20 Attractions to Explore Near Vembanad Lake

A lush green island in the middle of a lake, home to many species of birds.

Home for native and migratory birds from the Himalayas and Siberia.

Rated as one of the worlds top five HAMMOCK BEACH by National Geographic Survey. Peaceful place, good climate, away from the city crowd.

One of the major pilgrim centers of Christians in Kerala, and an architectural marvel.

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.

The popular beach of Alapuzha with its old pier, the light house, and an amazing sunset. #beach #sunset

One of the oldest and biggest temple in Kerala, rich in its historical backgrounds and architecture.

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.

A massive church on the banks of river Pamba, built in medieval European Architecture.

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.

Hike through the cascading waterfall set in the backdrop of rubber plantations and banana farms.

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.

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.

The largest museum in Kerala and the former residence of the Cochin King.

The 16th century synagogue built under the protection of Cochin King.

The palace built by the Portuguese, renovated by the Dutch and now housing an archeological museum

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.

Every second year, Cochin welcomes Biennale- promoting art, culture and education activities created and curated by artists from different parts of the world.

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.

The 500 year old Basilica that hosts the relic of The Holy Cross of Jesus Christ.