01Thuravoor · Village & Heritage
Vakkayil Bridge
A spot to take in the backwater views
01About
Getting to know Thuravoor
Thuravoor is a temple town on the national highway, and its Vakkayil Bridge is a favourite place to stop and take in the backwater views.
Demonstration entry — details will be confirmed with the panchayat before launch.
02Destinations
Places to visit in Thuravoor
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03Experiences
Things to do in Thuravoor
CultureAbout 1 hour · from ₹200
Ola, thazha and panambu weaving
Mats and baskets woven from palm leaf, screwpine and reed.
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Village life2–3 hours · from ₹300
Village tour by cycle or auto
See the villages at an easy pace by cycle, two- or three-wheeler.
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04Local
Eat, stay, get around
Seafood stallMussel & Crab Stall
Mussels (chippi), crab and the day's shellfish, cooked to order.
- Kallummakkaya fry
- Crab roast
- Chippi masala
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TransportCar & Tourist Bus
Cars and tourist buses arranged for families and groups when needed.
- Station pickups
- Group transfers
- Day circuits
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05Neighbours
Other panchayats
Pattanakkad
Block headquarters, with the Andhakaranazhi coast and lighthouse.
Ezhupunna
Kakkathuruthu island, Changaram paddy wetlands and backwater villages.
Aroor
Northern gateway to the block, close to Kochi.
Kodamthuruth
Canal-side villages between the highway and the lagoon.
Kuthiathode
Coir making and traditional crafts along the canals.
Vayalar
Paddy fields and a celebrated literary heritage.
