Aluva (Alwaye ആലുവ) is a city and a municipality in Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala, India. It is one of the most industrialised towns in Kerala. It is famous for the Aluva Sivarathri festival at Manal Puram (land with sand) on the banks of Periyar River
AthiraPPally Waterfalls
It is an 800-foot high waterfall at the entrance of the Sholayar ranges and is a famous picnic spot for backpackers.
Bolgatty Palace
The Bolgatty Island is a short but inspiring boat ride away from Kochi. Bolgatty Palace is located 30 km. from Airport-Domestic, 30 km. from Airport-International, 1 km. from Bus-Stand, 1 km. from City Center, 1 km. from Railway Station
Chennamanagalam
It was the seat of Paliath Achan,the hereditary Prime Minister of the erstwhile state of cochin from 1632 to 1809.
Cherai Beach
The beach at Cherai is a very beautiful and calm place situated between backwaters and the Arabian sea.
Chottanikkara Temple
The temple diety is "Durga Bhagavathy". It is believed that there is presence of Saraswathy Devi till 7:00 a.m in the morning. A "Bhadra Kali Devi" temple is also present in the premises. The festival here falls in February - March for nine days. "Makam Thozhal" in 21st February 2008 at 2pm is very famous. It is open from 4 am to 12 noon and 4 pm to 7.30 pm. Ph:0484 2711032.
Fort Cochi Beach
near ernakulam
Hill Palace Museum
Tripunithura was headquarters of the Maharaja of Cochin and now his palace is the largest archeological museum in Kerala.
Kerala Kalamandalam
One-hour away from Trichur, Kerala Kalamandalam is Kerala’s best institution giving training in classical dances such as Koodiyattam, Mohiniyattam, Bharathanatyam, Kuchippudi, Ottanthullal and Kathakali and the music for these performances
Vadakkumnatha Temple
Panchavadyam (five instruments) in full flow in front of the Vadakkumnathan temple. Morning after Pooram. Thrissur, Kerala, India
