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Munnar

Munnar is located on the eastern side of Indian state of Kerala. Munnar is a beautiful hill station of south India located only 130 km from Kochi (Cochin), one of the India's major port towns, and 140 km from Kottayam.

Mountains, landscapes, beautiful tea plantation across the hillsides, nature's beautiful colours, cultural wealth and architectural diversity of the city are just some of the reasons to visit Munnar.

Munnar is one of the top tea production centers of India. Interestingly, it is also one of the highest locations in the world where tea is grown. Greenery of these tea plantations makes Munnar nature-lover's paradise.

Kumarakom

Kumarakom is a tourist village in Kottayam district, Kerala, India. The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and is part of the Kuttanad region. When you want to relax in the lap of nature, Kumarakom is undoubtedly the most enerzinging, fascinating paradise in Kerala, God's own country. Coconut palms, green paddy fields, lagoons and backwaters, mangroves nesting birds of a hundred varieties will invite you to stay here forever. That is the pristine beauty of Kumarakom.

Kochi

Kochi (formerly known as Cochin) lies in the coastal region of Kerala and is a place which is rich in its culture and traditions. It is also known as the 'Queen of Arabian Sea' due to the beautiful natural harbour and the breathtaking view of the arabian sea from the city. Cochin is blessed with the advancement of technology & modernization, keeping the blend of natural beauty. It is blessed with greenery and traditional years old culture. No wonder It attracts tourists from both India and across the globe.

Alleppey

Alleppey famously known as Venice of east is located 64km north of Kochi in Kerala. Alleppey is also known as Alappuzha which is the Malayalam name for Alleppey.

Alleppey is surrounded by the Arabian sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers crisscross it. Palm fringed canals, lazy lagoons and water locked towns have made Alleppey one of the best backwater tourist destinations of Kerala, truly God's own country. The large network of canals provides Alleppey its lifeline. It has a spectacular long sandy beach. So truly the life in Alleppey revolves around water.

Kottayam

Kottayam is a district in Kerala which is bordered by the lofty Western Ghats on the east and the Vembanad lake and paddy fields of Kuttanand on the west. Kottayam is the ideal take-off point for visit to Peerumed, Munnar, Idukki, Thekkady and the Temple City of Madurai. The famous backwater tourist place Kumarakom is just 14km from Kottayam.

Wayanad

Wayanad is a beautiful hill station is located in the north-east of Kerala at a distance about 76 km. from the sea shores of Kozhikode (Calicut) in the Western Ghats. It is set lofty on the majestic western ghats with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2100 Meters above sea level and is full of plantations, forests and wildlife. The word Wayanad means Vayal (paddy) Naad (land); 'Land of Paddy Fields'. Wayanad district was formed on November 1 , 1980 as the 12th district, carved out of Kozhikode (Calicut) and Kannur districts. There are many indigenous tribes in this area.

Thekkady

Thekkady, a famous tourist attraction in state of Kerala is located in the Idukki district in the state of Kerala. It is famous for its Wildlife Sanctuary called Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in the year 1978.

The Periyar Lake is one of the main attractions in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and is a popular tourist attraction at Thekkady. The lake is formed by the Mullaperiayr Dam across the Periyar river. There also stands a palace located in the heart of the lake that attracts a big number of visitors. The visitors can avail of the boat cruises on the Periyar Lake.

Trivandrum

Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum, the capital of the state of Kerala is a beautiful seaside city built on seven hills. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland spreading over a total of 2,192sq.km. Trivandrum was formerly known as Ananthapuri. Being the state capital, it also throbs with political activity. Thiruvananthapuram and its famous beaches are one of the top tourist destinations in India.

Kovalam

Kovalam was a small, sleepy village. It lay in humble obscurity along the picturesque coast of Kerala. Then around 1930, this little village was unexpectedly shaken out of its lethargic slumber and thrust on the international tourist map. The vendors of holiday dreams along the sea had discovered the fabulous silver sands and palm-fringed shores of Kovalam. From then onwards, there was no looking back.

Kozhikode

The abundant green district teems with serene beaches, verdant hills, wildlife sanctuaries and historic sites. It occupies an important position in Indian history, as well as in the world history as Vasco Da Gama, the great Portuguese navigator, landed at Kappad in 1498 and discovered the sea route to India. This marked the advent of European powers in India. This historical town was the capital of powerful Zamorins.

Kollam

Kollam, is also known as Quilon is located approximately 75 kms away from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala. Kollam was an ancient port city on the Arabian cost. This town have a rich costal history that even made the famous ancient travel writer Ibn Batuta to refers this port as one of the five important port in the 14th century. You should reconsider the fact that Ibn Batuta traveled 24 years vigorously around the globe on the known world.

Varkala

The latest hot-spot destination in Kerala, Varkala is must for those who prefer to do absolutely nothing while holidaying. Due to a spillover resulting from the over saturation of Kovalam, Varkala is a favourite with tourists who travel to Kerala. At the Varkala platform, there is no indication that this town is on many a tourist itinerary.

Idukki

Idukki, the hilly district of Kerala, gets the name from Malayalam word "Idukku", which means a narrow gorge. The charming district teems with picturesque peaks and verdant valleys. Its 1500sq.km.reserved forest area is a heaven for enchanting wildlife and exotic flora. The district is also the "Power House" of the State, as about 60% of the States power needs are fulfilled by the hydro-electric power station at Moolamattom.The district is also known for tea industry and pepper.

Kumily

Palakkad

Palakkad, located about 160 kilometers away from Cochin, is blessed with great scenic splendor and abundant natural resources. It is the land of Pala Tree and Paddy fields. It is the hilly district devoid of any sea coast. Palakkad was the gateway to Kerala from the country years back. Etymologically, Palakkad derives its name from the Pala (alsteria scholaris) tree and kadu(forest), as it is said that the area was once full of Pala trees.

Sabarimala

Sabarimala is situated in the banks of holy river Pampa in the district of Pathanamthitta in Kerala. This pilgrim destination is located high up in the Sahyadri Mountains in Western Ghats. Sabarimala, literally means the mountain of Sabari (a known mythological character), is the most famous religious destination in Kerala. Nestled among the thick forests and mercifully flowing streams, the temple town of Sabarimala stands as a symbol of human love, equality, and religious devotion.