Tourist Attractions in Kerala
Fort Kochi
A pictorial town with stunning waterfronts, Fort Kochi was a royal gift from the Rajah of Kochi to his Portuguese allies who later built the historic Fort Emmanuel there. The town served as an abode to the Portuguese till Dutch armies invaded this historical town. Today, this gorgeous town serves as one of the most popular tourist attractions in Kerala and is included in almost all the Kerala tour packages.
Bekal Fort
A 300year old historic fort built in the shape of a giant keyhole, Bekal Fort in the town of Kasargod is one of the must visit touristattractions in Kerala! While the beauty of this ancient fort is second to none, its marvellous architecture and location along the coastlines of Arabian Sea makes it a much coveted attraction point among the visitors on a Kerala trip
Secretariat
One of highest political centres in God’s Own Country, the Kerala Government Secretariat is the seat of many bureaucrat offices. Also called the ‘Complex of Departments’, this official building is one of the major landmarks in Thiruvananthapuram and is listed among the other major tourist attractions in Kerala.
Dutch Cemetery
If you are on a Kerala trip or are planning to book Kerala tour packages, you might visit this historic site and pay homage to the martyrs. The last burial in Dutch Cemetery was of Captain Joshep Ethelbert Winckler in 1913. The cemetery also has a number of cenotaphs belonging to the British soldiers. A major historical site in Fort Kochi is a true reminiscent of the past. Cited as one of the must visit tourist attractions in Kerala, this historical site is the final resting ground of more than 1,000 Dutch soldiers who left their motherland and dreamt of expanding the limits and influence of the Dutch empire in India.
Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave
The Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave is an ultimate display of faith and beliefs! Located within the city limits of Thiruvananthapuram and only 1km from Kovalam, this amazing temple was hidden away from the outer world for a long time. However, its rediscovery has earned it the fame of being one of the most appealing tourist attractions in Kerala.
Chandragiri Fort
Chandragiri Fort, situated on the banks of Payaswini River in Kasaragod district, is a 17th century citadel. The fort has two sides that face the sea with the watch tower facing the north direction. There are underground passages in the east and west directions. The view of the river, sea and the sunset is extremely beautiful. One can take ride in a boat to the nearby islands and the palm groves.
Kilimanoor Palace
Kilimanoor Palace is a palace located in Kilimanoor, in the Indian state of Kerala. Kilimanoor Palace honours one among the finest artists to ever grace the shores of Kerala, Raja Ravi Varma. Kilimanoor Palace spreads over 15 acres of land which comprises of traditional residential structures of Kerala like the Nalukettu, small and medium sizes buildings, ponds, wells, and sacred groves. Kilimanoor Palace is famous as the birth place of the great artist and painter Raja Ravi Verma.
Mattancherry Palace
The Mattancherry Palace situated at Mattancherry in Ernakulam district, was built by Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi. Mattancherry Palace also called the ‘Dutch Palace’, this opulent building showcases the typical ‘Nālukettu’ form of architecture and is built in a quadrangular form. One of the main landmarks and tourist attractions in Kerala, the palace also houses some of the liveliest mythological mural paintings in the country. Other attractions of Dutch Palace include ornate ceilings, traditional floors, stunning arches, and lot more.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is situated at Kumarakom in Kottayam taluk of Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala, on the banks of Vembanad Lake. The main attractions are local birds like the waterfowl, cuckoo, owl, egret, heron and the water duck, as well as the migratory Siberian cranes. Parrots, teal, larks, flycatchers, wood beetle, and other birds are seen here during their respective migratory seasons... If you happen to visit this bird reserve during your Kerala trip, you can spot a number of rare and exotic species of birds. To name a few, there are Waterfowl, Cuckoo, Brahminy Kite, Siberian Crane, Parrot, Flycatcher, Lark, and numerous migratory birds from the Himalayan region.
Tipu's Fort
The Fort of Tipu Sultan, also known as Palakkad Fort, is in the heart of Palakkad town, Kerala. The Kotta Maidan (fort grounds) encloses a square-shaped fort with its majestic granite walls, a moat, a drawbridge at the entrance, bastions at the centre and four corners. There are various other architectural features which point to its chequered history, and stand testimony to its strategic importance during the 18th and 19th centuries.