Tourism in Kerala - Vaikom Mahadeva Temple

Vaikom Mahadeva Temple
The Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is a sanctuary for the Hindu god Shiva in Vaikom, Kerala. The sanctuary, alongside Ettumanoor Siva Temple, Kaduthuruthy Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple is viewed as an influential trisome. The conviction is that if a fan adores at these three sanctuaries before 'Ucha pooja', all the wishes are satisfied. The Vaikom Mahadeva sanctuary is one of the few sanctuaries which is held in respect by both Shaivaites and the Vaishnavaites. Vaikom's Shiva is affectionately called Vaikkathappan. The Shiva Linga here is accepted to be from the 'Treta yuga' and considered as one of the most seasoned sanctuaries in Kerala where pooja has not been broken since beginning More 

Annual festival: Vaikathashtami (November/December)
 http://vaikomtemple.org/

By Train : Vaikom Road Railway Station on the Ernakulam is the nearest railway station. However the nearest major station is Kottayam Railway Station is about 25 km away.
By Flight: Cochin International Airport is about 76 km from Kottayam.
By Bus: The major cities and towns nearby including Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, and Thiruvananthapuram. Vaikom Bus Station operated by KSTRC lies on the Ettumanoor – Ernakulam Highway.

Tourism in Kerala - Krishnapuram Palace

Krishnapuram Palace
The Krishnapuram Palace is a royal residence and gallery found in Kayamkulam close Alappuzha in Alappuzha area, Kerala in southwestern India. It was inherent the eighteenth century by Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma (1729–1758 AD), the Travancore kingdom. It is inherent the structural style of Kerala with gabled top, limited hallway and dormer windows, close to the Krishnaswamy Temple at Krishnapuram The royal residence is kept up by the Archeological Department of Kerala and contains displays that fit in with the Palace and its previous inhabitant, the Travancore Maharaja Marthanda Varma. It is likewise acclaimed for a huge lake inside the castle complex  It is additionally said that an underground escape course runs from the base of the lake as a conceivable break course from foes Among the numerous Kerala-style sketches seen in the royal residence, a notably set painting is titled "Gajendra Moksham" of 154 square feet (14.3 m2) size, which is said to be the biggest such find in Kerala. It is put on the western end of the ground floor of the castle The twofold edged Kayamkulam Vaal (sword) is likewise on presentation here. The castle houses, in its patio, one of the four statues of Buddha found in Alappuzha District More

Visiting hours: 09.30  to 16.30 hrs. Closed on Mondays and national holidays.

  Kayamkulam, Allappuzha, Kerala, 690533, India

+91-471-2571043 |  +91-471-2573797

Nearest railway station: Kayamkulam Junction, about 8 km
Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport, about 103 km

Tourism in Kerala - Anamudi

 Anamudi 
Anamudi  is placed in the Indian state Kerala. It is the most noteworthy top in the Western Ghats and South India, at a height of 2,695 meters (8,842 ft)and a topographic conspicuousness of 2,479 meters (8,133 ft)the name Anamudi actually means "elephant's temple," a reference to the similarity of the mountain to an elephant's head The initially recorded climb of the Anamudi was by General Douglas Hamilton of the Madras Army on May 4, 1862, however it is likely that there had been prior risings by neighborhood individuals. More

Contact for permission:
Forest Information Centre
Wildlife Warden's Office
Munnar PO, Idukki
Kerala, India - 685 612
Tel: +91 4865 231587
E-mail: roywlw@eravikulam.org

Other contact addresses:
The Wild life Warden,
Munnar Wildlife Division,
Munnar
Tel: +91 4865 231587

District Tourism Promotion Council Information Centre
Old Munnar Road
Idukki- 685 612
Tel: +91 4865 231 516
E-mail: munnardtpc@sancharnet.in
www.munnartourism.com


By Air: The closest airport is Nedumbassery at Cochin which is 150 kms away from Munnar. One can hire a cab or take bus to travel to Munnar from there.

By Bus: Bus service is well connected throughout the interiors of Kerala. By Train: Pollachi Junction Railway Station is 51 km away from Eravikulam National Park. Munnar does not enjoy flexible and frequent rail services. So it is advisable to go by bus, private vehicle, cab or on foot.

Tourism in Kerala - Nehru Trophy Boat Race

Nehru Trophy Boat Race
The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is a well known Vallam Kali held in the Punnamada Lake close Alappuzha, Kerala, India. Vallam Kali or Vallamkali truly means pontoon play/diversion, however can be meant vessel race in English. The most prevalent occasion of the race is the opposition of Chundan Vallams (snake vessels). Henceforth the race is otherwise called Snake Boat Race in English. Different sorts vessels which take an interest in different occasions of the race are Churulan Vallam, Iruttukuthy Vallam, Odi Vallam, Veppu Vallam (Vaipu Vallam), Vadakkanody Vallam and Kochu Vallam. The race led on the second Saturday of August consistently is a real vacation spot. More

Official Website of Nehru Trophy Boat Race
nehrutrophy.nic.in/
Venue: Punnamada Backwaters, Alappuzha district.
Location: Punnamada
District: Alappuzha

Tourism in Kerala - Hill Palace Tripunithura

Hill Palace
Hill Palace is the biggest archeological historical center in Kerala, at Tripunithura, Kochi, close Karingachira territory  It was the managerial office of Kochi Rajas. Inherent 1865, the Palace complex comprises of 49 structures in the conventional engineering style, spreading crosswise over in 54 sections of land (220,000 m2). The complex has an archeological exhibition hall, a legacy gallery, a deer stop, an ancient park and a kids' stop The facilities of the historical center is home to a few uncommon types of restorative plants. Instantly the castle has been changed over into an exhibition hall by The Kerala State Archeology Department and is interested in broad daylight all days with the exception of Mondays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The castle is around 12 km from Ernakulam territory and agreeable by street and rail More

 Hill Palace Road, Karingachira, Thrippunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala 682301 

 Phone 1800 425 4747

Nearest railway station: Ernakulam, about 10 km
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 33 km

Tourism in Kerala - St. Francis Church, Kochi

St. Francis CSI Church
St. Francis CSI Church, in Fort Kochi (otherwise known as. Stronghold Cochin), initially implicit 1503, is the most seasoned European church in India and has incredible authentic hugeness as a quiet witness to the European pilgrim battle in the subcontinent The Portuguese adventurer, Vasco da Gama, kicked the bucket in Kochi in 1524 when he was on his third visit to India. His body was initially covered in this congregation, however following fourteen years his remaining parts were evacuated to Lisbon Vasco da Gama, who found the ocean course from Europe to India, arrived at Kappad close Kozhikode (Calicut) in 1498 Vasco da Gama was trailed by Pedro Álvares Cabral  and Afonso de Albuquerque. They fabricated a fortification at Kochi with consent from the Raja of Cochin. Inside the fortification, they manufactured a congregation with a wooden structure, which was committed to St. Bartholomew. The area is currently known as Fort Kochi More

St. Francis Church Road, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001
Nearest railway station: Ernakulam about 12 km.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 45 km

Tourism in Kerala - Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (otherwise called Vembanad Bird Sanctuary) is arranged at Kumarakom in Kottayam area in the Indian condition of Kerala, on the banks of Vembanad Lake Set in the Kerala Backwaters the feathered creature asylum is an ornithologist's heaven and a most loved frequent of transient winged creatures Developed in an elastic ranch as a fowl haven by an Englishman, the asylum was some time ago known as Baker's Estate  More 


Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) office:
Ph: +91 481 2525864
Fax: +91 481 2525862 
Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 13 km
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 94 km
 

Tourism in Kerala - Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica

Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica at Fort Kochi is one of the eight Basilicas in India. Considered one of the legacy buildings of Kerala, this congregation is one of the finest and most great temples in India and went to by travelers the entire year round. It is a position of commitment and a middle of notable importance, blessed with building and creative magnificence and shades of the gothic style.The basilica serves as the Cathedral church of the Diocese of Cochin. It was assembled initially by the Portuguese and raised to a Cathedral by Pope Paul IV in 1558, was saved by the Dutch vanquishers who wrecked numerous Catholic structures. Later the British crushed the structure and Bishop D. João Gomes Ferreira authorized another building in 1887. Blessed in 1905, Santa Cruz was announced a Basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1984 More

Santa Cruz Rd, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001

0484 221 5799

Nearest railway station: Ernakulam about 12 km.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 45 km

Tourism in Kerala - Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple

Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple
Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple  is a Hindu sanctuary in Ambalappuzha, Alapuzha region of Kerala, in south India. The Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple is accepted to have been constructed amid fifteenth – seventeenth AD by the neighborhood ruler Chembakasserry Pooradam Thirunal-Devanarayanan Thampuran. The symbol at Ambalapuzha is compared to Parthasarthi with a whip in the privilege hand and a Shankhu (holy conch) in the left. This sanctuary is specifically related to the Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Temple. Amid the strikes of Tipu Sultan in 1789, the symbol of Sri Krishna from the Guruvayoor Temple was brought to the Ambalappuzha Temple for safety's sake. The payasam served in the Ambalappuzha Temple is celebrated among Hindu aficionados. This sweet pudding made of rice and milk has an intriguing legendary legend behind it.It is believed that Guruvayoorappan reaches here daily at the time of Palpayasa Nedyam to have it

Nearest railway station: Ambalapuzha, about 2 km away; Alappuzha, about 14 km away
Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport, about 139 km away

+(91)-477-2272090

Ambalappuzha Dewaswam, Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha - 688561

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Tourism in Kerala - Paradesi Synagogue

Paradesi SynagogueThe Paradesi Synagogue is the most seasoned dynamic  synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations  spotted in Kochi, Kerala, in South India. Built in 1567, it is one of seven synagogues of the Malabar Yehudan individuals or Cochin Jewish group in the Kingdom of Cochin. Paradesi is a statement utilized as a part of a few Indian dialects, and the exacting significance of the term is "outsiders", connected to the synagogue in light of the fact that it was assembled by Sephardic or Spanish-talking Jews, some of them from families ousted in Aleppo, Safed and other West Asian regions. It is additionally alluded to as the Cochin Jewish Synagogue or the Mattancherry Synagogue. The synagogue is spotted in the quarter of Old Cochin known as Jew Town and is the stand out of the seven synagogues in the range still being used. The complex has four structures. It was manufactured adjoining the Mattancherry Palace sanctuary on the area given to the Malabari Yehuden group by the Raja of Kochi, Rama Varma The Mattancherry Palace sanctuary and the Mattancherry synagogue impart a typical divider

Synagogue Lane, Kappalandimukku, Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala 682002

1800 425 4747

Tourism in Kerala - Cherai Beach

Cherai Beach
Cherai Beach is found in Vypin island, Kochi, India. Cherai Beach is only 25 km from Kochi, and 30 km from Cochin International Airport. The closest towns are North Paravur (6 km) and Kodungallur (10 km) and the closest line station is Aluva (20 km).

Tourism in Kerala - Eravikulam National Park

Eravikulam National Park
Eravikulam National Park  is a 97 km² national park found along the Western Ghats in the Idukki region of Kerala in India, between 10º05'n – 10º20'n scope and 77º0'e – 77º10'e longitude It is the first national stop in kerala.eravikulam National Park  is regulated by the Kerala Department of Forests and Wildlife, Munnar Wildlife Division, together with the close-by Mathikettan Shola National Park, Anamudi Shola National Park, Pambadum Shola National Park, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and the Kurinjimala Sanctuary The Western Ghats, Anamalai Sub-Cluster, including all of Eravikulam National Park, is under thought by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for determination as a World Heri

Tourism in Kerala - Mattancherry Palace

Mattancherry Palace
The Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese royal residence prominently known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, Kochi, in the Indian condition of Kerala gimmicks Kerala paintings delineating Hindu sanctuary workmanship, representations and displays of the Rajas of Kochi.the Palace was constructed and talented by the Portuguese as a present to the Raja of Cochin around 1555. The Dutch completed a few augmentations and redesigns in the royal residence in 1663, and from that point it was famously called Dutch Palace. The rajas additionally made more changes to it. Today, it is a picture display of the Cochin Rajas and remarkable for a percentage of the best fanciful paintings in India, which are in the best conventions of Hindu sanctuary craftsmanship. The castle was assembled to assuage the ruler after they looted a sanctuary close-by The arriving of Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese traveler at Kappad in 1498 was invited by the Kochi rulers. They were given elite right to build plants. The Portuguese shocked the rehashed assaults of the Zamorins and the Cochin Rajas essentially got to be vassals of the Portuguese. The impact of the Portuguese were supplanted by the Dutch and they assumed control Mattancherry in 1663 Subsequently, the range was assumed control by Hyder Ali and still later by the British East India Company

Tourism in Kerala - Vadakkunnathan Temple

Vadakkunnathan Temple
Vadakkunnathan Temple  is an aged Hindu sanctuary committed to Shiva at city of Thrissur, of Kerala state in India. This sanctuary is an exemplary illustration of the compositional style of Kerala and has fantastic towers on every one of the four sides furthermore a kuttambalam. Painting artworks delineating different scenes from Mahabharata can be seen inside the sanctuary The altars and the Kuttambalam show vignettes cut in wood. The sanctuary, alongside the painting canvases, has been proclaimed as a National Monument by India under Ancient Monuments and Archeological Sites and Remains Act According to prevalent nearby legend, this is the first sanctuary manufactured by Parasurama, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu. Tekkinkadu Ground, circling the Vadakkunnathan Temple, is the primary venue of the Thrissur Pooram.non-Hindus are not permitted to go into the sanctuary ,In the year 2012 Archeological Survey of India (ASI) has suggested 14 locales, including Vadakkumnathan Temple and castles, from Kerala to incorporate in the rundown of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Tourism in Kerala - Mattupetty Dam

Mattupetty Dam
Mattupetty Dam, close Munnar in Idukki District, is a stockpiling Concrete Gravity dam inherent the mountains of Kerala, India to ration water for hydroelectricity  It has been an indispensable wellspring of force, yielding alongside other such dams, colossal income to the states. The expansive measure of lastingly accessible water permits wild creatures and winged animals to prosper. However saltiness brought on by watering system and water-logging are of concern to tree huggers Munnar is spotted close to the conjunction of the mountain streams of Muthirappuzha River, Chanduvarai River and Kundale River The supply is likewise known to be one of the meeting grounds of elephants in the area.

Tourism in Kerala - Thekkady

Thekkady
Thekkady (Idukki region) is the area of the Periyar National Park, which is a paramount vacation spot in the Kerala condition of India Thekkady is found around 257 km (160 mi) from Trivandrum, 114 km from Madurai City and Madurai Airport, 145 km from Cochin International Airport and 114 km from Kottayam route station. Thekkady is placed close to Kerala-Tamil Nadu fringe. The asylum is celebrated for its thick evergreen, semi-evergreen, sodden deciduous timberlands and savanna meadows. It is home to groups of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.

The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over 777 km2 (300 sq mi), of which 360 km2 (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen woods. The Wild Life Sanctuary was proclaimed a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The impressive counterfeit lake structured by the Mullaperiyar Dam over the Periyar River adds to the appeal of the recreation center. The best attractions of Periyar are the crowds of wild elephants, deers, buffaloes that boil down to drink in the lake. Haven can be gotten to through a trekking, sculling or jeep safari Thekkady is considered as a paradise for characteristic flavors, for example, dark pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, nutmace, ginger, and clove

Tourism in Kerala -Vembanad Kayal

Vembanad Kayal
Vembanad is the longest lake in India and the biggest lake in the condition of Kerala. It is additionally considered one of the biggest lakes in India. A lake traversing a few areas in the condition of Kerala, it is known by diverse names in distinctive regions viz. Punnamada Lake in Kuttanad, Kochi Lake in Kochi. The Port of Kochi is spotted around two islands (the Willingdon Island and Vallarpadam) in a share of this lake known as the Kochi Lake. The observed Nehru Trophy Boat Race is led in an allotment of this lake; in the Kuttanad district, known as the Punnamada Lake. Abnormal amounts of contamination have been perceived at specific hotspots of the Vembanad backwaters. Legislature of India has distinguished the Vembanad wetland under National Wetlands Conservation Program.

Tourism in Kerala - Padmanabhaswamy Temple

 Padmanabhaswamy Temple
The Padmanabhaswamy sanctuary  Sree Padmanabhaswamy Kshetram  is found in the focal point of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala. Rather uncommonly for Kerala, the sanctuary was implicit the Dravidian style, for the most part connected with the sanctuaries found in the neighboring condition of Tamil Nadu, offering high dividers and a sixteenth century Gopuram  The sanctuary is a copy of the Adikesava Perumal sanctuary spotted in Kanyakumari The key god Vishnu is revered in the "Anantha-Sayanam" carriage – the interminable yogic consider the serpent Anantha The main Maharaja of Travancore Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma is the trustee of the sanctuary as Sree Padmanabhadasa, the "Servant of Lord Padmanabha", a title initially embraced by Marthanda Varma in the mid-eighteenth century. In accordance with the Temple Entry Proclamation, just the individuals who proclaim the Hindu confidence are allowed entrance to the sanctuary. Aficionados need to entirely take after the clothing standa