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 Kerala Travel Tourism
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Few Fact about Kerala |
| Capital |
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Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) |
| Famous For |
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Backwaters,
Beaches, Ayurveda |
| Temperature |
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Summer - Max.36.2, Min.20.6,
and Winter - Max.35, Min.18 |
| Rainfall |
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170 cm (May to
November) |
| Ideal Time to Visit |
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September- April |
| Language |
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Malayalam, English |
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Major Cities in
Kerala for Kerala Tour
- Kannur
Part
of the famous Malabar region, Kannur has historically always been in
the thick of action. Kollathiri Rajas, Pazhassi Rajas, Ali Rajas,
The Portuguese, The Dutch, The French, The British, then the freedom
struggle etc are all part of its history. Forts, Temples, Beaches
and the temple festivals make Kannur worth visiting.
- Munnar
Munnar,
a misty, lush green hill station up in the Annamalai range of
Kerala, is a tea plantation centre. Tea gardens, some of the highest
in the world stretch up the sides of the hills and are interspersed
with pockets of forest rich in wildlife.
- Malappuram
Malappuram
(literally, a land atop hills) is situated 50 km south east of
Kozhikode. Bounded by the Nilgiri hills on the east, the Arabian sea
on the west and Thrissur and Palakkad districts on the south,
Malappuram is enriched by three great rivers flowing through it -
the Chaliyar, the Kadalundi and the Bharathapuzha. It was a famous
centre for Hindu-Vedic learning and Islamic philosophy.
- Idukki
The
unspoiled natural queen of Kerala, a tourist paradise, "Idukki".
This is the most gifted district of Kerala. About 1500 Sq.Km. of its
area is reserved forest, much of which is home to a variety of flora
and fauna. This forest area house wild life like, tigers, deer,
Indian bisons and monkeys. Streams, valleys and hills combine to
make Idukki an ideal year-round holiday destination.
- Thekkady (Periyar)
Thekkady,
115 km from Kottayam, is the one of best known wild life centres in
India. The Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary here, offers a fairly good
chance of seeing the great Indian tiger in its natural habitat.
- Trivandrum
At
the southern end of the state, Thiruvananthapuram is a district
surrounded by the Arabian sea and the Western Ghats. The district
headquarters, also of the same name, is the Capital of the state.
During the British period and till a few years ago, it was known as
Trivandrum, a name that suited the English to pronounce. A quiet,
neat and clean city, it has a rich cultural heritage too.
- Alleppey
Alleppey
is well known for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish
and lakes. Alleppey is a lovely backwater destination, offering
visitors many other leisure options like - boating and fishing, very
popular with the tourists. With calm backwaters, beautiful
houseboats, Cormorants, Chinese fishing nets and swaying palms -
Alleppey is a perfect relaxation your senses.
- Cochin
Cochin
is the commercial capital of Kerala, and is sometimes referred to as
the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea'. Cochin proudly boasts a rich
cultural heritage, but is one of the most fast paced and modern
cities in India. It is also one of the finest natural harbours of
the world and a major Indian port.
- Calicut
Vythiry ( Wyanad )
- Parambikulam
- Meesapulimala
- Chinnar
- Eravikulam
Backwater in Kerala
- Backwaters of Alappuzha
Earlier known as Alleppey, Alappuzha is
today referred as the 'Venice of East'. Alappuzha is an important
backwater destination attracting several thousand-foreign tourist
every year.
- Backwaters of
Ernakulam
Ernakulam is just about the center of
Kerala. It is basically a collection of islands and narrow
peninsulas. Ernakulam is the commercial centre and forms the main
land.
- Backwaters of Kasargod
Famous for Backwater, Kasargod is a very
popular destination for its location. With the Sea to the West and
Western Ghats to the North and East, Kasargod is the northern-most
district of Kerala..
- Backwaters of Kollam
Kollam is located 71 km to the north of
Thiruvananthapuram, this historic coastline district known for its
marine and cashew industries was one of the oldest ports on the
Malabar coast and a major international trading point in day gone
by.
- Backwaters of Kottayam
Kottayam, among the state’s more
mountainous districts, provides some of Kerala’s finest natural
scenes, sandwiched as it is between serene palm-fringed backwaters
on the west and the Western ghats on the east.
- Backwaters of Kozhikode
Kozhikode was once the capital of the
powerful Zamorins, a prominent trade and commerce centre and the
land of the Malabar Mahotsavam, now became the most important region
of Malabar in the days gone by.
- Backwaters of Kumarakom
Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands
on the Vembanad Lake, and this small water world is part of the
Kuttanad region. The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14
acres is a favorite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's
paradise.
- Backwaters
of Thiruvananthapuram
The southernmost district of the
State, Thiruvananthapuram is bounded by the wooded highlands of the
Western Ghats on the east and northeast, and the Arabian Sea on the
west.
Beaches in Kerala
- Kovalam Beach
- Chowara Beach
- Shanghumugham Beach
- Varkala Papanasam Beach
- Bekal Beach
- Alleppey Beach
- Quilon Beach
- Cherayi Beach (Kochi)
Wildlife in Kerala
- Shenduruni Wildlife Sanctuary
(66 km from town on the
Kollam-Shencotta road) : Main attractions: Elephatns, tigers,
leopards, bears, lion tailed macques.
- Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
(50 km from
Thiruvananthapuram) Main attractions: Elephants, sambar deer,
leopards and lion tailed macques.
- Neyyar wildlife Sanctuary
(30 km from
Thiruvananthapuram) Main attractions: Elephants , gaurs, sloth,
bears, Nilgiri tahrs, lion safari park.
- Trekking Trails
Agasthyarkoodam (Thiruvananthapuram),
the second highest peak in Kerala, at a height of 1890 m above sea
level. (Rcommended season for trekking: December to April)
- Silent Valley National Park
(40 km from Mannarghat):
Main attractions: Elephants, tigers, wild boars, flying squirrels,
lion tailed macaques and king cobras.
- Periyar Tiger Reserve
One of the world's most
fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, Thekaddy is noted for its
geomorphology, wildlife and beautiful landscape. This sanctuary was
declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978, Entry to the Periyar Wildlfie
Sanctuary: 0600-1800 hrs
- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary,
situated on the banks of the Vembanand Lake is known for its varied
avian population. Local varieties such as waterfowls, cuckoos and
owls, as well as the migratory Siberian Cranes can be viewed here.
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
One of the well known
wildlife sanctuaries in the south, Periyar sanctuary attracts a
large number of nature lovers every year. Also called the Thekkady
Wildlife Sanctuary, this place is ideal for watching the animals in
their natural habitat.
Fair & Festivals in Kerala
- Thrichenganoor Mahadeva Temple
- Thaipooya Mahptsavam
- Danaha Perunal
- Gramam
- Mamangam
- Athachamayam
- Onam
- Soorya Dance Festival
- Kothamangalam Marthoman Church
- Sabarimala
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- Nishagandhi Dance Festival
- Attukal Pongala Utsavam
- Malabar Mahotsavam
- Sivaratri
- Kalavayal (Cattle Fair)
- Trissur Pooram
- Ochirakali
- Mannarasala Aayilyam
- Parumala Perunal
- St. Mary's Forane Church, Bharananganam
- Sree Krishna Temple
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Hill Stations in Kerala
- Munnar
Munnar is a hill station, located at an
altitude of 1,600m, was once the summer resort of the erstwhile
British government in South India.
- Mattupetti
Situated at a height of 1,700m, Mattupetti
is famous for its highly specialised dairy farm, the Indo-Swiss live
stock project. Over 100 varieties of high yielding cattle are reared
here. Visitors are allowed into three of the eleven cattle sheds at
the farm.
- Ponmudi
The enchanting bounty of nature can be
witnessed in the quiet surroundings of Ponmudi. Perched at an
altitude of over 100m above sea level on the Western Ghats, the
shimmering green waters of the winding streams and verdant woods of
Ponmudi do not spare anybody.
Temples in Kerala
- Sabarimala Temple
- Guruvayoor Temple
- Sri Padmanabh Swamy Temple
- Vadukkumnathan Temple
Hotels in Kerala
(Click below on any of the links to book your hotels)
How to Reach
- By Air
For kerala tour two international airports one at
Thiruvananthapuram and the other at Kochi connect Kerala to all the
important cities. The nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram.
Air-India and Indian Airlines flights connect the city to all the
other major cities in India. Private Airlines: Continental Airways
operate flight to Thiruvananthapuram from Mumbai and Goa.
- By Rail
Thiruvananthapuram is directly connected by
rail to all the major cities in India.
- By Road
Thiruvananthapuram is connected by regular
bus services to several parts of India. Important distances are:
Cochin 223 kms, Kanyakumari 87 kms, Periyar 272 kms.
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