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Athirappally – Vazhachal : water falls

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Athirappally-Vazhachal These beautiful waterfalls, located north of Cochin in the district of Thrissur, present splendid nature at one of its best. When you visit kerala, this is something definitely you cannot afford to miss.

Athirapally : Waterfalls has water that cascades down 80 m joins the Chalakudi River. The fury and beauty of the waterfalls are best watched during monsoon when it attains a phenomenal 400 meters width and falls 80 mtrs deep down on the waiting rocks. The whispering breeze, the lovely sylvan rain forests and the river rich in mineral make an exhilarating experience for any visitor

Vazhachal waterfalls : is a picturesque spot just a short drive from Athirapally and is adjacent to dense green forestland. Vazhachal is also a part of the Chalakkudy River.

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Thiruvananthapuram

admin — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 04:45:41 +0000

Thiruvananthapuram and its famous beaches are one of the top tourist destination of Tourists in India. Thiruvananthapuram is a Railway Division office and an important Railway Station. There are daily trains to Delhi, Bombay, Chennai, and Bangalore and local train services to all points in Kerala. Shree Padhmanabhaswamy temple Shree Padhmanabhaswamy temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is held sacred by the Hindus from antiquity.The temple has a large complex with a huge gopuram. It has a tank beside it for ritual bathing Vizhinjam About 2kms south of Kovalam, it is believed to be an ancient port. The Dutch and Portugese had commercial establishments here. It is being developed as a modern fishing harbour. Ponmudi A pleasant resort at an elevation of 912m above sea level. It is 61 kms from Thiruvananthapuram and connected by road. There are many tree and rubber estates around the hills. Kanyakumari , the land’s end of India is only 87kms from Trivandrum. Also known as Cape Comorin, this beautiful spot is in the neighbouring Tamilnadu state.

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KOVALAM

admin — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 04:39:17 +0000

The village of Kovalam, along the Malabar coast of India, with a distance of about 16 Kms from Trivandrum is a very popular tourist destination. Also called the “Paradise of the South”, the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees along the crescent-shaped beach. The word Kovalam, no wonder means a grove of coconut trees. Azure, shallow & tranquil waters of the Arabian sea along this coast and the favorable climate make Kovalam a favorite year-round spot for swimming. The clean white sandy beach will arouse a temptation irresistible: to lie idle on the sands or take a dip in the sea.

Season Throughout Tropical (Best September to May)
Temperature Summer 20.6c (mean min)
Winter 18.0c (mean min)

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WAYANAD

admin — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 04:09:16 +0000

Wayanad means ‘Land of Paddy Fields’. There are many indigeneous tribals in this area. It is set lofty on the majestic Western Ghats with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2100 Metres above mean sea level.

Temperature: Min. 0 c – Max. 24 c
Preferable Season for travel: Feb- May
Places for sight seeing:

Chembra Peak
Edakkal Cave
Kuruva Island
Lakkidi
Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary
Pakshipathalam
Pazhassi Raja Tomb
Pookot Lake
Sentinel Rock Waterfalls
Kanthanpara Waterfalls
Soochippara Waterfalls
Banasura sagar Dam

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Thekkady

admin — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 03:58:16 +0000

Thekkady(also called Periyar Tiger Reserve), covering about 777 sq. km is one of India’s most fascinating and one of the finest natural wildlife sanctuaries, also an example of good management of nature’s forests. The vegetation, the flora and fauna and the birds of Thekkady are uniquely rich, vast and varied that it does not bear semblance to any other wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Here, in the crisp, cool air of the Western Ghats you will experience wilderness and abundant wildlife first hand. The uniqueness of this sanctuary is the Periyar lake, an artificial lake, which was created by damming the Periyar river a century ago. The open grasslands are home to a magnificent variety of animals – the elephant, the bison, Gaur, Sambar deer, Barking deer, Mouse deer, Nilgiri langur, Bonnet macaque, Lion-tailed macaque leopards, Jungle cats, Wild dogs and most importantly the tiger. Periyar Tiger Reserve is also rich in bird life. Birds such as Malabar Hornbill, Grey heron, Jungle fowl and Jungle Mynah are some among the 266 species of birds which can be photographed in this forest range.

Temperature: Min. 0 c – Max. 24 c
Preferable Season for travel:Aug- March
Places for sight seeing:

Periyar Tiger reserve
Trekkking
Spice plantations
Picnic spot

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Alappuzha formerly called the “Venice of the East”

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Alappuzha is a Land Mark between the broad Arabian sea and a network of rivers flowing into it. In the early first decade of the 20th Century the then Viceroy of the Indian Empire, Lord Curzon made a visit in the State to Alleppey. Fascinated by the scenic beauty of the place, in joy and amazement, he said, “Here nature has spent up on the land her richest bounties”. In his exhilaration, it is said, he exclaimed, “Alleppey, the Venice of the East. The presence of a port and a pier, criss –cross roads and numerous bridges across them, a long and unbroken sea coast might have motivated him to make this comparison.

Attractions :
Backwaters of Alleppey and Houseboat (kettuvaloms)
stays : The houseboats of Kerala have become one of the most exciting tourism products in India. Today there are A/c and Non A/c house boats with with Deluxe and Luxury facilities. The houseboat holidays of Kerala are increasingly becoming popular with domestic as well as international tourists.

The Snake or VallomKalis held every year in Aug during the festival of onam in the backwaters of Alleppey is a major attraction.Nehru Trophy Boat Race – It is in the months of August and September that the moist, rain-drenched earth and the glorious everflowing backwaters burst into song together, as over hundred thousand men and women gather on the banks to witness a spectacular water regatta – the Nehru trophy race.

SNAKE BOAT RACES.
Boat race crews begin to practice for the race months before the great day. They live together, eat together, toil together to work themselves into a smooth, co-ordinated team.

Alleppey Beach This is one of the most popular picnic spots in Alappuzha. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya beach park add to the attractions of the beach. There is also an old lighthouse which is greatly fascination to visitors.

Preferable Season for travel:
Aug – Feb Temperature: 25 – 35 degree celsius Places to see:
Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala with the unending stretch of paddy fields, small streams and canals with lush green coconut palms , was well known even from the early periods of the Sangam age.

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MUNNAR

admin — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 03:35:16 +0000

Munnar, one of the most popular in India is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Located at 1600 m above sea level. sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience.

Altitude: 1500 Mts to 1810 Meters above sea level
Temperature: Min. 0 c – Max. 24 c
Preferable Season for travel:
Places for sight seeing:

Kundaly lake
Anaimudi peak
Matupetty Dam
Echo point
Tea estates/ plantations
Eravikulam national park
Munnar lake.

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