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Trivandrum:
Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of the State and the headquarters of the district, is well connected by air, rail and road. Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple, the Kanakakkunnu Palace, the Observatory, the Science and Technology Museum, the Government Secretariat, the Kowdiar Palace, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, the Tagore Centenary theatre and the Museum,
the capital of the State and the headquarters of the district, is well
connected by air, rail and road. Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple, the Kanakakkunnu
Palace, the Observatory, the Science and Technology Museum, the Government
Secretariat, the Kowdiar Palace, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, the Tagore Centenary
theatre and the Museum, Trivandrum Zoo
Zoo, Happyland Amusement park, etc. are some of the tourist attractions in the city.
Happyland Amusement park, etc. are some of the tourist attractions in the city.Sree Chitra Art Gallery with its rich collection of exquisite paintings, is another attraction. The gallery has a special Ravi Varma section other than one for murals, water and oil painting. The S.M.S.M. Institute, Botanic Gardens at Palode and
its rich collection of exquisite paintings, is another attraction. The gallery
has a special Ravi Varma section other than one for murals, water and oil
painting. The S.M.S.M. Institute, Botanic Gardens at Palode and Chitranjali studios are added attractions. The Raj Bhavan, Central Library,
added attractions. The Raj Bhavan, Central Library, Victoria Jubilee Town Hall, University College, Residency Banglaw,
Residency Banglaw, College of Fine Arts and the Wellington Water Works are but a few of the landmarks that adorn the city. There are three big stadiums, namely; the University Stadium, the Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium and the Central Stadium, in the city. A velodrome at Kariavattom and the Jimmy George Indoor Stadium at Vellayambalam cater to sporting interests. The neat and clean Shanghumughom beach is an attraction. The Aerodrome, the Government Engineering Workshop, the Trivandrum Rubber Works and the
the Wellington Water Works are but a few of the landmarks that adorn the city.
There are three big stadiums, namely; the University Stadium, the
Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium and the Central Stadium, in the city. A velodrome
at Kariavattom and the Jimmy George Indoor Stadium at Vellayambalam cater to
sporting interests. The neat and clean Shanghumughom beach is an attraction.
The Aerodrome, the Government Engineering Workshop, the Trivandrum Rubber Works
and the Travancore Titanium Products Ltd
Titanium Products Ltd are situated in the vicinity of Shanghumughom beach. Interesting places worth visiting in the neighbourhood of Thiruvananthapuram city are Aruvikkara Water Works,
situated in the vicinity of Shanghumughom beach. Interesting places worth
visiting in the neighbourhood of Thiruvananthapuram city are Aruvikkara Water
Works, Kovalam Beach Resort and the resort of Ponmudi Hills, the Neyyardam at a distance of 29 km also offers scenic splendour as well as opportunities for hikes, boating, camping and mountaineering.
Resort and the resort of Ponmudi Hills, the Neyyardam at a distance of
29 km also offers scenic splendour as well as opportunities for hikes,
boating, camping and mountaineering. Kanyakumari, the land’s end of India now in Tamil Nadu, is only 87 km from Thiruvananthapuram. On the way to Kanyakumari is
the land’s end of India now in Tamil Nadu, is only 87 km from
Thiruvananthapuram. On the way to Kanyakumari is Padmanabhapuram, the old capital of Travancore, where an ancient palace with antique murals is located.
the old capital of Travancore, where an ancient palace with antique murals is
located.
Kovalam:
This international beach, 12 km south of Trivandrum city, is one of the finest beaches in India. A high rocky promontory jutting into the sea has created a beautiful bay of calm waters for sea bathing. The India Tourism Development Corporation had developed
into the sea has created a beautiful bay of calm waters for sea bathing. The
India Tourism Development Corporation had developed Kovalam as an integrated seaside resort which includes a string of cottages, the Halcyon castle, a shopping area, swimming pools, yoga centre, facilities for medicinal oil bath and massage and the Rajiv Gandhi Convention Centre with 1000 delegate capacity. The resort has 198 rooms with the four presidential suits in the Halcyon Castle, the Summer Retreat of the erstwhile Maharaja. The property has now been taken over by a private group, The Leela Group. Besides, there are numerous hotels managed by private agencies.
string of cottages, the Halcyon castle, a shopping area, swimming pools, yoga
centre, facilities for medicinal oil bath and massage and the Rajiv Gandhi
Convention Centre with 1000 delegate capacity. The resort has 198 rooms with
the four presidential suits in the Halcyon Castle, the Summer Retreat of the
erstwhile Maharaja. The property has now been taken over by a private group,
The Leela Group. Besides, there are numerous hotels managed by private
agencies.
Varkala Beach :
Varkala
in Kollam is a well known beach destination in Kerala. Apart from being a favored destination of beach enthusiasts, Varkala is also a famous religious destination where Hindus perform obsequies for the departed souls. Varkala beach
Apart from being a favored destination of beach enthusiasts, Varkala is
also a famous religious destination where Hindus perform obsequies
for the departed souls. Varkala beach
beach caught up the fancy of foreign tourists around 6 years back as an isolated and uncrowned beach that was free from mass tourism footfalls unlike the many other popular beaches like Kovalam. Today, even though Varkala beach is one of the most popular tourist destinations, it has gracefully remained charming and un spoilt. The idealToday,
even though Varkala beach is one of the most popular tourist destinations, it
has gracefully remained charming and un spoilt. The ideal time time to visit Varkala Beach is from November to March..Varkala Beach
around 6 years back as an isolated and uncrowned beach that was free from mass
tourism footfalls unlike the many other popular beaches like Kovalam. to visit Varkala
Beach is from November to March..Varkala Beach
Beach stands out for its unique hot mineral springs and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes in the form of tall rocky cliffs and strange land formations that majestically preside over the vast stretches of clean white sand. These cliffs that are curiously named as Varkala Formation are graded as geological monuments by the Geological Survey of India.
and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes in the form of tall rocky cliffs and
strange land formations that majestically preside over the vast stretches of
clean white sand. These cliffs that are curiously named as Varkala Formation
are graded as geological monuments by the Geological Survey of India.
Alleppey:
Fondly called as the Venice of the East, for its maze
of interconnecting waterways and channels, Alleppey or Alappuzha as
it is known in local language truly lives up to its name! The waterways and
channels are best explored in country boats as in Venice.
Alleppey is indeed famous for at least a million reasons. It is the only place in the world other than Holland where rice is cultivated well under the sea level. Thickly punctuated with coconut palms, Chinese nets and paddy fields, Aleppey is enchanting and receptive to tourists all round the year The enviably slow pace of the lives in the lagoons and the tranquility that is broken only by the echoing calls of the migratory birds, make it a different world altogether!
the only place in the world other than Holland where rice is cultivated well
under the sea level. Thickly punctuated with coconut palms, Chinese nets and
paddy fields, Aleppey is enchanting and receptive to tourists all round the
year The enviably slow pace of the lives in the lagoons and the tranquility
that is broken only by the echoing calls of the migratory birds, make it a
different world altogether!
Today Alappuzha has
emerged as a famous backwater tourist centre, which draws scores of tourists
each year. Probably the boat races of Aleppey are the biggest crowd pullers of
this destination. Scores of impressive snake boats that can accommodate as many
as 120 oarsmen cut
Even a casual stroll through Fort Kochi
located in the port city of Kochi in Kerala is enough to make you feel
transported to another world and time. The architectural style of the buildings
and the town layout easily make Fort Cochin distinct from other cities and
towns of Kerala. Since Fort Cochin was under the possession of the Portuguese,
the Dutch and the British at different points of time, the region still bear
the influence of European architecture.
The splendid Bolghatty Palace is located on
the Bolghatty Islands, in the Cochin city of Kerala. The appeal of the palace
lies in the fact that it is among the oldest existing palaces built by the
Dutch in India, during the pre-British times.
The Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi,
located in the Kochi city of Kerala, make up a very popular tourist attraction.
They are fixed land installations, which are used for a very unique and unusual
method of fishing.
Even though it is austere in its appearance, the Mattancherry Palace of Cochin
has a quaint charm of its own. The credit for building this landmark monument
partly goes to the Dutch, who captured Cochin city of Kerala during the
pre-British period.
PareekshiththampuranMuseum
Pareekshith Thampuran Museum is a very good archeological museum located near
the Shiva temple, on the Durbar Hall Road at Ernakulam. This museum boasts of
an impressive collection of 19th century paintings, ancient monuments and
coins, scriptures made in stone and Plaster of Paris, murals as well as
memorabilia belonging to the Cochin royal family.
StFrancisChurch
St Francis Xavier's Church at Fort Kochi was built in the year 1503, by the
Portuguese traders. They came here with Admiral Pedro Alvarez de Cabral, via
the same route taken by the legendary Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who
landed at Calicutin1498.
MuseumofKeralaHistory
Do not take the Museum of Kerala History in the Cochin city of Kerala as any
ordinary museum. The significance of this 'live' museum lies in the fact that
it recounts the history of the land through magnificent and informative light
and sound shows.
PareekshiththampuranMuseum
Pareekshith Thampuran Museum is a very good archeological museum located near
the Shiva temple, on the Durbar Hall Road at Ernakulam. This museum boasts of
an impressive collection of 19th century paintings, ancient monuments and
coins, scriptures made in stone and Plaster of Paris, murals as well as
memorabilia belonging to the Cochin royal family.
StFrancisChurch
St Francis Xavier's Church at Fort Kochi was built in the year 1503, by the
Portuguese traders. They came here with Admiral Pedro Alvarez de Cabral, via
the same route taken by the legendary Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who
landed at Calicutin1498.
MuseumofKeralaHistory
Do not take the Museum of Kerala History in the Cochin city of Kerala as any
ordinary museum. The significance of this 'live' museum lies in the fact that
it recounts the history of the land through magnificent and informative light
and sound shows.
StFrancisChurch
St Francis Xavier's Church at Fort Kochi was built in the year 1503, by the
Portuguese traders. They came here with Admiral Pedro Alvarez de Cabral, via
the same route taken by the legendary Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who
landed at Calicutin1498.
MuseumofKeralaHistory
Do not take the Museum of Kerala History in the Cochin city of Kerala as any
ordinary museum. The significance of this 'live' museum lies in the fact that
it recounts the history of the land through magnificent and informative light
and sound shows.
MuseumofKeralaHistory
Do not take the Museum of Kerala History in the Cochin city of Kerala as any
ordinary museum. The significance of this 'live' museum lies in the fact that
it recounts the history of the land through magnificent and informative light
and sound shows.
MuseumofKeralaHistory
Do not take the Museum of Kerala History in the Cochin city of Kerala as any
ordinary museum. The significance of this 'live' museum lies in the fact that
it recounts the history of the land through magnificent and informative light
and sound shows.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, which is one of the last homes of the
Indian tigers, holds the repute of one of the best maintained wild life
sanctuaries in the country. Spread over an area of 777 sq km, dotted with thick
evergreen forest, the sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is also a treasure trove of some of
the rare species of flora and fauna that are native of Kerala. The flora of the
park includes over 1965 flowering plants, 171 grasses.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, which is one of the last homes of the
Indian tigers, holds the repute of one of the best maintained wild life
sanctuaries in the country. Spread over an area of 777 sq km, dotted with thick
evergreen forest, the sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is also a treasure trove of some of
the rare species of flora and fauna that are native of Kerala. The flora of the
park includes over 1965 flowering plants, 171 grasses.
Chembra peak-At 2100 mts above mean sea level, Chembra is
the highest peak in Wayanad and is ideal for trekking. Climbing this peak is a
challenging mountaineering endeavour and would take a full dayThe scenic beauty
of Wayanad, which is visible from the top of Chembra, is very exhilerating. The
surrounding areas offer exceptional photo oppurtunities. Camping on the peak is
an unforgettable experience. District Tourism Promotion Council provides
guides, sleeping bags, canvases, huts and trekking implements on hire.
Distances from: Kalpetta (KPA)-14 Km, Sulthan Bathery (SBY)-42 Km, Mananthavady
(MDY)-52 Km
Chembra peak-At 2100 mts above mean sea level, Chembra is
the highest peak in Wayanad and is ideal for trekking. Climbing this peak is a
challenging mountaineering endeavour and would take a full dayThe scenic beauty
of Wayanad, which is visible from the top of Chembra, is very exhilerating. The
surrounding areas offer exceptional photo oppurtunities. Camping on the peak is
an unforgettable experience. District Tourism Promotion Council provides
guides, sleeping bags, canvases, huts and trekking implements on hire.
Distances from: Kalpetta (KPA)-14 Km, Sulthan Bathery (SBY)-42 Km, Mananthavady
(MDY)-52 Km
Distances from: KPA-27 Km, SBY-26 Km, MDY-62 Km
Distances from: KPA-37 Km, SBY-12 Km, MDY-54 Km
Distances from: KPA-22 Km, SBY-43 Km, MDY-58 Km
Distances from: KPA-22 Km, SBY-23 Km, MDY-57 Km
Distances from: KPA-21 Km, SBY-47 Km, MDY-34 Km
NB: Permission is restricted now a days.
Cochin:
The striking port city of Kochi or Cochin is a
tourist's paradise. Lush mangroves, coconut tress reflected in the translucent
waters of backwaters, ancient churches, cathedrals and fort - tourists on
sightseeing tours of Cochin would find all these and more. Flanked by the
Western Ghats on the east and the majestic looking Arabian Sea in the west,
Kochi occupies a very strategic location and has been a significant trading
zone and attractive tourist destination since time immemorial. The tradition
and reputation of this enchantingly quaint port city has maintained till date.
Here's a list of popular sightseeing places to be seen on a tour of India.
Munnar
Thekkady:
Located in the Idukki district of Kerala, Thekkady makes a wonderful stopover. No matter
whether you are here for adventure, fun, wild life or nature, Thekkady will
never leave you unimpressed! Thekkady tourism offers something exceptional for
every visitor here. There is a bevy of interesting outdoor leisure activities
like bird watching, wild life safari and boating in the Periyar lake, which
will give you a wonderful chance to spot herds of elephants and other large
animals like bisons and deer in their natural habitat.
Wayanad :
Kalpetta, the district headquarters of Wayanad, is the
only municipality in this hilly region. The town has hotels, bars, restaurants
and shops, making it a convenient base to visit this place while at the same
time enjoying these facilities.
Neelimala View Point-Closer to Vaduvanchal, Neelimala is an excellent venue fro trekking with lots of stimulating trails. The summit of this hill affords a great view of the cascading Meenmutty fallsand the beautiful valley in its foreground.
to Vaduvanchal, Neelimala is an excellent venue fro trekking with lots of
stimulating trails. The summit of this hill affords a great view of the
cascading Meenmutty fallsand the beautiful valley in its
foreground.
Meenmutty falls-An interesting 2 km jungle trek off the main Ooty road, Meenmutty is the largest and most spectacular waterfall in Wayanad. A unique feature is that water drops about 300 metres over three stages.
interesting 2 km jungle trek off the main Ooty road, Meenmutty is the largest
and most spectacular waterfall in Wayanad. A unique feature is that water drops
about 300 metres over three stages.
Sentinal Rock Waterfalls-22 kms south of Kalpetta near Chooralmala. Locally known as Soochippara and is a very popular leisure destination. This is a three step waterfall more than 200 mts in height. Framed by enchanting scenery. A must to see site! This region is ideal for rock climbing. Soochipara can be reached by a scenic 2 kms. nature walk and deer and other wildlife can be seen near the waterfront.
kms south of Kalpetta near Chooralmala. Locally known as Soochippara and
is a very popular leisure destination. This is a three step waterfall more than
200 mts in height. Framed by enchanting scenery. A must to see site! This
region is ideal for rock climbing. Soochipara can be reached by a scenic 2 kms.
nature walk and deer and other wildlife can be seen near the waterfront.
Kanthanpara waterfalls-22 kms south east of Kalpetta and 8 kms east of Meppadi, a beautiful waterfall about 30 mts in height. Relatively smaller than Sentinel Rock falls, and rather less frequented Kanthanparaand its surroundings offer a very pleasant site. A easy hike away from the main road, its perfect for picnics.
Kalpetta and 8 kms east of Meppadi, a beautiful waterfall about 30 mts in
height. Relatively smaller than Sentinel Rock falls, and rather
less frequented Kanthanparaand its surroundings offer a very
pleasant site. A easy hike away from the main road, its perfect for picnics.
Banasura sagar project-21 kms north east of Kalpetta. Situated at Padinjarathara. A mini hydel project with the largest earth dam in India and the second largest in Asia is being built here. The Banasura project precincts are an ideal starting point for treks to the Banasura Peak. A quaint feature is a series of islands that were formed when the reservoir submerged the surrounding areas.
kms north east of Kalpetta. Situated at Padinjarathara. A mini hydel project
with the largest earth dam in India and the second largest in Asia is being
built here. The Banasura project precincts are an ideal starting point for
treks to the Banasura Peak. A quaint feature is a series of islands
that were formed when the reservoir submerged the surrounding areas.
Religious
Varambetta Mosque-15 kms southeast of Kalpetta, near Padinjarathara: dating back 300 years, this is the oldest mosque in Wayanad.
kms southeast of Kalpetta, near Padinjarathara: dating back 300 years, this is
the oldest mosque in Wayanad.
Jain Temple at Puliyarmala-4 kms north of Kalpetta. This old temple is dedicated to Ananthanatha Swami, one of the most revered Jain Saint.
kms north of Kalpetta. This old temple is dedicated to Ananthanatha Swami, one
of the most revered Jain Saint.
Glass temple, Koottamundu-This temple is located on the slopes of Vellarimala and is dedicated to Parshwanatha Swami of the Jain faith. The mirrors inside the temple wall reflect images of the icons in the temple's sanctum sanctorum.
temple is located on the slopes of Vellarimala and is dedicated to Parshwanatha
Swami of the Jain faith. The mirrors inside the temple wall reflect images of
the icons in the temple's sanctum sanctorum.
Guruvayoor:
The place’s name is derived from the
three words GURU(Brihspathi), Vayu(Wind God), oor(Land).
The place has a mythological importance
as it is famous for the temple of Lord Vishnu. The place is famous in
South India on the name of Guruvayur Temple. It’s a preety form of Lord
Vishnu Temple Enshrines Balagopalan. In this temple Non Hindu People are not
allowed. It’s also known as a major promoter of special type of Music called as
Carnatic Music.
There are many popular tourist
attractions in the city like elephant sanctuary at punnathur Kotta, the
mammiyur temple, ISKCON Centre and chowallu Beach and many more.
Sightseeing places of the District are
Thericambadi
Krishna Shrine:
One of the most ancient temple which is
located in the central and north Kerala. This temple is famous for its
architectural beauty and its structure. The main attraction in this temple is
thrissurpoorah Festival. Their custom is of Kudamattam, It is an activity in
which umbrellas of different color are exchanged between the people.
Vinkitachalapathy
Temple
The temple is locatednearby the
parthsarathy temple in guruvayur. By praying to venkitachalapathy, people
believe that happiness and joy will come to their family. There is an
unpolluted environment surrounding everywhere which adds the beauty of the
temple premises.
Chamundeswari
Temple
The temple is located in the close area
of Guruvayur Temple. One can render Rilegous environment and calmness to the
soul. It’s a place for people to come for meditation and give calm to the Body
Soul. The temple opens everyday from 5 am to 10:45 am.
Mahmiyur
Mahadevan Temple
The temple is located to a close
proximity of Guruvayurappam Temple, People believe that guruvayur Tour cannot
be completed without visit to this temple. It’s a enshrines of lord Krishna
. there are also small shrines of Vishnu, Ayyappa , Ganapathy, and
Subramanyam
Guruvayurappa
Temple
In south India it is one of the most
famous and visited temples. It Enshrines lord Krishna know as bal gopalam. The
tourists attract mostly on their mural paintings and images on the walls of the
sanctorum to all needy people, this temple offers a free meals twice a day to
them. This temple also is best place for wedding and choroonu.
Elephant
Camp
the camp is famous for training of
Elephants and the elephant race. The place is also camp for the people who want
to have the knowledge of being Mahavata (Elephant Rider). It is one of
the biggest sanctuary area for the Elephants. Every year, Thousand of Tourist
come to Camp to see the training of the Elephants.
Museum
in Guruvayur
There is a meuseum in Guruvayur called
as Devaswom Museum. The museum has a collections of Antiques, temples
materials, paintings and many more. The museum is open for the tourist all
working days.
Lord
Parthasarathi Temple
The temple is built specially for Lord
Krishna, numerous other idols of Lord Ganesha, Lord Murugan, Lord Ayyapa can be
visited here. Simple Architecture with very good sculpture, the murals
are made on the exterior walls of the temple. It is built by Adi Shankara
on the advice of Saint Narad.
Harikanyaka
Temple
It is one of the very important pilgrimage
place for the tourist coming from outside Kerala. The temple is dedicated to
Lord Vishnu, worshiped as a Hari.
Eravikulam National Park
The 97 sq. km. park is situated in the Devikulam Taluk and is home to the Nilgiri Tahr. The Anamudi peak (2695 Mts) is located in the Southern region of the parkOriginally established to protect the Nilgiri tahr (Nilgiri Ibex), the Eravikulam National Park is situated in the Devikulam Taluk of the Idukki District. It was declared as a sanctuary in 1975. Considering the ecological, faunal, floral, geo-morphological and zoological significance, it was declared as a National park in 1978. It covers an area of 97 sq kms of rolling grasslands and high level sholas (evergreen forests). The park is breathtakingly beautiful and is easily comparable to the best mountain ranges found anywhere in the world
Marayoor
This is the only place in Kerala that has a natural growth of sandalwood trees. The sandalwood factory of the forest department, the caves(muniyaras) with the murals and relics from the New stone age civilization and the children's park spread across a hectare of land under the canopy of a single banyan tree, are of great interest to tourists. Thoovanam waterfalls and Rajiv Gandhi National Park are also nearby
Devikulam
This idyllic hill station with its velvet lawns, exotic flora and fauna and the cool mountain air is a rare experience. The Sita Devi Lake with its mineral waters and picturesque surroundings is a good picnic spot. The lake is also ideal for trout fishing
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