Kerala Travel & Tourism

Important pilgrimage places in Thiruvananthapuram

Important pilgrimage places in Thiruvananthapuram are given here. Thiruvananthapuram the capital city of Kerala has many pilgrimage places. Most of them are famous for its architectural work and many are built in olden days by Maharajas and ancient rulers. In the below article you will get to know about the various Hindu, Christian and Muslim pilgrimages places in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala.

Famous palaces in Thiruvanathapuram

Read the below articles to know about the famous palaces in Thiruvanthapuram. Being the capital city of Kerala, Thiruvanthapuram is known for its tourist attractions. Even though this city has many pilgrimage places, beaches, zoo, museum and other wonderful sights it too have many wonderful palaces worth visiting.

Silent Valley, a National Eco Park of tourist attraction

Here is a short article featuring the Silent Valley National Park, a tourist attraction in Palakkad district, Kerala, with descriptions about its biodiversity and uniqueness as a tropical rain forest. Also preliminary information about its ecology, topography, weather, flora and fauna, etc. are provided.

Oachira Parabrahma Temple - An ancient Temple in Kollam

Oachira Parabrahma Temple in Oachira, of Kollam district is a symbol of non-idol worship where the supreme force of nature and God is worshiped. The belief that the supreme is shapeless forms the basis of the temple doctrine.The article narrates the myth behind the temple.

Ezhimala Hills Payyanur- Tourist Place at Kannur

Ezhimala hills is a wonderful hill station at Kannur district located near Payyanur town. Ezhimala is also famous as the Indian Naval Academy is also situated there.

India’s Richest Temple -Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple,Kerala

Sree padmanabhaswamy temple in thiruvananthapuram, kerala is to be called as ‘India’s richest temple’.Credited with the richest temple in india,sree padmanabhaswamy temple situated in the heart of thiruvananthapuram, kerala would really find place in history to be tagged as the richest temple in India as vast treasure of gold was retrieved from one of the ancient temple in kerala. Read more about the exciting information regarding sree padmanabhaswamy temple- the richest temple in India.

Beautiful Natural Backwaters of Kerala

Read about the beautiful natural backwaters of Kerala. Kerala is a land of beauty, nature at its best, a paradise on earth. In the entire country of India it will be impossible to find a parallel to the beauty and enjoyable backwaters (lagoons or lakes). These are nature made by the 38 rivers joining the sea. It will be ideal for tourists who want tranquility with nature’s beauty at its best.

Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2012 - Diamond jubilee for Dazing water show

Nehru trophy boat race 2012 is held at the Punnamada Lake in Alleppey, Kerala. Nehru trophy 2012 celebrates its diamond jubilee this year. The Boat Race will be held on August 11, 2012. Read more about Nehru trophy boat race 2012 here.

Alappuzha tourist place in Kerala – Information, Specialty, Food facility, Mode of transport

Do you want to know about Alappuzha tourist place in Kerala ? find here about Information, Specialty, Food facility, Mode of transport in Alappuzha tourist place in Kerala. The Alappuzha is one of the best tourist place.

Sree Manikandeswaram Umamaheswara Temple Guruvayur

Sree Manikandeswaram Umamaheswara Temple is situated near Guruvayur temple. The main Idol of this temple is Umamaheswaran or Ardhanareeswaran. The temple is well known for various festivals like, Pooram, makarachovva, Vettekkorumakan Pattu, Shivarathry, Ayyappan Vilakku, Navarathry etc. the temple is located 7 Km from Guruvayur Sreekishna temple and 29 Km from Thrissur railway station.

Kalasumala – Biggest habitat of critically endangered species Syzygium travancoricum

Kalashumala is one of the finest tourist places and the available resource of critically endangered species Syzygium travancoricum. The place Kalasumala is popularly known as Narimada. Read more about Narimada and Syzygium travancoricum here.

Punnathur elephant sanctuary (Punnathur Kotta/ Anathavalam) Guruvayur

Punnthur Kotta or Punnathur elephant sanctuary is the largest elephant sanctuary in India. It is a place where one can see more than 60 elephants within a small locality. This sanctuary is owned by Guruvayur devaswam and it is located 2Km from Guruvayur Sreekrishna Temple. The elephants in the punnathur Kotta are trained to serve Lord Srikrishna in Guruvayur temple. punnathur Kotta will be one of the best place in Kerala to enjoy the holidays.

Chamravattom Bridge – Mankind’s dream manifestation

Chamravattom Bridge is located across the second largest river in Kerala Bharathappuzha. The Bridge officially inaugurated by the chief minister Oommenchandy on may 18 2012. Chamravattom Bridge has been connecting Tirur and Ponnani. Read more about Chamravattom Bridge here.

Sree Venmenadu Mahavishnu Temple (Vamana moorthi) Guruvayoor

Sree venmenadu Mahavishnu (Vamana Moorthi) temple is located at pavaratyy which is Near to Guruvayoor Sreekrishna temple. The idol of this temple is Vamana moorhi who is one of the ten forms of Lord Mahavishnu. The temples of Lord Vamana are very rare in India. This temple is located 6 Km from Guruvayoor. Sharkkara nivedhyam is one of the best offering to this temple.

Athirapilly waterfall - The most beautiful tourist centre in kerala

Athirippilly waterfall is situated in Thrissur district in Kerala. This is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in India. The rich wildlife and forest areas in Athirappilly and Vazhachal are the main attractions. The tourists can also enjoy other nearby places in Thrissur district like Boating in Peechi Dam, a visit to Kerala Kalamandalam etc. The best season for watching Athirappilly waterfall is in June to September months. Due to these reason Kerala is known as “God’s own country”.

Arthunkal Perunnal 2012 to be held from January 10-27

Read this article to know more about Arthunkal Perunnal 2012. The Arthunkal Perunnal 2012 will be held at Arthunkal St Andrew’s Basilica from 10 January 2012 -27 January 2012. Here you will get details like arthunkal church 2012 main festival and ettam perunnal, offerings of Arthunkal Basilica and many more.

Vagamon Hill Station Idukki - Finest place to visit in Kerala

Read about the Vagamon hill station in Kerala which is located in Idukki district. Vagamon is a beautiful tourist spot which gives you refreshment. Here mentions the beauty spots in Vagamon, how to reach and accommodation facilities in Vagamon.

Why the Irumudi kettu for Sabarimala pilgrimage?

Read this article to know about the Irumudi kettu or palli kettu, the items in the Irumudi kettu and the purpose. Sabarimala pilgrimage and Irumudi kettu are like inseparable twins. For a proper pilgrimage and better effect of the pilgrimage what are the items to be taken along in the Irumudi and what is the purpose of each item.

What is Mandala Vratha?

Read this article to know about the Mandala Vratha or austerity measures to be observed by the devotees to undertake the pilgrimage to Sabarimala Ayyappan Temple. It gives an insight as to the various aspects of the vrathas to be followed and the daily routine of the devotees during the vratha period.

What is Sabarimala significance?

Read this article describing about the sabarimala, sabarimala temple, unique aspects of the temple, rituals, the pilgriomage, other shrines nearby usually visited, administration, prasadam, neyyabhishekam, Harivarasanam, message of the Lord and other connected aspects.

Luxury Hotels and Resorts in Cochin- Facilities, Phone Number and Address

Facilities offered by 3 Star, 4 Star and 5 Star hotels in Cochin is given here. Here is including the information about phone number, address and pictures of Famous resorts and hotels in Cochin which includes Taj Malabar, Taj Residency, Casino Hotel, Le Meridien Cochin, Taj Residency, Riviera Suites, The Renaissance, Abad Plaza, Avenue Regent, The trident.

Sabarimala Makaravilakku Truth, Secrets and Controversy

Secrets behind Sabarimala Makaravilakku and hidden truths in Makara Jyothi are given here. The secrets of Makaravilakku are unrevealed here. Controversy from various parts of the world for and against Makaravilakku, Difference between Makaravilakku and Makara Jyothi, Explanation from Kerala Government, Thiruvithamkoor Devaswom board, How Makaravilakku is created?, Details about Garuda are also provided here. Date at which Makaravilakku is occurred is January 14.

Ayurvedic Resorts in Alleppey (Alappuzha), Kerala

This article including the two water frontage ayurvedic resorts in Alleppey(Alappuzha),Kerala. The resorts are Thanneermukkom Ayurvedic Lake Resort and Kayaloram Heritage Lake Resort. The Picture, tariff, Address and contact numbers of these resorts in Kerala are including here.

Keraleeyam Ayurvedic Health Resort Alleppey, Kerala

Keraleeyam, an Ayurvedic Resort and Heritage home in Kerala situated in Alappuzha and is famous in traditional Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapy, facing backwater. Alleppey is famous in snake boat race. Available treatments for chronic ailments like psoriasis, migraine etc... Here is including the amenities, address and contact details and ayurvedic treatments of Keraleeyam Ayurvedic resort.

Kadavu Beach Resort Calicut, Kerala - Best Ayurveda Resorts in Kerala

Kadavu Beach Resort Calicut is an ayurvedic beach resort in Calicut, Kerala, and is luxurious resort cum Hotel situated the side of back waters, and is beautiful with coconut groves. Kadavu Beach Resort Calicut is rich with its facilities like luxurious accommodation, restaurants and famous Ayurveda centre. The picture, address and phone number of Kadavu Beach Resort in Calicut is given here.