Chavakkad Beach

Chavakkad Beach is located in  Thrissur District in Kerala State. It lies on the coast of Arabian Sea and attracts domestic and international tourists. Fringed shadow of coconut lagoons and the mesmerizing atmosphere make Chavakkad Beach a tourist spot throughout the year. Chavakkad Beach  is the place where the sea confluences with a river. The meeting point is known as Azhimukam. It is counted amongst Kerala’s most popular beaches because the beach is unexplored by domestic tourists.

How to reach

Nearest railway station:  Thrissur/ Guruvayur Railway Station

Nearest airport:  Cochin  International Airport

Neendakara Beach

Neendakara is a coastal village in Kollam district.The place is situated 9 km away from Kollam town. Neendakara is one of the most beautiful beaches in terms of overall category, Neendakara an evergreen hub for tourist.The palce is a famous fishing harbour.This is one of the biggest port of the region which can contain more than 500 fishing boat at a time. The area around the port is also have the excellent beauty.It is the famous tourist spot of the district.It is very attractive to see fishermen catching fish with Chinese fishing nets. From here you can see the Ashtamudi Lake joining the sea from the Neendakara Bridge and also the Chinese fishing nets silhouetted against the sky.

How to reach

Nearest railway station:  Kollam

Nearest airport:  Trivandrum International Airport

Andhakaranazhy Beach

Andhakaranazhy  beach  is located 4 km west of Pattanakkad under Pattanakkad Panchayath under Cherthala Taluk. It is one of the most beautiful and pristine beaches near Alleppey and is located at a distance of 30 kilometers from Kochi. A tall and majestic lighthouse near the azhy stands like a signal tower guiding the seamen during night. This lighthouse was open to the public during Onam, but is restricted now. This place is also one of the popular locations for Malayalam film shoots.

How to reach

Nearest railway station:  Cherthala

Nearest airport:  Cochin International Airport

Nattika Beach

Nattika is located at a distance of 30 KM from Thrissur. Attractions in Nattika include backwater cruises, country boat rides, elephant rides, cultural performances in addition to the beach. Nattika beach was known as Attakuzhi bandhar kadapuram before. Nattika is on the west coast of Thrissur.Canoly canal is the eastern border of Nattika. There is a private bus stand in Triprayar.Nattika is 60 km away from cochin air port and 25 km away from Trichur railway station.

How to reach

Nearest railway station:  Thrissur, about 30 km

Nearest airport:  Cochin International Airport, about 55 km

Erumeli Vavar Masjid

Erumeli is a small town, 60 kms north east of Kottayam town. Erumeli is the gateway to the Sabarimala temple. Vavar also known as Vavaraswami.Vavar was the friend and companion of Lord Ayyappa, the deity in Sabarimala temple. The pilgrims going this way to Sabarimala halt here and give offering to Vavar by way of breaking coconuts on a stone by throwing on it. Thousands of pilgrims join the procession of Petta Thullal which is believed that the re-enactment of the annihilation of Mahishi by Lord Ayyappa.

The devotion of Vavaraswami to Ayyappan and the key role that the Islamic Masjid has in the Ayyappa Pilgrimage, highlights the communal harmony in Kerala. The devotion of Vavaraswami also highlights the relevance of Ayyappa devotion for members of all faiths, and the equality shown to all, whether they are Muslims, Hindus or Christians.

The Chandanakudam festival of this mosque is very famous and well celebrated in Januvary coincides with the Makaravilakku festival of Sabarimala. Every pilgrim to Sabarimala visit this mosque in respect of Ayyappa and Vavar.

How to reach

Nearest railway station:  Kottayam Railway Station

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport

Korome Masjid

Korome Masjid/Mosque is a famous religious centre in Wayanad District which is around 23 km from Mananthavady. This is a famous mosque in kerala believed to a 400-year-old which is built in traditional Kerala style. The mosque was originally built by the local Nair community in the traditional architectural style with wood carvings.

An annual Uroos festival conducted in April which is very famous and  draws thousands of people from all communities. Most important is the janazas (funeral processions) would come to Korome from as far as Varampetta. You can also visit the dargah of Syed Shihabuddin Imbich, a Muslim saint.

How to reach

Nearest railway station:  Calicut Railway Station

Nearest airport: Calicut International Airport

Vallarpadam Churuch

The Church of Our Lady of Ransom, Vallarpadam is a famous pilgrim centre. People from all parts of Kerala and outside, irrespective of caste or creed come to the church to seek the Blessings of Mary, the mother of Jesus, popularly known as 'VALLARPADATHAMMA'. Vallarpadath Amma is believed to have miraculously saved her devotees several time from violent storms. The Feast of Vallarpadathamma is celeberated from 16th to 24th September every year. Pilgrims, thousand in number, come to Vallarpadam to participate in the Feast, especially on 24th September.

For More Information Visit    http://www.vallarpadathamma.net/

How to reach

Nearest railway station:  Ernakulam Junction/Town Railway Station

Nearest airport:  Cochin International Airport

St. Alphonsa Church is an important pilgrim centre in South India, is located on the banks of Meenachil river, 5 km east of Pala in Kottayam district in the state of Kerala. It is also called Bharananganam . Thousands gather at this holy shrine during the annual festival: Feast of the St. Alphonsa (July).

For more information,please visit http://alphonsa.net/ 

How to reach

Nearest railway station:  Kottayam Railway Station is 25 km away

Nearest airport:  Cochin International Airport is 62 km away

Thirunelli Temple

Thirunelli Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Maha Vishnu on the side of Brahmagiri hill in Kerala. The Temple is located at an altitude of about 900 mts in north Wayanad in a valley surrounded by mountains and beautiful forests. The temple faces east where sun rises over the Udayagiri range. At the north is the formidable Brahmagiri Range which appears so close to the temple. You can see the trees and the undulating grass slopes of Brahmagiri from the temple compound.

It is one of the most ancient temples in Kerala. It is believed that here the prathishta of Lord Vishnu was performed by Lord Brahma. It is also known as ''Sahyamala Kshetram'' and ''Kashi of the South''.

For more Information, Please visit   http://thirunellitemple.com/index.php

How to reach

Nearest railway station:  Calicut Railway station

Nearest airport:  Calicut International Airport

Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple

Ettumanoor Mahadeva temple is an ancient Shiva temple is situated in Ettumanoor, Kottayam, Kerala, India. The temple is famous for its murals, especially the painting of Nataraja in the gopuram and ezharaponnana (the seven-and-a-half elephants finished in gold). The major festival celebrated in Ettumanoor Mahadeva temple is the Ezharaponnana ezhunallathu ( A 10 days festival in February/March).

The temple is very artistically constructed and has a copper roof. Several wooden sculptures can be found around the temple. There are also statues of two bulls in this temple. There are also temples for Dakshinamurthy (very rare in Kerala), Ganapathi and Sastha in this temple. There is an engraving in the temple which indicates that it was constructed about 400 years ago.

How to reach

Nearest railway station:  Ettumanoor Railway station, about 2 km and Kottayam (Main Station), about 11 km 

Nearest airport:  Cochin International Airport, about 77 km

Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple

Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple  is a Hindu temple in Ambalappuzha, Alapuzha district of Kerala, in south India. It is one of the oldest temples in kerala . Established during 15-17 AD by the ruler of chempakasherri , Sri. Devanarayan. Chembakasherri was later renamed as Ambalapuzha.

The idol at Ambalapuzha is likened to Parthasarthi with a whip in the right hand and a Shankhu (sacred conch) in the left. This temple is directly associated to the Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Temple. Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple is famous all over India for the Palpayasam, a daily offering of deliciously sweet milk porridge. It is also in this temple that Pallipana is performed by Velans (sorcerers), once in every twelve years.

How to reach

Nearest railway station:  Ambalapuzha, about 2 km away; Alappuzha, about 14 km away

Nearest airport:  Trivandrum International Airport, about 139 km away

Mankayam waterfalls

Mankayam waterfalls are located near Palode in Thiruvananthapuram district. This water spectacle can be enjoyed at any time of the year. Mankayam was recently launched as a zone for ecotourism, managed by the State Forest Department. At the Mankayam ecotourism zone, visitors can seek the assistance of guides with the entire activities coordinated by the Vanasamrakshna Samithi (Forest Protection Group), working under the forest department of the State.

Mankayam River is a tributary of Chittar River. The Chittar River originates from the Chemunchi hills and flows through the Brymore forest to form this tributary. Mankayam River on its way produces two waterfalls, one at Kaalakkayam and Kurissadi. The area surrounding the Mankayam waterfall up to Kaalakkayam is covered with dense forests.

How To Reach

Nearest Bus Station :Palode bus station
Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram railway station
Nearest Airport :Thiruvananthapuram International Airport