Palluruthy is a picturesque village located close to the famous Fort Kochi Beach, Ernakulam District. Main attraction is an ancient temple called Sree Bhavaneshwara Temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is associated with the famous social reformer
Sree Narayana Guru. The festival called Vela attracts large number of devotees. Many beautiful villages connected by backwaters are worth visiting.