine drive Cochin, Fort Cochin, Mattanchery, Old Harbor House, Koder House, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, VOC Gate, The United Club, The Bishop’s House, Fort Immanuel, The Dutch Cemetery, Bolghatty Island, Willingdon Island, Thakur House, David Hall, The Cochin Club, Cherai Beach, The Hill Palace Museum, Vamanamoorthy Temple, Santhanagopala-Krishnaswamy Temple, Kaladi, Kodanad elephant camp, Chendamangalam, Malayatoor, Bhoothathankettu, Thattekkadu Bird Sanctuary etc…

Thrissur (Trichur)

Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport (COK) 58 kms from the city centre
Nearest Railway Station: Thrissur (2km to the city centre)

Places to visit: Vadakkumnathan Temple, Archaeological Museum, Zoo, Art Museum, Town Hall, Aquarium, Vilangankunnu, Arattupuzha, Peechi dam, Christian Divine Retreat Centres, Guruvayoor, Cheruthuruthy, Athirapally, Vazhachal, Shakthan Thampuran Palace etc…

TPalakkad

Nearest airport: Coimbatore (CJB) 55 kms from the city
Nearest Railway Station: Palakkad (5 Kms from the city)
v Places to visit: Palakkad Fort, Malampuzha Garden, Fantasy Park, Pothundy, Thiruvalathoor, Dhoni, Kottayi, Kollangode, Lakkidi, Meenkara, Ottappalam, Siruvani, Mangalam Dam, Thrithala, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Nelliyampathy, Chittur Garumadam, Thenari, Mayiladumpara, jain Temple of Jainimedu, Thiruvegappura Sankaranarayana Temple, The Ongallur Taliyil Shiva Temple, Attappady, Silent Vaalley National Park etc…

Malappuram

Nearest airport: Karipur, Kozhikode (CCJ) 36 kms from the city
Nearest Railway Station: Tirur ,
v Places to visit: Thirunavaya, Thali Temple, Thirumandhamkunnu Temple, The Jama-at Mosque, Pazhayangadi Mosque, Nilambur, Tirur, Tanur, Kottakkal, Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary, Kottappadi, Padinharakara Beach, Vallikunnu Beach, Kadampuzha, Trikandiyur Shiva Temple, Biyyan Kayal,Kodikuthimala, Adyanpara etc

Kozhikode (Calicut)

Nearest airport: Karipur (CCJ)23 kms from city centre
Nearest Railway Station: Kozhikode (2km to city centre)
v Places to visit: Pazhassiraja Museum and Art Gallery, Krishna Menon Museum, Kalipoika, Kallai, S M Street, Kirtads, Beypore, Kappad, Kozhikode Beach, Velliyamkallu, Thikkoti Lighthouse, Payyoli Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary, Planetarium, Regional Science Centre, Kakkayam, Vadakara, Tusharagiri, Peruvannamuzhi, Vellari Mala, Wayanad Ghats,Kuttiyadi, Iringal, Mananchira Maidan, Kuttichira, Mishkal Masjid, Pishakarikavu, Lokanarkavu Temple, Tali Temple,Mannur Temple, Ponmeri, Varakkal Devi Temple, Jain Temple, Parsi Anju Amman Baug, Buddha Vihar, Muchunthi Palli, Mother of God Church, St. Mary’s Church etc…

Wayanad

Nearest airport: Kozhikode (CCJ) 100km from city centre
Nearest Railway Station: Kozhikode 80km from city centre
v Places to visit: Kuruvadweep, Thirunelly Temple, Pazhassi Tomb, The Glass Temple of Kottamunda, Boys Town, Pakshipathalam, Chembra Park, Banasura Project , Begur Wildlife Sanctuary, Edakkal Caves, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Lakkidi, Pookot Lake, Ambalavayal Heritage Museum etc…

Kannur

Nearest airport: Kozhikode (CCJ) 93 kms from city
Nearest Railway Station: Kannur 2km from city centre
v Places to visit: Payyambalam Beach, Arakkal Kettu, St. Angelo Fort, Valapattanam, Kizhunna Ezhara Beach, Meenkunnu Beach, Parassinikadavu, Dharmadam Island, Muzhapilangad Beach, Gundert Bungalow, Trichambaram Temple, Thalasseri Fort, Sree Ramaswami Temple,Madayi Para, Malayala Kalagramam, Thodeekulam Siva Temple, Pazhazzi Dam, Ezhimala, Pythal mala, Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Cherukunnu, Kottiyoor, Kunhimangalam etc

Kasaragod

Nearest airport: Mangalore (IXE) (69 kms), Kozhikode (CCJ) (200 kms)
Nearest Railway Station: 5km from city centre

Places to visit: Bekal, the Bekal Tourism Project, Kappil Beach, Anandasram, Ananthapura Lake Temple, Valiyaparamba, Chandragiri, Manjeswaram, Kanwatheertha Beach, Kanhangad Fort, Madiyankulam Durga Temple, Sree Mahalingeswara Temple, Kottancherry, Ranipuram, Trikkaripur, Madhur Temple, Edneer Mutt, Possadigumpe, Tulur Vanam, Pandiyan Kallu, Central Plantation Crop & Research Institute, Malik Deenar Mosque, Nileswaram etc