Major Tourist destinations in Kerala

gaurav · 11-02-2010, 09:57 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, 10:09 PM

Kerala is one of my favorite tourist spots..

sumit · 12-02-2010, 09:48 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, 09:51 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, 07:58 AM

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

Madhu · 03-07-2010, 08:00 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.

sanjeev34 · 27-08-2011, 03:22 PM

Top tourist destinations in Kerala
From historical to natural attractions, the diversity of Kerala lies not alone in its landscape but also in places of interest. A wildlife lover would opt for the forest of Periyar while the scenic calmness impresses a honeymooner in Kumarakom. Seafood lovers are on a voyage to the interiors of the state from Alappuzha.

Kumarakom
Located in the Kottayam district, Kumarakom is around 14 km from central Kottayam bus stand. The longest stretch of backwaters is from Kottayam to the Vembanad Lake, offering amazing ambience to the tourists. The bird sanctuary here is spread across 14 acres and a natural habitat for migratory birds. At any given time during the peak season, couples who love the houseboat rides and the other day-night boat trips throng the place. There is government of Kerala ferry services as well for a complete expedition of the backwaters. Kumarakom is known also for the posh hotels and luxury resorts located close to the backwaters strip.
Kovalam- Kovalam is another backwater sites full of coconut groves and lovely resorts. Located on the southern tip of the place, Kovalam is a combination of three prominent beaches. A popular destination for foreigners, the place is also the anglers retreat. Fishing activities take place during the early mornings and you see the anglers boats lined up daytime.

coolnarayan007 · 19-09-2013, 11:31 AM

Kerala is the beautiful natural location of India. In Kerala you can see the amazing backwaters and lakes of it.

11-02-2010, 09:57 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, 08:00 AM	#6
Madhu Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 494 Rep Power: 17	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.

27-08-2011, 03:22 PM	#7
sanjeev34 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Re: Major Tourist destinations in Kerala Top tourist destinations in Kerala From historical to natural attractions, the diversity of Kerala lies not alone in its landscape but also in places of interest. A wildlife lover would opt for the forest of Periyar while the scenic calmness impresses a honeymooner in Kumarakom. Seafood lovers are on a voyage to the interiors of the state from Alappuzha. Kumarakom Located in the Kottayam district, Kumarakom is around 14 km from central Kottayam bus stand. The longest stretch of backwaters is from Kottayam to the Vembanad Lake, offering amazing ambience to the tourists. The bird sanctuary here is spread across 14 acres and a natural habitat for migratory birds. At any given time during the peak season, couples who love the houseboat rides and the other day-night boat trips throng the place. There is government of Kerala ferry services as well for a complete expedition of the backwaters. Kumarakom is known also for the posh hotels and luxury resorts located close to the backwaters strip. Kovalam- Kovalam is another backwater sites full of coconut groves and lovely resorts. Located on the southern tip of the place, Kovalam is a combination of three prominent beaches. A popular destination for foreigners, the place is also the anglers retreat. Fishing activities take place during the early mornings and you see the anglers boats lined up daytime.

19-09-2013, 11:31 AM	#8
coolnarayan007 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Re: Major Tourist destinations in Kerala Kerala is the beautiful natural location of India. In Kerala you can see the amazing backwaters and lakes of it.

11-02-2010, 10:09 PM	#2
reema Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 61 Rep Power: 15	Kerala is one of my favorite tourist spots..

12-02-2010, 09:48 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, 07:58 AM	#5
Madhu Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 494 Rep Power: 17	I am attaching pictures and some brief description about places to visit in Kerala.............