20 Attractions to Explore Near Krishnapuram Palace

An ancient temple and a Hindu pilgrimage site. The temple is home to Oachirakkali- a famous ritual performed here during June wherein traditional martial arts experts conduct mock-fighting in muddy water. The temple also hosts the festival of cattle, 28 days after Onam- the harvest festival of Kerala. The festival of cattle consists of gigantic idols of bull made of cloth & hay which are then pulled on giant wheels to the Oachira Temple from the sites where they are made.

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 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.

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.

It is one of the two lighthouses in the Kollam Metropolitan area

A beach in southern Kerala, surrounded by unique attractions.

Witness tamed elephants, their daily life and the ways of training them at Konni Elephant Training Centre.

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

Clean beach and a long road sandwiched between the beach on one side and backwaters in another. The waves are a bit harsh here.

Waterfall that cascades through the boulders and a rocky bed.

A giant rock cladded in legends, and an incredible opportunity for adventures.

Also known as Papanasham Beach by its historical beliefs.Only place in Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea

Largest lake in Kerala where visitors can cruise through in houseboats.

The 8th century cave temple carved out of a large boulder.

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

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

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

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