One of the most beautiful beaches in Kerala bordering the northern end of Vypeen Island, is located about 26 km from Ernakulam city, Kochi. The place is a unique combination of sea and backwaters rimmed by lush green coconut palms and paddy fields. The 15 km long golden Beach is very clean, shallow and is ideal for swimming surfing and sunbathing. Dolphins are occasionally seen here.

Kodanad, is known for the ‘Elephant Kraal’ and is about 45 km from Ernakulam and 12 km to the east of Perumbavoor town. Kodanad, set on the southern banks of the Periyar river amid the beautiful high ranges near Perumbavoor and is one of the largest elephant training centres of Kerala. The elephants, considered a sign of wealth, prestige and an integral part of Indian mythology and culture is the most ornamental and auspicious animals and no festival or celebration is complete without an elephant procession.

This bird sanctuary is situated right in the heart of Kochi city. It is the home of many exotic and rare varieties of migratory birds.