Located 71 km to the north of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam is another coastal district of Kerala. One of the oldest ports on the Malabar coast, Kollam was once the port of international spice trade. 30% of this historic town is covered by the renowned Ashtamudi Lake making it the gateway to the magnificent backwaters of Kerala. […]
Located on the coast of the Arabian Sea, Ernakulam district is a cluster of islands networked by lagoons and backwaters. Kochi (Cochin), one of the finest natural harbours in the world, was once a major centre of commerce and trade with the Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and the British. The commercial capital and the most […]
The northern most district of Kerala, Kasaragod is situated on the sea coast bordered by hilly Kodagu and Mangalore districts of Karnataka in the east and north. Fishing is a prime source of livelihood along with the coir and handloom industries. With its unique natural and cultural attractions Kasaragod is known as the land of […]
With the Arabian Sea on the West and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and freshwater rivers crisscrossing it, Alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty. Referred to as the ‘Venice of the East’ by travellers from across the world, this backwater country is also home to diverse bird life. By virtue of its […]
Anchuvilakku is a stone lamp post and a typical example of Kerala architecture, was built near the Changanacherry boat jetty by the renowned freedom fighter Veluthampi Dalawa. The Changanacherry or Changanassery market, one of the largest in Kerala, was also established by the freedom frighter. The five lamps on this post are lit using kerosene. […]
Anandashram is an internationally renowned spiritual centre founded by Swami Ramdas in 1931 at Kanhangad in Kasaragod district. The centre offers a quiet, peaceful ambience suited for meditation and spiritual studies. For details contact: Ph: +91 467 2203036 Website:www.anandashram.org Getting there Nearest railway station: Kanhangad railway station, about 5 km away Nearest airport: Calicut International […]
Alumkadavu is where the first houseboats in India were built. Located north of Kollam district, the waft of coir and wood is always in the air of this village. And the reason: It is a major centre for the construction of kettuvalloms (traditional rice barges) which are later modified into houseboats for travellers. The houseboats […]
An important place of worship, the Beemapalli Dargah Shareef is dedicated to Bee Umma, a pious Muslim woman who was believed to possess great spiritual powers. The Chandanakudam Festival or Beemapalli Uruz at this mosque, lasting for 10 days, is one of the most colourful events. Getting there Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram, about 7 km […]
One of the most important among the many Jain temples in Kerala, the Bathery Temple in Sulthan Bathery is believed to have been built during the 13th century. Its design is strongly influenced by the architectural style of the then reigning Vijayanagar Dynasty. Another unique feature is the rather checkered history of the temple which […]
Believed to be one of the seven churches established by St. Thomas, St.George’s Forane Church at Aruvithura, popularly known as Aruvithura Church is one of the churches in Kerala which collects the largest amount of monetary offerings during the festival days. The annual feast of St. George is celebrated from 22nd to 24th of April. […]
