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Tourist Places/Sites in Kerala State of India

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Kerala is a coastal state of India having Arabian Sea shoreline of about 600 Kms. Nature has blesses Kerala with long shoreline beaches, backwaters, mountains of  Western Ghats, bright green valleys, several rivers, waterfalls, exotic flora and fauna and  pleasant & tropical climate throughout the year which makes its various locations  as most sought after tourist destinations in India.

Kerala is an advanced state of India having 100% literacy rate and highest density of Science and Technology personnel. Kerala is the cleanest and the most peaceful State where population of all religions lives together with communal and religious harmony. This relaxing state is also known as Gods Own Country.

 Kerala has a long list of tourist destinations like Beaches, Backwaters, Hill stations, Waterfalls, Scenic locations, Forts, Palaces, Monuments, Museums, Pilgrim places (Temples, Churches, mosques to Jain temples, synagogues and Buddhist monasteries etc.), Wildlife sanctuaries etc. The numbers of famous Ayurvedic treatment centers in Kerala are also the attractions for tourists. 

 Kerala state has well developed train, road and air connectivity and has four operational international airports in Kerala i.e Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, and Kannur.   There are large numbers of good quality resorts and hotels where tourist can stay very comfortably to enjoy their journey to this state. 

Beaches in Kerala:

Being a coastal state of India having long Arabian Sea shoreline of about 600 Kms, Kerala has  large numbers  of amazing beaches some of the most popular are Kovalam, Varkala, Chowara, Chavakkad, Nattika, Cherai, Kizhunna, Poovar etc. The Kerala coast is full of  striking resorts and hotels where tourist  can enjoy sunbathing, swimming or simply enjoying the stunning view etc.

Backwaters in Kerala:

There are number of scenic backwaters of world fame in Kerala  located parallel to the coast of the Arabian Sea where tranquil backwater cruises are a lifetime experience. Alappuzha also known as the ‘Venice of the East’ is popular for its houseboat cruises.

Forts, Palaces and monuments in Kerala:

There are many historical forts, palaces and monuments in Kerala which reflects the glorious history, culture and architecture of this state over centuries.

Hill Stations, Waterfalls & valleys in Kerala :

The mountains of  Western Ghats has blessed Kerala state with large number of  hill stations, majestic waterfalls & green valleys with various plantations, wildlife, flora and fauna.

Museums in Kerla:

  The centuries old glorious history, culture, architecture and modern developed & educated society of this state has a large number vast range of well-maintained museums like

Heritage Museums, Art Museums, niche museums, science museums,  etc,

Pilgrim centers in Kerala:

Kerala is a state of India where population of all main religions lives have together peacefully from centuries and each has contributed to the culture of the state. Hence in this state you will found ancient religious places of all these religions like Hindu Temples, Jain temples, Buddhist monasteries, Churches, mosques and synagogues.

Wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala :

The Kerala state full of backwaters, mountains of  Western Ghats, bright green valleys, several rivers, waterfalls etc, other than being a coastal area of long Sea shoreline, is housing exotic and rare species of flora and fauna due to its favorable climate and geography.  Hence there are number of popular wildlife sanctuaries in the forests of Western Ghats where rare species of animals like Sloth-Bear, Lion, Tailed Macaque, Bison, Bengal Tiger, Nilgiri Tahr, elephants  etc are protected and tourist can enjoy jungle safari after proper permission.

Kerala State has14 districts and details of some tourist interest destinations in these districts is as under:

Alappuzha district of Kerala, India :           

Alappuzha district of Kerala with its district headquarters at Alappuzha city, also known as the “Venice of the East”,  is an important tourist destination in India and is famous for its backwaters,boat races, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Alappuzha is connected by rail with its own Railway Station and it is about 75 kms from Cochin International Airport. Some tourist interest destinations in this district are as under:

Beaches : 

Alappuzha Beach, Andhakaranazhi Beach,   Marari Beach, Punnapra Beach, Mararikulam Beach ,  Thumpoly Beach, Thottapally Beach and Pathiramanal Island.

Backwaters:

Kuttanad canal,, Kainakery canal, Vembanad Lake, Kayamkulam Lake.

Forts and Palaces:  Krishnapuram Palace.

Museums: Krishnapuram Palace, Kayamkulam Revi Karunakaran Memorial Museum Thakazhi Museum and Smritimandapam.

 Other Places of attractions:  Aqua Tourism in Alappuzha, River   Pamba (Alappuzha).

Pilgrim Centers :

Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple, St. Andrew’s Church (Arthunkal), Champakulam Church, Chakkulathukavu Sree Bhagavathy Temple, Chengannur Mahadeva Temple,  Edathua Church,  Chavara Bhavan, Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple (Mavelikkara), Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple, Karumadi Kuttan,

Ernakulam district of Kerala, India :

Ernakulam known as commercial capital of Kerala is the richest district of Kerala state in India and its headquarters is located at Kakkanad, a suburb of Kochi city popularly known as ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’. This district has ‘Cochin international airport’ at Kochi. Some tourist interest destinations in this district are as under:

Beaches : Cherai Beach( Kochi), Kuzhupilly Beach(Cochin), Munambam Beach (Ernakulam).

Forts and  Palaces:  Bastion Bungalow in Fort Kochi, Fort Immanuel at Fort Kochi, Mattancherry Palace or Dutch Palace, Pierce Leslie Bungalow in Fort Kochi, Dutch Cemetery.

Backwaters: Kumbalangi (Kochi), Marine Drive( Kochi), Willingdon Island (Kochi), Kadambrayar Boating Centre(Ernakulam).

Museums :

Indo-Portuguese Museum(Fort Kochi), Hill Palace Museum, (Thripunithura), Museum of Kerala History, Edappally, (Kochi ).

Other Places of attractions: 

Jew Street (Kochi), Aqua Tourism in Kochi, Chendamangalam (Ernakulam), David Hall in Fort Kochi, Gazelles(Kochi) Fort Kochi, Haritha Biopark (Ernakulam), Kodanad Elephant Training Centre (Ernakulam), Koder House(Fort Kochi), Old Harbour House (Kochi), Thakur House(Ernakulam), Cochin Club(Fort Kochi), Bishop’s House( Fort Kochi), Vasco House( Fort Kochi), Vasco da Gama square (Ernakulam).

Pilgrim Centers :

Chennamangalam Synagogue, Iringole Bhagavathy Temple,  KaladiMalayattoor Church,  Sree Mahadeva Temple, St. Francis Church (Fort Kochi),  St Mary’s Forane Church ( Kanjoor),

Idukki district of Kerala, India :

Idukki district is the most beautiful district of Kerala state in India, also known as the spice garden of Kerala, is famous for its rich flora and fauna. The administrative headquarters of Idukki district are at Painavu in Thodupuzha taluk at about 5 Kms from Idukki town. Munnar in this district at about 35 Kms from Idukki  is one of the most popular tourist spots due to its beautiful tea plantations. Nearest airport to Idukki is Cochin International Airport at about 70 kms and Coimbatore International Airport (Tamil Nadu) is at about 115 Kms. Nearest Railway Station for Idukki is Kottayam at about 115 kms andAluva ( in Ernakulam) at about 110 Kms. Some tourist interest destinations in this district are as under:

Hill Stations :

Amrithamedu, Kalvary Mount or Kalliyanathandu, Kuttikanam, Parunthumpara, Panchalimedu, Pattumala, Peeru Hills, Peermedu, Pothamedu, Ramakkalmedu, Thrissanku, Rajamala Hills, Pullumedu, Vandanmedu, Vagamon hill station, Vattavada, Echo Point, Mattupetty, Kundala Town, Devikulam Hills, Neelakurinji Flowers blooming  on the Hills of Munnar. 

Museums in Kerla:  Tea Museum, Munnar.

Waterfalls :

Attukad waterfalls (Munnar), Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls, Madammakkulam Waterfalls, Keezharkuthu Waterfalls, Power House waterfalls (Munnar).

Wildlife Sanctuaries :

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Eravikulam National Park (Munnar),  Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Thekkady, Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary.

Other Places of attractions: 

Chellarkovil in Kumily, Kolukkumalai the highest tea garden, (Munnar), Kulamav Dam, Kumily, Marayoor (Munnar), Mannar, Sahyadri Ayurvedic Center, Peermedu,Tribal settlement in Peermedu,  Vandiperiyar.

Pilgrim Centers :

Annamalai Temple, Kalvary Mount or Kalliyanathandu, Mangala Devi Temple (in Tamil nadu on Idukki border).

Kasaragod district of Kerala, India :

 Kasaragod district of Kerala state in India with its district headquarters at Kasaragod city. This area is known as the land of Gods and is an international fame tourist centre due to its lengthy sandy beaches, Bekal Fort and Beautiful hills. It is also famous for its coir and handloom industries. Kasaragod is connected by rail with its own Railway Station and it is about 50 Kms from Mangalore International Airport, about 200Kms from Calicut International Airport (Kozhikode). Some tourist interest destinations in this district are as under:

  Beaches :

 Bekal Fort Beach (Kasaragod), Kanwatheertha Beach (Kasaragod), Kappil Beach (Kasaragod), Thaikadappuram Beach (Kasaragod).

Hill Stations :  Ranipuram Hills (Kasaragod).

             Forts, Palaces and Monuments in Kerala :

Bekal Fort (Kasaragod), Chandragiri Fort ( Kasaragod),   Hosdurg Fort (Kasaragod).

  Backwaters :

Chandragiri Fort & River(Kasaragod), Chithari a small tropical Island, Kanhangad (Kasaragod), Padanna Backwaters (Kasaragod).  

Other Places of attractions: 

Anandashram, Kanhangad (Kasaragod) , Aqua Tourism in Kasaragod, Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (Kasaragod),  Edneer Mutt (Kasaragod), Nileswaram (Kasaragod).

Pilgrim Centers :

Ananthapura Lake Temple, Madiyankulam Durga Temple, Madhur Temple,  Manjeswaram,   Malik Ibn Deenar Masjid Sree Mahalingeswara Temple (Adoor), 

Kozhikode district of Kerala, India :

Kozhikode city also known as Calicut is the largest urban area of Kerala state of India and is district head quarters of district Kozhikode.   This city was known as the “City of Spices” during middle ages due to its role as main trading point of spices and Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama dropped anchor at Kozhikode in 1498 which opened a trade route between Europe and Malabar(India). This district has ‘Calicut international airport’ also known as Kozhikode international airport’ located at Karipur,  about 28 Kms from Kozhikode city. Some tourist interest destinations in this district are as under:

Beaches :

Beypore(Kozhikode), Kappad Beach(Kozhikode), Kozhikode Beach, Thikkoti Lighthouse (Kozhikode), Kolavi Palam Beach (Payyoli), Vadakara Sand Banks Beach.

Hill Stations: Iringal,  Payamkuttimala.

Museums:

KIRTADS(Kozhikode), Krishna Menon Museum(Kozhikode), Pazhassi Raja Museum & Art Gallery (Kozhikode).

Waterfalls:

Arippara Waterfalls (Kozhikode), Vellari Mala (Thusharagiri),  Thusharagiri Waterfalls.

Wildlife sanctuaries: Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary (Kozhikode).  

Other Places of attractions: 

Aqua Tourism in Kozhikode, C.V.N. Kalari (Edakkad), Janakikad (Kozhikode), Mananchira Square (Kozhikode), S. M. Street (Kozhikode).

Pilgrim Centers : Kozhikode

Lokanarkavu temple, Mother of God Church, Pisharikavu temple, St. Mary’s Church, at Tali Temple, Varakkal Devi Temple,

Kollam district of Kerala, India :

The Kollam city located on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake and the Kallada river is the district headquarters of Kollam district of Kerala state of India. The  Kollam district is known for cashew processing and coir manufacturing industries and is a famous tourist destination. Kollam is connected by rail with its own Railway Station and it is about 65 Kms from Trivandrum International Airport. Some tourist interest destinations in this district are as under:

Beaches :

Kollam Beach(Kollam), Neendakara  Beach (Kollam), Thirumullavaram Beach (Kollam).

Forts & Palaces: Thangasseri (Kollam).  

Backwaters :

Ashtamudi Lake (Kollam), Alumkadavu (Kollam), Munroe Island (Kollam),  Ashramam Picnic Village in  Kollam, Sasthamkotta in Kollam(‘Queen of Lakes’).

Museums in Kerla:  Police Museum (Kollam) :

Waterfalls: Palaruvi Waterfalls (Kollam).

Wildlife sanctuaries: Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary (Kollam) :

Other Places of attractions: 

Alumkadavu (Kollam), Aqua Tourism in Kollam, Thenmala Ecotourism ( Kollam).

Pilgrim Centers :

Achankovil Temple, Ariankavu Temple, Cheriazheekal (Deccan Kashi) Temple (Karunagappally),  Kottarakkara Ganapathy Temple, Kulathupuzha,Malanada Duryodhana Temple, Mata Amritanandamayi Math (Amritapuri), St. Mary’s Orthodox Church (Kallada), Cave Temple (Kottukal), Ochira Temple,

Kannur district of Kerala, India :

Kannur district of Kerala state of India having its headquarters at Kannur city is known for its beaches and natural treasures being the part of the Western Ghats. This city was an important trading centre for Arabia and Persia during 12th century. This district has ‘Kannur International Airport’ located at Kannur city.  Some tourist interest destinations in this district are as under:

Beaches :

Kizhunna beach (Kannur), Meenkunnu Beach(Kannur), Muzhappilangad Beach (Kannur), Payyambalam Beach (Kannur).

Hill Stations : Madayipara, Pythal Mala.

Forts, Palaces: St. Angelo’s Fort and Thalassery Fort.

Backwaters : Valapattanam and Kavvayi Kayal.

Museums:  Arakkal Kettu Museum.

Wildlife sanctuaries: Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary.

           Other Places of attractions: 

Kanhirode Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd (Kannur),  Kunhimangalam village (Kannur), Malayala Kalagramam ( Kannur),  Overbury’s Folly, Thalassery (Kannur), Thalassery (Kannur), Valapattanam (Kannur).

Pilgrim Centers :

Odathil Palli mosque (Thalassery),  Parassinikadavu Sri Muthappan Temple or Parassini Madappura Sree Muthappan Temple, Raja Rajeswara temple, Peralassery Sri Subrahmanya Temple,  Sree Subramania Temple (Payyannur),  Mary’s Forane Church (Taliparamba),  Suryanarayana Temple (Kadiroor),  Thodikkulam Siva Temple (Kannavam),  Trichambaram Temple Sree Ramaswamy Temple (Thiruvangad),

Kottayam district of Kerala, India :

Kottayam district of Kerala state of India having its headquarters at Kottayam city is known for its panoramic backwater stretches, hills and hillocks, extensive rubber plantations, places associated with many legends. The literally means of Kottayam is the interior of a fort. Kottayam is connected by rail with its own Railway Station and it is about 95 kms from Cochin International Airport. Some tourist interest destinations in this district are as under:

               Hill Stations :

Ilaveezhapoonchira (Kottayam), Kottathavalam (Kottayam), Kannadipara (Kottayam),  Vazhikkadavu ( Kottayam), Nadukani Hills (Kottayam).

Forts & Palaces:  Poonjar Palace.

Backwaters :

Kumarakom, Mannanam, Vem banad Lake in Kottayam.

Museums: Bay Island Driftwood Museum.

         Waterfalls: Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls.

Wildlife sanctuaries: Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.

Other Places of attractions: 

Anchuvilakku- a stone lamp post (Kottayam), Aqua Tourism in Kottayam,: Seminary, Marthoma Seminary (Kottayam).

Pilgrim Centers : Kottayam

Alapra, Aruvithura Church, CSI Cathedral Church, Dharmasastha Temple (Pakkil), Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple, Juma Masjid (Thazhathangadi), Sree Subramania Swamy Temple (Perunna), The St. George’s Church (Puthupalli), St. Mary’s Church (Bharananganam), St. Mary’s Church(Kudamaloor), St. Joseph’s Monastery (Mannanam), St. Mary’s Church (Manarcad), St. Mary’s Church (Kuravilangad),St. Mary’s Forane Church (Athirampuzha),  St. Mary’s Orthodox Syrian Church (Cheriapally), Sun Temple (Adityapuram),Thangalppara (mausoleum of Sheikh Fariduddin), Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, Vaikom Mahadeva Temple, Vavarambalam (Erumeli),  Vimalagiri Church, The Old Seminary, Kaduthuruthi Valiya Palli Church, Kalkulathukavu Devi temple, Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, Kalkulathukavu Devi temple, Kurisumala (Kottayam), Mortal remains of the St. Alphonsa at church, Pallipurathukavu, Panachikkad Saraswathi Temple,  Puthenpalli Juma Masjid (Erattupetta),

Malappuram district of Kerala, India :

Malappuram district of Kerala state of India having its headquarters at Malappuram city is famous centre for Hindu-Vedic learning and Islamic philosophy and has made abundant contributions to the cultural heritage of Kerala. The temples and mosques of this area are known for their amazing festivals. The literally means of Malappuram is “terraced place atop the hills”. The nearest Railway Stations of Malappuram are  Angadippuram( about 20 kms), Pattikkad (about 25 Kms), Melattur ( abou 32 Kms) & Tanur (30 Kms) and it is about 30 Kms from Calicut International Airport (Kozhikode).  Some tourist interest destinations in this district are as under:

Beaches :

Padinjarekkara Beach (Malappuram),  Vakkad Beach & Tirur,  Puzha (Malappuram), Vallikkunnu beach (Malappuram).

Historic Places : Nilambur Kovilakam :

Museums:

Teak Museum, Nilambur(Malappuram), Thunchan Memorial, Tirur(Malappuram).

Waterfalls :  Adyanpara Waterfalls (Malappuram).

Other Places of attractions: 

Nilambur Teak plantation (Malappuram), Nedumkayam Rainforest(Malappuram), Poonkudil Mana (Malappuram), Ponnani (Malappuram), Poonthanam Illam (Malappuram), Kottakkunnu (Malappuram), Tanur (Malappuram).

Pilgrim Centers : Mallapuram

Alathiyur Hanuman Temple, Garuda Temple (Triprangode), Jama-at Mosque, Mamburam, Thali Temple (Perinthalmanna), Pazhayangadi Mosque (Kondotti), Sree Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Temple,  Thirumandhamkunnu Temple,  Thirunavaya, Trikandiyur Shiva Temple (Tirur), Vettaikorumakan temple (Nilambur), 

Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, India :

Pathanamthitta district of Kerala state of India having its headquarters at Pathanamthitta city located  near the Western Ghats and surrounded by the hills is famous for Pilgrimage Tourism. This district is famous for the oldest church believed to have been built by Saint Thomas and the Kaviyoor Mahadeva temple constructed in the early years of the 10th century. Pathanamthitta is amalgamation of two words i.e. Pathanam and Thitta which mean an array of houses on the river side.The nearest Railway stations to Pathanamthitta are Chengannur (about 28Kms) and Thiruvalla (about 30kms). The nearest airports to Pathanamthitta are (Trivandrum International Airport (about 105 Kms) and  Cochin International Airport (about 125 Kms).  Some tourist interest destinations in this district are as under :

 Hill Stations :  Charalkunnu Hills and Gavi Eco-Tourism.

Waterfalls :  Aruvikuzhy Waterfalls and Perunthenaruvi.

Other Places of attractions: 

Aranmula (A Heritage village), Kaviyoor or Thrikkaviyoor Mahadeva Temple ( Kaviyoor), Konni elephant training centre, Mannadi, Muloor Smarakam, Elavumthitta, Nilackal, Omallur, Pandalam,  Pandalam,  Thiruvalla Town,  Vasthuvidya Gurukulam.

Pilgrim Centers :

Aranmula Sree Parthasarathy Temple, Aranmula Sree Parthasarathy Temple, Cherukolpuzha, Sree Subramanya Swamy Temple, Kodumthara, Sree Vallabha Temple (Thiruvalla),  St. John’s Cathedral (Thiruvalla), The rock cut Siva Temple, Thekkekudi Cave Temple,  Kadammanitta Devi Temple,  Kaviyoor or Thrikkaviyoor Mahadeva Temple, Kodumon Chilanthyambalam, The Malayalapuzha Bhagavathy Temple, Manjinikkara Dayara Church, Maramon,  Niranam,  Parumala Church, 

Sabarimala Temple,

Palakkad district of Kerala, India :

 Palakkad district of Kerala state of India having its headquarters at Palakkad city is famous for the Palakkad Fort, the Jain temple, the annual Ratholsavam, lush Malampuzha gardens and dams. Palakkad is connected by rail with its own Railway Station and it is about 145 kms from Cochin International Airport, about 120 Kms from Calicut International Airport (Kozhikode) and about about 70 kms from Coimbatore International Airport (Tamilnadu). Some tourist interest destinations in this district are as under :

Hill Stations :  Dhoni Hills & Water falls and Nelliyampathy Hill.

Forts & Palaces : Tipu’s Fort or  Palakkad Fort.

Wildlife sanctuaries:

Choolannur Pea Fowl Sanctuary and  Silent Valley (National Park).

Other Places of attractions: 

Attappadi, Chittur  Gurumadom, Gandhi Seva Sadan Kathakali and Classic Arts Academy, Kottayi village, Krishnankutty Pulavar Memorial, Kunchan Samarkam, Malampuzha Garden & Dam, Navara Eco Farm at Chittur, Olappamanna Mana, Ottappalam, Poomully Mana, Siruvani Dam (Palakkad), Thenari, Thrithala.

Pilgrim Centers :

Jainamedu or Jainimedu Jain temple, Ongallur Taliyil Shiva Temple, Thiruvalathoor Ancient Temple, Thiruvegappura Sankaranarayana Temple, Thenari,

Thiruvananthapuram(Trivandram) district of Kerala, India :

Thrissur is district of Kerala state of India having its headquarters at Thrissur city located on the west coast of India. This district named Thrissur means “small sacred place” is an important commercial and cultural centre is known for its ancient temples, churches, &  mosques and Thrissur Pooram is main colourful temple festival. Thrissur city is famous for the Vadakkumnathan Temple dedicated to Shiva located on a hillock around which this city exist.  Thrissur is connected by rail with its own Railway Station and it is about 100Kms from Calicut International Airport (Kozhikode). Some tourist interest destinations in this district are as under :

Beaches :

Chavakkad Beach, Nattika Beach, Thalikulam Snehatheeram Beach.

Forts & Palaces : Shakthan Thampuran Palace

Museums :

Archaeological Museum, Shakthan Thampuran Palace, Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Museum(Thaikkattussery).

Waterfalls : Athirappilly  & Vazhachal waterfalls.

Wildlife sanctuaries:

Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary and Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary.

Other Places of attractions: 

Kauthuka Park, Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerla Sangeetha Nataka Academi(Chembukkavu), Kerala Sahitya Academi, Kodungalloor /Kodungallur, Punnathoor Kotta, Town Hall.

Pilgrim Centers :

Arattupuzha Temple, Ariyannur temple, Cheraman Juma Masjid, Sree Krishna Temple (Guruvayur), Irinjalakuda Koodal Manikyam Temple, Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple (Vadakkumnathan),  Sampaloor Church, St. Mary’s Forane Church (Koratty), St. Thomas Church (Kodungalloor),  The Holy Cross Church (Mapranam), Vadakkumnathan Temple, Thiruvambady Temple,

Thrissur district of Kerala, India :

Thrissur is district of Kerala state of India having its headquarters at Thrissur city located on the west coast of India. This district named Thrissur means “small sacred place” is an important commercial and cultural centre is known for its ancient temples, churches, &  mosques and Thrissur Pooram is main colourful temple festival. Thrissur city is famous for the Vadakkumnathan Temple dedicated to Shiva located on a hillock around which this city exist.  Thrissur is connected by rail with its own Railway Station and it is about 100Kms from Calicut International Airport (Kozhikode). Some tourist interest destinations in this district are as under :

Beaches :

Chavakkad Beach, Nattika Beach, Thalikulam Snehatheeram Beach.

Forts & Palaces : Shakthan Thampuran Palace

Museums :

Archaeological Museum, Shakthan Thampuran Palace, Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Museum(Thaikkattussery).

Waterfalls : Athirappilly  & Vazhachal waterfalls.

Wildlife sanctuaries:

Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary and Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary.

Other Places of attractions: 

Kauthuka Park, Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerla Sangeetha Nataka Academi(Chembukkavu), Kerala Sahitya Academi, Kodungalloor /Kodungallur, Punnathoor Kotta, Town Hall.

Pilgrim Centers :

Arattupuzha Temple, Ariyannur temple, Cheraman Juma Masjid, Sree Krishna Temple (Guruvayur), Irinjalakuda Koodal Manikyam Temple, Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple (Vadakkumnathan),  Sampaloor Church, St. Mary’s Forane Church (Koratty), St. Thomas Church (Kodungalloor),  The Holy Cross Church (Mapranam), Vadakkumnathan Temple, Thiruvambady Temple,

Wayanad   district of Kerala, India :

 Wayanad  is district of Kerala state of India having its headquarters at Kalpetta city.  Kalpetta is the main hub of tourism activities as tourist sites in this district are easily approachable from this city and there are numbers of hotels and resorts within and surrounding this city.  This tribal oriented district is famous for camping & trekking trails, waterfalls, caves, bird watching sites, its flora & fauna, beauty of paddy fields and other wonderful sights. This district is also for cash crops grown here like pepper, cardamom, coffee, tea, spices and other condiments. The name Wayanad is made from words ‘Vayal’ & ‘Nadu’ means to paddy field land and known as Kerala’s lush paradise. Kalpetta city is about 70 kms from Kozhikode railway station  and about 60 Kms from Calicut International Airport. Some tourist interest destinations in this district are as under:

Hill Stations :

Chembra Peak, Edakkal Caves, Neelimala viewpoint, Vythiri.

Museums : Wayanad Heritage Museum at Ambalavayal.

Waterfalls:

Chethalayam Waterfall , Kanthanpara waterfall, Sentinel Rock or Soochipara Waterfalls.

Wildlife sanctuaries :

Begur Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.

Other Places of attractions: 

Boys Town (a herbal garden), Edakkal Caves, Pakshipathalam,  Pazhassi Tomb, Wayanad Ghats.

Pilgrim Centers : Bathery Jain Temple and Thirunelly Temple.

Padmanabhapuram Palace, in Kanniyakumari district of Tamil Nadu State, India:

The Padmanabhapuram Palace, also known as Kalkulam Palace, is situated in at Padmanabhapuram town in Kanniyakumari District of Tamil Nadu and is under the control of the Archaeological Department of Kerala Government. Padmanabhapuram town is about 55 Kms from thiruvananthapuram and about 40 Kms from Kanniyakumari on road connecting these to famous destinations.

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