Kumarakom
The place is famous for its bird sanctuary, house boats, backwaters, canals and the bungalow of Henry Baker now run as part of a resort managed by the Taj group of hotels.
Vembanad Lake
83.72 km length and 14.48 km width. Cruise boats, house boats and traditional cargo boats.
Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple
Is a Shiva temple built in the Kerala style of temple architecture, and with interior murals depicting themes from the Hindu epics. It was built at the beginning of 16th century by the then Raja of Thekkumkur. The annual temple festival that culminates in a ceremony called the Aaraattu, attracts large number of devotees.
Poonjar Palace
The Palace of Poonjar Royal family, one of major principalities of Travancore Kingdom, was home of one of Kerala's famous prince, Prince G.V Raja. This building is famous for its collection of antiques, exquisite furniture, chandeliers, palm leaf engravings, jewel boxes, a variety of lamps, sculptures of Nataraja Shiva as Lord of the Dance, grain measures, statues and weapons.
Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls
Pathiramanal
This is a small white sand island. It gets its name from the brilliant reflection of moonlight from the sand.
Elaveezha Poonchira
A hill station with large hills around 3200 ft high. Beautiful hillocks named Mankunnu, Kudayathoormala, Thonippara and Poonchira are located here. A pool located here is famously remembered in local folklore as a bathing place used by Panchali, the legendary heroine of the Mahabharata.
Vaikom Temple
Famous for its Shiva Temple.
Erumely
Important pilgrimage centre for Hindus and Muslims.
Ettumanoor
Famous for having an ancient Shiva temple. Wall paintings in the temple are thousands of years old. The temple is also famous for its seven and a half golden elephants, a sequence of seven large and one small statues of elephants.
Thazhathangady Juma Masjid
One of the oldest Mosques in India and is more than 1000 years old. The mosque is famous for its architectural beauty, and the ornate wood carvings.
St. Mary's Church
Belonging to the Malankara Orthodox Church was built in 1579 by the Raja of Thekkumkur for his Christian subjects. The interior murals, painted using vegetable dyes, depict Biblical themes.