20 Attractions to Explore Near Vembanad Lake
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Pathiramanal Island
2.86km from Vembanad Lake
A lush green island in the middle of a lake, home to many species of birds.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
4.73km from Vembanad Lake
Home for native and migratory birds from the Himalayas and Siberia.
Marari Beach
10.99km from Vembanad Lake
Rated as one of the worlds top five HAMMOCK BEACH by National Geographic Survey. Peaceful place, good climate, away from the city crowd.
St Andrew's Basilica Church
12.96km from Vembanad Lake
One of the major pilgrim centers of Christians in Kerala, and an architectural marvel.
Alleppey Lighthouse
14.25km from Vembanad Lake
Built in 1862, Alleppey Lighthouse(Alappuzha Lighthouse) is the first of its kind on the Arabian coast of Kerala. Alappuzha, where the lighthouse stands was one of the busiest ports and centers of Kerala during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Alappuzha Beach
14.56km from Vembanad Lake
Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple
17.04km from Vembanad Lake
One of the oldest and biggest temple in Kerala, rich in its historical backgrounds and architecture.
Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple
23.95km from Vembanad Lake
Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple is a Hindu Temple believed to be built around the 15th-17th century in the typical Kerala Architectural Style. The idol at the temple is of Parthasarathy with a whip in the right hand and a sacred conch in the left. Parthasarathy is a form of Lord Krishna as the charioteer of Arjuna during the Kurukshetra war mentioned in the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata.
St. George Forane Church, Edathua
26.9km from Vembanad Lake
A massive church on the banks of river Pamba, built in medieval European Architecture.
Kuttanad
27.14km from Vembanad Lake
Kuttanad is a region that is well known for its vast paddy fields. The region has the lowest altitude in India and is one of the few places in the world where farming is carried on around 1.2 to 3.0 meters (4 to 10 ft) below sea level. It is a major rice producer of Kerala state.
Aruvikuzhi Waterfalls
29.47km from Vembanad Lake
Hike through the cascading waterfall set in the backdrop of rubber plantations and banana farms.
Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple
34.53km from Vembanad Lake
Nestled in a forest glade, the temple is a center of pilgrimage for the devotees of serpent gods. Couples seeking fertility come to worship here, and upon the birth of their child come to hold thanksgiving ceremonies.
Kumbalanghi Village
35.39km from Vembanad Lake
A quiet island village known for rural tourism activities. You can see Chinese fishing nets, explore its mangrove forests, and take boat trips along the surrounding backwaters.
Hill Palace Museum
39.75km from Vembanad Lake
The largest museum in Kerala and the former residence of the Cochin King.
Jewish Synagogue
42.91km from Vembanad Lake
The 16th century synagogue built under the protection of Cochin King.
Mattancherry Palace
42.99km from Vembanad Lake
The palace built by the Portuguese, renovated by the Dutch and now housing an archeological museum
Jain Temple Kochi
43.53km from Vembanad Lake
Built in 1960, the temple is inspired by the Jain temples of Gujarat and is beautifully tiled with white marbles & other carved structures. Every afternoon, the temple runs a show with thousands of pigeons that live in the premises.
Kochi Biennale Foundation
44.03km from Vembanad Lake
Every second year, Cochin welcomes Biennale- promoting art, culture and education activities created and curated by artists from different parts of the world.
Kerala Kathakali Centre
44.25km from Vembanad Lake
Traditional arts center presenting masked Kathakali dance shows classical musical nights & martial arts. They have daily Kathakali shows in the evening, the show takes around two hours. The show is usually followed by differnt kinds of art form presentations in alternating days.
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
44.33km from Vembanad Lake
The 500 year old Basilica that hosts the relic of The Holy Cross of Jesus Christ.
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Vembanad Lake
Vembanad Lake, Kerala
Largest lake in Kerala where visitors can cruise through in houseboats.