tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55720249427341904792024-03-23T03:14:26.751-07:00Kerala : God's Own CountryKerala "God’s Own Country" is one of the most beautiful states of India. It is globally famous as one of the most popular travel destinations of India. It is its unique cultural and geographical features that make it internationally famous travel destination.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger196125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572024942734190479.post-17090645500542352212023-08-01T05:32:00.007-07:002023-08-01T05:32:53.404-07:00 Onam: The Joyous Harvest Festival of Kerala<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Onam</b> is one of the most vibrant and significant festivals celebrated in the southern Indian state of Kerala. This ten-day long festival is a reflection of the rich cultural heritage and agricultural traditions of the region. Onam falls during the Malayalam month of Chingam, usually in August or September. In 2023, Onam is expected to be celebrated from August 21st to August 30th. The festival is marked by elaborate rituals, traditional clothing, mouthwatering delicacies, and lively celebrations that bring together people of all ages and backgrounds.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Celebrations:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Onam celebrations begin with the Atham day and culminate with Thiruvonam, the most important day of the festival. The entire state immerses itself in festivities during this period. Each day has its significance, and people engage in various traditional activities, such as floral carpet-making (known as Pookkalam), traditional dance forms like Thiruvathira and Kaikottikali, boat races (Vallamkali), and tug-of-war (Onakalikal).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Traditional Clothing:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The traditional attire worn during Onam is the Kasavu saree for women and Mundu (dhoti) for men. The Kasavu saree is an elegant white saree with a golden border, and it holds special cultural importance. The men's Mundu is also white with a golden border, and it is worn along with a traditional shirt known as Mundu Neriyathu. People take great pride in dressing up in these traditional outfits during the festival.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dishes for Onam:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The festival of Onam is incomplete without the scrumptious Onam Sadya (feast). Sadya is a grand, elaborate meal served on banana leaves and typically consists of over 20 different dishes, ranging from spicy curries, pickles, and savory snacks to mouthwatering desserts. Some of the must-have dishes in the Onam Sadya include Avial, Sambar, Thoran, Pachadi, Parippu Curry, Payasam, and more.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Most Liked Onam Songs:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Onam songs, also known as Onappaattu, are an integral part of the festival's celebrations. These songs are melodious and often describe the beauty of Kerala, the significance of Onam, and stories from Hindu mythology. Some of the most liked Onam songs include "Thiruvona Kaineettam," "Ponnona Tharangini," and "Maveli Nadu Vaneedum Kalam."</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Significance of the Festival:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Onam is believed to be the homecoming of the mythical King Mahabali, who is considered a just and benevolent ruler. The festival commemorates his annual visit to his beloved subjects in Kerala. It is also a harvest festival that celebrates the abundance of nature and the bountiful harvest season. The vibrant celebrations and rituals during Onam signify unity, prosperity, and cultural identity for the people of Kerala.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Onam Vacation:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">During Onam, Kerala witnesses a festive exodus as people return to their ancestral homes to celebrate with their families. Schools and offices remain closed during this period to allow everyone to partake in the joyous festivities. The vacation extends for a few days, giving people ample time to engage in traditional activities and enjoy the company of their loved ones.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Conclusion:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Onam is a beautiful festival that showcases the unique cultural heritage and traditional values of Kerala. From the lavish feast of Onam Sadya to the enchanting Pookkalam decorations and the rhythmic boat races, the festival offers a delightful experience for both locals and visitors. The significance of Onam lies not only in its mythological origin but also in its ability to bring people together, fostering a sense of unity and joy. As Kerala prepares to celebrate Onam in 2023, the state is sure to be enveloped in the warm spirit of love, happiness, and togetherness.</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572024942734190479.post-56910219766437837252023-06-18T05:56:00.000-07:002023-06-18T05:56:30.336-07:00Kerala : Reasons why you should visit Kerala !<p><b>Kerala</b>, located on the southwestern coast of India, is a popular tourist destination known for its scenic beauty, diverse culture, and rich heritage. </p><p>Here are some reasons why you should visit Kerala:</p><p>Natural Beauty: Kerala is often referred to as "God's Own Country" due to its breathtaking natural landscapes. From serene backwaters and palm-fringed beaches to lush hill stations and cascading waterfalls, Kerala offers a diverse range of picturesque location.</p><p>Backwaters: The backwaters of Kerala, particularly in places like Alleppey and Kumarakom, are a major attraction. These tranquil waterways, formed by a network of canals, rivers, and lakes, provide a unique and peaceful experience. A popular way to explore the backwaters is by taking a houseboat cruise.</p><p>Ayurveda and Wellness: Kerala is renowned for its traditional Ayurvedic treatments and therapies. Visitors can indulge in rejuvenating Ayurvedic massages, spa treatments, and yoga retreats, offering a holistic approach to health and well-being.</p><p>Wildlife and Nature Reserves: Kerala is home to several wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, such as Periyar National Park and Eravikulam National Park. These protected areas provide opportunities for wildlife sightings, including elephants, tigers, leopards, and various species of birds.</p><p>Cultural Heritage: Kerala has a rich cultural heritage, influenced by a mix of indigenous, Dravidian, and colonial traditions. Kathakali, a traditional dance-drama form, and classical music performances are popular cultural attractions. Additionally, Kerala's temples, palaces, and historical sites offer insights into its vibrant history.</p><p><b>Key Locations and Travel Time:</b></p><p><b>Kochi (Cochin):</b> Known as the "<i>Queen of the Arabian Sea</i>," Kochi is a bustling port city and a popular tourist hub. It is known for its Chinese fishing nets, historic Fort Kochi, and colonial architecture. Travel time from the nearest airport, Cochin International Airport, to Kochi city center is approximately 1 hour.</p><p><b>Munnar</b>: Situated in the Western Ghats, Munnar is a picturesque hill station known for its tea plantations, misty mountains, and waterfalls. It offers a tranquil retreat amidst nature. Travel time from Kochi to Munnar is around 3-4 hours by road.</p><p><b>Alleppey</b> (<i>Alappuzha</i>): Alleppey is famous for its backwaters and houseboat cruises. It provides a unique experience of floating along the serene canals and lagoons. Travel time from Kochi to Alleppey is approximately 1.5-2 hours by road.</p><p><b>Kumarakom</b>: Located near the Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom is another popular backwater destination. It is known for its bird sanctuary, luxury resorts, and serene ambiance. Travel time from Kochi to Kumarakom is around 2-3 hours by road.</p><p>Kovalam: Situated near the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kovalam is a famous beach destination with pristine beaches and a relaxed atmosphere. Travel time from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to Kovalam is approximately 30 minutes.</p><p><b>Most Visited Places:</b></p><p>Apart from the key locations mentioned above, other popular tourist spots in Kerala include:</p><p>Thekkady: Home to Periyar National Park, known for its wildlife and boat safaris.</p><p>Wayanad: A hill district offering lush greenery, waterfalls, and wildlife sanctuaries.</p><p>Varkala: A coastal town known for its cliffs, sandy beaches, and Ayurvedic treatments.</p><p>Athirapally Waterfalls: A majestic waterfall located near the entrance of the Sholayar Forests.</p><p>Thrissur: Known as the cultural capital of Kerala, it hosts the vibrant Thrissur Pooram festival.</p><p>Sightseeing: Popular tourist attractions in Kerala include Fort Kochi, Mattancherry Palace, Athirapally Falls, Varkala Beach, Kovalam Beach, and the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets in Kochi.</p><p>Houseboat Stay: A unique experience in Kerala is staying overnight on a traditional houseboat (known as a "kettuvallam") while cruising through the backwaters. It offers a glimpse into the local way of life.</p><p>Beaches: Kerala boasts beautiful beaches along its coastline, including Kovalam, Varkala, Cherai, and Marari. Visitors can relax, sunbathe, and indulge in water activities.</p><p>Cultural Experiences: Kathakali, a classical dance-drama, and Theyyam, a traditional ritualistic performance, are significant art forms in Kerala. Attending these performances is a must for cultural enthusiasts.</p><p>Plantations: Tea, coffee, and spice plantations are prevalent in Kerala. Visitors can explore the fragrant spice gardens of Thekkady and learn about the cultivation and processing methods.</p><p><b>Kerala Food and Cuisine:</b></p><p>Seafood: Kerala is famous for its fresh and delicious seafood dishes. Karimeen Pollichathu (pearl spot fish), Meen Curry (fish curry), and Prawns Roast are popular delicacies.</p><p>Appam and Stew: Appam is a fluffy rice pancake served with a creamy coconut-based stew, often made with vegetables or chicken. It is a traditional breakfast dish in Kerala.</p><p>Puttu and Kadala Curry: Puttu is a steamed rice cake made from rice flour and coconut, often served with Kadala Curry (black chickpea curry). It is a popular breakfast combination.</p><p>Malabar Biriyani: Malabar-style biriyani is a flavorful rice dish cooked with fragrant spices, meat (chicken, mutton, or fish), and garnished with fried onions and cashews.</p><p>Payasam: Payasam is a sweet dessert made with milk, rice, and jaggery (or sugar). Palada Payasam, made with rice flakes and milk, is a popular variety in Kerala.</p><p>Banana Chips: Kerala is known for its crispy and tasty banana chips, made from thinly sliced raw bananas, deep-fried in coconut oil, and sprinkled with salt.</p><p>Please note that travel times mentioned are approximate and may vary depending on traffic conditions and mode of transportation.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572024942734190479.post-15294697277925542492013-10-16T22:24:00.000-07:002013-10-16T22:25:58.032-07:00Ashtamudi, Kerala<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Along both banks of the lake and its backwater canals, coconut groves and palm trees interspersed with towns and villages are seen. Quilon is an important historic port city located on the right bank of the lake and boat cruises are operated by the Kollam Boat Club from Quilon to Alappuzha providing transport access to many other towns and villages along this route, apart from the luxury “house boats” which also operate in the lake. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The boat journey is an 8 hour trip, winds through lakes, canals and water bound villages, and gives a complete exposure to the beauty of the backwaters of Ashtamudi Lake. Chinese fishing nets, called <em>cheena vala</em> in the Malayalam language, are used by local fisherman and are a common sight along the waterway.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kollam, located on the banks of the Ashtamudi Lake, was once a prosperous and ancient sea port, trading with the Chinese, Romans, Phoenicians, Portuguese, Dutch and the British. It is said that Marco Polo, the Venetian traveler, visited Kollam and other towns on the west coast. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><em><strong>By Air:</strong></em> The international airport at Thiruvananthapuram, 71 km away, is the nearest airport. Over 40 national and international flights operate out of Thiruvananthapuram on a daily basis. From the airport taxis are easily available to reach Kollam.<br /><strong><em>By Rail</em></strong>: Kollam is the nearest rail head. It lies on the Ernakulam-Thiruvananthapuram rail line. The city is connected by rail to Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Mangalore and Hyderabad. Almost all trains stop at the station.<br /><em><strong>By Bus:</strong></em> Kollam, the nearest city, is connected to other major cities of South India through frequent bus services. Buses ply from all major cities of Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Kochi and Thrissur. Both luxury as well as semi deluxe buses are available.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The Idukki Dam</b>, located in Kerala, India, is a 168.91 m (554 ft) tall arch dam. The dam stands between the two mountains - <i>Kuravanmala</i> (839)m and <i>Kurathimala</i> (925)m. It was constructed and is owned by the <b>Kerala State Electricity Board</b>. It supports a 780 MW hydroelectric power station in Moolamattom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is built on the <b>Periyar River</b>, in the ravine between the Kuravan and Kurathi Hills in Kerala, India. At 167.68 metres, it is one of the highest arch dams in Asia and third tallest arch dam. It started generating power on 4 October 1975. Technically, the dam type is a concrete double, curvature parabolic, thin arc dam.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This dam was constructed along with two other dams at Cheruthoni and Kulamavu. Together, the three dams have created an artificial lake that is 60 km² in area. The stored water is used to produce electricity at the Moolamattom Power house, which is located inside nearby rocky caves. The Government of Canada aided in the building of the dam with long term loans and grants.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The idea of constructing a dam for power generation was first conceived in 1919. As per history, Shri Kolumban, the head of 'Araya' race during 1922, showed the way to the Malankara Estate Superintendent and his friend Thomas, who were on hunting spree in the forest, the spot of present Arch Dam. He told them of the legend of Kuravan and Kurathi Hills. Mr. Thomas was impressed by the sight of water flow between the mountains and it was his idea that has materialized in the form of Idukki Arch Dam. Sri. W.J.John of Malankara Estate submitted a report to the Government of Travancore in 1932 on the possibility of constructing a dam at Idukki for Power Generation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In 1947, a preliminary investigation report was prepared and submitted by Sri. P.D. Joseph John, the then Chief Electrical Engineer to the Government of Travancore. It was during 1956 that the Central Water Commission conducted a detailed investigation based on the Government's request. The project report was prepared in 1961 and the Planning Commission accorded sanction for implementing the scheme in 1963 and the preliminary works of the project were started.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The construction of this Dam commenced on 30 April 1969. Storage of water in Idukki reservoir commenced in February, 1973. The inauguration of trial run of the first machine was celebrated on 4 October 1975. Commercial operation of the Power Station was Commissioned on 12 February 1976 by the then Hon. Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi. The Government of Canada aided the Project with long term loans and grants. M/s S.N.C.Inc., Canada, a well-known firm of Consulting Engineers were advising and assisting Project Engineers under the Canadian Aid.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Construction of this Arch Dam and two other dams at Cheruthony and Kulamavu has created an artificial lake of 60 km2 width and the water stored is utilized for production of electricity at the unique Moolamattom Power house, which is located inside the rocky caves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Idukki Dam is 554 feet tall, constructed between the two mountains - Kuravanmala (839 meters) and Kurathimala (925 meters ). This project is situated in Idukki District and its underground power house is located at Moolamattom which is about 43 km from the dam.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Twice in the past, the shutters had to be opened; during the northeast monsoon (October to December) on both occasions. The first time was in 1981 (when the shutters were repeatedly opened and shut between October 29 and November 13) and the second time was in 1992 (when they were kept open for 12 days from October 12 to 23). On both occasions, the water level in the dam touched the brim only when the storage built up during the southwest monsoon (June to September) was augmented by the inflow received immediately afterwards following heavy downpour early in the northeast monsoon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Project harnesses a major portion of the power potential of Periyar, the largest river in Kerala, by the creation of a reservoir of 2,000 M.cum (2 Billion Tonnes) capacity, diversion of waters thus impounded through a water conductor system consisting of a power tunnel and two underground pressure shafts to an underground power house situated in Moolamattom. The installed capacity of the Power House is 780MW consisting of 6 Units of Pelton-type turbines with a power generation capacity of 130 MW each. The regulated waters of Periyar falls through a drop of about 669.2 metres (2195 feet) while generating power in the underground power house.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The tail waters flowing to Kudayathurpuzha through tunnel and open channel is diverted for irrigation purposes in the Muvattupuzha Valley.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Earlier, there was a blanket ban on public entry in to the dam due to security reasons. Later, it was relaxed opening the dam for public for 10 days during the Onam and the Christmas seasons. The duration has been increased to one month since last year. Cameras and cell phones are not allowed inside the dam area. The entry fee is Rs.10 for adults and Rs.5 for children. The fee for 15-minute boating service for five persons is Rs. 600.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Idukki valley is 121 km away from Kottayam, and is a small hill town surrounded by a spread of beautiful, wooden valleys and meandering streams. Idukki is a well known tourist center in Kerala.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The <b>Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary</b> extends over the Thodupuzha and Udumbanchola taluks of Idukki district, spread over 77 km2 and is about 450 - 748 m above sea level. The Idukki Reservoir formed by three dams - Cheruthoni, Idukki and Kulamavu - extends to 33 km2. One can find Elephants, bisons, sambars deers, wild dogs, jungle cats, tigers, wild boars etc. and variety of Snakes like Cobra, viper, krait and a number of non poisonous snakes in this Sanctuary. The birds of Idukki are Jungle fowl, myna, laughing thrush, black bulbul, peafowl, woodpecker, kingfisher etc.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572024942734190479.post-60626914989470425352013-08-17T04:57:00.000-07:002017-08-31T02:07:36.423-07:00Onam : Kerala's Biggest festival<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Onam </b>(ഓണം) is a Kerala's Biggest festival celebrated in the month of Chingam. <b>Onam</b> date is decided based on Malayalam Calendar. Chingam month is known as Simha month in other solar calendars and Avani month in Tamil Calendar. The day when Nakshatra Thiruvonam (Shravana) prevails in month of Chingam is considered for Onam celebrations. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The celebrations of Onam start on Atham (Hasta Nakshatra) day and continue for 10 days till Thiruvonam day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Onam </b>is a festival celebrated by the people of Kerala, India. The festival commemorates the Vamana avatar of Vishnu and the subsequent homecoming of the legendary Emperor Mahabali. It is the state festival of Kerala and falls during the month of Chingam (August–September) and lasts for ten days. The festival is marked by various festivities, including intricate flower carpets, elaborate banquet lunches, snake boat races, Onappottan, Athachamayam in Tripunithura, Kaazhchakkula in Guruvayoor, Puli Kali, Kaikottikkali, Kummaattikkali, Onathaar, Onachamayam, Onathallu, Thrikkaakarayappan, Thumbi thullal, Onavillu etc. This is one of the very few festivals which is celebrated with most number of cultural elements.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Onam </b>is an ancient festival which still survives in modern times. Kerala's rice harvest festival and the Festival of Rain Flowers, which fall on the Malayalam month of Chingam, celebrates the Asura King Mahabali's annual visit from Sutala. Onam is unique since Mahabali has been revered by the people of Kerala since prehistory.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">According to the legend, Kerala witnessed its golden era during the reign of King Mahabali. The Brahma-Vaivarta Puranam explains that Lord Vishnu wanted to curb the pride of Indra; and therefore positioned Mahabali in great power.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Bhagavata Purana reads "He [Vishnu] will take the kingdom away from Purandara [Lord Indra] and give it to Bali Maharaja."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The subjects under Mahabali's reign were happy and prosperous and the king was highly regarded, so much so that even the gods under Indra became jealous of Mahabali as was intened by Vishnu, and they approached Vishnu claiming that Mahabali is now equivalent to Indra. Once Vishnu was assured that Indra's pride has been contained and that a world with two Indras represents imbalance, Vishnu assumed the form of a dwarf: Vamana. Vamana requested three steps of land for him to live in. Given a promise of three steps of land by King Mahabali against the warning given by his Guru Sukracharya, Vamana, enlarged himself to such dimensions as to stride over the three worlds. He had grown so huge that he could step from heaven to earth, and earth to the lower worlds in two simple steps. King Mahabali unable to fulfill the promise of three paces of land to the Supreme God, offers his head for the third step. Thus, Vamana places his foot on King Mahabali's head and sends him down to the netherworld. Being worshipped however, by Mahabali, and his ancestor Prahláda, he conceded to them the sovereignty of Sutala (netherworld).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">However, as Mahabali was equivalent to Indra, he had to wait until the next Yuga where he would be the Indra. In the meantime, with the grace of Vishnu, Mahabali visited his people on an annual basis. Vishnu served Mahabali as a gatekeeper in Sutala as the Lord himself serves his greatest devotees.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It is this visit of Mahabali that is celebrated as Onam every year. People celebrate the festival in a grand way and impress upon their dear King that they are happy and wish him well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The rich cultural heritage of Kerala comes out in its best form and spirit during the ten-day festival. The central feature of Onam is the grand feast called Onasadya, prepared on Thiruonam. It is a nine-course meal consisting of 11 to 13 essential dishes. Onasadya is served on banana leaves and people sit on a mat laid on the floor to have the meal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Another popular feature of Onam is Vallamkali, the Snake Boat Race, held on the Pamba River, in which decorative boats oared by hundreds of boatmen race amidst chanting of songs and cheering by spectators and viewers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There is also a tradition to play games, collectively called Onakalikal, on Onam. Men go in for rigorous sports like Talappanthukali (played with a ball), Ambeyyal (Archery), Kutukutu and combats called Kayyankali and Attakalam. Women indulge in cultural activities. They make intricately designed flower mats called, Pookalam in the front courtyard of the house to welcome King Mahabali. Kaikotti kali and Thumbi Thullal are two dances performed by women on Onam. Folk performances like Kummatti kali and Pulikali add to the zest of celebrations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The following song is often sung over Onam:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>“Maveli naadu vaneedum kalam,</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">“When Maveli ruled the land,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And people were joyful and merry;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There was neither anxiety nor sickness,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vishu, the new year for Malayalis, is celebrated on the first day of Medam month. In 2013, the day falls on 14th April.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Chithira Vishu finds mention in the incomplete Trikodithanam Shasanam by Bhaskara Ravivarman who ruled Kerala between AD 962 and 1021. According to scholars, Vishu has become a major celebration by then. It is believed that Vishu celebrations began in Kerala during the reign of Sthanu Ravi who ruled between AD 844 and 855. Vishu is mentioned in William Logan’s Malabar Manual as follows: Mathematically Vishu is the New Year day. On this day, Sun rises straight from the East.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is said that Lord Sree Krishna killed the demon Narakasura on the Vishu day. Another interesting myth is related to the demon king Ravana. Ravana had never allowed the Sun to rise straight from the East and after Ravana’s death it was on a Vishu day, that the Sun started to rise from the East.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vishu conveys the message of auspiciousness and prosperity. The advent of this festival is marked by the widespread blooming of Kanikonna (Laburnum) flower. Once, this was the New Year festival of Kerala; much before the Kollavarsham calendar began. In the nearby State of Tamil Nadu, Vishu is celebrated as the New Year day. Kalivarsham and Sakavarsham also begin with Meda Vishu. Vishu is considered as the New Year according to Mathematical science also.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On the Vishu day, which has geographical and astrological relevance, the Sun is believed to come above the line of Equator. There are two phases in a year namely Dakshinayanam and Utharayanam. While in the former, the Sun is on the southern side of the Equator and in the latter it is on the northern side. Due to this, in one phase the duration of the day will be longer and the night shorter; while the reverse happens in the other phase. The only two days in which the Sun rises on the line of the Equator are the Tula Vishu and Meda Vishu.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vishukkani or the viewing of the auspicious objects is an important ritual associated with Vishu, the harvest festival of Kerala. It is believed that the first object that one sees in the Vishu morning determines the prosperity in store for the coming year. Hence, a set of auspicious objects will be arranged to be first beholden in the morning.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Vishukkani, consisting of rice grains, fruits, Konna (Laburnum) flowers, gold and fresh coins – all signifying prosperity – will be arranged by the eldest female member of the family on the day prior to the Vishu day. Placed in a sparkling bell metal pan in front of the image of Lord Krishna, the set gets complete with a lighted Nilavilakku (traditional lamp of Kerala).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vishukkani is also arranged in temples. The temples of Guruvayoor, Sabarimala and Kulathupuzha are famous for the Vishu celebrations and Vishukkani sighting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On the Vishu day, the breakfast comprises Vishu Kanhi (rice porridge) and traditional vegetarian feast for lunch. The rice porridge for breakfast is made of rice, coconut and jaggery. This breakfast dish is popular in north Malabar region during Vishu. And for the feast during lunch, a special curry made of jack fruit (Erissery) and mango form important dishes. Vishukaineettam</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A practice prevalent in the north Malabar region of Kerala, Vishukkani Vili involves children, who move from one house to the other in villages, calling ‘vishukaniye, vishukaniye.’ As they arrive at houses giving out this call, they are given a type of rice cake – the kaniyappam, which the children collect by using the fresh mid-rib of coconut leaf. While this takes place, the local astrologer arrives and he would handover the Vishu astrological prediction for one year, written on coconut leaf to each household. This prediction would touch on matters pertaining to availability of rain, fluctuation in agriculture yields etc. The auspicious day for tilling agriculture land by using oxen was also decided by the kaniyan. This would be a day coming between the Vishu day and Pathamudayam – the 10th day of the Malayalam month, Medam.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Chal means channel in Malayalam. On the Vishu day, the spade is decorated using rice powder and prayers done. The senior-most member of the family and others enter the rice field with the decorated plough and spade. A type of pancake is deposited in the field and small channels (called chal) are then made in the field. This is followed by covering the field with cow dung and green manure. This filed is later used to grow rice and also vegetables like elephant yam and some tuber crops.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Kerala </b>is one of the most beautiful places in India. Thousands of visitors are coming in each year. Kerala is considered as the land of green magic is a narrow it is situated in the south-west coast of India, sandwiched between the Lakshadweep Sea and the Western Ghats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kerala occupies the region known as the Malabar Coast. It is surrounded by the south Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Kerala is like a narrow strip of land lying between the Arabian Sea to the west and the hill ranges called Western Ghats . This geography defines Kerala's main identity as a green, rain-rich state filled with inland water bodies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The rain-laden southwest monsoon comes across the Arabian Sea to hit Kerala around 1st June, and expends much of its waters here. More than 40 rivers flow down the Western Ghats to meet the Arabian Sea forming, with the backwash of the sea, a complex of canals and lakes called the Kerala <b>Backwaters</b>. This combined package of beaches, backwaters and greenery is what the tourism department promotes as <b>Gods Own Country</b>, making tourism one of Kerala's main businesses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kerala's history of being a progressive princely estate (Travancore) and long stints of Communist Party rule in independent India have led to high rates of literacy and life expectancy. But the state is not industrialized. Agriculture is a dominant occupation rice, coconut, tea, coffee, and the spices pepper, cardamom, cashew which the Malabar Coast has traded for centuries. Fishing is another mainstay. The main cities of Kerala are capital Thiruvananthapuram (popularly called Trivandrum) and Kochi (popularly Cochin) of which Kochi is now a rising hub of industry and investment. Both cities have international airports.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>The coastal areas of Kerala are a vast network of rivers, lakes, and lagoons, known as the "backwaters." Almost all transportation is by boat. These guys had been dredging sand and have a boat that's on the verge of capsizing.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kochi harbour was an international port for Arab, Portuguese, Dutch, and British trade since the 14th century. Modern Kochi has Portuguese churches, Dutch buildings and old Jew quarters. Thiruvananthapuram was earlier the seat of the royal family of the kingdom of Travancore. Its Fort area has palaces, temples, and ornate residences. Alappuzha (called Alleppey) is a good backwaters cruise hub. Down the coast, Bekal Fort Beach, Cherai Beach, (25 kms from Kochi), Varkala and Kovalam Beaches (south of Thiruvananthapuram) are popular spots. Eravikulam and Silent Valley National Parks are reachable from the hill spots of Munnar and Palakkad.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Culturally Kerala offers Kalaripayattu, an ancient martial art, and Kathakali dance in which elaborately costumed artists perform stories from the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572024942734190479.post-311232166975819062011-05-05T21:40:00.000-07:002011-05-05T21:42:12.353-07:00Experience the Unspoilt Attractions with Kerala Tour<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;">With the arriving of summer every one looks for the outing where any one can take their family and beloved one and spend some beautiful time of intimacy. However, this world is full of attractions, and here every place has its own value but the places are very few where you can experience the presence of God and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala</span> is one of them, which is often referred as <span style="font-weight: bold;">God’s Own Country</span>.<br /><br />Also known as green paradise it is one of the beautiful destinations which is nestled in south-western region of India. You might be thinking why you should prefer this place for holidays then we would like to ensure you that <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala Tour Operators</span> have designed the packages in such a way that will make your tour unforgettable and give beautiful experiences for lifetime. Whenever you will enter to this place, you will fell there presence of god. Mother-Nature has decorated this place with special attention which is really worth to experience. Here tourists have lot of choices to see and to do which makes this place most sought tourist destination. Tourists whether wish to explore the scenic landscapes with huge adventurous activities or whether eager to do fun and frolic at beach sites or to cruise over the exclusive backwaters, this place has every thing for every one which will definitely leave you spellbind.<br /><br />Take your family and friends for <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala Tour</span> and explore the exotic backwaters. The cruises and the overnight stays in the houseboats are the best way to an unforgettable holiday. The waterbus ferry and the cruises boats are the most relaxed and enchanting. Besides the houseboats the regular accommodation options of the budget, standard, deluxe, luxury et al may be opted for. The entire maritime journey is a merry time experience in the true sense. The green and graceful, palm fringed <span style="font-weight: bold;">backwaters of Kerala</span> are unique in themselves. Globally praised for its magnificence, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">tour of backwaters in Kerala</span> is considered paralleled to and even much refreshing than the canals in Thailand, or the backwaters in Milan. The sparkling and emerald green waters acquiring the hues of tall huge green palms attract the tourists in quest of serenity and intangible beauty.<br /><br />Apart from backwaters and other attractions, there are many other places which are worth to experience in lifetime. Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Kovalam, Kumarakom, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Munnar, Ponmudi, Varkala and many alike are the some of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala Tourist Places</span>. Munnar is a small hill station set amongst the Kannan Devan Hill which was once summer gateway of Britishers. Munnar is most favored among honeymooners and nature-lovers which persuade them to visit this place throughout the year. this hill station is blessed with lush green surroundings, lakes, reservoirs, dense forests and various tea gardens which makes there environment pleasurable. The calm surroundings of Munnar attract the travelers in the hordes to relax in the lap of Mother Nature. Munnar also beacons the adventure-seeking travelers who are interested in mountaineering, paragliding and trekking and many other. Besides Munnar Kerala is blessed with many other hill stations and attractions which are worth to experience.<br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572024942734190479.post-41320374767374934432011-04-15T03:18:00.001-07:002011-04-15T03:24:42.347-07:00Budget Kerala Tour Packages<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala </span>is not only famous for its beauty of nature but at the same time its rich culture and traditions and the friendly hospitality of the people has also become the prime concern of the people that magnets huge number of visitors from across the world.<br /><br />India has several unique tourism places, some boost for their unique culture, some for adventure tours and travels, and some for their adventure tourism, some for rich culture and traditions, and some for historical attractions while some tourists places boost for their rich flora and fauna preserved in well known wildlife parks and sanctuaries. Well all are truly unique captivating and worth to visit and explore that make the tour to India truly an everlasting experience of lifetime. But if you want to enjoy holidays with immense fun and delights with a feather touch, Kerala is the perfect place that suits your needs. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala</span> in India sandwiched between the azure Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats is gifted with unique geographical features and can leave any onlookers with its refreshing natural beauty and splendor.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala in India </span>has some beautiful tourist attractions which are enjoyable and offer feast to the eyes with a unique touch of memorable holiday in <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala on India tour</span>. Its refreshing greenery, picturesque vistas of the towering pine where the sun plays hide and seek, cascading waterfalls that sings glory of being so pristine, musical streams and the sweet thrilling sounds of the birds that fills the gap of the air, etc all combine together to make Kerala the sought after holiday destination in India. It is amazingly beautiful and this is the reason why this state is visited by great number of tourists and nature lovers from all over.<br /><br />With the increase in the visit of tourists, travel and tour management companies have started concentrating to provide several <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala travel packages</span> at different budgets to cater the needs of one and all. Among all budgets <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala tour packages</span> are highly booked and praised as the packages caters the needs of one and all and let them explore the splendor of this beautiful state of Kerala in a delightful and memorable way. So book one from the many Kerala packages and delight in exploring all the attractions in a delightful and memorable way.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala</span> is not only famous for its beauty of nature but at the same time its rich culture and traditions and the friendly hospitality of the people has also become the prime concern of the people that magnets huge number of visitors from across the world. So what are you waiting for? Come to this state and explore many other colorful facets that have made Kerala internationally known<span style="font-weight: bold;"> holiday destination</span>. More of all the state is also very famous for its “<span style="font-weight: bold;">Ayurveda Treatment</span>” a holistic science Practise since ages and still continuing to do so. With the help of the ayurveda treatment one can rejuvenate the tired soul, several skin diseases and more of all revive your body and give a new reason to live and enjoy life.<br /><br />Well if you want to make your Kerala visit truly remarkable and memorable, book budget <span style="font-weight: bold;">package tour Kerala</span> and explore the splendor of this beautiful state with lots of fun and cherishable moments. Come and enjoy your holidays in the bliss of Heaven, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Welcome to Kerala</span>!!!<br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572024942734190479.post-65744230815121034162011-01-07T22:14:00.001-08:002011-01-07T23:08:34.490-08:00Top Attraction to See and Explore on Kerala Tours<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;">People often staying in the cities or in the metro cities are hunted by the chaos and the busy lifestyle. So they often look for a place to enjoy the tranquility and give themselves to find out the inner peace which has long being disturbed the hustle and bustle of the city life.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Well if you to are being going through this stage and want to enjoy quality time with your children and friends, visit to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala </span>in India a lovely tourism destination endowed with the superb beauty of nature and tranquility that are one of its kind. Truly the astounding charm and the breathtaking <span style="font-weight: bold;">beautiful attractions of Kerala</span> need no definition and so it is visited by tourists from across the corner of the globe.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">The state of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala</span> has some of the finest <span style="font-weight: bold;">tourism attractions and destinations</span> and offer wonderful opportunity to see and explore some of them with booking of one from the many <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala tour packages</span>. Several interesting and tailor made tour packages are made available by the tour operators and tour management companies in the market and even online. So your stress of booking is made easier by the internet from where you can choose one package of your choice and enjoy holiday in this nature blessed Kerala in a delightful and memorable way.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Well amongst all the tourism attractions and destinations, so of the most beautiful attractions that enhance or cast the real picture or the beauty of Kerala are listed below:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Enchanting Kerala Waterfalls</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Kerala waterfalls are one of its kinds and are amazingly beautiful that offer wonderful opportunity to enjoy and relish in the true beauty of the Mother Nature. Kerala waterfalls beauty are enhanced more by the blissful ambiance and the lush green surrounding that never fails to impress the heart of the tourists and the holiday seekers who come from the across the nook and corner of the world to Kerala a lovely state located in the Southern Part of India.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Magnificent Kerala Beaches</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Kerala beaches are the most visited and preferred holiday destination by the tourists, holiday makers and families’ vacationers who visit Kerala for holidays. Beaches of Kerala are amazingly beautiful and offer wonderful ambiance and setting to enjoy holidays in a delightful and memorable way. So if you want to add some colorful memories to your Kerala tour packages visit to Kovalam Beach, Marari Beach, Varkala Beach and Cochin Beach in Kerala and enjoy fun-filled water sports and activities in a delightful and memorable way.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Apart from all there are the several there enigmatic destinations like the scintillating hill stations, picturesque backwaters, exotic wildlife parks and sanctuaries, scenic and exotic towns, rustic village and much more. These are also the incredible part of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala tourism</span> that offers wonderful opportunity for tourists to delight in exploring their splendor and treasure remarkable memories to cherish for lifetime.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">So come to Kerala and enjoy holiday in the bliss of Mother Nature and treasure unforgettable memories to cherish and relish in till eternity.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Here are some random images of Kerala.</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSgMI-BLs8I/AAAAAAAACKQ/ibr7iRLHgDM/s1600/kerala.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 216px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSgMI-BLs8I/AAAAAAAACKQ/ibr7iRLHgDM/s320/kerala.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559707088215323586" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSgM15tg23I/AAAAAAAACLY/7lj2RX8pNGA/s1600/idukki%2Bdam.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala</span> is the ideal place in India to escape from the summer and enjoy memorable being in this evergreen paradise. From the enchantments of the natural wonders, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala</span> is the ideal gateway to enjoy memorable time with your dear and beloved ones to make the summer so cool and cherishing.<br /><br />Evergreen and inviting natural beauty, fascinating wildlife parks and sanctuaries, charming tourism attractions and the enticing beauty of the scintillating hills make Kerala the ideal place to enjoy vacations.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala</span> is the ideal place in India to escape from the summer and enjoy memorable being in this evergreen paradise. From the enchantments of the natural wonders, Kerala is the ideal gateway to enjoy memorable time with your dear and beloved ones to make the summer so cool and cherishing.<br /><br />Come to Kerala this summer and enjoy the cherished event of lifetime and enjoy memorable time being together. From the refreshing greenery to the cool amiable climatic conditions, Kerala is the ideal place to be beat the heat of the summer and enjoys memorable time being together. So come to Kerala and enjoy cherished event of lifetime.<br /><br />Here in Kerala one can enjoy memorable time in the scintillating beauty of the hill station of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Munnar</span>, refreshing charm of Idduki and more of all pleasing surrounding of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Wayanad</span>. All these are the top holiday destinations in Kerala that are visited by great number of tourists from across the globe. More importantly holiday in Kerala truly becomes memorable and wonderful with the evergreen charm and scintillating beauty of these cool hill stations which not only provides blissful ambiance but at the same time reason to be to enjoy memorable time being together.<br /><br />So come here and enjoy memorable time on your Kerala tour as you explore some mesmerizing and charming tourism destinations that are so much pleasant charming and enduring. So what are you looking for? Book one from the many Kerala tour packages from the leading Kerala tour operator and enjoy cherishable event of lifetime and take back home lots of remarkable memories to relish in forever.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala Top Tourism Attractions to Visit on Kerala Tours</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">• Munnar</span><br /><br />One of the most visited tourism destination in Kerala, Munnar is blessed with astounding beauty and charm. Its cool climatic conditions, pleasant sightseeing spots and the scintillating tourism attractions, Munnar is lovingly described as Kashmir of the South. Here one can enjoy memorable time appreciating the beauty of the nature as well as scintillating surrounding which give Munnar truly a heavenly look.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">• Kumarakom</span><br /><br />Kumarakom a scenic village floating over the picturesque Vembanad Lake is visited by thousands and hundreds of tourists from across the globe. From the mesmerizing and charming tourism attractions, Kumarakom is mostly famous for its scenic backwater and the exotic bird sanctuary which is home to varied species of birds and animals. So come to this very beautiful Kumarakom and enjoy holidays in the refreshing greenery of Kumarakom in a delightful and memorable way.<br /><br />Beside these there are many other natural wonderments and sightseeing places in Kerala which are worth to visit and explore. So plan your tour with one of the leading <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala tour operator </span>and enjoy memorable holidays with much pleasure and cherished way. So welcome to the God’s Own Country, Kerala in India.<br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572024942734190479.post-8444510186956933272011-01-07T21:28:00.001-08:002011-01-07T22:10:57.051-08:00Kerala Tour Holiday in the Evergreen Paradise of Earth<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Have you ever experince the splendor of natural beauty at its best? If you answer is no and want to experince such beauty and charm in a luxurious and memorable way, come and visit to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala </span>a lovely state in India located along the azure shore of the Arabian Sea.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala</span> is a beautiful state and is known for its enchanting tourism attractions most of which are heavenly blessed by the scenic charm of nature, tranquility and serenity that never fails to impress the heart of the visitors, who come to this evergreen paradise from all the corner of the world. Well if you too want to experince such splendor plan your <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala tour </span>with one of the leading tour operator availing one tailor made <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala package tours</span>. With the assistance of the tour operator one can enjoy memorable holiday in this beauty Kerala and treasure experience of lifetime which one will love to relish in for lifetime.<br /><br />Some of the most enchanting tourism attractions that one can see and explore the listed below:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala Backwaters</span><br />Backwater of Kerala are one of the top tourism attractions that never fails to impress the heart of tourists and nature lovers as well for honeymooners backwaters are no less then a paradise. Here one can enjoy memorable time over the houseboat cruising over the scenic backwaters and see the splendor of the nature from very close point. Some of the prime backwaters that are visited by the tourists and holiday seekers are Kumarakom backwater, Alleppey backwater, Kuttanad Backwater, Kollam backwater, Kasargod backwater and Cochin backwater. These backwater destinations are the prime and important attractions that never fail to impress the heart of tourists.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala Beaches</span><br />Kerala beaches are also the important and hot honeymoon destinations which is blessed with unique and blissful ambiance that offer wonderful opportunity to see and treasure remarkable experience of holiday in Kerala. Some of the favored and scintillating beaches in Kerala are Kovalam beaches which is said to be finest in the world, Cochin Beach, Kumarakom Beach, Marari Beach, Bypore Beach, Varkala Beach, Ezhimala Beach, etc. These entire beaches are amazingly beautiful and are visited by beaches lovers, holiday seekers and honeymooners all the year round. Come and enjoy the intimate time of life and cherish the moments with your dear ones for lifetime.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala Wildlife Parks and Sanctuaries</span><br />Kerala is not only known for its exotic beaches and backwaters, but is globally famous for its exotic wildlife parks and sanctuaries which are now home to varied species of flora and fauna. It is home to many wildlife parks and sanctuaries that include the Begur Wildlife Sanctuary, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary and many others.<br /><br />Apart from all these there are many other attractions in Kerala which are worth to visit and explore. So plan your Kerala tour availing one tailor made <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala tour packages</span> and take pleasure in holiday to relish in for lifetime.<br /><br />Kerala is amazingly beautiful and so you cannot afford to miss to visit on your India holiday. So visit this beautiful state located in Southern part of India and treasure unforgettable memories to share with your dear and beloved ones with much pride and glory.<br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572024942734190479.post-65100345777678718392010-12-09T22:51:00.000-08:002010-12-09T22:56:35.896-08:00Kerala: The land of god, spices and natural beauty<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;">As one leaves behind the misty hilly region of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Munnar</span>, with silver clouds roaming around its hills and valleys, one is taken in by the breathtaking view of the hilly tea estates, situated a top 1600 sq mtrs.<br /><br />This panoramic view is accompanied by the constant sound of gurgling water, as the journey is intercepted by waterfalls and dams along the way.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Munnar,</span> Kerala's hill station, is also known for its spices - cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, coffee beans, pepper, coco used for making chocolate, cashew plantations and several herbs that are very effectively used to make Ayurvedic medicines.<br /><br />Medicine, that is used for cosmetic reasons to rejuvenate the body, for glowing skin and improved hair conditions as well as medicinal purposes for curing cases of paralysis, insomnia, joint disorders and muscular atrophy among others.<br /><br />The tea estates of Munnar grow a variety of teas, among which is the famous silver or white tea which is quite rare, as it made by plucking the top most tea leaf. This rare tea, known for its medicinal value of containing anti-oxidants besides reducing cholesterol can cost up to Rs7,000/- per kg.<br /><br />Apart from the natural edible spices that are used in kitchens around the world, Kerala offers a variety of other spices that make life worthwhile, attracting visitors from across the world.<br /><br />The beaches and lakes of Munnar that are pristine and pure, remind one of similar spots in Switzerland. The lush green rolling meadows with cattle grazing in them, reminds one of the slopping meadows of California. As one heads south of Munnar, the realisation strikes that picturesque as Munnar maybe,Kerala is not known for this hill station that attracts thousands of foreign tourists each year, instead it is known for its back waters!<br /><br />Allepey, known for the back waters of the Arabian Sea is a very popular destination. The lake Alapuzha known as the eastern Venice, is crawling with tourists.<br /><br />It's a common sight to see young Indian newly-weds honeymooners, strolling the small lanes hand in hand. The best way to enjoy the back water is to spend a night in a house boat.<br /><br />Much like the shikara of Srinangar the boat ride is a lazy one, as the boat rolls along a water-scape lined on either side with coconut trees and lush green vegetation. It is rightly described as a tropical paradise with swinging palms and wide sandy beaches.<br /><br />Besides adventure and tourism, there is a large section of people who visit the state during the winter months for religious reasons.<br /><br />Besides the famous Guruvayoor temple, the state is known for the Sabrimala temple situated in the Sabri hills in the Western Ghats.<br /><br />This temple has a hard penance where the followers maintain a 40-day fast, wearing black clothes and walk up seven hills bare-chested carrying offerings on their heads. On Jan 14, the day of 'Sankranti' the temple, is expected to receive as many as 25 lakh devotees as visitors.<br /><br />These devotes are mostly men, since women during their puberty and child bearing ages are not allowed into the temple.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">'God's own country' </span>as the state is rightly branded and marketed, seems to be self-sufficient in natural resources and is abundant in natural beauty. The only state with 100% literacy is also the only matriarchal state of India, where the women inherit the family property and the men move into the woman's household after marriage.<br /><br />A ride along the narrow escapes of the back waters make for a lifetime experience for most visitors and this makes the state comparable with most <span style="font-weight: bold;">international tourist destinations.</span><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572024942734190479.post-91895850033169794342010-11-26T22:23:00.001-08:002011-01-07T22:08:01.014-08:00Kalamezhuthu pattu<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >Kalamezhuthu pattu</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> is performed as part of the rituals to worship and propitiate gods like Kaali, Ayyappan or Vettakkorumakan.It is usually celebrated in most Bhagavathy temples in Kerala. The kalam is a unique drawing also called </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >dhulee chithram</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> or powder drawing. The artist uses the floor as his canvas.<br /><br />This ritualistic art is a common feature of temples as well as noble households. The kalams or drawings are erased at the end of the ritual to the accompaniment of musical instruments like ilathalam, veekkan chenda, kuzhal, kombu and chenda.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf-uwPf8lI/AAAAAAAACG4/nmV5WwPwZ04/s1600/Kalamezhuthu%2Bpattu2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf-uwPf8lI/AAAAAAAACG4/nmV5WwPwZ04/s320/Kalamezhuthu%2Bpattu2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559692344189514322" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf-umDS2BI/AAAAAAAACGw/rTADlc4owbM/s1600/Kalamezhuthu%2Bpattu1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 175px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf-umDS2BI/AAAAAAAACGw/rTADlc4owbM/s320/Kalamezhuthu%2Bpattu1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559692341453969426" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf-PlpMHkI/AAAAAAAACGg/U8UOXYDE1nc/s1600/Kalamezhuthu%2Bpattu8.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf-PlpMHkI/AAAAAAAACGg/U8UOXYDE1nc/s320/Kalamezhuthu%2Bpattu8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559691808768532034" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf-OxZhqEI/AAAAAAAACGQ/QWzzhtDTvxQ/s1600/Kalamezhuthu%2Bpattu5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf-OxZhqEI/AAAAAAAACGQ/QWzzhtDTvxQ/s320/Kalamezhuthu%2Bpattu5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559691794744191042" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf-OttVmJI/AAAAAAAACGA/zQxx1ao02L8/s1600/Kalamezhuthu%2Bpattu3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 198px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf-OttVmJI/AAAAAAAACGA/zQxx1ao02L8/s320/Kalamezhuthu%2Bpattu3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559691793753544850" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The colored powders used for the kalam are prepared from natural products only. The pigments are extracted from plants - rice flour (white), charcoal powder (black), turmeric powder (yellow), powdered green leaves (green), and a mixture of turmeric powder and lime (red). It often takes more than two hours to finish a kalam drawing with appealing perfection. Decorations like a canopy of palm fronds, garlands of red hibiscus flowers and thulasi or Ocimum leaves are hung above the kalam.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf-PeihlmI/AAAAAAAACGY/lCy1O0GNCNU/s1600/Kalamezhuthu%2Bpattu6.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf-PeihlmI/AAAAAAAACGY/lCy1O0GNCNU/s320/Kalamezhuthu%2Bpattu6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559691806861530722" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf-O1tHbMI/AAAAAAAACGI/5RqRWU9NJP8/s1600/Kalamezhuthu%2Bpattu4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf-O1tHbMI/AAAAAAAACGI/5RqRWU9NJP8/s320/Kalamezhuthu%2Bpattu4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559691795900099778" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The figures drawn usually have an expression of anger, and other emotions. Kalamezhuthu artists are generally members of communities like the Kurups, Theyyampadi Nambiars, Theeyadi Nambiars and Theeyadi Unnis. The kalams drawn by these people differ in certain characteristics.<br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572024942734190479.post-69886758986579119092010-11-26T22:22:00.000-08:002011-01-07T21:55:25.918-08:00Kottakkunnu Malappuram<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >KOTTAKKUNNU</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> which means "the mount with the fort". </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >Kottakkunnu</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> is one of the recently developed and very beautiful tourist place in Malappuram District ,kerala and also highest point of Malappuram town.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" > Kottakkunnu</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> is situated at the heart of the Malappuram Town, which is on top of a hill.<br /><br />One can see trace of an old fort at the base of the cantonment Hill. The fort was the first to be built by the </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >Zamorins of Kozhikode</span><span style="font-size:100%;">. Nearby are the Vettakkorumakan Temple and the Siva temple with the famous murals of Malabar.<br /><br />DTPC has plan to develop Kottakunnu in to an attractive park and the District Sports Council to establish a stadium nearby.<br /><br />There is a beautiful helipad at Kottakunnu.<br /><br />Below are some of the images beautiful sunset that can be seen from the top of this hill gives more beauty to </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >Kottakkunnu Hill.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf7VQBpQbI/AAAAAAAACFQ/SxuA6jN1WeE/s1600/kottakkunnu.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 208px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf7VQBpQbI/AAAAAAAACFQ/SxuA6jN1WeE/s320/kottakkunnu.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559688607509856690" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf49dXSHsI/AAAAAAAACDY/fQaIQOspVBM/s1600/kottakkunnu5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf49dXSHsI/AAAAAAAACDY/fQaIQOspVBM/s320/kottakkunnu5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559685999750160066" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf69QbtpcI/AAAAAAAACEo/3gS9UuM8q24/s1600/kottakkunnu1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf69QbtpcI/AAAAAAAACEo/3gS9UuM8q24/s320/kottakkunnu1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559688195302335938" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf69qW6TrI/AAAAAAAACEw/gFDg7KZhSG4/s1600/kottakkunnu2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf69qW6TrI/AAAAAAAACEw/gFDg7KZhSG4/s320/kottakkunnu2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559688202261515954" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf690JEQ8I/AAAAAAAACFA/eG6Jkiadm6o/s1600/kottakkunnu4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf690JEQ8I/AAAAAAAACFA/eG6Jkiadm6o/s320/kottakkunnu4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559688204887802818" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf691nIw0I/AAAAAAAACE4/czA0ddAnErw/s1600/kottakkunnu3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 186px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf691nIw0I/AAAAAAAACE4/czA0ddAnErw/s320/kottakkunnu3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559688205282362178" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf492y5aoI/AAAAAAAACDw/Xdk1OAqEif0/s1600/kottakkunnu8.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf492y5aoI/AAAAAAAACDw/Xdk1OAqEif0/s320/kottakkunnu8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559686006576867970" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf49qvgIDI/AAAAAAAACDo/dO-l5Bi5Nm4/s1600/kottakkunnu7.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf49qvgIDI/AAAAAAAACDo/dO-l5Bi5Nm4/s320/kottakkunnu7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559686003341402162" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf49bVlmGI/AAAAAAAACDg/KXKuIwEIiKo/s1600/kottakkunnu6.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TSf49bVlmGI/AAAAAAAACDg/KXKuIwEIiKo/s320/kottakkunnu6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559685999206176866" border="0" /></a></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572024942734190479.post-71639489568050271972010-11-26T22:08:00.000-08:002010-11-26T22:15:22.180-08:00Kerala Tour – The Land of Wonderful Attractions<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TPCgnaBejWI/AAAAAAAACCs/aP6zH19FW0k/s1600/houseboat.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 156px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TPCgnaBejWI/AAAAAAAACCs/aP6zH19FW0k/s320/houseboat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544107740153941346" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Refreshing air, rolling hills, green carpeted surrounding with rich flora and fauna, beguiling rivers, musical waterfalls, rich culture and traditions and the fascinating attractions have made <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala </span>a beautiful state located in the southern part of India, truly the most popular and sought after <span style="font-weight: bold;">holiday destination </span>in India. It is the wonderments, blessing of the evergreen beauty and the pleasing climatic conditions, Kerala is rightly defined as the Green Paradise on Earth. Every year thousands and hundreds of tourists from the entire corner of the world come for Kerala tours to enjoy the holidays amidst the scenic surrounding of nature and the heavenly ambiance. Truly speaking the magnificence of this beautiful Kerala also called <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">"God's Own Country"</span> will leave you awe-struck and mesmerized.<br /><br />So be ready to experince the magic of Kerala exploring the some of the beautiful wonder found no where else in the world. </span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TPCgnfqYHhI/AAAAAAAACCk/Ff6xxVRXi9g/s1600/Wayanad%2BTea%2BPlantations.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TPCgnfqYHhI/AAAAAAAACCk/Ff6xxVRXi9g/s320/Wayanad%2BTea%2BPlantations.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544107741667663378" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Kerala has some of the most popular and famous attractions but instead of beaten tracks of the beaches and the hill stations, most of the tourists are attracted by the charm of the houseboats the "queen of backwaters". This floating palace which is a wonder in itself looks awesome as it starts moving over the pristine water. The view never fails to cast a magical spell on the mind of the tourists that leave the mesmerized and spell bound. Enjoy the backwater cruise over the traditional houseboat and explore the mesmerizing charm of the scenic natural beauty along with historical attractions among which the most famous includes the Chinese Fishing Net.<br /><br />Apart from the backwaters Kerala is the treasure trove of fascinating <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myarchitecturaldreams.blogspot.com">architectural</a> wonder and historical beauty which has great importance.</span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TPCgnFyw55I/AAAAAAAACCc/Wa3AvlaPjlE/s1600/Munnar.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 201px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TPCgnFyw55I/AAAAAAAACCc/Wa3AvlaPjlE/s320/Munnar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544107734723520402" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The harmonious mix of the culture and tradition since bygone era have given Kerala monumental attractions and historical charm among which greatly contributed by the outsiders in a great way. Mahe, Thissur, Wayanad, Palakkad, Kannur, Kozhikode, Kochi are some of the beautiful places in Kerala which are blessed with the man-made marvels that even today have preserved the same glory, importance and charm that attracts thousands of tourists from all over. Historical attractions in Kerala lists very long but the few most popular and important ones visited by tourists the most are Bekal Fort, Palakkad Fort, St. Angelo's Fort, Pallippuram Fort, Chinese Fishing Net, Lourdes Cathedral, Sakthan Thampuran Palace, etc.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TPCgmha6taI/AAAAAAAACCU/IsZBXAZyH8Y/s1600/Kerala_Elephant.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TPCgmha6taI/AAAAAAAACCU/IsZBXAZyH8Y/s320/Kerala_Elephant.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544107724959823266" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Well apart from these off beat attractions, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala tour packages </span>also provide you to explore the scintillating beauty of the refreshing hill stations, exotic flora and fauna, exciting cities and many other astounding attractions. Beside all these the well knit transportation facilities, good infrastructure, excellent hotels and resorts and more of all the pleasing climatic conditions have made Kerala the most demanding holiday destination in India. Come and enjoy your vacations and treasure remarkable experince to relish in forever. Truly speaking once you visit this beautiful state of Kerala you will love to come back time and again to experince the magic and the enchanting attractions which have made it the <span style="font-weight: bold;">featured holiday destination </span>in the world tourist's map.<br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572024942734190479.post-72024619858696528362010-11-18T21:01:00.000-08:002010-11-18T21:05:44.782-08:00Top Ten Places of Kerala Tourism<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;">Kerala</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">, the goods own land is well known for its rich culture and traditions. Located in the southern region of India, Kerala is one of the most interesting states for various reasons. Kerala derives its name from the word “Keralapura”, which means the land of the sons of the Cheras. The name itself comes from a wonderful history. Thus Kerala undoubtedly, is the </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;">most sought-after tourist destination.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Let us now have a list of the top ten places of </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;">Kerala tourism</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;">1. Thiruvananthapuram</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">One of the most visited destinations of Kerala is Thiruvananthapuram. It is also called as the land of the Kings. Trivandrum, the earlier Thiruvananthapuram has so much to offer you. Be it the beautiful beaches, pilgrimage centres, Kanyakumari etc. the city is well connected by air, rail and road to all Metros.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;">2. Munnar</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Another must visit place in Kerala is Munnar. It is also called as the Kashmir of the South. It is one of the most beautiful places of Kerala with the lush green mountains and beautiful coffee plantations. To add on to this is the fact that, munnar is located 1600 metres above the sea level.</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;">3. Thekkady</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you are in Kerala and want to experience the most splendid wildlife, then Thekkady is the place where you need to be in. Be it our nation animal, tiger or the mighty Indian Elephant, Thekkady is a complete showcase of wildlife of Kerala. You are also provided with the boating facility through the lake which is indeed a wonderful experience. Also, you can see the water birds from a very close distance.</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;">4. Wayanad</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wayanad is yet another beautiful place of Kerala where you can actually experience nature. Wayanad has the caves, forests and what not. You just name it, and you can actually experience it. If you want to see, nature at its best, then Wayanad is the right place for you.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;">5. Kollam</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kollam, another important tourist destination in Kerala, is also known as the land of cashews. It is a mixture of hills, backwaters, religion and culture. There is a lake called the Ashtamudi Lake, which is the largest lake in Kerala. Boating here indeed, is a one thing that one must not miss on his tour de Kollam.</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;">6. Kumarakom</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you are on a vacation, just to relax and relieve yourself from all tensions, then Kumarakom is just more than what you are looking for. With houseboats made on bamboo, it is often referred to as Venice of the east. Sailing through the waters of Kerala, with amazing traditional Kerala food, and exotic ayurvedic massage, there cannot be a substitute for Kumarakom.</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;">7. Cochin</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cochin has a lot to offer to the tourists. It is well connected by rail, air and roadways which makes it the main gateway to the south India. It is very well known for its splendid backwaters and boating. Cochin also makes way for wonderful sightseeing. Be it the wonderful palaces or pilgrimage centres, Cochin has it all. Shopping in Cochin is also a must on your to Kerala.</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;">8. Thrissur</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thrissur, also called as Trichur is well-known for the Thrissur Pooram, which is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in India. The city is also famous for many of the traditional art forms of Kerala like Kathakali. That is why Thrissur is often referred to as the cultural capital of Kerala. There are many famous pilgrimage centres and waterfalls in Kerala. The city is also well connected by road and rail.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;">9. Vagamon</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Vagamon is a wonderful pilgrimage centre but is equally good for adventure lovers. It is situated near the Kerala-Tamilnadu border, in the Kottayam district. This is the ideal family picnic spot. During the winter, the hillocks are covered by thick mist, which is absolutely breath taking. The nearest Railway station is at Kottayam.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;">10. Bekal</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Situated on the national highway of north Kerala, it is well known for its fort. The imposing fort at Bekal is one of the largest and best forts in Kerala. The beautiful beach near the Bekal fort known as Bekal Fort Beach has been developed as an exotic beach location. A beautiful walkway has been made for the visiting tourists to explore the scenic beauty. </span><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572024942734190479.post-52970554014291104202010-11-18T20:59:00.000-08:002010-11-18T21:01:38.551-08:00Kerala Tours a " Gateway to the Magnificent India"<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala</span> the globally known <span style="font-weight: bold;">holiday destination</span> is awesome beautiful.<br /><br />Are you looking for a place which is blessed by the enigmatic charm of nature and tranquility? Are you looking for a holiday destinations which can rejuvenate your mind body and soul and give you a new reason to live? Are you looking to see the beauty of nature at its best? If you are looking for such holiday destination, <span style="font-weight: bold;">visit to Kerala</span> in India, a beautiful holiday destination blessed with enigmatic charm and attractions.<br /><br />Sandwiched between the azure Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala</span> is one of the most sought after holiday destination in India, visited by thousands and hundreds of tourists from all the nook and corner of the world. It has lots of natural splendor and each of them are one of its kind, found no where else in the world. Due to the scintillating beauty of nature and tranquility, serene and blissful ambiance, Kerala in India is also referred as Green Paradise on Earth.<br /><br />On your Kerala tour packages you have wonderful opportunity to see and explore the beauty of nature in their pristine form, truly rejuvenating in the form that never fails to grab the attention of visitors and tourists. Among the many attractions the most visited by the tourists are the backwaters the wonder created by the brackish lagoons, lakes and intertwined lakes. Backwaters are the unique product of Kerala and are one of the prominent attractions, that never fail to impress the heart of visit who come from the entire corner of the globe for holiday in Kerala. Some of the<span style="font-weight: bold;"> popular backwater destinations of Kerala</span> are Kumarakom, Kuttanad, Kasargod, Kollam, Cochin and Alleppey. These beautiful <span style="font-weight: bold;">backwater destinations</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> preferred holiday destinations</span> by the visited on their <span style="font-weight: bold;">kerala tours and travels</span>.<br /><br />Apart from backwaters, the beauty of Kerala is more enhanced by the refreshing natural beauty of hill stations, which are also the prominent holiday destinations. The cascading waterfalls, mist kissed hills, serene and beautiful lakes, well organised tea gardens, lush greenery, scenic town, exotic flora and fauna, etc all make the hill stations of Kerala truly beautiful, one of its kind in the whole world. All the hill stations are worth a visit but the most visited one by tourists and visitors is Munnar also dubbed as Kashmir of the sought, due to its enigmatic natural beauty. So come and enjoy your vacation in this beautiful green paradise and take back home evergreen memories to relish in forever.<br /><br />Beside these there are enchanting cities like Cochin, Trivandrum, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Malappuram, etc. These cities are also blessed with magnificent attractions, historical charm and magnificence, ancient ruins and temples, rich culture and traditions and many other colorful facades of Kerala. Truly you will have wonderful time in Kerala visiting these wonderful destinations and exploring the magnificence of attractions that this beautiful state holds. So plan your holiday in state of India and treasure remarkable experince to relish in forever.<br /><br />Several <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala tours packages</span> are made available by the tour operators in the market or even some of the leading tour management companies provide online booking facilities. Choose one of choice and enjoy your vacation in this beautiful paradise of earth in a delightful and memorable way.<br />are the most</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572024942734190479.post-63984962762456423392010-11-11T20:35:00.000-08:002010-11-11T20:40:53.562-08:00Enjoy Your Luxury Travel Tourism in Kerala<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kerala</span><span style=""> offers it all, hypnotizing backwaters, mesmerizing tropical beaches, meandering paths, lustrous green mountains and amazing wildlife'no wonder that it is popularly known as </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">God's Own Country</span><span style="">! A journey into this mesmerising land remains incomplete if one does not experience the traditional hospitality offered at hotels in Kerala. With a range of accommodation options available including <span style="font-weight: bold;">budget hotels, luxury hotels, home stay options, luxurious resorts and nature retreats, hotels in Kerala </span>would leave you amazed. From tree houses to tiny hutments, from lakeside location to one on a hilltop, from contemporary facilities to ethnic ambience, it's all available. In fact, hotels in Kerala offer as good a holiday experience as the destination itself.<br /><br />While the entire state is picturesque, two</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> major tourist destinations in Kerala</span><span style=""> that offer a contrast of experiences are </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Munnar and Kumarakom</span><span style="">. While Kumarakom comprises of a cluster of little islands on the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Vembanad Lake</span> and is the most invigorating, fascinating paradise in Kerala, Munnar offers a serene countryside with gorgeous landscape, an unending expanse of tea plantations, pristine mountains valleys, exotic flora and fauna and aroma of spice-scented air. While Hotels in Munnar range from luxury cottages on hilltops to guest houses on plantation estates, hotels in Kumarakom include houseboats on the lake and plush resorts on islands.<br /><br />Since Kumarakom boasts of a bird sanctuary spread across 14 acres which is a favorite haunt of migratory birds, the resorts and hotels in Kumarakom are sometimes frequented by these birds, making the place an ornithologist's paradise. What's more, this enchanting backwater destination is surrounded by coconut palms, paddy fields, meandering lagoons and mangroves.<br /><br />As opposed to Kumarakom, Munnar offers picturesque plantations and rolling hills that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks. In an attempt to keep the ethnicity of the region intact, hotels in Munnar take pride in providing traditional hospitality and accommodation options that are in sync with nature. A large number of hotels in Munnar are actually guest houses or resorts set amidst acres of plantations. The ambience and décor of the property is maintained in true Kerala style, so that a hotel in Munnar retains its distinct identity.<br /><br />While the range of accommodation options varies from region to region, there are a few common features that exist in most hotels in Kerala. Along with traditional Kerala style hospitality, they offer the most delicious South Indian preparations, especially Malabari cuisine, that leave the taste buds asking for more! So while Kerala offers beautiful backwaters and sunny beaches, hotels in Kerala offer delectable spicy specialities and warm hospitality besides a range of contemporary facilities.</span><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572024942734190479.post-15413563088993921592010-09-18T02:33:00.000-07:002010-09-18T02:44:12.425-07:00Vallamkali (Boat Race) – More Than Just a Sport<div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">“Unity is strength” is a universal principle that all of us have heard of and written essays on. This saying can’t be better deciphered than by looking at 100-125 oarsmen, who row in unison to the fast rhythm of </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Vanchipattu</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> (</span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">song of the boatman</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">), slicing their </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Chundan Vallam</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> (snake boat) across the waves of </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Vembanad Lake</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">; in short, Vallamkali (Boat Race).</span></span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJbZZFyRI/AAAAAAAACAY/Vb51eEhF9QI/s1600/vallamkali7.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJbZZFyRI/AAAAAAAACAY/Vb51eEhF9QI/s320/vallamkali7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518186547201296658" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJbZZFyRI/AAAAAAAACAY/Vb51eEhF9QI/s1600/vallamkali7.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJa8Di1UI/AAAAAAAACAQ/iWzHEe6H5iI/s1600/vallamkali8.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJa8Di1UI/AAAAAAAACAQ/iWzHEe6H5iI/s320/vallamkali8.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518186539326297410" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">The Nehru Trophy Boat Race, which is held on the Punnamda Lake near Alappuzha on the second Saturday of August every year, is the most competitive and popular of the boat races. On the day of this fiercely fought boat race, the tranquil lake front becomes an ocean of humanity. For the people of each village in </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Kuttanad, Vallamkali</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> is not just a sport, but a splendid display of their culture and togetherness.</span></span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJa8Di1UI/AAAAAAAACAQ/iWzHEe6H5iI/s1600/vallamkali8.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJaayA78I/AAAAAAAACAI/1ZW9wPGJ70w/s1600/vallamkali9.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJaayA78I/AAAAAAAACAI/1ZW9wPGJ70w/s320/vallamkali9.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518186530394402754" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small; ">The history of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race is associated with the visit of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the then Prime Minister of India, to Alappuzha. During his trip from Kottayam to Alappuzha across water-logged Kuttanad, a pageantry of Chundan Vallams accompanied him. Thrilled and excited by the performance of the oarsmen, Nehru donated a Silver Trophy, which is a replica of a snake boat placed on a wooden abacus, inscribed – “To the winners of the boat race which is a unique feature of community life in Travancore Cochin.”</span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJaayA78I/AAAAAAAACAI/1ZW9wPGJ70w/s1600/vallamkali9.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJaM5jtQI/AAAAAAAACAA/mIgo01HaARs/s1600/vallamkali6.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJaM5jtQI/AAAAAAAACAA/mIgo01HaARs/s320/vallamkali6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518186526667945218" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small; ">Vallamkali is not only the world’s largest team sport but also an adrenaline-pumping, high-octave spectacle, with singers urging on the rowers, and cheering spectators. What makes it special is that the participating boats are no modern marvels, but magnificent traditional crafts called Chundan Vallam .</span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJaM5jtQI/AAAAAAAACAA/mIgo01HaARs/s1600/vallamkali6.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJOvjCA1I/AAAAAAAAB_4/1ljhGxb7TE8/s1600/vallamkali5.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJOvjCA1I/AAAAAAAAB_4/1ljhGxb7TE8/s320/vallamkali5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518186329810273106" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJOvjCA1I/AAAAAAAAB_4/1ljhGxb7TE8/s1600/vallamkali5.jpg"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small; ">The 100-120 feet long canoes made of a forest wood locally called “Aanjili thadi” carrying rowers and moving like a snake through the lake is an electrifying sight for any onlooker. The Chundan Vallam has the record of “the biggest water vessel used for sports purpose”. Sleek and immaculately poised, the snake boats are the pride of every village.</span><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJOvjCA1I/AAAAAAAAB_4/1ljhGxb7TE8/s1600/vallamkali5.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJOfWXgOI/AAAAAAAAB_w/jh5R-bZPIX4/s1600/vallamkali4.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJOfWXgOI/AAAAAAAAB_w/jh5R-bZPIX4/s320/vallamkali4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518186325462188258" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">From a distance, the galvanising beats of Chenda and Kathakali performances instill an impending combat-like scenario in the mind.</span></span></div></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJOfWXgOI/AAAAAAAAB_w/jh5R-bZPIX4/s1600/vallamkali4.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJOLCXXqI/AAAAAAAAB_o/p5QtS6zB7ck/s1600/vallamkali3.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJOLCXXqI/AAAAAAAAB_o/p5QtS6zB7ck/s320/vallamkali3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518186320009584290" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJOLCXXqI/AAAAAAAAB_o/p5QtS6zB7ck/s1600/vallamkali3.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJNhwKwfI/AAAAAAAAB_g/MPj3sykcsro/s1600/vallamkali2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJNhwKwfI/AAAAAAAAB_g/MPj3sykcsro/s320/vallamkali2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518186308927406578" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small; ">One end of the boat suggests a snake’s flared hood, which is why it’s called a ‘Snake Boat’. It takes more than a year to design and prepare a snake boat. Hard labour, patience and meticulous work are put into crafting these boats.</span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJNhwKwfI/AAAAAAAAB_g/MPj3sykcsro/s1600/vallamkali2.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJNSPJDPI/AAAAAAAAB_Y/X-DlcYiOR6c/s1600/vallamkali1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJNSPJDPI/AAAAAAAAB_Y/X-DlcYiOR6c/s320/vallamkali1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518186304762350834" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSJNSPJDPI/AAAAAAAAB_Y/X-DlcYiOR6c/s1600/vallamkali1.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small; ">A triumph which is celebrated for months, winning the Nehru Trophy Vallamkali is a matter of inexpressible esteem for each and every villager of Kuttanad.</span></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572024942734190479.post-84079107322365608702010-09-18T01:57:00.000-07:002010-09-24T22:26:48.076-07:00Rhapsody of Hills - Munnar, Kerala<div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Munnar,</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" > which means confluence of three rivers, was the summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. In the late 19th century, A.H. Sharp planted the first tea bush and since then tea has been the main agricultural crop in the region. Today, the hills around Munnar are blanketed with best-in-class green tea bushes. With its sprawling tea plantations, pristine valleys and mountains and cool air, it’s no surprise that Munnar has been rated the second-best Asian travel destination for 2010.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSC7ri8kpI/AAAAAAAAB_Q/1ETXUahyglQ/s1600/munnar5.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSC7ri8kpI/AAAAAAAAB_Q/1ETXUahyglQ/s320/munnar5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518179405248893586" /></span></span></a></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSC7Y00n2I/AAAAAAAAB_I/_9QEZ8mNtGo/s1600/munnar4.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSC7Y00n2I/AAAAAAAAB_I/_9QEZ8mNtGo/s320/munnar4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518179400223596386" /></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSC7Y00n2I/AAAAAAAAB_I/_9QEZ8mNtGo/s1600/munnar4.jpg"></a>If you are a true admirer of nature who has a passion for driving, Munnar is your dream destination and cruising along winding smooth roads across mist-sheeted lush green tea gardens is the finest experience you can ever have.</span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSC7Pf15MI/AAAAAAAAB_A/Wsaac-0-Byo/s1600/munnar3.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSC7Pf15MI/AAAAAAAAB_A/Wsaac-0-Byo/s320/munnar3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518179397719680194" /></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >On the way to Munnar, some 22 kms before reaching there, I stopped by Anayirankal dam, a vast expanse of water surrounded by green carpeted hills covered with tea gardens. The distant view of the reservoir follows you for another 15 kms and it’s an excellent location for photography.</span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSC7Pf15MI/AAAAAAAAB_A/Wsaac-0-Byo/s1600/munnar3.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></span></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSC6v61YmI/AAAAAAAAB-4/NBacL2VgOB0/s1600/munnar2.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSC6v61YmI/AAAAAAAAB-4/NBacL2VgOB0/s320/munnar2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518179389242958434" /></span></span></a></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSC6YnGbOI/AAAAAAAAB-w/1qlnT34ZtQM/s1600/munnar1.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJSC6YnGbOI/AAAAAAAAB-w/1qlnT34ZtQM/s320/munnar1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518179382986173666" /></span></span></a></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Around every corner is another stunning view. You do not need a map or a guide; all you need is a good pair of shoes and the curiosity to see what is around the next curve. You need not necessarily be a shutterbug; random clicks can get you incredible photographs.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJR_gdkVc8I/AAAAAAAAB-o/6ej2BAEoKJ4/s1600/varayadu.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></span></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJR_gdkVc8I/AAAAAAAAB-o/6ej2BAEoKJ4/s1600/varayadu.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJR_gdkVc8I/AAAAAAAAB-o/6ej2BAEoKJ4/s320/varayadu.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518175639105270722" /></span></span></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJR_gdkVc8I/AAAAAAAAB-o/6ej2BAEoKJ4/s1600/varayadu.jpg"></a></span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >The dude who poses here is Varayadu or Nilgiri Tahr, stocky goats with short, coarse fur and a bristly mane. Nilgiri Tahr is an endangered mountain ungulate listed in schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972. Eravikulam National Park which has the highest density and largest surviving population of this species is situated hardly 14 kms from Munnar town. Know more about this endangered species.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJR_gE1zfeI/AAAAAAAAB-g/Zb8mALqpPLM/s1600/topstation.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJR_gE1zfeI/AAAAAAAAB-g/Zb8mALqpPLM/s320/topstation.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518175632467656162" /></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Does this picture suggest land’s end? It virtually is. This is Top Station, which is 41 kms uphill from Munnar. Located at the border of Kerala and Tamilnadu, this spot offers an ‘awebreathtakingsome’ panoramic view. Strolling down this pathway with steep abyss on both sides is adventurous, rather risky, but the view you get there is one of a kind.</span></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJR_gE1zfeI/AAAAAAAAB-g/Zb8mALqpPLM/s1600/topstation.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></span></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJR_f-UJqZI/AAAAAAAAB-Y/4KJypX29kSA/s1600/carrots.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJR_f-UJqZI/AAAAAAAAB-Y/4KJypX29kSA/s320/carrots.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518175630715890066" /></span></span></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >At every other corner you will find women with baskets full of locally grown fruits and vegetables. Don’t forget to bargain and buy tender carrots, passion fruits and wild tomatoes, all farm fresh and delicious.</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJR_faibEFI/AAAAAAAAB-Q/B7-nRwnmzBA/s1600/anamudi.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TJR_faibEFI/AAAAAAAAB-Q/B7-nRwnmzBA/s320/anamudi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518175621112074322" /></span></span></a></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Anamudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats situated at a height of 2,695 metres (8,842 feet) above mean sea level. It is located in the southern part of Eravikulam National Park, fifty kilometers from Munnar. It is also the ideal place for wildlife travelers and nature lovers. It literally means “Elephant forehead”.</span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwmORGaGq5ZtAmQOJIqjWummycn-EUaeHJQfVUMP_mWnO-aCSdzJONM0JeLc-A03uiPbt1QB7xw_3n2q9Od8g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >13 kms away from Munnar, </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >Mattupetty</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" > is famous for its highly specialised dairy farm, the Indo-Swiss project. More than 100 varieties of high yielding cattle are reared here. The Mattupetty Lake and Dam, just a short distance from the farm, is a gorgeous picnic spot. The sprawling Kundala tea plantations, Kundala Lake and the echo point are other attractions in the vicinity. A boat cruise on the lake is the best way to enjoy the leisure.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; "><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >Bristling with wildlife and crystal clear streams, the enticing charm of Munnar is simply irresistible. The area has many attractions within a short distance of the town of Munnar, including the Sandalwood Forest of Marayoor and the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary.</span></span></div></span></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572024942734190479.post-71953636945833194452010-09-18T00:24:00.000-07:002010-09-24T22:09:01.600-07:00Honeymoon in Kerala – Take Tour Beloved to Romantic Destinations<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A charming state on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India, Kerala is a </span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">prominent destination for tourism and holiday India</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. It is one of the most charming and captivating states of India. Its capital city is Trivandrum. Also known as God’s Own Country, Kerala is noted for its lush greenery, scenic landscapes and truly amiable ambiance for peaceful vacations. The state has great tourism opportunity with beautiful beaches, breathtaking backwaters, luxuriant jade hill stations, fragrant tea & spice plantations, exotic wildlife, rich flora & fauna, historical places & monuments, religious places & shrines, etc. Excellent accommodation facilities at different beach resorts and hotels are available according to your needs and budgets. Tree houses are houseboats are unique forms of excellent and unique accommodation in Kerala, </span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">God’s Own Country.</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyZpIY13DRjqG0pyZ9PnbdtcHX0tq4XgqxUUZY9uDSNpODlF98SJyGDa20xPK85a0Rc2fCqKbWJaclbn6wqBw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">With great tourism opportunity, excellent accommodation facilities and peaceful ambiance, Kerala is also popular among honeymooners or newly wed couples. It presents truly amiable and romantic ambiance for honeymooners coming from different parts of the world. Beaches and backwaters; hill stations and mountains; lakes and rivers; forts and monuments; historical places and religious places – Kerala has all to make it popular destination for honeymoon vacations in India. Water spots, river cruises and lots of beach activities give honeymooners a mind-boggling charm of </span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Kerala tourism</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">. Kovalam is an internationally famous beach town in the state. It is very famous among other kinds of vacationers along with honeymooners. Varkala, Fort Kochi, Beypore, etc are some other popular beach destinations in the state.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Backwater cruises</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> on enchanting</span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> Kerala backwaters</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> are perhaps the most entertaining activities in this charming state. Backwater cruise can surely enhance the charm of your Kerala honeymoon tour. Alleppey, Kuttanad, Kollam, Fort Kochi, Kozhikode, Kumarakom, etc are prominent backwater destinations in the state where honeymooners can enjoy cruises over the breathtakingly beautiful and tranquil backwaters. One of the main tourist attractions, the backwater cruises in Kerala are dream experiences on houseboats or kettuvalloms that are especially designed with open lounge, one or two bedrooms with attached bathrooms and a kitchenette. </span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Houseboat</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "> stay is a truly romantic experience for honeymooners or romantic couples.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><b>Hill stations of Kerala</b> are equally famous among honeymooners and newly wed couples. There are some beautiful hill stations in the state which attract couples for exciting and </span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">romantic honeymoon tour in India</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">. Munnar, Wayanad, Ponmudi, Peermede, etc are popular hill stations the state where you can seek delight for your honeymoon vacations in Kerala, God’s Own Country. Well, if you too are looking for a right destination for honeymoon, Kerala can perfectly cater your needs for dream</span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">honeymoon destination in India</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">.</span></span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572024942734190479.post-91117490566081305792010-09-18T00:17:00.000-07:002010-09-18T00:20:51.423-07:00Kerala Tour Packages Covers Exciting Places For Holidays in Kerala<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >India is endowed with some of the enchanting </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >tourism destinations</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >. It has royal state like Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat and Tamilnadu, but the beauty of </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Kerala</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" > is different from all these and is truly unmatched by any other tourism destinations in the world. It is immensely blessed by the beauty of nature which is showcases in the form of breathtaking beautiful backwaters, pristine beaches and hill stations. More of all the state is well known for its exotic beach resorts, Kerala backwaters resorts and hotels that provides wonderful accommodation facilities and on top the warm hospitality. Due to these enigmatic attractions and facilities, Kerala is now one of the sought after</span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" > tourists destination in India</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Kerala tour packages</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" > offer wonderful opportunity to explore and enjoy holidays in this beautiful state in a delightful and memorable way. Several packages are made available by the tour operators. These days many of the leading tour operators for Kerala have made the book much easier by providing online book facilities. Book one according to your choice and enjoy your vacation in this beautiful state also referred as green paradise on earth in a delightful and memorable way.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >The state of Kerala has some of the </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >most beautiful holidaying destinations</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" > that are not only blessed with beauty of nature but at the same time heavenly ambiance, offering visitors enjoy time in ecstasy. Here enjoy the cruise over the scenic backwater of Kumarakom, Alleppey, Kollam, Kuttanad, and Kovalam, Cochin and see the real beauty the state for which is it globally acclaimed. Once the houseboat starts floating over the pristine waters and meanders through the scenic pathways you will come across magnetizing attractions like paddy fields, lovely waterfalls, brooks, rustic villages, spice gardens and heritage attractions. More off, the entire cruise is truly made heavenly by the luxurious and comfortable rooms decorated in a traditional appealing charm and the warm hospitality shared by the staffs of the houseboats. Truly Kerala holiday is made an experience of lifetime by the houseboat cruise over the scenic backwaters of the state – the God's Own Country.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Apart from this there are beaches in Kerala which are also the most preferred holidaying destinations. Blessed with awesome aura and exotic ambiance the sun-kissed beaches of Kerala offers wonderful opportunity for one and all to enjoy time the way they like. You have lots of options and utilize the options so that you treasure the experience that makes your Kerala tours a memento of lifetime. Beaches are the perfect place to enjoy water sports like swimming, para-sailing, water skiing, boating and many other such exciting activities.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Beside these there are hill stations blessed with awesome aura and attractions that are beyond visual delights. Here breath the fresh filled with aroma of spice, climb the highest peak of south India- Anaimudi, view the scenic natural beauty and the overflowing waterfalls, call of the birds and many other exciting spell-binding attractions. Visit some of the hill stations like Idduki, Wayanad, Rajamala, Devikulam and Munnar and enjoy the overflowing beauty of the natural attractions of Kerala India. It is also home to some of the exotic wildlife parks and sanctuaries where rare and endangered species live and rule their kingdom in their own style. Come to Kerala and experience the beauty of all these wonderful tourism destinations and attractions in a delightful and memorable way.</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572024942734190479.post-17287303831440154092010-09-14T04:50:00.000-07:002010-09-18T00:22:19.827-07:00Thekkady – The Abode of Gods<div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TI9iZin3KXI/AAAAAAAAB9I/kyB2tvF1E-Q/s1600/thekkadi4.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TI9iZin3KXI/AAAAAAAAB9I/kyB2tvF1E-Q/s320/thekkadi4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516736259482397042" /></span></span></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Serenity, placidity, beatitude, repose… I’d like to add one more word to the list of synonyms for tranquility – that’s </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Thekkady</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >. </span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TI9iZawluDI/AAAAAAAAB9A/psjwEtxQ10k/s1600/thekkadi2.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TI9iZawluDI/AAAAAAAAB9A/psjwEtxQ10k/s320/thekkadi2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516736257371519026" /></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >For a regular tourist, Thekkady is all about a two-hour boating in the calm lake amid dense, evergreen, deciduous forests and savannah grass lands, but it is home to thousands of varieties of plant life and wildlife, which cannot be seen anywhere else in the world.</span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TI9iZawluDI/AAAAAAAAB9A/psjwEtxQ10k/s1600/thekkadi2.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></span></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TI9iZHXzY3I/AAAAAAAAB84/GIzjX8KsT-o/s1600/thekkady+kerala+1.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TI9iZHXzY3I/AAAAAAAAB84/GIzjX8KsT-o/s320/thekkady+kerala+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516736252167283570" /></span></span></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >If you have travelled to other </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >tourist destinations in Kerala</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" > like Munnar, you may wonder what’s so exceptional about this boating. To find an answer for yourself, you have to experience it. I have seen people who prefer </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Thekkady to Munnar</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >, </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Kumarakom</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" > or any other hot destination; why? Just for the tranquility.</span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TI9iIBQxqSI/AAAAAAAAB8w/Z21-sZ-0VpQ/s1600/thekkady+kerala+7.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TI9iIBQxqSI/AAAAAAAAB8w/Z21-sZ-0VpQ/s320/thekkady+kerala+7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516735958469421346" /></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >I’ve been planning to revisit Thekkady for quite a while but was heartbroken when I made it there. The weather was completely unfavourable for my lens. But I was thanking my lucky stars that I decided to go boating despite the bad weather, one of the rarest sights, a full rainbow, was awaiting me.</span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TI9iIBQxqSI/AAAAAAAAB8w/Z21-sZ-0VpQ/s1600/thekkady+kerala+7.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></span></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TI9iHgXQUvI/AAAAAAAAB8o/OJDu-U3V9tQ/s1600/thekkady+kerala+6.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TI9iHgXQUvI/AAAAAAAAB8o/OJDu-U3V9tQ/s320/thekkady+kerala+6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516735949638226674" /></span></span></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Situated at about 700-1900m above sea level and spread over approximately 12.07 sq.kms, the splendid artificial lake formed by the </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Mullaiperiyar Dam</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" > across the </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Periyar River</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" > locates the </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >oldest wildlife sanctuary in India</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" > established in 1895 and has been given the status of an Tiger Reserve in 1978.</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TI9iHgXQUvI/AAAAAAAAB8o/OJDu-U3V9tQ/s1600/thekkady+kerala+6.jpg"></a></span></span><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TI9iHgXQUvI/AAAAAAAAB8o/OJDu-U3V9tQ/s1600/thekkady+kerala+6.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></span></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TI9iHb4FOTI/AAAAAAAAB8g/q0lgEeTyQwg/s1600/thekkady+kerala+5.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 186px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TI9iHb4FOTI/AAAAAAAAB8g/q0lgEeTyQwg/s320/thekkady+kerala+5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516735948433733938" /></span></span></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Below this thick green canopy roam herds of elephants, sambar deer, tigers, oaters, lion tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs, but you have to be really lucky to see a tiger while boating. Yet you have the opportunity for trekking, mountain walk, and jungle patrol, which will definitely get you the glimpse of a tiger.</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TI9iHb4FOTI/AAAAAAAAB8g/q0lgEeTyQwg/s1600/thekkady+kerala+5.jpg"></a></span></span><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TI9iHb4FOTI/AAAAAAAAB8g/q0lgEeTyQwg/s1600/thekkady+kerala+5.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></span></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TI9iHEtN9QI/AAAAAAAAB8Y/jLeN0HH8nDk/s1600/thekkady+kerala+3.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ak__BuBbjx0/TI9iHEtN9QI/AAAAAAAAB8Y/jLeN0HH8nDk/s320/thekkady+kerala+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516735942214153474" /></span></span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >There’s only one place like Thekkady, and that’s Thekkady. The magnificence of this place is just beyond words and thus paying a visit becomes a must.</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572024942734190479.post-84142365388133533112010-09-14T04:47:00.000-07:002017-08-31T02:08:39.532-07:00Kuttandan Punjayile Song Lyrics- Onam Song<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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