Tourism in Kerala

Alleppey

The one side of town is sea other side nature - agricultural fields, villages etc., the boat will be taken into ride by 2 boat man for about 20 miles to visit the folks of that region. Fresh cooked food is served with a help of a cook accompanying the boat. alappuzha is famous for the boat races held annually in August/September. The "chundan vallams" or snake boats, over 30 metres long, with their raised prows are beautifully decorated.

Ezhimala

Ezhimala and its valleys constitute the Ramanthali Village, a beautiful landscape adjacent to the famous Payyannur where in lies the revered "Perumal Temple". It lies as a seperate island surrounded by almost 3/5th by river streams and 2/5th by Arabian Sea. The beauty of the area is such that each side of the mountain drops down as breathtaking greenish valleys and then glides into the sea on one side and river streams on the other.

Guruvayur

According to the legends, the idol worshipped here is more than 5000 years old. But there are no historical records to establish it. In the 14th century Tamil literature 'Kokasandesam', references about a place called Kuruvayur is made. As early as 16th century many references are seen about Kuruvayur. In ancient Dravidic, Kuruvai means sea; hence the village on the coast may be called Guruvayur.

Thekkady

To see wild animals particularly elephant (large nos.), When you go for boat ride in the lake around the forest area. Stay in the jungle is very adventuring and very interesting. Periyar is south India most popular wild life sanctuary.

Elephant forest

This beautiful hill station has gentle hills covered with velvety tea plantations, forests, reservoirs and a small wildlife sanctuary in the vicinity. It is 3 hours by road from Cochin. Munnar set amid south India, most dramatic mountain scenery in what was once known as the ‘high range of travancore’, and the tiny hill town of Munnar (152m) is the commercial centre of some of the world’s highest tea growing estates.

Kovalam

Kovalam is famous for its clean beach Peaceful & non polluted. Rest the mind and soul beyond your dream 16 km a sheltered bay endowed with unusual beauty. This natural bay is a safe see-poll free from high waves and surges. The drive from Trivendrum to the beach through groves of palms is refreshing. Thirty Years ago Kovalam was a hippy idylly a picture prefect tropical fresh fish, fruit and toddy (Coconut Beer).

Malampuzha Dam

Malampuzha Dam has brought prosperity to the district, making Palakkad the `rice bowl of Kerala'. Paddy is cultivated in 50,000 acres (200 km2) in two seasons each using waters from the Malampuzha dam.The Malampuzha Garden and reservoir have a scenic setting with the forested hills of Western Ghats forming the backdrop, making it one of the foremost tourism centres in the State.

Palaruvi

Literally, stream of milk - is one of Kerala's most picturesque waterfalls, cascading down a height of 300 feet. It is a favourite picnic spot for visitors from all over south India. The journey to Palaruvi through the dense tropical forest is a spellbinding experience. The surrounding mist-clad blue hills and green valleys form a stunning backdrop to the milk-white burst of foam whose muffled roar resounds through the otherwise tranquil virgin forest.

Boat tour is conducted to see few islands. Chances are there to witness "kathakali" dance, the famous classical dance of Kerala. In Kerala the food also differ and culture too. The Cochin port handled 15.23 million tonnes of cargo during the financial year 2008-2009 from the 15.75 million tonnes in the previous year, registering a marginal fall of 3.3 per cent.