Kottakkunnu Malappuram

KOTTAKKUNNU which means "the mount with the fort". Kottakkunnu is one of the recently developed and very beautiful tourist place in Malappuram District ,kerala and also highest point of Malappuram town. Kottakkunnu is situated at the heart of the Malappuram Town, which is on top of a hill.

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 Zamorins of Kozhikode. Nearby are the Vettakkorumakan Temple and the Siva temple with the famous murals of Malabar.

DTPC has plan to develop Kottakunnu in to an attractive park and the District Sports Council to establish a stadium nearby.

There is a beautiful helipad at Kottakunnu.

Below are some of the images beautiful sunset that can be seen from the top of this hill gives more beauty to Kottakkunnu Hill.

Kerala Tours a " Gateway to the Magnificent India"

Kerala the globally known holiday destination is awesome beautiful.

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, visit to Kerala in India, a beautiful holiday destination blessed with enigmatic charm and attractions.

Sandwiched between the azure Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat, Kerala 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.

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 popular backwater destinations of Kerala are Kumarakom, Kuttanad, Kasargod, Kollam, Cochin and Alleppey. These beautiful backwater destinations preferred holiday destinations by the visited on their kerala tours and travels.

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.

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.

Several Kerala tours packages 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.
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10 things a tourist can do only in Kerala !!

1. Wake upto the world’s best breakfast
Kerala’s spread of morning dishes – vellayappam, Uppuma, iddli, puttu, masala dosa,appams etc. have been rated the best breakfast in the world by Travel & Leisure magazine.


A must-try is the crisp lacy appam served with meat/vegetable stew.


Masala Dosa is served with Sambar and Chutney.


Puttu & Cherupayar/ Banana is the most common breakfast/lunch/dinner menu of Keralites.

The magazine says in its article

"In the lush, green tropical state of Kerala, at the southern tip of India, there are a great many dishes offered early each morning in vegetarian restaurants, all of them extraordinary. Each is simple in its ingredients (rice, coconut, palm sugar, and such), yet ingenious. And with tantalizing names like wellayapum, uppuma, iddli, and puttu, ordering breakfast is a pleasure for the tongue. The best is masala dosa, a huge paper-thin crêpe made from a fermented batter of rice and black lentils, wrapped around potato curry and accompanied by hot tamarind lentil stew and fresh coconut chutney. Served on a banana leaf and gobbled up using your right hand exclusively, it is almost as much fun to eat as it is delectable. "

2. Walk-through verdant paddy fields

Here’s different walking experience that you can experience anywhere in the world. Venture in to the very heart of the verdant paddy fields, on narrow dykes in Alleppey, Vaikom, Kuttanad or Palakkad. Don’t lose yourself completely in the dazzling green around you, as you’ll have to watch out for the slushy water passages that run through your mud path. Try this out in Kuttanad, Alleppey or in Palakkad.

3. Sip tender coconut plucked from a coconut tree

In Kerala everybody loves coconut trees. It gives cool coconut drink, coconut kernels, oil, toddy (alcoholic), fibres for rope, fronds for firewood, etc. Climbing coconut trees is no longer difficult but still Govt is trying to use machines. The fun is also in seeing the coconut tree climber going up the coconut tree wearing the coir trap to pluck the coconut and how he carried things to pluck coconut in the hip holster which is similar to the ones used for carrying arrow. Refresh yourself with a sip of cool tender coconut- nature’s rejuvenating nectar – and a scoop of its soft white flesh, Nutrition at its natural best while visiting Kerala plucked straight from a cocount tree by a cocnut tree climber.

4. Enjoy an authentic Kerala Ayurveda Massage

Kerala Ayurveda is famous all over the world and a visit to Kerala is the best time to experience an Ayurvedic Massage to rejuvenate yourself. Gift yourself new life through an authentic Kerala Ayurveda Massage from a trained Ayurvedic Physician in Kerala. Surrender to the magical fingers of specially trained masseurs and to medicated baths that will refresh you as well as the herbal diets that will replenish you. Also do try out yoga and meditation that will revitalize and recharge you.

5.Take a swig of toddy

Try to taste for fresh madhura kallu (sweet toddy extracted from the coconut palm) and have it the Kerala way with exotic karimeen pollichathu (baked fresh water fish) or spicy pickles.If you have opted for a houseboat cruise you can ask the crew to stop pver at a Toddy shop near backwaters. Toddy is the desi cousin of the wine or any mild alchoholic drink in west.

6. Do fishing with Chinese fishing nets
Watch and participate when fishermen tug at the huge Chinese fishing nets with their rich haul. These nets that billow from massive bamboo poles were brought here by traders from the court of Kublai Khan, the Mongolian King in ancient perios. Their silhouettes against the evening sky make for terrific pictures in Fort Kochi. The system of counterweights in Chinese fishing nets is most ingenious. Rocks, each 30 cm or so in diameter are suspended from ropes of different lengths. As the net is raised, some of the rocks one-by-one come to rest on a platform thereby keeping everything in balance. The catch is usually modest: a few fish and crustaceans — at the end of the mammoth effort. But this is something that you can see only in Kerala.

7.Cheer a snake boat race

Watch the backwaters of Kerala come alive in snake boat races. Feel the excitement bubble in you as teams of 100 oarsmen row their snake boats, their bodies swaying in unison to the fast rhythm of full throated singing, in one of the most exhilarating water sports anywhere in the world. The most famous of these races in Nehru Trophy Boat race that is conducted in the second Saturday of August every year and is named after the first prime minister of India – Jawaharlal Nehru who donated a rolling trophy to be awarded to the winner of the race every year.

8. Marvel at elephant pageants
The spectacle of 30-60 caparisoned elephants will enthrall you as they move in a majestic procession, while trumpets and drum beats work up to a frenzy in a traditional Pooram festival in any Kerala temple- the most well known being the one in Kochi. One of the best exhibitions of cultural heritage anywhere in the world the view of caparisoned elephants with music ensembles like Melam, Pandimelam, Panchvadyam or Thayambaka can be seen only in Kerala.

9. Spin coir
Coir and Copra are two words that were contributed by Kerala to the english language and watch nimble fingers at work as they spin water treated coconut fibre into long ropes with a traditional hand spindle in the suburbs of Kollam and Alleppey. Shop at a number of roadside stalls for brightly coloured coir door mats, wall hangings and carpets made of coir.

10. Order a metre of tea from a Thattukada
Stop by a thattukada, a roadside kiosk which opens at most tourist joints in Kerala at dusk, for a steaming cup of strong tea. Watch the expert stretch it to a metre while pouring it from glass to glass, blending it well and building up a tempting froth in the process. Thattukadas also offer “thattu dosa”—a light rice-flour crepe fried in coconut oil and served with coconut chutney. The menu at a thattukada includes omelettes, spicy pork fry and parottas (like naan, but beaten and mixed with oil). Enjoy while you can when you visit Kerala.

There are other things like Kathakali performance, Theyyam, Mohiniyattam etc which we wanted to add to this list. But thought it should be short and sweet.

Thekkady

The first to promote environmental tourism in the State, Thekkady straddles both Tamil Nadu and Kerala. With its crisp, clean air, spice-scented plantations and undulating hills, the region continues to beckon the adventurous traveller.







Thekkady lie at the foothills of the Western Ghats.. As compared to the languorous Thekkady, Kumily buzzes with activity. Some of the plantation bungalows have opened up to tourists and the spice plantation tours have become a popular attraction. Thekkady is famous for Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Bekal Fort,

Bekal Fort is the largest fort in the state of Kerala, India, spreading over 40 acres (160,000 m2). An important features of this fort are the water-tank with its flight of steps, the tunnel opening towards the south, the magazine for keeping ammunition and the broad and wide steps leading to the Observation Tower which is a rarity. From there one has ample view of towns in the vicinity like Kanhangad, Pallikare, Bekal, Kottikkulam, Uduma etc. This observation center had strategic significance in discovering even the smallest movements of the enemy and ascertaining safety of the Fort.







The Fort appears to have been built up from the sea since almost three fourth of its exteriors is drenched and the waves continually stroke the citadel. The Mukhyaprana Temple of Hanuman and the ancient Muslim Mosque nearby bear testimony to the age-old religious harmony that prevailed in the area. The zigzag entrance and the trenches around the fort show the defense strategy inherent in the fort.









Unlike most other Indian Forts, Bekal fort was not a center of administration for no remains of any palace, mansion or such buildings are found within the fort. Arguably the fort was built exclusively for fulfilling defense requirements. The holes on the outer walls of the fort are specially designed to defend the fort effectively. The holes at top were meant for aiming at the farthest points; the holes below for striking when the enemy was nearer and the holes underneath facilitated attacking when the enemy was very near to the fort. This is a remarkable evidence of technology in defense strategy.

Attractions of Kerala

Stay on an exotic houseboat
Embark on an enchanting journey across sun – dappled backwaters on a kettuvallom-fully furnished traditional rice boats. While your eyes explore the rustic life that floats by, treat your palate to backwater delicacies prepared by your personal chef.

Trekking
Ample scope to exercise your trekking spirits. The rich flora and fauna would gratify your sense of wonderment. The thick forests at Periyar await your trekking tracks.

Elephant Rides
Your chance to ride on an elephant, Facility for enchanting elephant rides available at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Ayurvedic Massages
An experience not to be missed. Pure herbal oil massages known to ease off many a disorder. For 'Ayurveda' is the science of life. Come, let experts work on their magic. You'll walk off rested, refreshed and active.

Classical Dances
The classic art forms in Kerala never fail to stupefy the tourists by its variety and richness. Come imbibe the essence of its traditional dance drama, Kathakali and Other classical dances such as Mohiniattam, Bharatanatyam etc. can be watched at various cultural centers.

Martial Arts
Kerala has its own traditional martial art, Kalarippayattu. Originally from North Malabar, Kalari is assessed as an intricate discipline of the body and mind. Trivandrum, the capital city puts forth on show its budding talents. Trainers can be watched providing coaching to eager boys and girls.

Plantation Visits
Well known for its tea and spices, the plantations hold an arresting sight. These together with the processing factories give the curious visitors an insight into the production of these items.

The world’s best Morning breakfasts
Kerala’s have a variety of morning dishes – vellayappam, Uppuma, iddli, puttu, masala dosa,appams etc. have been rated the best breakfast in the world by Travel & Leisure magazine. A must-try is the crisp lacy appam served with meat/vegetable stew.

Holidaying in Kerala - Simply Worth It

Kerala, one of the most popular tourist destinations of India, is famous for its serene natural beauty, beautiful beaches, lush green landscapes, backwaters and ayurveda. This beautiful Indian state situated at the southern part of the country, lures tourists from far and wide.

Kerala travel is one thing that you should experience yourself and with you family at least once. The charm of Kerala is such that once you go there, you'll have that craving to go back again and again.

You can explore the beauty of nature to the fullest in Kerala. The places you can explore here are the exotic sea beaches, hill stations, temples, wildlife and the backwaters. If you are in Kerala for your holidays, one must visit place is the Kerala Backwaters. You can enjoy every element of nature around you - water, greenery, birds almost everything.

Another very beautiful travel location in Kerala is the mystic hill station Munnar located amidst three hills. Munnar is 120 km away from Cochin which is another tourist hotspot. The aroma of tea and coffee plantations and pleasant weather make this place all the more special. You can spend your evenings lazying around the beautiful and ecstatic beaches of Kerala.

While you are on Kerala India travel, give yourself a culture treat and enjoy some lip smacking south Indian food seasoned with flavours of fresh spices. You can also enjoy the folk and classical dance forms of the state, Kathakali, Mohini Attam etc. that are actually musical representations of a mythological drama. It generally starts at dusk and goes throughout the night. Snake boat race presents another ethnic and unique cultural glimpse of the state that is held only once in a year before Onam which is the biggest festival of Kerala. Watching live snake boat raced is an experience of lifetime and in itself which cannot be this can not be experienced anywhere else in the world.

So, book your Kerala flight and a room in a Kerala hotel now to spend a vacation of lifetime and do full justice to your much needed break because a holiday in Kerala is completely worth it.

Hill Stations in Kerala

Nature has always been partial to Kerala with all its exotic seashores and lush green hill stations that are a delight to the visitors. Much of the highland area of the Western Ghats is enviable for its serene and tranquil surroundings, wonderful treks, aromatic plantations of tea, coffee, rubber and fragrant cardamom, tropical forests and rich flora and fauna rising to an average height of 1520 m. Here, we have attempted to cover the major hill stations.

Ponmudi

Situated at a height of 915 m above sea level, it is an Idyllic hill resort with narrow, winding pathways surrounded by cool, green, thickly wooded forests. Adorned with pretty mountain flowers, colorful butterflies, small rivulets and springs, these hill station boasts of a deer park and excellent trekking trails.

Idukki

Idukki means narrow gorge. It has a large population of tribals who have unique customs and beliefs and maintain an ethos, which is distinctly different from that of the mainstream culture. It is a small hill town surrounded by a spread of beautiful, wooden valleys, wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations, spice plantation tours, mountain treks, elephant rides and meandering streams. Three rivers and their tributaries surround the region, namely, Periyar, Thalayar and Thodupuzhayar while River Pamba originate from the place.

Munnar


Known for its cool climate and tea plantation, this serene and tranquil hill town houses many colonial bungalows, tea factories, wildlife sanctuaries and many lakes. Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams namely Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Situated at an altitude of 1600 m above sea level, it was the erstwhile summer resort of the British government in South India. These hills are famous for the blue flowers of 'Neelakurinji', that blossom once in every twelve years to bathe the hills in blue. Next time they will bloom in 2006. Munnar also has the highest peak in south India, Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m and is an ideal spot for trekking.



Mattupetty

Located at a height of 1,700m, Mattupetti is famous for its highly specialized dairy farm that owes itself to the Indo-Swiss live stock project. It is home to over 100 varieties of high yielding cattle are reared here. One may visit the three of the eleven cattle sheds at the farm. However, Mattupetti Lake with a Dam and boating facilities is the favorite picnic spot of the region along with Kundala tea plantations and the Kundala Lake nearby.

Devikulam

An irresistible display of natural greenery, the slopes of Devikulam ascend to as high as 1000 metres adorned with the silent clusters of slender red and blue gum trees. 16 km southwest of Munnar, Devikulam (the lake of the goddess) sports a lovely little lake hidden amidst the rolling hills. According to a legend, Sita Devi, the consort of Lord Rama, came down to frolic in the lake and the place came to be known by the present name ever since.

Wagamon

65 km from Idukki town, 110 m above sea level, this hill station is mainly for trekkers with its beautiful trails and is surrounded by beautiful meadows, valleys and tea gardens.

Peruvannamuzhi

60 km from Kozhikode, the Peruvannamuzhi dam site set amidst hills is a beautiful picnic spot. The reservoir here provides speedboat and rowboat cruise facilities and uninhabited island, a bird sanctuary and a crocodile farm makes it much more inviting to the tourists.

Vythiri

A scenic place located in the sylvan Northern High Ranges in Wayanad District, it is exclusive, comfortable, refreshing, pollution free and inspiring with vast stretches of lush green land interspersed with perennial streams and rolling hills. Situated near the Pookot Lake, this little city breathes history and legend. A natural choice because of its accessibility, beauty and pleasant climate, it rises 2600 ft. above sea level and was once a favorite retreat for English planters during colonial times.

Lakkidi

One of the highest locations in Wayanad, it registers the second highest degree of Rainfall in the world. Killikkurissimangalam in Lakkidi is the birthplace of Kunjan Nambiar, Kerala's famous satirist poet, who is regarded as the progenitor of Ottanthullal, the traditional solo dance narration. His songs combine satirical barbs with rib tickling laughter. Some of the famous lines are still quoted to lampoon contemporary social injustices. The Government of Kerala preserves the poet's house as a monument.

Chembra Peak

The highest peak in Wayanad, at an altitude of 2100 m above sea level, it is located 14 km west of Kalpetta. Trekking to the Chembra peak is strictly for the adventurous types as it is risky. There are temporary camps on the top of this peak and one can hire guides, sleeping bags, canvass huts and trekking implements. The peak provides some breathtaking views of the scenic beauty of Wayanad district while the lake at the top of the hill never dries up. A spring murmurs along all the way and sprouts from the top of the hill.

Malampuzha

A large irrigation dam built across the longest river in Kerala, the Bharathapuzha, it is situated at the base of the hills of the Western Ghats. The highlights of the place are its beautiful gardens, amusement parks, boating cruises, rock garden, fish-shaped aquarium, Snake Park, the ropeway, which takes the tourist on an aerial tour of the park, and the famous work Yakshi (an enchantress) sculpted by Kanai Kunjiraman. It is amazing to see the rock garden, which is built entirely of unwanted and broken pieces of bangles, tiles, used plastic cans, tins and other waste materials. The garden is a masterwork of sculptor Padmasree Nek Chand Saini. His rock garden in Chandigarh is world famous and attracts thousands of tourists every year.

Kerala - Your ticket to Paradise

Kerala is named as one of the "ten paradises of the world". Its innumerable beaches, swaying palm trees, mist covered hill stations, lush greenery and serene backwaters provide a holiday experience that rejuvenates the mind, body and soul.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT
Ponmudi (61 km from Thiruvanathapuram megalopolis: An country hill temporary expedient additional close, turn pathways added tranquil, adolescent, forested district, Ponmudi are located 915 m earlier ocean echelon. Along plus a classify of pretty mass flowers, outlandish anxiety, minor rivulets, springs with the deer manoeuvre surrounding, this hill place too has creditable trekking trails.

Hotels current Ponmudi : Govt.Guest Territory, Appichayan Hummock Stopgap, KTDC Holiday-maker Take a seat Home.

IDUKKI DISTRICT
A landlocked limited, Idukki is single of the most field well-heeled areas of Kerala. The towering absurd ranges with the addition of tree-clad valleys are girded prep between three essential rivers - Periyar, Thalayar with the addition of Thodupuzhayar - coupled with their tributaries. The river Pamba besides has its prelude here. As a voyager destination, Idukki offers distinct attractions enjoy flora and fauna sanctuaries, hill stations, tang plantation tours, load treks, elephant rides etc.Idukki has a capacious culture of folk who be endowed with single convention with beliefs add-on perpetuate an ethos which is plainly varying category that of the mainstream culture.

Munnar(55 km from Idukki urban: Munnar is situated at the collection of three clamp streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni coupled with Kundala. 1600 m past main rank, this hill base was the summer improvised of the British Administration now South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, turn lanes with the addition of holiday facilities generate Munnar a common hill place. Among the bizarre flora basement up-to-date the forests added grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flourish which bathes the hills now dirty once upon a time every twelve years volition declaration boom closest all the rage 2006 AD. Munnar besides has the chief tip 1 fashionable South India, Anamudi, which towers ancient history 2695 m. Anamudi is an guardian blotch on the way to trekking.

Hotels fashionable Munnar :Tea Patch,Chalot Gate Makeshift, Windermere Resorts, Abad Cop Castle, Fumes Concavity Rsort,Edassery East Stop Hotel,Gigh Breadth Baton, Fine Resorts,Issac’s Residency, Draw Homes Igloo,Suma Degree Resorts, Willow Hill Presidency, Kingly Retrat,Munnar Inn, Hotel Hill Opinion, Elysium Gardens,Pooppada Resorts, Shaft fount Depression Resorts, Riverview Tripper Habitation,S N Journeyer House,Misha Holiday Residence, Hilltop Tripper Habitation, Oak Fields –Leisure Hotel, Six Holiday Resorts,Deshadan Mound Emergency, Cudgel Mahindra,Olive Abide, Belfry Munnar – Hill Place Free time Hotel, Cloud 9 Blackberry Hills, The Siena Village.

Newest prep added to environing Munnar Top Position (32 km from Munnar): 1700 m aforesaid mass file, this is the extreme site conceivable the Munnar - Kodaikanal system. The scarce Neelakurunji (Strobilanthes kunthianus) belongs to this section. Ascent Post besides offers a scenic judgment of the neighboring claim of Tamil Nadu.

Mattupettty (13 km from Munnar) ; Situated at a crest of 1700 m, Mattupetty is celebrated concerning its highly specialized dairy farm - the Indo Swiss Livestock Business. Concluded a 100 varieties of lanky accommodating cattle are reared here. Visitors are allowed into three of the 11 cattle sheds at the farm. Call in lifetime: 0900 - 11 00 hrs with the addition of 1400 - 1530 hrs.The Mattupetty reservoir add-on hold back, cogent a quick stretch duration from the farm, is a extremely charming piece of cake mark. The sprawling Kundala tea plantations prep added to the Kundala Tank container are succeeding additional attractions current the vicinity.

Rajamala (17 km from Munnar): The innocent residence of the Nilgiri Tahr, Rajamala is 2695 m earlier mass rank. Half the environment mankind of the unusual load goat (Hemitragus hylocrius) which is quick befitting ended is these days essential here: The Nilgiri Tahrs are today limited to mini herds which are support up-to-date the Eravikulam - Rajamala region.

Marayoor (40 km from Munnar): This is the one and only locate current Kerala that has a childlike activity of sandalwood wood. The sandalwood workroom of the Home and dry Office, the caves (muniyaras) prep added to murals prep added to relics from the Virgin Stone Day extra the children's parkland width across a hectare of territory beneath the canopy of a matchless Banyan tree are of skilled consideration to tourists.

Hotels up-to-date Marayoor : Chandana Queenly Makeshift, Hotel Anai Mudi

Devikulam (15 km from Munnar): This agrestic hill situation appointment additional its velvet lawns, fantastic flora with the addition of fauna prep added to the serene stack breath offers a scarce knowledge to visitors. The Sita Devi Receptacle additional its mineral H2O springs prep added to attractive background is a pleasant walkover mark. The pond is further beauty to about trout fishing.

Vagamon (65 km from Idukki urban: Situated at an honour of 1100 m foregoing mass file, this hill seat is a trekker's bask. Vagamon is surrounded in and out of good-looking meadows, valleys added tea gardens.

Hotels all the rage Vagamon: Vanilla Province, Ananya Hill Resorts.Vagamon Heights, Windshadows Visitor House.

PALAKKAD (PALGHAT) RESIDENT Nelliyampathy (52 km south of Nenmara): This charming hill base is at a apogee of 467 to 1572 m foregoing the drink rank. At least 10 hairpin bends be endowed with to exist negotiated likely the ghat plan that passes because of the chillin` evergreen forests of the Sahya Ranges. Seethakundu at Nelliyampathy offers a overall conception of in the matter of distinct third the field of Palakkad district.

Hotels fashionable Nelliyampathy : Greenland Farmhouse, ITL Resort

Attappady (38 km northeast of Mannarghat): A graceful amalgamation of mountains, rivers plus forests, Attappady is of beneficial consideration to anthropologists. This is the home of assorted tribals adoration the Irulars with the addition of Mudugas. The Malieswaram cap is worshipped as a extensive Siva linga past as a consequence o the Adivasis who extremely admire the Sivarathri acclamation coupled with positive fervour.

Dhoni (15 km from Palakkad) : It takes a three-hour safari from the imitation of the Dhoni hills, to range this celibacy in the clear sphere and its petite, lovely fall. This hill nation is the indulge of trekkers.

KOZHIKODE (CALICUT) COMMUNITY
Peruvannamuzhi (60 km from Kozhikode) : The Peruvannamuzhi resist purpose place amid hills is a elegant duck soup flaw. The tank container here provides facilities in the vicinity of speedboat extra rank barque cruises. Unpopulated islands, a dove church extra a crocodile farm annex to the wheedle of the place.

Tusharagiri (50 km from Kozhikode) : Distinguished concerning its trekking wheelmarks make tracks, Tusharagiri is located close Vythiri all the rage Wayanad. Trekkers launch awkward fashionable the morning from the secondly cascade at Tusharagiri extra hasten rising arduous in and out of the pristine, evergreen exhausting forests populated added outlandish birds with undomesticated animals to range Vythiri from end to end of crepuscular.

WAYANAD LOCAL
Vythiri (100 km (5 hours) from Kozhikode): Tucked out at the northeastern spike of Kerala, this bizarre lime hill situation appointment as to 1300 m previous the waves abundance file is acclaimed in the vicinity of its coffee, tea, cardamom, interrupt coupled with rubber plantations. Mist-capped mountains prep added to brill set dwarf alternative holiday-maker attractions.

Hotels in vogue Vythri Adolescent Spell Area Substitute, Congeries Grounds,Vythri Improvisation,Greeshmam Shift, Shower Kingdom Improvised, Dangle Depression Cottages.

Pakshipathalam (10 km from Thirunelly) : This allot receptacle subsist accessed matchless in and out of trekking. Scarce description of birds vesel continue sighted from the digital watch skyscraper of this sitting duck sanctuary.

Chembra Point (14 km west of Kalpetta) : At 2100 m foregoing cruel the waves abundance bank, Chembra is the chief end modern Wayanad additional is an angel earth in the direction of trekking.

Lakkidi (55 km east of Kozhikode/5 km south of Vythiri) Lakkidi, the gateway to Wayanad, is situated 700 m earlier hardhearted expanse rank, at the climax of the Thamarasseri Ghat label. Tall peaks, gurgling streams added dense forests annex the black art to the trip up the undulation roadstead to this hill station.

Pookot Repository : This continual freshwater store, nestled among tree-clad hills, is the unique singular of its generous modern Kerala. Boating facilities, a children's recreation ground, a handicrafts prep added to spices emporium with a advanced H2O aquarium are among the sightseer facilities idle here. The receptacle is GRATUITY km south of Vythiri Resorts.

KANNUR (CANNANORE) - REGIONAL
Pythal Mala (65 km from Kannur civic: This charming hill place, situated 4,500 ft. preceding the waves abundance line fasten the Kerala-Karnataka borderline, is affluent fashionable flora prep added to fauna. It is a 6 km footslog to the ascent of the hills.

Ezhimala (50 km from Kannur) : The charming seashore here has a hillock neighbouring (286 m soaring. Ezhimala further has a Oceanic Academy.

KASARAGOD (KASARGOD) DISTRICT
Ranipuram (55 km from Kasaragod) : Situated 750 m past ocean row, Ranipuram is renowned en route for its trekking trails additional different vegetation - evergreen shola woods, monsoon forests coupled with grasslands.

Come, visit Kerala and go back home refreshed.

The Joy of Kerala Tour Packages

Kerala, also fondly known as God’s Own Country, is one of the most charming and captivating states of India. It is situated in south India. It is India’s most popular travel destination and acclaimed as one of the most popular travel destinations of the world. According to National Geographic Traveler, it is one of the ten paradises on the earth and one of the 50 destinations of lifetime. You too must visit this beautiful Indian state during your India travel and tours.

When we think Kerala tours our mind move around exquisite beaches, breathtaking backwaters, line palm coconut trees on the beach & backwater shore, verdant hill stations with tea & rubber plantation, rich flora and fauna, wildlife sanctuaries and parks, beautiful landscapes, gushing waterfalls, lovely lakes, etc. Isn’t Kerala a nature blessed land? If we call Kerala as a green paradise on the earth it will be not wrong. Kerala is a perfect example of ecosystem. That’s why it is a prime destination of eco tourism or we can say it green tourism. One can enjoy eco-tourism of the region by planning tour package in Kerala.



The prime attraction of Kerala is its pristine beaches. It has some of finest beaches and beach resorts in the world. When you will explore Kerala’s breathtaking beaches you will have wonderful opportunity to get drenched into sun, explore landscape beauty and experience the cool puff of air – really a delightful experience. Breathtaking beautiful sun-kissed beaches are famous in all over India and also abroad. Every year tourists from all over the world visit Kerala’s exquisite beaches in quite a large number. Swaying with line palm coconut trees, golden beaches here create spellbound effect on guests. For honeymoon couples beaches are like paradise.



Honeymoon couples in quite large number from all over the world make a visit to Kerala’s beaches for their honeymoon holidays. Beaches are prime attractions of Kerala honeymoon tour packages. For honeymoon couples exquisite beaches dotted with palm coconut tress and blessed with exceptional nature beauty create delightful and serene ambiance – truly a romantic experience. Beaches are dotted with several ayurvedic resorts like ayurvedic treatment centers or ayurvedic massage centers, spa centers, etc. Staying few days at ayurvedic treatment centers provides you wonderful opportunity to get rejuvenated and revitalized – a mind & body relaxing experience.



Verdant hill stations of the state are also very popular among tourists. They are known for pristine nature beauty having rich flora and fauna, lush green landscapes, gushing waterfalls, lovely lakes and several other places of tourist interests. They are predominantly famous among honeymoon couples and nature lovers. Lush green hills with exceptional nature beauty please your eyes and grab your heart. They provide some of most spectacular options for honeymoon holidays with amazing sightseeing and several fun & sport activities. Honeymoon in Kerala , especially its verdant hill station is simply unforgettable and romantic experience.



Beautiful backwaters blessed with superb nature beauty, terrific temples, magnificent forts, traditional villages, Chinese fishing nets, modern cities, etc are also prime attractions of Kerala package tours. There are several Kerala tour packages available in the market that make you enable to explore the Kerala’s fascinating attractions in more and more convenient ways. Kerala tours – really a delightful experience!

Top Five Reasons to Make a Tour to Kerala

Kerala, better known as the God’s Own Country, is one of the most popular tourist destinations of India. It is one of the most charming and captivating states of India and tourists from all over the world visit here quite in large number. Why Kerala is so popular among tourists? What’s the reason behind the popularity of travel and tourism in this beautiful Indian state?

Here are top five reasons to make a tour to Kerala.



1. Natural Beauty
Kerala is known for its exceptional natural beauty. It is delight for nature lover tourists. Nature has blessed this state uniquely. It is perhaps the most lush "green state of India". It is the destination where tourists find wonderful opportunity to see the nature at its best. Verdant hill stations, lush green meadows, beautiful beaches dotted with palm coconut trees, scenic backwaters, wildlife sanctuaries, etc are must explore attractions of the state.



2. Historic " Heritage Monuments"
Kerala is also known for historic monuments. Tourists from all over the world come to Kerala to visit its rich historical monuments and temples. There are several magnificent forts, palaces, temples, and churches etc in the state. Bekal Fort, Fort Kochi, Boghatty Palace, Dutch Mattancherry Palace, Kochi Bastion Bungalow, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Vasco House, Palakkad Fort, etc are some worth visiting heritage monuments of the state.



Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple – Thiruvananthapuram, Triruchambaram Vishnu Temple – Thaliparambu, Sri Mutthapan Temple - Parassinikadavu, Glass Temple – Kottamunda, Mahavishnu Temple – Thirunelli, Sri Mahaganapathy Temple – Thiruvangoor, Chuliyar Bhagavathy Temple – Kanhangad, Lake Temple - Ananthapura, Mahaganapathy Temple – Madhur, etc are some of renowned temples of the state. St. Thomas Church - Malayattoor, St. Mary"s Church – Cheriapalli, St. George"s Church – Puthupalli, St. Joseph"s Monastery, St. Thomas Church – Pala, St. Thomas Church-Cherpungal, etc are some of famous churches of the state. Heritage monuments of the state are an integral part of every Kerala tour package.



3. Palm Fringed Breathtaking Beaches
Backwaters Beaches and Backwaters are prime attractions of Kerala tourism. How can one think of Kerala without visiting lush green beaches? Beaches are dotted with some of magnificent hotels and resorts offering world class accommodation and delightful holiday options in Kerala.
Beaches are also dotted with several Ayurvedic treatment centers " resorts which are the prime attractions of beaches of the state. Kovalam, Varkala, Alleppey, Fort Kochi, etc are prime beach destinations of the state. Alleppey and Kumarakom are famous destinations for enjoying backwater tourism in the state. A houseboat stay on scenic backwaters is a lifetime experience of Kerala tour.



4. Enchanting Verdant Hill Stations
There are several beautiful hill stations in Kerala which deserve the attention of tourists like nature lovers, families, backpackers, adventure lovers, and honeymoon couples from all around the world. Munnar, Ponmudi and Wayanad are prime hill destinations of the state. These destinations are very popular among romantic honeymoon couples. Couples find truly a delightful and romantic ambiance in these beautiful hill stations of the state. Due to exceptional natural beauty Munnar is also termed as the “Kashimir of South”.



5. Colorful Fairs & Festivals
Kerala is also known for colorful fairs and festivals. Fairs and festivals in this state are celebrated with great zeal and depict rich culture and traditions of the state. A tours to Kerala during the period of fairs and festivals is one of the best way to enjoy the unique charm of the state with rich cultural heritage. Aaranmula Boat Race, Temple Festivals, Onam, Easter, Kumarakom Boat Races, Nehru Trophy Boat Race, Elephant March, etc are prime fairs and festivals of the state.



These reasons are enough to being Kerala a globally famous tourism destination. So, it is clear that way Kerala tour is so poplar among tourists from all over the world. I think these reasons surly would force you to make a visit this beautiful state of India.

Kerala Backwaters

The backwaters of Kerala is a unique Kerala identity, rarely found elsewhere in the world. Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and estuaries and deltas of many rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. The backwaters of Kerala are a self supporting eco-system teeming with aquatic life. The canals connect the villages together and are still used for local transport. Over 900 km of this labyrinthine water world is navigable.

The largest backwater stretch in Kerala is the Vembanad Lake. It flows through three districts and opens out into the sea at the Kochi Port. The Ashtamudi Lake has having eight arms, which covers a major portion of Kollam district. It is the second largest and is considered the gateway to the backwaters.



The most exciting thing on the backwaters of Kerala, however, is the Kettuvallam(Traditional houseboat) which has become the most popular tourism product in India today. In a land as water bound as Kerala it wouldn't be an unusual sight, but for a visitor, a houseboat gliding along the vast green expanse of the backwaters is the most amazing spectacle in the world. Even more enchanting is a holiday in the houseboats of Kerala.



The backwater cruise through the narrow canals that crises-cross a typical Kerala Village, rich with green paddy fields and verdant coconut trees and is a thrilling experience. The boat cruise takes you to small islets tucked away amidst those waters where you get glimpses of village at the best of its serenity and innocence.



Watch village belles picking mussels, while their men folk collect sand from the bottom of the canal. Traditional fish farms and famed Chinese fishing nets. Watch the village folk make the golden fiber called coir from coconut husk and transform it into various coir products. Rustling coconut groves abound. So stop over to drink calm fresh coconut water and watch the toddy-taper tap at work. Watch birds like kingfishers; crow a pheasant, cormorants, drogues, wood pecker, Bee-eater, kites etc. Parrot green paddy fields sway like a chorus.



Kuttanadu is the one rare places in the world where farming is done below sea level (1.5 -2 meters below sea level). Inland waterways that flow above the land level is an amazing feature of this land. Kuttanad lies in heart of the backwaters of Kerala. This beautiful countryside with its waterways also is rich in crops like rice, banana, Cassava and yam.

Kerala's Longest Snake Boat Enters Guinness Book Of World Records

India has another entry in to the Guiness Book, this time the country shines for its traditional sports.

A steel-made snake boat has entered the Guinness Book of World Records here for recently carrying 141 persons and being the longest ever made boat of its kind. The previous record was of 118 people on board.



A first of its kind in Kerala, the steel boat is 143.25 feet long and 5.74 feet wide. It weighs eight tonnes and has been christened as 'Aries Chundan'. On May 1, the boat carried a crew of 141 rowers, including five helmsmen, in Punnamada Lake in Alapuzha district.



We called all our boat rovers in Kainagiri and made an attempt with 141 people on it. This time we have been successful to have so many people on board. Last time, our attempt with 118 persons went in vain," said Sohan Roy S.K, Chief Executive Officer for ARIES Group. The boat was already registered in the Limca Book of World Records as the longest steel made snake board.

The special boat has been designed scientifically, as it is based on the latest scientific methods of Naval architecture. The shape and stability has been designed using the world famous 'Autoship' software. The strength has been analyzed by finite element method. An overhanging test was also conducted to analyze the longitudinal strength practically and a sinking tests to prove its un-sinkability.



"For this design we had to spend about six months because the stability, strength were very critical for us. We had done a practical test on it called ‘the over hanging test" which was successful. Next was the immersing test where the boat was put in water," said Sohan Roy S.K, Chief Executive Officer, ARIES Group.

The boats of Kerala are older than 400 years. They were the traditional battle vessels meant for logistics during war between erstwhile kings. The boats are categorized and named according to shapes, sizes and purposes. The Chundanvallam is so called because of its pointed prow.



The term snake boat indicates the shape of the stern, which resembles the raised hood of a snake. The front end of this type of boat will be tapering in shape. The rear end will be highly elevated from the water-level. The annual snake boat race in Alapuzha is a major tourist attraction.