Cochin International Airport 2 hr 30
Alleppey Lighthouse (35 min) Red- &-white striped lighthouse founded in 1862 with panoramic views & a small history museum. Kuttanad (55 min) Beyond its scenic vistas this lush district features houseboat tours & traditional food stalls. Bay Island Driftwood Museum (1 hr 18) A collection of unique driftwood sculptures is displayed at this snug cylinder-shaped museum. Kalloorkad St. Mary S Basilica Church (21 min) Basilica on a site where Syrian Christians established a Catholic church over 1000 years ago. Revi Karuna Karan Memorial Museum (34 min) Elegant museum showcasing a private family collection with a diverse array of religious artwork. Punnamada Lake (2 hr 18) Serene Keralan backwater water body known for its long boat races festivals & rustic houseboats. Pulinkunnoo (14 min) Church Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Observatory Tower (1 hr 19) Lakeside bird sanctuary with an established trail system known for its domestic & migratory species. Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple (52 min) A vast number of snake images adorn this popular pilgrimage site & temple to serpent gods. Sree Krishna Swamy Temple (43 min) 13th-century Hindu temple & monastery devoted to Lord Krishna with daily services offered. Pathiramanal Island (1 hr) Tranquil island offering views of wildlife & migratory birds in a remote heavily forested setting. Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple (31 min) Temple Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple (57 min) Serene 16th-century Hindu temple known for its traditional Kerala-style architecture & murals. |