The Guruvayur Temple a famous Indian Hindu temple located in the town of Guruvayur in Thrissur district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu but popularly known as Krishna. It is one of the most important places of worship for Hindus in Kerala and Tamil Nadu and is often referred to as Bhuloka Vaikuntha. Temple timings 3am to 1:30pm & 4:30pm to 9:30pm
Punnathur Kotta houses one of the largest elephant sanctuaries for captive elephants in the world. Elephants here are allowed to roam in their natural surroundings. The route from the temple to the kotta takes one through the town of Guruvayur which one would normally miss out on if only visiting the temple. Timmings 9am to 5pm
The Vadakkumnathan Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in Thrissur. Thrissur Pooram is known as one of the largest temples festivals celebrated across the world. The Pooram is centered on the Vadakkunnathan Temple, with caparisoned elephants, sparkling parasols, and percussion music to pay obeisance to Lord Shiva, the presiding deity.
Alappuzha (or Alleppey) is a city on the Laccadive Sea in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It's best known for houseboat cruises along the rustic Kerala backwaters, a network of tranquil canals and lagoons. Its a 3hrs 30mins drive from Guruvayur and 2hrs drive from Cochin International Airport
A charming seaside area, Fort Kochi is known for its Dutch, Portuguese, and British colonial architecture, and elaborate bamboo fishing nets at Fort Kochi Beach. St. Francis Church was the original burial site of explorer Vasco da Gama.