Holidays
in Alappuzha: Alappuzha With the Arabian
sea on the west and a vast network of lakes,
and fresh water rivers criss crossing it.
Alappuzha is a district of immense natural
beauty. Referred to as the Venice of the
East by travelers 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 is grown in importance
as a backwater tourist centre, attracting
several thousands of foreign tourists each
year. Alappuzha is also famous for its boat
races, houseboat holydays, beaches, marine
products and coir industry. Here, one can
see coconut husks being beaten into fiber
for making beautiful mats and coir products.
A singular characteristic of this land is
the region called Kuttanad. The rice bowl
of Kerala. Kuttanad is perhaps the only
place in the world where farming is done
below sea level.
The
Hill Palace Museum
The
Hill Palace Museum, Tripunithura Holidays: Hill palace, the east while official residential
of the Cochin royal family, was built in
1865. the palace complex consists of 49
buildings in the traditional architectural
style of Kerala and is surrounded by 52
acres of terraced land with a deer park
and facilities for horse riding. A full-fledged
ethno-archaeological museum and Kerala's
first ever heritage museum are the main
attractions. Displayed inside the thirteen
galleries are oil paintings, 19th century
paintings, murals, scripture in stone and
plaster of Paris, manuscripts, inscriptions
and coins belonging to Cochin royal family.
Bolghatty
Island
Bolghatty
Island Holidays: This Island is famous
for its palace of the same name. the Bolghatty
Palace was built in 1744 by the Dutch and
later taken over by the British. Today it
is a hotel run by KTDC (Kerala Truism Development
Corporation), with a small golf course and
special honeymoon cottage.
Munnar
Munnar
Holidays: Munnar is situated at the
confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha,
Nallathanni, Kundala. 1600 m. above sea
level, this hill station was the summer
resort of the British Government in South
India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture
book towns, winding lanes, and holiday facilities
make this a popular hill station.
The
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
The
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkady Holidays
: One of the world's most fascinating
natural wildlife sanctuaries. Thekkady is
noted for its geomorphology, wildlife and
scenic beauty. The Periyar Tiger Reserve
attracts travellers from all over the world
360 sq. km. of the 777 sq. km. sanctuary
is covered with evergreen forests. The 26
sq. km. artificial lake formed by the Idukki
Dam across the Periyar River offers boating
facilities.
Peerumed
Peerumed
Holidays: Situated Situated amidst rubber,
tea, coffee, and pepper plantations is this
dainty little hill station of Peerumed,
an ideal stopover on the way to Thekkady.
Surrounded by rolling hills and valleys,
Peerumed is well known for its waterfalls,
open grasslands and delightful trekking
trails.
Bakal
Bakal
Holidays: The beautiful Bakal Beach
with Bakal Fort in the background, is of
great historical and archaeological interest.
Once held by Tipu Sultan the fort was later
incorporated into the domain of the English
East India Company.
Kovalam
Kovalam
holidays - A beautiful, curving, palm-fringed
beach of golden sands and safe bathing have
made India's major beach resort. It is an
internationally known holiday destination.
This natural bay is a safe sea-pool free
from high waves and surges - ideal for swimming,
surfing and skiing. The more adventurous
can ride out into the sea on a catamaran.
Besides the ITDC's luxury hotel complex,
several other hotels and guest houses have
sprung up on the hillsides overlooking the
beach, taking advantage of the Kovalam boom.
Among the many other attractions here are
water sports, a theatre that stages traditional
Kathakali dance dramas, a yoga centre and
facilities for traditional oil bathing and
massages according to the ancient Kerala
Ayurvedic system.