From forts to temples: Kerala's finest heritage spots for tourists

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International Day for Monuments and Sites, or World Heritage Day, is celebrated on April 18. Here are some of the finest heritage spots in Kerala to visit on the occasion. Image Credit: iStock

Pazhassi Raja Tomb

A memorial to Kerala's 'lion king' Pazhassi Raja, who bravely fought the British, the tomb and museum in Wayanad showcase his weapons, paintings, letters, and more. It's located in Mananthavady town. Image Credit: Manorama

Kuthiramalika Palace

This 180-plus-year-old palace in Thiruvananthapuram has 122 wooden horses carved into its roofline and is a fine example of traditional Kerala architecture. It's located next to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in East Fort. Image Credit: Manorama

Muziris region

A heritage region spread across Thrissur and Ernakulam districts, it has many ancient masjids, temples, synagogues, and excavation sites. The best site to check out is Kodungallur, which is 35 km from Kochi, where you can visit most of the above. Image Credit: Manorama

Bekal Fort

This 17th-century Arabian sea-facing fort, near Bekal Fort railway station, has also been the location of many movies, such as Bombay. It's adjacent to a scenic, calm beach. Image Credit: Manorama

Mattancherry Palace

The 470-year-old palace in Kochi, built by the Portuguese, has beautiful mural paintings, royal rooms, furniture and artifacts. It's about 13 km from Ernakulam.

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