Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, is a beautiful city in Kerala, located on the southwest coast of India. It is known for its immense natural beauty and as one of the busiest commercial centers, trading with the Persian Gulf regions and even Europe. Alappuzha is also known as the ‘Venice of the East’ because of …
Kannur, also known as “The Crown of Kerala”, is a picturesque city in the Indian state of Kerala. It is flanked by the Western Ghats to the east and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. The city is dotted with beaches, ancient temples, and historical monuments. The vibrant culture and rich heritage of Kannur attract …
Ottapalam is a town in Ottapalam taluk, Palakkad district, Kerala, India. Chinakathoor Pooram, an event held every year at the Chinakkathoor temple in Palappuram near Ottapalam, is one of the famous festivals in Kerala. Ottapalam was once part of the administration of Valluvanad Swaroopam. Valluvanad was a late medieval primitive state in what is now …
Hailed as the granary of Kerala, Palakkad is a vast area of green plains dotted with hills, rivers, mountain streams, and forests. The gateway to Kerala from the north, a 40-kilometer cut in the mountains known as the Palakkad Gap, provides access to this land at the foot of the Western. The famous picnic spot, …
Thiruvananthapuram has been the capital of present-day Kerala and the former kingdom of Travancore since 1956. The city has been a seat of political power for several centuries. It is also the most populous city in Kerala and is located on the west coast of India, literally a stone’s throw from the southernmost tip of …
Periyar in the southern state of Kerala is one of the sixteen Project Tiger Reserves in India and one of the most picturesque and exquisite nature reserves in the world. With its watercourses, forests, and grasslands, it is a surprising place for mammal and fowl watching. Despite the destruction of much of the forested lowland …
For many, Calicut – or Kozhikode, to use its traditional name – is best known as the place where 450 years of European imperialism in India began with the arrival of Vasco da Gama in May 1498 at Kappad, 18 km north of the present town of Calicut. But despite the Portuguese navigator’s claims, Kozhikode …
Thrissur is one of the best-prepared towns in Kerala. Legend has it that the city was founded by Lord Parasurama soon after the creation of Kerala by constructing a huge Shiva sanctuary. The entire city is centered on the incredible Shiva temple known as the Vadakumnathan temple. The shrine is located at the intersection of …
Think of houseboats. Think of Kumarakom. This sleepy little town on the Vembanad Lake, part of the legendary backwaters of Kerala, is one of the best places to get the famous houseboat experience in Kerala. Kumarakom was once part of the kingdom of Thekkumkur and is famous for its Chundan Vallam and Kettu Vallam boats …
The most popular image of Kochi, or Cochin as the city used to be called, in the modern traveler’s mind is the sight of Chinese fishing nets against a spectacular sunset. But Kochi has more to offer than just that. The thriving metropolis in modern Kerala is also known as the Queen of the Arabian …
