Friday, January 12, 2007

KERALA ,COME U WILL FALL IN LOVE


KERALA IS INDIA'S MOST ATTRACTIVE AND BEAUTIFUL TOURIST DESTINATION


THE BEAUTIFUL BEACHES , THE CALM AND BREEZY BACKWATERS, FULL MOON EVENINGS IN THE DECK OF A LAKESIDE HOUSEBOAT, THE GREENISH WILD DESTINATIONS, THE FOGY HILLTOPS,THE FOOTSTEPS LEAVED BY THE JEWS IN 18TH CENTURY AND A LOT MORE WILL TAKE YOU TO THE REAL GOD'S OWN COUNTRY.....

COME , ENJOY AND EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY
U WILL COME AGAIN... SURE

Saturday, January 06, 2007

BACK WATERS OF KERALA

Aleppey (Alappuzha) is a District of immense natural beauty. Known as the Venice of The East, it is famous for backwaters, boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products and coir products. A singular characteristic of this land is the region called Kuttanad. The land of lush paddy fields, Kuttanad is called the rice bowl of Kerala and is the one of the few places in the world where farming is done below the sea level.


How to reach--The nearest airport is Cochin, which is 95 Kms away. Aleppey is well connected by rail from all major places in India. Aleppey is well connected by Road also.

Places to see

Pathiramanal

This Island on the backwaters is a favorite haunt of hundreds of rare migratory birds from different parts of the world. The island lies between Thaneermukkom and Kumarakom, and is accessible only by boat.

R-Block

This area is very famous for its backwaters and you can have very beautiful scenes of paddy fields. This is one of the places in the world where farming is done below sea level.


Snake Boat Race in Kerala backwater Boat Race

Allappuzha is world famous for its Snake Boat Race. Boat Races usually take place at the time of Onam festival.











KUMARAKOM
THIS LAND IS GIFTED WITH CALM AND BEAUTIFUL BACKWATERS SURROUNDED WITH COCONUT TREES

KUMARAKOM IS FAMOUS FOR THE CALM AND BREEZY BACK WATERS SURROUNDED BY COCONUT TREES
U CAN ENJOY PEACE OF MIND BY SPENDING A FULL MOON NIGHT IN A HOUSE BOAT FLOATING AT ANY PLACE IN THE LAKE AS U LIKE ......

AAYURVEDA


AAYURVEDA IS THE WORLD FAMOUS TRADITIONAL METHOD OF TREATMENT EXCLUSIVELY IN KERALA
THE ANCIENT SCIENCE IS THE RESULT OF A FLOURISHING PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN AYU(LIFE)
AND VEDA(KNOWLEDGE).IT IS A SIMPLE WAY OF OUTSMARTING ILLNESS BY MAINTAINING THE DELICATE BALANCE BETWEEN ONE'S DOSHAS.

MYSTIC WISDOM THAT REFUSES TO GROW OLD WITH TIME.WISDOM THAT IS AN INCREDIBLE BALM FOR THE MIND , BODY AND SOUL.

Ayurveda therefore is not simply a health care system but a form of lifestyle adopted to maintain perfect balance and harmony within the human existence, from the most abstract transcendental values to the most concrete physiological expressions. Based on the premise that life represents an intelligent co-ordination of the Atma (Soul), Mana (Mind), Indriya (Senses) and Sharira (Body). That revolves around the five dense elements that go into the making of the constitution of each individual, called Prakriti. Which in turn is determined by the vital balance of the three physical energies - Vata, Pitta, Kapha and the three mental energies - Satwa, Rajas, Tamas.

FORTE COCHIN- JEWS STREET

MAIN ATTRACTIONS

VASCODAGAMA CHURCH

STILL REMAIS WITH ALL ITS OLDEN TOCH AND HERITAGE. IT IS IN THIS CHURCH THE BODY OF VASCODAGAMA WAS BURIED AND IT WAS LATER
TAKEN TO HIS HOMELAND.

SINAGOGUE CHURCH IS ANOTHER CHURCH OF OLDEN AGES EXISTING IN MATTANCERY NEAR TO FORTE COCHIN.

CHINEESE FISHING NETS

THE RARE NETS WHICH ONLY FOUNDS IN THIS AREA OF KERALA, WHICH IS USED FOR CATCHING FISH.
THE CONSTRUCTIONAL BEAUTY AND THE METHOD OF OPERATION IN TO THE SEA SIDE IS A REAL GIFT TO A VISITOR.

JEWSTREET IS THE AREA WHERE U WILL REALLY FEEL LIKE IN A JEW TOWN , STILL REMAINS AND PRESENTLY IT FUNCTIONS AS SHOPS.THE BUILDINGS IN THESE AREA IS THOSE CONSTRUCTED BY JEWS IN 18TH CENTURY

FORTECOCHIN

DISTRICT- ERNAKULOM
NEAREST AIRPORT- COCHIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
NEAREST RAILWAY STATION- ERNAKULOM CENTRAL.

Friday, January 05, 2007

BEACHES OF KERALA












KOVALAM , MARARI BEACH AND KAPPADU BEACHES ARE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES OF KERALA


KOVALAM BEACH
SITUATED IN TRIVANDRUM DISTRICT
NEAREST AIRPORT- TRIVANDRUM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
NEAREST RAILWAY STATION- TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL.




Varkala



Varkala BeachVarkala, 50 km from Trivandrum, is one of the famous and upcoming beaches in South India. Varkala is famous for its quiet secluded stretch of sand. The Papanasam beach in Varkala is known for its mineral springs and rocky cliffs. The 2000 year old Sree Janardhana Swamy temple and the Nature care centre are the two main attractions here.



Varkala is also an important Hindu center of pilgrimage. The final resting-place of the great social reformer, Sree Narayana Guru, is near Varkala, atop a hill called Sivagiri.



How to Reach



The nearest airport is Trivandrum which is 50 Kms from Varkala. Quilon is the nearest major railway head. Varkala also has rail connection but not all trains stop here. Varakala is easily connected by road.


MARAI BEACH
SITUATED IN ALLEPPEY DISTRICT OF KERALA
NEAREST AIRPORT-COCHIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
NEAREST RAILWAY STATION-ALLEPPEY CENTRAL

MUNNAR - THEKKADI GIFTS OF KERALA

Munnar

MunnarMunnar - one of the best hill stations of South India - is situated at a height of 1600 m from Sea Level. Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams, this hill station was once the summer capital of the British Government in South India. Sprawling Tea Plantations, small towns and beautiful houses make this a popular hill station. Munnar is also famous for exotic flora - like Neelakurunji, which blooms once in 12 years. Anamudi, the highest peak of south India is situated in this area and is an ideal place for Trekking.

Places to see


Mattupetty

Is famous for its highly specialized Diary Farm - the Indo-Swiss live stock project.

DevikulamRajamala

This idyllic hill station with its velvet lawns, exotic flora and fauna and the cool mountain air offer a unique experience to visitors. The sita devi lake with its mineral waters and picturesque surroundings is a good picnic spot.

Rajamala

2695 mt. above sea level this place is a natural habitat of the rare species - Niligiri Thar.

Top Station

This is the highest Point on the Munnar - Kodaikanal route and one gets good view of the nearby towns from this peak.

How to reach

Nearest airport is Cochin, which is 140 Kms from Munnar. No rail head to Munnar. Roads are well connected.


Thekkady

Periyar wildlifePeriyar Tiger Reserve, one of the famous Wildlife Sanctuaries in India, spread across 777 Sq. Kms out of which 360 Sq. Kms is thick forest, is one of the best places for viewing wild elephants. There is a 26 Sq. Km. artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar river. A boat cruise on the lake is a great way to watch the wildlife.

Wild animals like the Elephant, Gaur, Sambar Deer and wild boar, which can be easily seen from close quarters during the serene boat ride. Other Mammals like the Nilgiri Thar, the lion tailed macaque, the bonnet macaque, the Malabar giant Squirrel, the flying Squirrel, the Tiger, the jungle cat and the sloth bear are seen only once in a while. Around 265 different species of birds like the Hornbill, stork, woodpecker, kingfisher, raptor, cormorant, grackle, darter etc. can also be seen.

How to reach

The nearest airport is Cochin, which is 192 kms [5 hrs drive] away. Nearest Rail head is Kottayam which is approx. 120 kms away. Periyar is well connected by road.

Places to see


Periyar National Park

National Park is open from morning 0600 hrs to 1800 hrs daily. Boating is the only way to view the wildlife in Periyar National Park.

Boating

Timing: From 07:00 hrs to 11:00 hrs
From 14:00 hrs. to 16:00hrs.

Trekking

Trekking is another wonderful way to view the wildlife from close quarters. Early morning trekking to the jungles can be arranged. It will be good if you can carry your trekking boots and gear. 4 days trekking into the Periyar jungles with overnight Tea Plantationtent camping can also be arranged.

Plantation Tours

Spices are found in abundance in Periyar. A guided Plantation tour to familiarize you with different spices and plantations like cardamom, pepper, tea, coffee, cloves, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg, cumin seed, garlic etc. is a main attraction of Thekkady.

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