Category Archives: About Kerala

Kerala in South India also called God’s Own Country. It is a jewel in the map of south India and it is also the home to many rare and special forms of animal, bird and marine life. The wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala provide refuge to different forms of wildlife in Kerala and provide tourists with an opportunity to see these rare creatures in their natural surroundings.

There are different species that were endangered but they have been very well preserved here and taken care of in these surroundings. And nothing could be better than to see these wild animals in their natural surroundings. After all who doesn’t love to see the big cat languish its prey just after a fresh kill or who doesn’t like to watch the beautiful chirpy little birds take flight to the sky and soar high up in the air. Read Full Post…

Kerala, the visitors’ paradise, has soul-cleansing centres too. Pilgrim centres of all religions abound this tiny state. Thousands throng such centres with agitated minds and return cool, calm and collected.

Hindus, Christians, Muslims and even microscopic minorities such as Jains have their own pilgrim centres where devotees genuflect to bare their mental trauma. Read Full Post…

Government Museum
Founded in 1857 the museum is located within a spacious park and zoological garden. The art collection covers aspects of Kerala’s rich heritage, especially stone, wood and bronze sculpture. Over the centuries Kerala developed a unique style of craftsmanship in the visual and performing arts. The Bronze Gallery displays the special characteristics of bronzes from Kerala which were distinct from the ones from Tamil Nadu. Read Full Post…

Cheraman Juma Masjid
Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungalloor.Juma masjid was the first mosque in India. It was built in 629 A.D. and resembles a temple in appearance but is a mosque. This was rebuilt recently as certain parts were damaged due to natural catastrophes. Read Full Post…

Think tourism; think India. Yes folks! It’s all about discovering and re discovering the hub of tourist spots, INDIA. India’s tourist attractions are by far the most attractive and adventurous ones and the revenue in the tourism industry bears testimony to this fact. Read Full Post…

Further inland when one goes into the interiors of this state there are more and endless miles of placid Kerala backwaters, flanked on either side by a towering palm tress. These meandering freshwaters are all mainly concentrated around the townships of Alleppey, Kumarakom, Kottayam, Quilon and Cochin.

These waterways or better known as backwaters are best traveled in thatched roof houseboats called kettuvallam or in a sleek darting local snake boat. Read Full Post…

When we think of history we think of times gone by and something that cannot come back. But, it’s not true as far as something’s are concerned. Who says history is gone and can’t be brought back. It lives as memories and historical monuments bear testimony to this fact. Read Full Post…

Lying on the windward side of the Western Ghats, Kerala has a long chain of lush, mist-clad hill stations that are home to exotic wildlife. All the hill resorts in Kerala offer the most enchanting experience of nature in all its virgin beauty.

Munnar Hill Station 
If you seek a sense of peace you’ll find it here in Munnar. The nature- lover’s paradise. Opened up out of virgin forests a century ago by pioneer planters. This is where you fill your holidays with quiet moments at 1600m above sea level. Wayanad Hill Station Read Full Post…

The state is as rich in its fairs and festivals as it is in its culture and tradition. This state has a colorful list of festivals, that color the state through out the year and these fairs are as diverse as the land proving the dictum of unity amidst diversity to be true in the country. 

Observed with enthusiasm and gaiety, these festivals are like gems ornamenting the crown of Kerala tradition and culture. As these festivals are spread throughout the year, every season hosts a new festival, which is a true celebration of the benevolence of the Nature. Read Full Post…

A pleasant morning to begin with and the sunrays have just reached your doorsteps. Wake up on a mist-softened morning in Kerala. The sun has just come over the palm trees and given the color of gold to the entire universe.

That’s Kerala for you the ultimate place to be in. the obsession of the Kerala administration to make the state one of the most civilized and educated one has led to the highest literacy rate that enables all people to earn a good livelihood through their good education. This state inspires all the others in the country and no doubt is an idol for many. Read Full Post…

Kerala GOD’S OWN LAND is blessed with the gift of Nature. Mother Nature has been bountiful when it comes to Kerala. This particular state has been gifted with the best of natural sites and is considered to be the Heaven of India.

Right from the beautiful sites to the people of this state, all about this state is awesomely gorgeous. This is the only state of India, which boasts of complete literacy. None of the other states can match the literacy of this state. Read Full Post…

Welcome to God’s Own Country – Kerala. Sun-drenched and golden sand await your footsteps at the shoreline of Kerala which is home to some of the finest beaches, Fine blue waves that hit the shore now and then making that huge noise that make scare a child away from the shore but at the end of the day who doesn’t like to have fun and enjoy the beaches that make you feel excited and adventurous. Kerala beaches add color to its repertoire of tourism delights apart from the houseboats and the backwaters a traveler to Kerala always looks forward to the beaches of Kerala. Read Full Post…