Imagine pristine sea beaches, exciting boat races, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and various other natural beauties to relax and rejuvenate your senses. The reality that brings all this imagination to life are the tourist spots near Cochin. Blessed with a rich past and interesting colonial history, Cochin is also inherently endowed with a variety of natural regions of breathtaking beauty.

On a visit to Kerala, you just cannot afford to miss the tourist spots near Cochin as they will enhance your experience of the state and leave you asking for more. If you're done with all that you have to see in Cochin, it's time you head out to the tourist spots near Cochin to have an unforgettable trip. Included within this trip is the unique snake boat race 63 km south of the coast of Cochin in Alleppy (Alapuzha). It is usually referred to as the “Venice of the East” because of the elaborate canal system that is present here.

There is no dearth of tourist spots near Cochin to keep you enamored for a very long time to come. If the sight of wild animals in their natural habitat sets your pulse racing, then be sure to take a trip to the Periyar Wildlife sanctuary. Here you will find a range of wild animals including bears, antelopes, elephants and bisons roaming about freely in their natural homes.

Not only animals, but the natural ambience of Cochin and its surrounding areas is such that it is home to birds as well. The Thattekad bird sanctuary is witness to this inherent naturalness of Cochin. If this is not enough to satiate your desire for the simple life, go to the nearby group of islands at Lakshwadeep to relax your tired bones and soak in the sun and sand at the numerous islands waiting to welcome you with their exotic appeal.

Get a more in depth knowledge of the tourist spots near Cochin by going to the following links:

• Alleppey – Alapuzha
• Cheruthuruthy
• Kalady
• Kodungalloor – Cranganore
• Munnar
• Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkady
• Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
• Lakshadweep
• Chottanikara Temple