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Tourist Attractions in Kottayam

September 28th, 2010 vcode Posted in Kerala Tourism, Kerala attractions No Comments »

Kottayam Attractions


St Mary Church (Cheriyapally)

This church is also not far off from Valiyapalli. It was built and consecrated by the Portuguese in the year 1579, however, a local Hindu raja also helped out. As such you have a good blend of Portuguese architecture along with the temple architecture of Hindus. Kerala Attractions.The Hindu influence is seen in the large brick walls outside, suspended lamps of the halls and granite pillars while the Portuguese impressions manifest themselves in the vegetable dye paintings on the walls and ceilings. These paintings depict the life of Christ. The church, today, is in need of proper conservation. The church is open from 8 am to 6 pm. The main Feast Day is held every January on the 15th day.

Thirunakkara Mahadev Temple

The temple built by Thekkumkar raja is a wonderful reflection of the traditional Keralese architecture. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple is believed to be around 500 years old. A glimpse of the temple from outside doesn’t give even a slightest hint as to what lays inside. The highlight of the temple are the murals on the walls. Also, the sanctum sanctorum is ornated with scenes from the Hindu epics. The annual Phalguna Utsav attracts a large number of devotees to this temple every year in the month of March. Usually, the temple is open from 5 am to 12 pm and then later from 5 to 8 pm.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

12 kms west of Kottayam town is this small village Kumarakom, which has a beautiful bird sanctuary on the banks of the Vembanad Lake and is an ideal place for backwater cruises. The 14-acre sanctuary is an ornithologist’s paradise and a favourite haunt of migratory birds like Siberian stork, Egret darter, Heron and Teal. There are also different varieties of local birds like waterfowl, wild duck, cuckoo, owl, water ducketc. The sanctuary is open from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm and the best months to bird watch are between June and August. Close to the sanctuary, in the beautifully wooded ground near the backwaters, is coconut lagoon heritage resort, which is one of India’s most discrete holiday destinations. Guests stay in genuine ‘Tharawad’ (traditional wooden) cottages and love this unique culture

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Places to visit in Palakkad

September 24th, 2010 vcode Posted in Kerala Tourism, Kerala attractions No Comments »


Palakkad Tourist Attractions




Silent Valley national Park


40Kms north east of Mannarkad, spread over 90 sq. kms is Silent valley, a virgin forest, which is believed to be the role surviving bit of evergreen forests in the Sahya Ranges or Western Ghats. The name Silent Valley is derived because it is devoid even of the chirping of cicadas. Tourist Attractions.It contains India’s last substantial stretch of tropical evergreen rain forests, and a large number of wildanimals.Vehicular transport is possible only up to Mukkali, nearly 24 kms from the park. The river Kunthipuzha, which follows through the valley, before, merging into the river Bharathapuzha


Parambikkulam Wildlife Sanctuary


110 Kms from Palakkad, the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, part of the neighboring Annamalai Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, is one of the best in Kerala. Sprawled across 285 sq kms, it has a rich diversity of flora and fauna. It has large population of Gaur (Bison), Nilgiri languor, jungle cat, lion tailed macaque, Sloth bear, Sambar and spotted deer, along with some tigers and leopards. The Cannimari Teak Tree, said to be Asia’s largest, stands about 5 kms from Thuna-kadavu, the headquarters of Parambikulam. Boating and cruising facilities are available at the Parambikulam Reservoir. The Rest Houses of the State Forest Department at Thoonakkadavu, Thellikkal and Anappady offers accommodation for tourists. There are tree houses in the reserve forest area in Thoonakkadavu. Trekking in the sanctuary is also possible, with prior permission of the forest officials.


Malampuzha


10 kms from Palakkad, ‘ Malampuzha’ A famous picnic spot and major tourist attraction, is in the site of a large irrigation dam built across the river Bharathapuzha. It is a picnic spot in the lower hills of the Western Ghats. Malampuzha Garden is a famous picnic spot, which comprises a dam and beautifully landscaped gardens, around the large reservoirs are beautifully landscaped rose gardens and amusement parks for children, as well as facilities for boat cruises and water sports on the reservoir. The famous work ‘yakshi’ done by Kerala’s famous sculptor Kania Kunjiraman is another attraction done in the garden. There is famous theme park, The Fantasy Park, the first one in Kerala.

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Tourist Attractions in Thrissur

September 23rd, 2010 vcode Posted in Kerala Tourism, Kerala attractions No Comments »


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Art Museum
2 kms from Thrissur town, there is nice little art museum, which has a good collection of woodcarvings metal sculptures, Kathakali figures and ancient jewellery. There are also wonderful figures and good paintings. This art museum is also well known fro a great collection of traditional Kerala lamps. The museum is open from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm on all days, except Mondays.
Cheruthuruthy (Kathakali Centre)
North of Thrissur, 29 kms away, near the Shoranur Railway junction is Cheruthuruthy, home of the renowned repository of the tradition of the Kathakali dance form. It is in this academy that the best of Kerala’s Kathakali performers get their training. The institution also offers training in music, drama and other dance forms including Mohiniyattam, Koodiyattam and Ottam Thullal.
Anakkayam Lake
20 kms from Chalakudy, on the Sholayar-Peringalkuthu route, Anakkayam is famous for its lake with cool and placid waters. The place is breathtaking beautiful, with its rushing waters, chiseled rocks and silent streams. This place got its name as Anakkayam, from a herd of elephants which used to visit the lake quiet often, but one day some of them got drowned over there.

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