The Muziris Heritage Site (MHS) stretches across from the two municipalities of North Paravur in Ernakulam District to that of Kodungallur in Thrissur District and includes four Panchayats in Ernakulam District, which are Chendamangalam, Chittattukara, Vadakekkara, Pallipuram, and two Panchayts in Thrissur District, namely Azhikode and Methala. Although a large number of pilgrims visit the various temple, churches and mosques during the festivals, the number of tourists who presently visit the protected monuments are few. However, Cherai Beach, in the project area is a major tourist destination.