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Alappuzha / Alleppey |
Alappuzha or Alleppey is a place where beauty abounds and nature’s surprises await you at every turn, will hold spectators captivated with its lush greenery, emerald backwaters and sparkling white-sand beaches. Situated in the southwestern part of Kerala, the place is famous for its stunning natural splendors. Alleppey, popularly known as the “Venice of the East”, is famous for its network of backwaters and canals and its extensive sea shore stretching over 82 km.
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Athirappally |
Athirappally, picturesque waterfall echoing with the pulse of nature, creating those soothing sounds in the state's most relaxing and rejuvenating place, east of Chalakudy river in Trichur District of Kerala. This 80ft high famous waterfall of Kerala starts calmly from the high ranges, and crashes down through gorges overhung with trees, its white spray of water appears almost magical from the rocky road that swerves around the mountain.
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Cherai |
Cherai is located about 30km from Kochi, the commercial hub of Kerala. Cherai enjoys a unique ambience with a just right combination of green paddy fields, coconut palms, backwaters and the ubiquitous Arabian Sea. Relax and unwind, at Cherai beach, to get away from the din of city life.Cherai is an idyllic tourist spot for lovers.
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Cochin / Ernakulam |
Cochin/ Ernakulam, “queen of the Arabian Sea” is located on the south western part of India .Cochin is home to one of the finest natural harbors in the world. It is bordered by the Arabian Sea on the western part and the Western ghats on the eastern front. Cochin is the commercial capital of Kerala and is termed the gateway to Kerala. Cochin has a population of over 600,000 people and is the biggest city in Kerala. Cochin is accessible from every part of India by Air, Rail, Road and by water. Cochin was one of the first cities in the country to be settled by the Europeans. The Portuguese arrived in 1503 followed by Dutch and the British. From the earliest of times Cochin had trade relations with the Arabs, Romans, Greeks and the Chinese even before the arrival of the Europeans. The Chinese fishing nets still being used for fishing in Fort Cochin are a testimony to the close association with the Chinese in the early times.
Cochin is one of the most important tourist destinations in Kerala and there are several tourist attractions and places of tourism importance near Cochin. Cochin is the most favored point of entry for tourists to Kerala.
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Fort Cochin |
Fort Kochi is a jewel in the crown of Kerala with its European heritage and true cosmopolitan temperament.A leisurely walk through its streets is one of the best ways to discover all that the town has to offer.A municipal town from 1866 to 1967, Fort Kochi now is one of the three main urban components that constitute the present day city of Kochi,the other two being Mattancherry and Ernakulam. In 1967, these three municipalities, along with a few adjoining areas, were amalgamated to form the new Corporation of Kochi.
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Guruvayoor |
Guruvayoor, the Mecca of Malayali Hindus, also known as ‘Bhuloka Vaikuntham’ (heaven on earth) is no less than a phenomenon. The whole town of Guruvayoor more or less revolves around the Sri Krishna temple which is visited by a whopping 30 million devotees every year. The temple, which is situated 30 km from Thrissur City, has Lord Krishna, also referred to as Guruvayoorappan, as the main deity. Legend goes that the original deity was located in Dwaraka. When Dwaraka began sinking in the sea, Guru, (Brihaspathi) and Vayu, the God of the air brought it to Kerala where they spotted a beautiful lake covered with lotuses, with Lord Siva meditating by the side. The idol was installed there and named Guruvayurappan. The Rudratheertham or the temple tank can still be found today.
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Kannur |
Situated in the northern Kerala, Kannur is a quite town in Malabar that offers a choice for every traveler – exuding beaches, sensuous backwater rides, breathtaking backdrops, architectural finesse, handloom outlets and what not! Once a busy port city, the place is now known for its handloom industry; handloom artifacts are keepsakes that every traveler here prefers to carry back home. What’s more, the natives too are truly amiable that tourists, who walk in, leave the place exhilarated and overwhelmed. Natural splendor is in abundance and so are the legendary, traditional, cultural and commercial anecdotes that echo. Give heed to the mythical folklores the land narrates and have eyes for the never before seen vistas of Theyyam, the ancient ritualistic folk art!
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Kasargod |
If you are the one who enjoys sand, surf and wind, Kasargod is definitely the place for you. Kasargod, a quiet town, is known mainly for its beaches, rivers and fantastic landscapes. The beaches here are secluded and clean - ideal for a romantic getaway or a relaxed holiday. Nature has been exceptionally bountiful and generous with Kasargod - with no less than twelve rivers criss-crossing the land and spectacular seascape with rocky cliffs, and canopies of coconut trees gently swaying in the sea-breeze. Kasaragod has enchanting beauty and is a land of historical importance. The district is home to the most fascinating forts, rivers, hills and beautiful beaches. The fort at Bekal is the largest and best preserved fort in the state.Spectacular pageants of Theyyam, Yakshagana, Kumbla (buffalo race), Poorakkali, Kolkali etc. enchant visitors
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Kodanad |
Kodanad is a beautiful rural riverside village and a popular day picnic spot in the Ernakulam district of state of Kerala in southern India. Elephant rescue and care centre for central and southern forest region of Kerala is located in Kodanad. Kodanad is situated on the south bank of river Periyar, about 42 kilometers east of Kochi (Cochin) city.
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Kollam / Quilon |
Kollam, also called Quilon, is a district located on the south west coast of India bordering the Arabian Sea and covers an area of 2492 sq kms. Kollam is also one of the ancient cradles of Christianity in India, with the town said to have been founded by a wealthy Syrian merchant Sapir Isho in 9th century A.D. The founding of Kollam paved way to the beginning of a new era in Kerala, called the “Kolla Varsham” or the Malayalam era. The very word Kollam is now synonymous with dazzling white beaches, lush forests, colonial remnants, tranquil backwaters, and thriving coir and cashew industries. The town was a major hub for international trade with ancient Rome and Greece. Kollam has served as a strategic stronghold for the erstwhile Venad kings and later to all colonial invaders- the Portuguese, Dutch and finally the British. Today, Kollam is a major tourist attraction luring domestic and international tourists.
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Kottayam |
Sandwiched between the gorgeous Vembanad Lake and gentle hills, Kottayam boasts of a picturesque backdrop with palm fringed backwaters on the west and the majestic Western Ghats on the east. The place is home to a number of globally renowned newspapers and has played a lead part in boosting the state’s publishing industry. Kottayam came into limelight with an enviable title as the first fully literate district in India, the city is renowned as a centre of excellence in education and literature. It is the gateway to the pilgrim centers of Sabarimala, Mannanam, Vaikom, Ettumanoor, Bharananganam, Erumeli, Manarcaud and more. The place keeps well organized rubber plantations which are considered to be the major cash crop in Kottayam. Scattered with a network of canals and lakes, Kottayam is also known for its toddy tappers
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Kovalam |
Kovalam, affectionately called the “paradise of the south” is a beautiful beach town on the on the shores of Arabian Sea in Kerala, South India. Kovalam is home to three spectacular beaches and is one of the most important tourist destinations in Kerala. Kovalam is home to three crescent shaped shallow beaches separated by rocky out cropping and these stretch for hundreds of meters making it ideal for swimming. The beaches are very tranquil and very safe at Kovalam and one can venture far out in to the sea, even up to a distance of 100 meters in to the calm waters. Kovalam is ideal for surfing and snorkeling and the beaches have steep palm covered headlands and are lined with shops that offer an array of se- related goods including antiques.
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Kozhikode / Calicut |
Kozhikode or Calicut is situated along the southwestern coast of the Arabian Sea bordering Kerala.The district extends from latitude 11°15 N to 75°49 E. Basking in the idyllic setting of the serene Arabian Sea on the west and mesmerising peaks of the Wayanad hills on the east, this district has all the required ingredients to fascinate a tourist including a host of major attractions.Its idyllic location between the Arabian Sea and the Wayanad Hills makes it one of the most picturesque of destinations. Kozhikode is of great significance as a major trade centre of Kerala. It was here that the first Portugese trader, Vasco Da Gama landed, and before that Marco Polo. The trade of silk and spices, which was started off by the Portugese, the Arabs, the Chinese and the Dutch goes on even today.
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Kumarakom |
Breathtakingly gorgeous paradise packed with divine mangroves and lush green paddy fields, Kumarakom is one of the fast developing backwater tourism destinations in Kottayam. It offers wide variety of flora, exotic sightseeing, boating and fishing experience. The bird sanctuary spread across 14 acres is new and safe home for many migratory birds like Siberian stork, wild duck etc. They live with other birds in flocks such as darters, herons, waterfowls; cuckoos are fascinating sight for the visitors. The beautiful paradise stocked with mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut trees comprises with water ways and canals adorned with white lilies enchants the tourist from world over
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Marayoor |
Imagine waking up to the sound of birds singing, endless green hills covered in mist greeting you and the air filled with the sweet smell of sandalwood – this is Marayoor, a paradise nestled in the laps of the majestic Western Ghats. This sleepy hamlet is the only place in Kerala with a natural sandalwood forest. The area has been inhabited from pre-historic times with remnants of it preserved in the Megalithic burial caves and rock paintings that dot the area. Marayoor has an assortment of surprises in stock for the nature lover, the adventure seeker and the history buff. Marayoor lies at a distance of 40 km from Munnar en route to Udumalpet
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