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Kerala | Kerala Forts

Anjengo Fort: Originally built by the Portuguese as a depot to store merchandise, it was converted into a fort by the British. Sandwiched between the sea and the backwaters the fort premises shelters ancient tombstones and a garden.
Bekal Fort: The 300 year old Bekal fort is one of the largest and best preserved forts in Kerala.  This imposing circular structure of laterite rises 130 feet above sea level and stands on a 35 acres head land that runs into the Arabian Sea.
Chandragiri Fort: The Chandragiri Fort built in the 17th century by Sivappa Naik of Bedanore and offers a breathtaking view of the river and Arabian Sea. This large squarish fort is 150 feet above sea level.
Hosdurg Fort: This is renowned for its chain of forts built by Somashekhara Nayak of Ikkeri dynasty and also for the Nithyanandashram, an internationally recognised spiritual centre.
Palakkad Fort: It was built by Hyder Ali of Mysore in 1766. The fort was taken over and modified by the British in 1790. It is now preserved by the Archaeological survey of India.  Now the fort is known as Tippu’s Fort for with thick walls in square shape.
Pallipuram Fort: Pallipuram Fort is a historical destination with many antiques. It was built by the Portuguese in 1503. It is the oldest existing European fort in India.
St. Angelo Fort: This seafront laterite fort was constructed in 1505 AD by the first Portuguese Viceroy, Don Francisco De Almeda, with the consent of the ruling Kolathiri Raja. After changing hands from the Portuguese to Dutch and then to the English, the fort became one of the important military centres of the British in Malabar.
Thalasseri Fort: The fort constructed in 1708, was the military centre of the British. It is now a historical monument.

Kerala | Kerala Dams and Reservoirs

Aruvikkara Dam: This picturesque picnic spot associated with blessed name of Sree Narayana Guru, the greatest social reformer, is on the bank of Karamana River.
Banasura Sagar Dam: A mini hydel project with the largest earth dam in India and the second largest in Asia is built here.
Bhoothathankettu Reservoir: Picturesque haven situates in a vast virgin forest, this mythological popular picnic spot lies close to the Salim Ali bird Sanctuary at Thattekkadu.
Cheruthoni Dam: An ideal retreat for tourists, the dam site is famous for its scenic beauty.
Chulliar Dam: The dam offers spectacular views of hills and it is situated at the foot of the Western Ghats.
Idukki Arch Dam: Asia’s first and world’s second arch dam, constructed across the Kuravan and Kurathi hills. It is a spectacular view to explore the greenery of Kerala. Lies close to Cheruthoni barrage, it is 550 feet high and 650 feet wide.
Kakkayam Dam: This picturesque dam site, teeming with exotic wildlife, offers trekking and rock climbing opportunities.
Kakki Reservoir: Exhilarating boating experience is offered in the artificial lake here. The wild life of surrounded forest gives magical moments in lake.
Karappuzha Dam: It gives marvelous sight of the dam and the premises.