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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…
Dutch Cemetery situated at Fort Kochi in Ernakulam was consecrated in 1724 and is today managed by the Church of South India.
Vellari Mala and Iringal are two beautiful picnic spots situated in Kozhikode.
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…
Tanur, small coastal fishing town was one of the earliest settlements of the Portuguese and is situated at Malappuram in Kerala, India.
Believed to have been the residence of Vasco da Gama, this is one of the oldest Portuguese residences in Fort Kochi.
Thakur House is a graceful building holds within itself a reflection of the colonial era situated at Fort Kochi in Kerala, India.
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…
Sampaloor near Chalakudy River, Thrissur district of Kerala is known as the Goa of Kerala and is the centre of Jesuits.
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…
Bastion Bungalow built in the Indo-European style of architecture way back in 1667 is a major attraction in Fort Kochi, Kerala.
The East Fort area is situated in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala. Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple is the major attraction in East Fort.
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.
Thangasseri is a seaside village in Kollam town noted for the ruins of Portuguese or Dutch forts and 18th century churches.
Arakkal Kettu, once the residence of the former Arakkal Ali Rajas is now a Museum situated in Kannur.
Karumadi Kuttan or Karumadikuttan, the statue of Lord Buddha is situated 5 km east of Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha district in Kerala.
Kottathavalam, a picnic spot near Wagamon, is situated in Kurisumala in Kottayam district of Kerala.
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.
There are rock-cut sculptures of the 18th century in the cave temple at Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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…
Marayoor, situated 40 km from Munnar in Idukki district, is famous for its natural Sandalwood Forests and pre-historic rock paintings.
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.
Pazhassi Tomb in Kalpetta, Wayanad district of Kerala is a memorial to Pazhassi Raja- 'the Lion of Kerala’.
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…
Napier Museum is situated in the Museum compound, in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city, near the zoological park, in Kerala.
The Hill Palace Museum at Thripunithura near Ernakulam town is Kerala's first heritage museum. It was once the residence of the Kochi royal family.
Fort Immanuel is an imposing structure located in Fort Kochi, Ernakulam district of Kerala.
Para was the traditional paddy measuring unit used in Kerala households till the advent of modern alternatives.
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.
Pierce Leslie Bungalow is an old bungalow located in Ernakulam district, Kerala.
The Old Harbour House in Kochi, Ernakulam district of Kerala is an elegant old bungalow built in 1808.
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.
Located on the eastern side of Padmanabha Swamy Temple, installed in 1833 during the reign of Swathi Thirunal, is the Meshan Mani (clock).
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…
Thalassery, one of the beautiful cities in the Malabar Coast of Kerala is often called as the city of three
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…
Vasco House is believed to be the house where Vasco Da Gama stayed during his visits to Kochi. It is situated on Rose Street at Fort Kochi.
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…
The Konkanis in Kochi are the migrants of the Konkani Saraswathi Brahmins, originally from the Konkan coast.
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…
Dutch Palace, Jew street, Pardesi synagogue and spice market are some of the major attractions in Mattancherry, Kochi.
Built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi, the Palace was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch.
Mannadi village in Pathanamthitta district has a significant place in India’s freedom struggle against the British
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 - stone lamp post built by freedom fighter VeluthampiDalawa at Changanacherry, Kottayam
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…
History of Eravikulam National park at Munnar in Idukki, Kerala, India.
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…
In Mattancherry, Kochi we can see many Migrant communities such as Jews, Konkanis and Kutchi Muslims, though lesser in number.
Fort Immanuel, in Fort Kochi, was built by the Portuguese in the 1500s.
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 Kochi royal family is descended from Veera Kerala Varma from the Perumbadappu Swaroopam.
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…
The royal family of Cochin kingdom is Known in the name Perumbadappu swaroopam and they find the way for the emergence of the kingdom of Kochi.
