Located in the Bandadka village in Kasaragod, the Kundamkuzhy Fort is a land fort that dates back to the time of the Bednur Nayaks. This square fort is made of laterite b…
An imposing three-storeyed structure built centuries ago, the Pallipuram Fort located on the northern limits of the Vypin islands in Kochi, is the oldest surviving Europ…
Kodungalloor, situated on the west coast of Kerala, is 35 km south of Thrissur district. Once a great port of the Chera rulers of Tamil Nadu, Kodugalloor was initially kn…
Edakkal Caves in Ambukuthi Hills are situated around 10 km from Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad district, Kerala. It is considered to be one of the earliest centres of human h…
VJT Hall in Thiruvananthapuram is the most preferred venue for public functions in the city, this monument stands tall as a proud remnant of the colonial era.
The tribal communities of Kerala know several traditional healing systems. It has been discovered that these indigenous healers have effective remedies for cough, toothac…
Khalasis are a group of people traditionally involved in the construction of Urus, traditional trading vessels. Situated at Beypore in Kozhikode distr…
Situated at a height of 286 metres from sea level, Ezhimala is a popular tourist place in the Kannur district which has great historical significance as well
Built by the British in 1708, Thalassery Fort in Kannur district is a witness to the transformation of the region from a trading centre to a full-fledged town, rich in cu…
Standing witness to the passage of time are the glorious ruins of an island fortress that dates to the late medieval period – the Chettuva Fort. It is also the sole for…
Padmanabhapuram Palace is a magnificent 16th century palace situated in Thuckalay, 64 km away from Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. The palace is located at the Keral…
SUTMC, Sree Uthradom Tirunal Marthanda Varma Chithralayam, a museum that offers a time-travel through the last two hundred years of Travancore. The paintings and photogra…
Madhavan Nayar Foundation, the Art and History Museum complex at Edappally in Kochi comprises Museum of Kerala History, Paintings, Sculptures, Indian Miniatures, Dollsââ…
The Indo-Portuguese Museum is situated in Fort Kochi. The museum now houses various outstanding collections and is well known for its artistic and architectural marvels
Shakthan Thampuran Palace (Museum) is in the district of Thrissur and is a landmark structure of the former ruling dynasty of Kochi. The museum is closed on Mondays and t…
Thalasseri fort at Kannur established by East India Company is a historical monument which stands as testimonial of colonial imperialism in Kerala, India.
Hosdurg Fort is renowned for its chain of forts built by SomashekaraNayak of Ikkeri Dynasty. Located in Kahangad in Kasargod, the fort is an ideal picnic spot near Bekal.
Keralam is a museum of history and heritage in the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram. It is a joint venture of Kerala Tourism and the State Department of Archaeology.
Poonjar Palace at Poonjar is situated on the Pala-Erattupetta route in Kottayam district of Kerala. The Poonjar Palace is a glorious testimony to the regal opulence of th…
Kilimanoor Palace, the birth place of the renowned painter Raja Ravi Varma, is situated in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. This palace holds a very special place…
Madayi Para is a green, laterite hill, located at Pazhayangadi in Kannur District. It is a beautiful destination hardly known to the leisure and travel world.
Madhavan Nayar Foundation or Museum of Kerala History is situated 8 km from Ernakulam at Edappally, Kerala. This is a monument to the history of Kerala.
The Jew Street in Kochi is noted for its antique shops which sell curios, pieces of crockery, wooden furniture etc. Nearby attraction is the Jewish Synagogue.
Anjengo or Anjuthengu is a place of historical importance located near Varkala, a popular beach destination. Anjuthengu, according to the local folks, means a small area…
The Koyikkal Palace situated at Nedumangad in Thiruvananthapuram district was the palace built for Umayamma Rani of the Venad Royal family. Today the Palace houses a Folk…
Mannanam is a historically important place in Kottayam. It is the seat of the first seminary of Malabar Church, first Catholic Sanskrit school and first printing press. D…
St. Angelo’s Fort in Kannur district is a massive triangular laterite fort also known as the Kannur Fort. It was constructed by the first Portuguese Viceroy, Don France…
The Mattancherry Palace situated at Mattancherry in Ernakulam district, Kerala was built by Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi
Fort Kochi in Ernakulam district of Kerala is the first European township in India. Chinese fishing nets along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis…
The Fort of Tipu Sultan, also known as Palakkad Fort, is in the heart of Palakkad town, Kerala. The fort was built by Hyder Ali, the emperor of Mysore province, in the ye…
Kappad Beach is the historic beach in Kerala where Vasco-da-Gama landed. Locally known as Kappakadavu, the beach is a favourite haunt for visitors coming to Kozhikode
Kuthiramalika Palace is situated adjacent to Padmanabhaswamy Temple in East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram district. Also known as Puthenmalika, it was built by Maharaja Swathi…
Beypore Uru is associated with the traditional ship building culture of Kerala, a culture that has been throbbing with life on these shores for the last 1500 years.
A marvel of art and craft that dates back to the Vedic Age, the Aranmula Kannadi ('mirror' in Malayalam) is one artifact that has baffled and earned the respect of metall…
Vasco da Gama Square at Kochi is an ideal place to watch fishermen using Chinese fishing nets and is a narrow promenade along the beach at Ernakulam in Kerala, India.
The Parade Ground in Kochi, Ernakulam district of Kerala was where once the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British colonists conducted their military parades and drills.
Arakkal Palace, situated in Kannur was the former palace for the only Muslim royal family. The Arakkal royal family of north Kerala lived here and now its historic site.
Sree Chithra Enclave in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala depicts he history of the Travancore Royal Family and displays their personal belongings and artifacts.
The Muziris Heritage Project intends to conserve and to showcase the culture of 3000 years or more for posterity. Let us have a glimpse of some of the key sites, which ar…
Keralam – Museum of History and Heritage is a museum housed in a building that exudes a mix of colonial as well as traditional architecture is located inside the p…
East fort, called the nerve centre of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, especially if one is to take into account its place in history or the current scenar…
Kodungallur or Kodungalloor is situated on the west coast, was once a great port during the time of the Chera rulers of Tamilnadu. It was known to the Greeks as Muziris a…
Jews one of the major migrant communities in Mattancherry has migrated here following the Roman attack of the tabernacle in Jerusalem. The Jews of Kochi comprise the Blac…
Kutchi Muslims actually the traders from the Kutch area of Gujarat are better known as Kutchi Memons, form another migrant group that has contributed much to the social a…
Thalassery Kadalpalam is a sea bridge that was built in early 20th century when Thalassery was a busy commercial hub.
The 500-ft long bridge was built by the British in…
For the uninitiated travellers riding along the tiny coastal hamlet of Anchuthengu, the Anjengo or Anchuthengu Fort is bound to be a mighty surprise. It stands tall and i…
St. Francis Church at Fort Kochi, Ernakulam district of Kerala is one of the oldest churches. Originally built of timber, it was later reconstructed in stone masonry.
Anchuvilakku in Kottayam district is a stone lamp post and a typical example of Kerala style of architecture built by the freedom fighter VeluthampiDalawa.
Police Museum in Kollam district of Kerala is a noted establishment where police arms of the 18th and 19th centuries and various other ammunitions are on display.
The Mattancherry Palace with its old world charm is situated on the Palace Road in Mattancherry in Kochi. This palace was built by the Portuguese and presented to Veera K…
Poonjar Palace, located at Poonjar on the Pala-Erattupetta road in Kottayam district of Kerala, the Poonjar Palace is yet another magnificent testimony to the rich cultur…
Situated near Vypeen Island in Kochi and built in 1503 by the Portuguese the Pallipuram Fort is considered as the oldest surviving European monument in India. Also known…
Apart from the Anjengo fort, there are many important landmarks that throw light into the place’s tryst with European colonial powers in Anchuthengu. A 130-feet ta…
History of Wayanad. Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja of the Kottayam dynasty fought the British rule fiercely. He organised the Kurichiya tribes in the area and their guerrill…
History of Wayanad district Kerala, India. Wayanad had settlements of tribals or Adivasis and the region was ruled by the Rajas of the Veda tribe, invasion of Hyder Ali,…
History of Periyar Wildlife sanctuary. The Periyar Valley was under the reign of the Pandyas who ruled from Madurai until the 12th century. The sanctuary was included in…
The early inhabitants of the region are members of the Muthuvan tribal community. Munnar came to be known to the outside world in the 1870s with the visit of the British…
Chinese fishing nets colloquially known as Cheena vala is common sight in the backwaters of Kerala especially around Fort Kochi. Vasco da Gama Square, the narrow walkway…
The Portuguese built the Mattancherry Palace in 1555 and presented it to the then ruler, Veera Kerala Varma. Rama Varma V, better known as Sakthan Thampuran, came to the…
Kochi was the first capital of the kingdom was Chitrakoodam of Vanneri. The House of Perumbadappu Swaroopam made Kochi their capital. Mattancherry Palace in the 16th cent…
The main invaders of Kochi were Portuguese, Zamorins, Jews, Dutch and British. The Dutch influence was undermined once more when Kochi was invaded by Hyder Ali, the Mysor…
