Major Tourist destinations in Kerala

gaurav · 11-02-2010, 10:57 PM

Kerala backwaters - stretching across central Kerala, a must-try experience
Kovalam Beach - a popular beach near Trivandrum
Kumarakom - bird sanctuary near Kottayam
Munnar - One Of the most untouched hill stations in India
Varkala Papanasam Beach - near Trivandrum, with a 2000-year-old temple
Silent Valley National Park - rain forest
Thekkady - Periyar Tiger Reserve
Wayanad - Caves, waterfalls and pristine forests
Bekal Fort - Fort in North Kerala(Kasargod), On the sea shore

religious destinations

Sabarimala (in Pathanamthitta) - Hindu holy site. This is one of the most crowded places in India during the pilgrimage season from November to January. Also, temple authorities do not allow women into the temple grounds, supposedly to avoid tempting the deity.
Guruvayoor - the Krishna temple here is one of the most important pilgrimage centres in Kerala
Kalady - birthplace of Sri Adi Sankara, pioneering Advaita philosopher
Malayattoor -Catholic pilgrimage center near Angamaly. It is believed that St. Thomas held prayer at this church when he landed in Kerala. The hilltop church is located 10 km away from the town of kalady.
Chottanikkara - This is one of the famous piligrim centre of goddess Durga in south india.This temple is Ernakulam district and there is lots of busses from kochi.
Mannarasala - Nagaraja Temple The most famous nagaraja temple in kerala.Naga aradhana(worship of snakes) chanting nature is one of the main feature of hindusm.
Mullakkal - Mullakal Devi temle is in the heart of the backwater city of Alapuzha.Houseboat terminal is just ten minute walk from this Temple
Cherthala - Karthyayani Temple is 10km from Thannermukkam backwater Resort(KTDC),is in the heart of Cherthala Town.2km from Railway station,no time from Ksrtc bus station
Kanichukulangara - Kanichukulangara Devi Temple is famous as it is the centre of many social reforms in kerala is 17km from Alapuzha,6km from Cherthala.
St Mary's Church, Kudamaloor

reema · 11-02-2010, 11:09 PM

Kerala is one of my favorite tourist spots..

sumit · 12-02-2010, 10:48 AM

I have also heard Kerala is known as Gods Own Land? Can you please tell me the reason behind this?

gaurav · 12-02-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by sumit

I have also heard Kerala is known as Gods Own Land? Can you please tell me the reason behind this?

Kerala is a state in India which is actually a paradise with lot of natural sceneries, also it has well educated and polite people. So the tourism industry of Kerala has given it another tag name as God's Own Country.

There is one mythological story

Bhagwan Parshuram after finishing the evel kings,threw his parsu in the sea.Where it was fallen ,Kerala was created,that is why it is known as Gods own countrey.

Madhu · 03-07-2010, 08:58 AM

I am attaching pictures and some brief description about places to visit in Kerala.............

Madhu · 03-07-2010, 09:00 AM

The town was founded by Raja Keshawadasan, Divan of Travanacore in 1762. With the arabian sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers crisscrossing it, alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty. Referred to as the venice of the east by travellers from across the world, this backwater country is also home to diverse animal and bird life. By virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today, Alappuzha (Alleppey) has grown in importance as a backwater tourist centre, & also famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry.

Madhu · 03-07-2010, 09:02 AM

Ernakulam (Cochin) is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea with Kumarakom and Allapuzha districts on the South, Idukki on the East and Thrissur on the North. The commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala, Kochi, in ernakulam, is also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. With one of the finest natural barbours in the world, this was once a manor centre of commerce and trace with the british, arabs, chinese, portuguese, dutch etc.

Madhu · 03-07-2010, 09:03 AM

Munnar is situated at the influence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, nallathanni and kundala, 1600 m above sea level, this hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile british government in south india. Sprawling tea plantations, picturebook towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in blue every twelve years, will bloom next in 2007. Munnar also has the highest peak in south india, anamudi, which towers over 2695m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.

Madhu · 03-07-2010, 09:05 AM

Bordered by the lofty western ghats on the east and the vembanad lake and paddy fields of kuttanad on the west, kottayam is a land of unique characteristics. Panoramic backwater stretches, lush paddy fields, highlands, extensive rubber plantations and a totally literate people have given this district the enviable title : the land also boasts the first malayalam printing press which was established by benjamin bailey, a christian missionary, in 1820 A.D.

Madhu · 03-07-2010, 09:06 AM

The very sound of the word thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations. In the periyar forest of thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in india, and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks.

11-02-2010, 10:57 PM	#1
gaurav Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 69 Rep Power: 15	Major Tourist destinations in Kerala Kerala backwaters - stretching across central Kerala, a must-try experience Kovalam Beach - a popular beach near Trivandrum Kumarakom - bird sanctuary near Kottayam Munnar - One Of the most untouched hill stations in India Varkala Papanasam Beach - near Trivandrum, with a 2000-year-old temple Silent Valley National Park - rain forest Thekkady - Periyar Tiger Reserve Wayanad - Caves, waterfalls and pristine forests Bekal Fort - Fort in North Kerala(Kasargod), On the sea shore religious destinations Sabarimala (in Pathanamthitta) - Hindu holy site. This is one of the most crowded places in India during the pilgrimage season from November to January. Also, temple authorities do not allow women into the temple grounds, supposedly to avoid tempting the deity. Guruvayoor - the Krishna temple here is one of the most important pilgrimage centres in Kerala Kalady - birthplace of Sri Adi Sankara, pioneering Advaita philosopher Malayattoor -Catholic pilgrimage center near Angamaly. It is believed that St. Thomas held prayer at this church when he landed in Kerala. The hilltop church is located 10 km away from the town of kalady. Chottanikkara - This is one of the famous piligrim centre of goddess Durga in south india.This temple is Ernakulam district and there is lots of busses from kochi. Mannarasala - Nagaraja Temple The most famous nagaraja temple in kerala.Naga aradhana(worship of snakes) chanting nature is one of the main feature of hindusm. Mullakkal - Mullakal Devi temle is in the heart of the backwater city of Alapuzha.Houseboat terminal is just ten minute walk from this Temple Cherthala - Karthyayani Temple is 10km from Thannermukkam backwater Resort(KTDC),is in the heart of Cherthala Town.2km from Railway station,no time from Ksrtc bus station Kanichukulangara - Kanichukulangara Devi Temple is famous as it is the centre of many social reforms in kerala is 17km from Alapuzha,6km from Cherthala. St Mary's Church, Kudamaloor

03-07-2010, 09:00 AM	#6
Madhu Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 494 Rep Power: 18	Alleppey (also Known as Alappuzha) The town was founded by Raja Keshawadasan, Divan of Travanacore in 1762. With the arabian sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers crisscrossing it, alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty. Referred to as the venice of the east by travellers from across the world, this backwater country is also home to diverse animal and bird life. By virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today, Alappuzha (Alleppey) has grown in importance as a backwater tourist centre, & also famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry.

03-07-2010, 09:02 AM	#7
Madhu Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 494 Rep Power: 18	Cochin Ernakulam (Cochin) is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea with Kumarakom and Allapuzha districts on the South, Idukki on the East and Thrissur on the North. The commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala, Kochi, in ernakulam, is also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. With one of the finest natural barbours in the world, this was once a manor centre of commerce and trace with the british, arabs, chinese, portuguese, dutch etc.

03-07-2010, 09:03 AM	#8
Madhu Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 494 Rep Power: 18	Munnar Munnar is situated at the influence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, nallathanni and kundala, 1600 m above sea level, this hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile british government in south india. Sprawling tea plantations, picturebook towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in blue every twelve years, will bloom next in 2007. Munnar also has the highest peak in south india, anamudi, which towers over 2695m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.

03-07-2010, 09:05 AM	#9
Madhu Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 494 Rep Power: 18	Kumarakom Bordered by the lofty western ghats on the east and the vembanad lake and paddy fields of kuttanad on the west, kottayam is a land of unique characteristics. Panoramic backwater stretches, lush paddy fields, highlands, extensive rubber plantations and a totally literate people have given this district the enviable title : the land also boasts the first malayalam printing press which was established by benjamin bailey, a christian missionary, in 1820 A.D. Last edited by Madhu; 03-07-2010 at 09:07 AM.

11-02-2010, 11:09 PM	#2
reema Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 61 Rep Power: 15	Kerala is one of my favorite tourist spots..

12-02-2010, 10:48 AM	#3
sumit Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	I have also heard Kerala is known as Gods Own Land? Can you please tell me the reason behind this?

03-07-2010, 08:58 AM	#5
Madhu Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 494 Rep Power: 18	I am attaching pictures and some brief description about places to visit in Kerala.............

03-07-2010, 09:06 AM	#10
Madhu Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 494 Rep Power: 18	Thekkady (also Known as Periyar) The very sound of the word thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations. In the periyar forest of thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in india, and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks.