20 Attractions to Explore Near Punnathur Kotta

This famous beach in Thrissur. There you can see the confluence of a river and sea, known as Azhimukam in Malayalam. This is one of the cleanest beaches in Kerala.

Located near to Thrissur city, the hill gives a panoramic view of Thrissur city and Thrissur Kole Wetlands.

The home and resting place of Shakthan Thampuran, the King of Cochin Dynasty

Vadakkunnathan Temple is an ancient Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shiva here is popularly known as Vadakkunnathan, meaning "lord of the north" as he is believed to live in Kailas which is on the northern side of India. The temple is located in Thrissur City in Thrissur District of Kerala State in Southern India. The name Thrissur is derived from its old name ‘Thiru-Shiva-Peroor’ which translates to ‘the city of sacred Shiva’.

The church locally called Puthanpalli and is the tallest church in India and third tallest church in Asia. A big tower located at its rear called bible tower having many paintings and nice bible museum.

One of the oldest zoos in the country, and is home to a wide variety of animals, reptiles, and birds. The zoo compound includes a natural history museum and an art museum that showcase the social and cultural heritage of the region.

The centre for learning traditional art forms of Kerala.

The first Christian church of India, and the resting place for many saints.

The very first mosque in India constructed in the time of Prophet Muhammad.

Located right in the heart of Malappuram city in Kerala, this table top hill offers amazing views of the city. The hill has multiple adventure rides as well- a water theme park, adventure park, ballon park among few others. The hill also has traces of first fort built by the Zamorins, the local rulers pre British era.

Kodukuthimala is a hill station in Malappuram district of Kerala state in Southern India. It is one of the coolest hill stations in the Malappuram district surrounded by streams, grasslands, and forest, with an incredible sunset view.

Arimbra Hills earned its more popular name Mini Ooty due to its resemblence with the well known hill station of southern India- Ooty. The place is known for its rolling hills and scenic views. You can also view the runway of Kozhikode airport with closer look at takeoffs and landings from here.

The 15 km stretch of beautiful beach lined with paddy fields, backwater, coconut groves and Chinese fishing nets.

A rural village with a check dam, hanging bridge, and a nice little park. You can bath in the river waters here after visiting the majestic Athirappilly waterfalls of Kerala.

The sanctuary where migratory birds come in huge numbers.

Silent Valley National Park, one of the last and rare undisturbed rainforests of the Western Ghat Mountains is located in the Nilgiri Hills in Palakkad District of Kerala State in Southern India. The park is completely enclosed by a ring of hills and remains an ecological island with its own unique micro-climate.

A cluster of small islands spread in backwaters and filled with paddy fields and fishing nets. The area is famous for fish farms and a kayak through the waters treats you with great views. This area is devoid of all the noice and hustle of Cochin city, one truely hidden gem which is very easily reachable for people in Cochin. The place is especiallly beautiful during sunrise and sunsets.

Located in the Athirappilly panchayath in Thrissur district of Kerala

Athirapally Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Kerala State of Southern India. Nicknamed as the Niagra of South India, the waterfall is situated at the Chalakudy River in the Thrissur District. It is 25 meters tall and over 100 meters wide. The fall is nicknamed ‘The Niagra of India’ because of the water thundering down in the entirety of its width during the peak monsoon season between June and October.

The water gushes down over 45 meters to fall into a huge rocky pit which was formed over many centuries by water falling over it.