20 Attractions to Explore Near Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple

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

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

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

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

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

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.

One of the oldest shopping streets in Kochi. The market sells anything from jewelerries, clothes, vegetables, household items, and most other things you can imagine. The street is a car free pedestrian road, characterized by narrow roads lined with shops. There are more than a thousand shops in broadway, all in a two kilometer radius.

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

Major hangout place in Kochi . Popular site for shopping, urban walk and street food.

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.

The 500 year old Church which was the burial place of Vasco da Gama, the first European to enter India.

Popular beach surrounded by historical and cultural monuments of Cochin. Used to be hub of colonial powers during 14th and 15th centuaries.

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.

Nesting ground for migratory birds and supports many types of mangroves. Located in the center of Kochi city, it houses a shallow tidal lake connected with Kochi backwaters by a canal.

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