My Kerala Trips
Kerala, the Gods Own Country is one of the most beautiful place in the world. If you love travel there are several interesting spots you can visit. Here in this blog My Kerala Trips I want to introduce some of them. Please help me with your valuable reviews and comments.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Gavi echo tourism project Vandiperiyar in eastern extreme of the Pathanamthitta District.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Kyuruva Deepu or Kuruva Island Wayanad
Wynad or Wayanad as we have described earlier is a place of natural wonders. Kuruva deep or Kuruva island is one of the most popular place in Wayand. Tourists come to Wayand may find some time to visit Kyuruva Deepu or Kuruva Island. Kyuruva Deepu or Kuruva Island is situated about 17 kilometers east of Mananthavady. Situated in the Kabana River Kyuruva Deepu or Kuruva Island is a gift of nature to Wayanad. It is a large virgine forest of about 950 acres. This rich evergreen forest host uncommon species of birds, herbs and orchids. Kyuruva Deepu or Kuruva Island is closed during monsoon (June – September). Tourists can enjoy trekking, watching birds and wildlife photography. Tourists are coming from all over Kerala and Karnataka to visit this beautiful place.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
The Alappuzha District
The Alappuzha District is famous for its unique backwaters. It is also called the Venice of East. The district is endowed with immense natural beauty. The sandy strip of land with Arabian Sea to its west is woven by lagoons and an array of rivers, canals, and lakes ideal for boat cruise. The main rivers are Achankovil, Pamba and Manimala. The Vembanad lake covering an area of 204 sq. kms. stretches from Alappuzha to Kochi and the ayamkulam lake covers an area of 59.57 sq. kjns. and extends into Alappuzha and Kollam districts. These lakes are used for the inland water transport of cargo and passengers. The district has been an important centre of Christiarilty. The church at Kokkomangalam in Cherthala taluk is believed to be one of the seven churches founded by St. Thomas, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. Alappuzha has been an important trading and commercial centre since time immemorial. It is also known for coir and carpet industry. The coir industry in the district is well known!
The Alappuzha District
The Alappuzha District is famous for its unique backwaters. It is also called the Venice of East. The district is endowed with immense natural beauty. The sandy strip of land with Arabian Sea to its west is woven by lagoons and an array of rivers, canals, and lakes ideal for boat cruise. The main rivers are Achankovil, Pamba and Manimala. The Vembanad lake covering an area of 204 sq. kms. stretches from Alappuzha to Kochi and the ayamkulam lake covers an area of 59.57 sq. kjns. and extends into Alappuzha and Kollam districts. These lakes are used for the inland water transport of cargo and passengers. The district has been an important centre of Christiarilty. The church at Kokkomangalam in Cherthala taluk is believed to be one of the seven churches founded by St. Thomas, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. Alappuzha has been an important trading and commercial centre since time immemorial. It is also known for coir and carpet industry. The coir industry in the district is well known!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Hotels of Cochin
Aiswarya Hotel, Jos, Jn., Warriam Road, Ph: 2364454
Abad Atrium, M. G. Road, Ph: 2361595,2381 122
Abad Metro, Rajaji Road, Ph: 2364162, 2364032
A. J. Residency, Kaloor, Ph: 2531480/884/2530012
ATS Wlllingdon Hotel, Wiillngdon Island, Ph: 2667643
Bijus Tourist Home, Canon Shed Road, Ph: 2381881
Cochin Regency, Near Padma Jn. Ph: 2360667
Cochin Tourist Home, Opp. Near South Rly Stn., Ph:2377577
Elite Tourist Home, Paramara Rd, Opp. Town Hi, Ph: 2395692
Gaanam Hotels Ltd., •Chittoor Road, Ph: 2376123
Good Shepherd Tourist Home, Chelakulam Building, Ph: 2381145
Hotel Abad, Chullickal, Ph: 2228211
Hotel Airlines, M. G. Road, Ph: 2366633, 2351772
Hotel Blue Diamond, Market Road, Ph :2382118
Hotel Chandnl Park, South Kalamassery, Ph : 2557628
Hotel Crystal Palace, Banerji Road, Ph: 2394222, 2393789
Hotel Grace, Narakathara Rd, Ph: 2353789
Hotel Kavita, Chittoor Road, Ph: 2350618
Hotel K. K. International, Opp. South RIy Stn, Ph: 2376010
Hotel Megha, Kacherippady, Ph: 2395305
Hotel Mayura Park, Kacheripady Jn, Ph: 2390560
Hotel Sangeetha, Chitoor Road, Ph: 2376123
Hotel Mermaid Days Inn, Kaniampuzha Rd, Ph: 2307999
Hotel Segate, Pathadipalam, Ph: 2555405
Hotel Uduppi Anantha Bhavan, M. G. Road, Ph: 2382071, 75
Kamyakam Haven, Kothad Island, Ph : 2432701
Travancore Court, Warriam Road, Cochjn-16. Ph : 2351120, 3044000
Hotel Harbour View, M. G. Road, Opp. Ship yard, Cochin, Ph 4090000
Mas Hotel, Near North Rly Stn, Ph: 2395090
Matha Tourist Home, St. Vincent Road, Ph: 2395250
N. M. Hotels, Near South Rly Stn, Ph: 2375137
Paulson Park Hotel, Ekm South Jn, Ph: 2378240
Piazza Residency, Near Ekm South Rly Stn, Ph: 2376408
Queens Residency, Shenoys Jn, Ph: 2365775, 2368010
Sahara Tourist Lodge, Convent Road, Ph: 2352178
Saas Tower, Canon Shed Road, Ph: 2365319
Star Tourist Home, Kaloor, Ph: 2539940
Thankam Tourist Home, Near North Rly Stn, Ph: 2390007
Bolghatty Palace Hotel, Bolghatty, Ph: 2750600
Circle Manor, Deshabhimani Jn, Ph: 2408066
Fort Heritage, Ph: 2217902
Haramain Tourist Home, Ph: 2381789
Hotel White Fourt, Byepass, Ph : 2706955
Hotel Cochin Tower, Lizy Jn, Ph: 2401910
Hotel Seagull, Ph: 2217172
Hotel Rakoba, Ph: 2353933
Hotel Highway Garden, Ph: 2330321
Hotel Mercy, Ph: 2367379
Rivera Suites, Thevara, Ph: 2663474
R. K. Oberol Hotel, Ph: 2351743
Hotel Searock, Ph: 2354745
The Metropolitlan, Near South Rly, Stn Ph: 2375412
Youth Hostel Kakkanadu, Ph: 2422808
Thursday, February 3, 2011
KaLady the birth place of-Adi Sankaracharya
KaLady the birth place of-Adi Sankaracharya is located on the banks of River Periyar, 45 km from Kochi is Kalady a pilgrim centre and the birth place of-Adi Sankaracharya, the great Indian Philosopher of the 8th century AD. There are two shrines in memory of Adi Sankaracharya, one dedicated to him as Dakshinamurthy and the other to the goddess Sharada maintained by Sringeri Mutt. On the same place there is also a spot (Brindavan) where Adi Sankaracharyas mother Aryamba was cremated. In addition there is an ancient Shri Krishna Temple close by which was me family temple of Adi Sankaracharya. Another temple known as the International Temple dedicated to Shri Ramakrishna Deva has been built with the hope that it would eventually become a temple for all religions and an house of peace.
Kalady is located on MC Road Between Angamaly and Perumbavoor. Tourists come here and spend hourse enjoying peaceful atmosphere.
Cochin Boat Rides
Cochin Boat Rides : The best part of Cochin is a boat ride through the backwaters to all the islands. The most beautiful of all the islands is Bolgatty built by the Dutch. Today it has been converted into a hotel run by Kerala Tourism Development Corporation. Gundu island : With an area of 5 acres, Gundu Island is the smallest island around Cochin.
Cochin Boat Rides Timings: -