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