
Historical Places To Visit Near Varkala (Kerala) In 2026 - 2027
47 Historical Places to Visit Near Varkala
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Historical Places to visit near Varkala
- 1. Mysore Palace (Ambavilas Palace)
- 2. Chinese Fishing Nets
- 3. Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue
- 4. Edakkal Caves
- 5. Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)
- 6. Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
- 7. Francis Church
- 8. Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
- 9. Somanathapura Temple
- 10. Jaffna Fort
- 11. Padmanabhapuram Palace
- 12. Angelo Fort
- 13. Vizhinjam Lighthouse
- 14. Thanjavur Palace
- 15. Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium
- 16. Colombo Fort
- 17. Old Parliament Building
- 18. Alleppey Lighthouse
- 19. Colombo Lighthouse
- 20. Kuthira Malika (Puthen Malika) Palace
- 21. Vattakottai Fort
- 22. Palakkad Fort
- 23. Koodal Azhagar Temple
- 24. Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)
- 25. Saraswathi Mahal Library
- 26. Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery
- 27. Chain Tree
- 28. Shakthan Thampuran Palace
- 29. Tellicherry Fort
- 30. Pazhassi Raja Tomb
- 31. Kannur Lighthouse
- 32. Samanar Hills
- 33. Krishnapuram Palace
- 34. Mangala Devi Temple
- 35. Mishkal Mosque
- 36. Schwartz Church
- 37. Fort Kochi
- 38. Juma Masjid
- 39. Halcyon Castle
- 40. Valiyathura Pier
- 41. Kuttichira
- 42. Mother of God Church
- 43. Thanjavur
- 44. Stephen's Church Ooty
- 45. Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
- 46. Vijayanagara Fort
- 47. Lalitha Mahal Palace
- Historical Landmark
1Mysore Palace (Ambavilas Palace)4.5(6,283 reviews)Mysore (Mysuru) · 396 kmMysore Palace, also known as Ambavilas Palace, is a historical palace and a royal residence located in Mysore, Karnataka, India. It is one of the most splendid…
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2Chinese Fishing Nets3.5(3,806 reviews)Kochi (Cochin) · 143 kmThe Chinese Fishing Nets of Kochi, located in the Indian state of Kerala, are a distinctive symbol of Kochi's shoreline, prominently visible against the…
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3Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue4.0(2,030 reviews)Kochi (Cochin) · 141 kmJew Town is a unique location nestled in the heart of Mattancherry, Kochi, which carries the remarkable vestiges of Jewish culture and history in India. It's a…
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4Edakkal Caves4.0(1,691 reviews)Wayanad · 321 kmEdakkal Caves, nestled in the Ambukuthi Hills in Wayanad district of Kerala, India, are two natural caves at a remote location at Edakkal, 25 km from Kalpetta.…
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5Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)5.0(1,533 reviews)Thanjavur · 349 kmThe Brihadeeswara Temple, also known as Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a magnificent example of Chola architecture in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Built by Raja Raja…
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6Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)4.0(1,244 reviews)Kochi (Cochin) · 145 kmMattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, Kochi, in the Indian state of…
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7Francis Church4.0(1,059 reviews)Kochi (Cochin) · 145 kmSt. Francis Church, situated in Fort Kochi in the city of Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India, is renowned for its historical significance and architectural…
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8Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace3.5(946 reviews)Madurai · 202 kmThirumalai Nayakkar Palace is a 17th-century palace situated in the city of Madurai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Constructed in 1636 AD by the ruler…
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9Somanathapura Temple4.5(945 reviews)Mysore (Mysuru) · 393 kmThe Chennakeshava Temple, commonly known as the Somanathapura Temple, located in Mysuru (formerly known as Mysore), Karnataka, India, is a brazen exhibit of…
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10Jaffna Fort4.0(547 reviews)Jaffna · 376 kmJaffna Fort, located in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, is a historic fortification that has stood as a witness to the colonial past of the country. Built by the Portuguese…
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11Padmanabhapuram Palace4.0(545 reviews)Kanyakumari · 87 kmPadmanabhapuram Palace is a remarkable example of traditional Kerala architecture, situated at the foothills of the Veli Hills, which form part of the Western…
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12Angelo Fort4.0(453 reviews)Kannur · 378 kmSt. Angelo Fort, also known as Kannur Fort, is a massive Portuguese fort located in Kannur, Kerala, India. It was constructed by the first Portuguese Viceroy…
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13Vizhinjam Lighthouse4.5(446 reviews)Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) · 50 kmThe Vizhinjam Lighthouse is a pivotal landmark located near Kovalam beach in the city of Thiruvananthapuram (formerly known as Trivandrum) in Kerala, India.…
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14Thanjavur Palace3.5(405 reviews)Thanjavur · 350 kmThanjavur Palace, also known as Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex or Thanjavur Aranmanai, is an architectural marvel located in the city of Thanjavur, Tamil…
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15Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium4.0(375 reviews)Mysore (Mysuru) · 396 kmJaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium is a historical building located in the royal city of Mysore, Karnataka, India. Built in 1861 by Krishnaraja…
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16Colombo Fort4.0(353 reviews)Colombo · 400 kmColombo Fort, the heart of Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, is a blend of colonial legacy and modern development. Originally a fort during the Portuguese, Dutch…
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17Old Parliament Building4.0(319 reviews)Colombo · 400 kmThe Old Parliament Building, located in the heart of Colombo, near the Galle Face Green, stands as an iconic symbol of Sri Lanka's colonial history and…
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18Alleppey Lighthouse4.0(292 reviews)Alleppey (Alappuzha) · 93 kmAlleppey Lighthouse stands as a testament to the maritime history of Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, in Kerala, India. Built by the British in 1862, this…
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19Colombo Lighthouse3.5(229 reviews)Colombo · 400 kmColombo Lighthouse stands as a historic and navigational landmark in Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Situated at Galbokka Point, south of the…
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20Kuthira Malika (Puthen Malika) Palace4.5(227 reviews)Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) · 39 kmKuthira Malika, also known as Puthen Malika, is a palace situated in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India. It gets its name from…
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21Vattakottai Fort4.0(219 reviews)Kanyakumari · 117 kmVattakottai Fort, located in the coastal town of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, India, is a seaside fort that carries with it a rich historical significance.…
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22Palakkad Fort4.0(204 reviews)Palakkad · 225 kmPalakkad Fort, also known as Tipu's Fort, is a historic site located in the heart of Palakkad, Kerala. It was rebuilt by Hyder Ali in 1766 and later taken over…
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23Koodal Azhagar Temple4.5(204 reviews)Madurai · 201 kmKoodal Azhagar Temple is a historical Hindu temple located in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is a revered…
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24Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)4.5(166 reviews)Rameswaram · 316 kmRama Setu, also known as Adam's Bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals running between Pamban Island near Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, India, and Mannar Island in…
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25Saraswathi Mahal Library4.0(148 reviews)Thanjavur · 350 kmThe Saraswathi Mahal Library, also known as Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library, is one of the oldest libraries in Asia, located in the…
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26Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery3.5(147 reviews)Wayanad · 328 kmJain Temple, located at Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad district of Kerala, India, is an historical monument that stands as a testament to the region's rich…
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27Chain Tree3.0(98 reviews)Wayanad · 317 kmChain Tree in Wayanad is a large Ficus tree, bound by a chain, and is situated beside the National Highway 766, near Lakkidi in Kerala, India. It has a unique…
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28Shakthan Thampuran Palace4.0(80 reviews)Thrissur · 206 kmShakthan Thampuran Palace, also known as Vadakkekara Palace, is situated in Thrissur, Kerala, India. Built by the erstwhile ruler of Cochin, Rama Varma…
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29Tellicherry Fort3.5(78 reviews)Kannur · 367 kmThe Tellicherry Fort is situated in Thalassery (formerly Tellicherry), a town in Kannur District of Kerala, India. The fort, built in 1708, stands as a…
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30Pazhassi Raja Tomb4.0(59 reviews)Wayanad · 328 kmPazhassi Raja Tomb is a renowned memorial situated at Mananthavady in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. This tomb honors the resting place of Kerala Varma…
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31Kannur Lighthouse4.5(59 reviews)Kannur · 377 kmThe Kannur Lighthouse is a historical edifice located near the Payyambalam Beach, in Kannur, Kerala, India. Standing proud at a height of approximately 75…
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32Samanar Hills4.0(38 reviews)Madurai · 196 kmSamanar Hills are a historic hill rock complex located in Keelakuyilkudi village near Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India. These hills were home to Tamil Jain monks…
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33Krishnapuram Palace4.0(34 reviews)Alleppey (Alappuzha) · 50 kmKrishnapuram Palace is an 18th-century palace located in the small town of Kayamkulam near Alappuzha in Kerala, India. Built in the typical Kerala-style…
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34Mangala Devi Temple4.0(29 reviews)Thekkady · 110 kmLocated amidst the lush greenery of Thekkady in Kerala lies the Mangala Devi Temple, an ancient structure that is believed to be over 1000 years old. The…
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35Mishkal Mosque4.0(29 reviews)Kozhikode · 294 kmMishkal Mosque is a historic mosque located in the coastal city of Kozhikode (Calicut) in Kerala, India. It is one of the oldest mosques in the city and…
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36Schwartz Church3.5(9 reviews)Thanjavur · 352 kmSchwartz Church, located in the historical city of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India, is a renowned legacy from the 18th century. Built in 1779 by the Danish…
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37Fort KochiKochi (Cochin) · 145 kmFort Kochi is a region in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. This waterfront area is renowned for its historic colonial architecture and…
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38Juma MasjidKumarakom · 101 kmJuma Masjid, also known as Thazhathangady Juma Masjid, is a significant historical mosque located in the scenic town of Kumarakom, Kerala, India. Situated on…
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39Halcyon CastleKovalam · 49 kmHalcyon Castle, also known as Kovalam Palace, is a historic landmark situated in the coastal town of Kovalam in Kerala, India. Built in 1932 by M.R. Sri Rama…
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40Valiyathura PierKovalam · 41 kmValiyathura Pier, located in the coastal town of Valiyathura in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, stands as a historical landmark. This old seaport, also known as…
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41KuttichiraKozhikode · 296 kmKuttichira is a picturesque locality situated in the heart of Kozhikode (Calicut) city in Kerala, India. Rich in cultural heritage, it is known for its ancient…
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42Mother of God ChurchKozhikode · 296 kmThe Mother of God Church, also known as Valiya Palli, is a historic Roman Catholic Church located in Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala, India. Established in the…
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43ThanjavurTamil Nadu · 347 kmThanjavur, known as the 'Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu,' is renowned for its cultural heritage and is located in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It has a rich…
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44Stephen's Church OotyOoty · 296 kmSt. Stephen's Church is one of the oldest and most renowned landmarks in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India. Constructed during the British Raj in the 19th century,…
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45Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) · 323 kmThe Kallanai Dam, also known as the Grand Anicut, is a historic dam built on the Kaveri River in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Located around 15 kilometers…
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46Vijayanagara FortThanjavur · 349 kmVijayanagara Fort, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is a historically significant fortification originally constructed by the Vijayanagara rulers in the…
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47Lalitha Mahal PalaceMysore (Mysuru) · 396 kmLalitha Mahal Palace, located near the Chamundi Hills in Mysore (now Mysuru), Karnataka, is the second largest palace in the city and a splendid example of the…
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