Kumarakom – A Different Travel Experience for Visitors
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Kumarakom is a group of Small Islands situated in Vembanad Lake in Kerala. Geographically it is located 9.35 on north and 76.26 on east. It is rich in flora particularly in mangrove and coconut trees, because of its soil fertility and availability of water. It is the home to many sea livings like “Karimeen”, ‘Chemeen’, and ‘Konju’. It is surrounded by Western Ghats on the eastern side and Vembanad Lake and paddy fields on western side. It has attractive backwaters, abundant greenish paddy fields, and vast rubber trees. It is the best place for travelling in backwater. All people here are well educated. And this is the first place where printing press was started by Benjamin bailey, a Christian missionary, in 1820 A.D.
Kumarakom has a bird’s sanctuary on Vembanad Lake with an area of 14 acres. It is also residence to thousands of travelling which birds come here each and every year. It has a collection of birds like egrets, darters, herons, teals, waterfowls, cuckoos, wild ducks and Siberian storks. If you travel through this place in boat you can view the nature and beauty of birds closely. And it is the heavenly place for bird watchers during this time.
Kumarakom is rich in agriculture. Here cultivation is made mainly by using waterways and canals. It has moderate climate so the trees and plants can grow abundantly here. By Travelling in boat into the rural area offer you to see the life in villages. Here you can see the daily activities of fishermen. If you could go to this place during night time you can see fishermen catching the fish by using torch light. The reason behind this is fishes are attracted by light and the fishermen can easily catch them. Boat trip also offers you to see the behaviour of birds closely.
HistoryKumarakom got this name from a Nobel person Kumaran who is worshipped as a god in a local temple in this place. Once this place was conquered by Vadakkancore kingdom and it lost his power when Travancore ruler came during 1750. During 1878 when George Alfred Baker visited this place, he got pleased while seeing the beauty and nature of this place and plan to build his home. This is the reason for British to settle in this place. He only formed the Baker house later it went to Taj groups currently it is running as luxuriant Taj Garden Retreat. In 1956 it is declared as a division of newly formed Kerala.
Geography and ClimateKumarakom has moderate climate, temperature minimum falls from 16 degree Celsius and maximum of 38 degree Celsius and it produces 40 degree Celsius during summer season. Monsoon season along with summer ends in august, rainy season starts at the beginning of November. Cool and dry season is the famous time for tourist people. Winter season starts from November to March.
Travel and stayingBoat is the best transport to reach this place. If you reach Quilon or Kollam from there you can travel by boat in backwater to Alleppey from their Kumarakom will be reached with little distance. Cochin international airport is within 85kms along the way to Muhamma boat landing place. And Trivandrum airport is placed within 175kms and Calicut airport is placed within 180km. It links to all major cities in India. From Cochin also you can travel by train through Alleppey route. Chertala is located within 14kms from Kumarakom. Kumarakom has lots of hotels and restaurant for all budgets. It also provides you a luxurious staying with all comforts. While staying there also you can see the beauty of Kumarakom. If you travel in Kumarakom houseboat in backwater which provides you with neat and clean living room, bed room, a bathroom and other room for visitors.
TourismKumarakom is one of the best tourist places in Kerala. It is enclosed with the attractive mangrove forest, greenish paddy field, coconut trees spread with waterways and canals decorated with white lilies. It is a small water world but it offers you lots of traditional things to see. It provides you a comfortable staying along with an Ayurvedic massage, yoga, meditation, boating, fishing, angling and swimming. Kumarakom is the ideal place to visit to make yourself relax from your busy scheduled life. Aymanam is situated close to Kumarakom
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Vagamon Hill Station – Enjoy your Kerala holidays
Vagamon hill station is a very beautiful place located in Kottayam border of Idukki district in Kerala. It consists of attractive small mountains, fresh cool air, valleys, pine forest, greenish tea garden, and small waterfalls which is the best place for tourism. You can enjoy the beauty of this place by going for a walk through a narrow and fog covered road that surrounds the hill and it shows true heaven. You can also do trekking and mountain climbing also.
Geography of Vagamon Hill StationVagamon Hill Station has beautiful surroundings and different location when compared to other hills in Kerala. It has cool climate with the temperature from 10 to 23°C during summer season. It is 1100 m above the sea level. It has lots of natural wonder around this place, which provides you a peaceful and relaxation to you. It is the best place to relax your mind from all tensions.
Vagamon is also called as the “Scotland of Asia” which was exposed by the British who found this place is the best place for cultivation of tea. The indo -Swiss dairy farm project is also in this hills. This place is fully covered with lakes and tea estates. It has 3 hill stations around it namely Thangal hill, Murugan hill and Kurismala. Those are the most beautiful places in Vagamon, which has the three different religion temples which denotes the unity of the people in Vagamon.
Vagamon KurisumalaVagamon Kurisumala has a Christian church which is the one of the major attractive place in Vagamon. Good Friday is celebrated here in grand manner, during this day lots of people from all place gather here, and also carry wooden crosses to hill.
Murugan hill templeMurugan hill is located on the eastern side of kurisumala; it has a rock temple devoted to lord Murugan where people gather every year.
Thangal ParaThangal Para is 5 km away from the Vagamon on the way to Elappara route. It has a Durgah for Muslims which is the place of Husrath Sheikh Fariduddin Baba, a Sufi saint who reached to Kerala from Afghanistan before 800 years. In this durgah they provide a tasty sweet Ganjusakkar to devotees. And uroos festival is conducted during the April month.
Kurisumala Ashram VagamonKurisumala Ashram is the place for Christians and for those who had belief on Indian religions; it is the one of the best place in Vagamon. Kurisumala Ashram is located in the centre of Sahya Mountain, which runs along the Southwest coast of India. This place is blessed with gentle wind which blows softly across the valleys and is the best place for doing meditation for peace of mind.
Famous waterfallsVagamon hill station having more waterfalls along with greenish small mountains which extends to the forest on one side and ending at rock face on other side. Large area of this land has small rivers which start from lake and going through. It is the best place to enjoy the beauty of waterfalls along with the mountain background.
Pine ForestIf you need to spend some time alone without any diversions, then it is the best place o stay. It makes you free from all tension from your busy schedule life.
Green MeadowsGreen Meadows are covered fully with rich green grass land along with cool breeze. This place provides peace of mind when you reach here.
Rocky out cropThis place has rock face and narrow valley around the landscape. It is the best place for people who love adventure activity like gliding, rope climbing, jumping, trekking etc. You can also view pavilions as gufas in vertical plane of hill, this place attracts entire people from all over the place to stay here. It also offers an experience of thrilling stay here.
Wild OrchidIn Vagamon you can see lots of orchid type, it is an attractive and wonderful flowers type belongs to largest family of Orchidaceous. It acts as a home for lots of flowers and orchids types.
Tea EstateIn Kerala Vagamon has largest tea estate. The chief estate found here is Pulikkanam Estate, MMJ plantation.
Travel and TourismIt is 39 km from Thodupuzha, 33 km from Palai, 45 km from Kumily, 22 km from Kuttikanam and 65 km from Kottayam. Nearest airport is Cochin international airport within 150 km from Peermede, nearest railway station is Kottayam within 75 km from Peermede. It can be easily reached from Cochin, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Thekkady. It is well connected with all roads in Kerala. It has many lodges and hotels in all budgets to stay. Other attractive places to visit in Vagamon are Thekkady, Peermande, and Kulamavu. It is one of the best places for honeymoon couples and for who loves the natural.
Vagamon hotels and resorts
Geography of Vagamon Hill StationVagamon Hill Station has beautiful surroundings and different location when compared to other hills in Kerala. It has cool climate with the temperature from 10 to 23°C during summer season. It is 1100 m above the sea level. It has lots of natural wonder around this place, which provides you a peaceful and relaxation to you. It is the best place to relax your mind from all tensions.
Vagamon is also called as the “Scotland of Asia” which was exposed by the British who found this place is the best place for cultivation of tea. The indo -Swiss dairy farm project is also in this hills. This place is fully covered with lakes and tea estates. It has 3 hill stations around it namely Thangal hill, Murugan hill and Kurismala. Those are the most beautiful places in Vagamon, which has the three different religion temples which denotes the unity of the people in Vagamon.
Vagamon KurisumalaVagamon Kurisumala has a Christian church which is the one of the major attractive place in Vagamon. Good Friday is celebrated here in grand manner, during this day lots of people from all place gather here, and also carry wooden crosses to hill.
Murugan hill templeMurugan hill is located on the eastern side of kurisumala; it has a rock temple devoted to lord Murugan where people gather every year.
Thangal ParaThangal Para is 5 km away from the Vagamon on the way to Elappara route. It has a Durgah for Muslims which is the place of Husrath Sheikh Fariduddin Baba, a Sufi saint who reached to Kerala from Afghanistan before 800 years. In this durgah they provide a tasty sweet Ganjusakkar to devotees. And uroos festival is conducted during the April month.
Kurisumala Ashram VagamonKurisumala Ashram is the place for Christians and for those who had belief on Indian religions; it is the one of the best place in Vagamon. Kurisumala Ashram is located in the centre of Sahya Mountain, which runs along the Southwest coast of India. This place is blessed with gentle wind which blows softly across the valleys and is the best place for doing meditation for peace of mind.
Famous waterfallsVagamon hill station having more waterfalls along with greenish small mountains which extends to the forest on one side and ending at rock face on other side. Large area of this land has small rivers which start from lake and going through. It is the best place to enjoy the beauty of waterfalls along with the mountain background.
Pine ForestIf you need to spend some time alone without any diversions, then it is the best place o stay. It makes you free from all tension from your busy schedule life.
Green MeadowsGreen Meadows are covered fully with rich green grass land along with cool breeze. This place provides peace of mind when you reach here.
Rocky out cropThis place has rock face and narrow valley around the landscape. It is the best place for people who love adventure activity like gliding, rope climbing, jumping, trekking etc. You can also view pavilions as gufas in vertical plane of hill, this place attracts entire people from all over the place to stay here. It also offers an experience of thrilling stay here.
Wild OrchidIn Vagamon you can see lots of orchid type, it is an attractive and wonderful flowers type belongs to largest family of Orchidaceous. It acts as a home for lots of flowers and orchids types.
Tea EstateIn Kerala Vagamon has largest tea estate. The chief estate found here is Pulikkanam Estate, MMJ plantation.
Travel and TourismIt is 39 km from Thodupuzha, 33 km from Palai, 45 km from Kumily, 22 km from Kuttikanam and 65 km from Kottayam. Nearest airport is Cochin international airport within 150 km from Peermede, nearest railway station is Kottayam within 75 km from Peermede. It can be easily reached from Cochin, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Thekkady. It is well connected with all roads in Kerala. It has many lodges and hotels in all budgets to stay. Other attractive places to visit in Vagamon are Thekkady, Peermande, and Kulamavu. It is one of the best places for honeymoon couples and for who loves the natural.
Vagamon hotels and resorts
- Backwater Retreat Kumarakom
Kumarakom (43.7 km from Vagamon) - Abad Green Forest Hotel Thekkady
Thekkady (29.1 km from Vagamon) - Carmelia Haven
Thekkady (26.3 km from Vagamon) - Emmel Dwellings
Munnar (46.6 km from Vagamon)
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- Kumarakom – A Different Travel Experience for Visitors
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- Kumarakom Backwaters – Explore exotic backwaters in the lap of serene nature
Kumarakom Backwaters – Explore exotic backwaters in the lap of serene nature
Kumarakom is placed on the banks of Vembanad Lake and 15 km away from Kottayam, it looks like a heaven on earth with coconut trees, greenish paddy field, mangrove forest and backwater, and it is also rich in both flora and fauna. It is the best place for wandering birds also, and it serves as home for many different types of water living things. All these things make this place very beautiful which attracts lots of people from all part of the place.
The main occupation done by the people in Kumarakom are fishing, agriculture and tourism. It has pleasant climate throughout the year so the crops grown in the lands are very wealthy. Mangrove forest adds extra attraction to this place. It has well linked waterways which help in fishing occupation also. Fisherman use a special type of boat called Kettuvalam for fishing, and Many different types of houseboats and speed boats are used by the tourist people for seeing the beauty of this place. When you travel in the boat you can see greenish paddy fields, coconut trees and lots of attractive natural sceneries. After seeing all this things you can’t move from this place soo.
TourismIn India Kerala is the best place to see the all type of natural beauty, and it is one of the best tourist place to enjoy your holidays with your family. In Kerala Kumarakom is one of the attractive places with all wonders. Once it was a fishing village now it turned as best tourist place in Kerala. It has lots of things to see like attractive backwater while travelling in this you can see abundant of paddy fields, mangrove forest, coconut trees and other natural things. You can also get some ayurvedic treatments here.
If you visit this place don’t forget to taste the delicious food of Kumarakom famously called as Kumarakom cuisine. Rice with fish is the major food in this place. And coconut is the major ingredient added in all types of foods. And you can also get other continental foods like Chinese, North Indian and American.
Seeing sunset is another wonderful sight in Kumarakom for tourist people, and it is the best place to relax your mind and you can do meditation also. It also offers you to enjoy some water sports like windsailing and waterskiing. The best time to visit this place is during the month of august because at that time this place will be very colourful due to Onam festival
Other attractions
The main occupation done by the people in Kumarakom are fishing, agriculture and tourism. It has pleasant climate throughout the year so the crops grown in the lands are very wealthy. Mangrove forest adds extra attraction to this place. It has well linked waterways which help in fishing occupation also. Fisherman use a special type of boat called Kettuvalam for fishing, and Many different types of houseboats and speed boats are used by the tourist people for seeing the beauty of this place. When you travel in the boat you can see greenish paddy fields, coconut trees and lots of attractive natural sceneries. After seeing all this things you can’t move from this place soo.
TourismIn India Kerala is the best place to see the all type of natural beauty, and it is one of the best tourist place to enjoy your holidays with your family. In Kerala Kumarakom is one of the attractive places with all wonders. Once it was a fishing village now it turned as best tourist place in Kerala. It has lots of things to see like attractive backwater while travelling in this you can see abundant of paddy fields, mangrove forest, coconut trees and other natural things. You can also get some ayurvedic treatments here.
If you visit this place don’t forget to taste the delicious food of Kumarakom famously called as Kumarakom cuisine. Rice with fish is the major food in this place. And coconut is the major ingredient added in all types of foods. And you can also get other continental foods like Chinese, North Indian and American.
Seeing sunset is another wonderful sight in Kumarakom for tourist people, and it is the best place to relax your mind and you can do meditation also. It also offers you to enjoy some water sports like windsailing and waterskiing. The best time to visit this place is during the month of august because at that time this place will be very colourful due to Onam festival
Other attractions
- Kumarakom has lots of charming place to see like Pathiramanal Island situated on the Vembanad Lake and it is most beautiful island in Kerala. It is a home for lots of wandering birds which travels from all parts of the world.
- Kumarakom bird sanctuary is another attractive place here that covers an area of 14 acres of land which is the heavenly place for different types of birds like the Siberian stork, egret, darter etc. And it is also home to lots of water birds.
- Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall is placed 18 km from Kottayam and 2 km from Kumarakom it is a beautifull waterfalls in Kumarakom which flows with lots of noise.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary wildlife in Kerala
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake which covers an area of 14 acres on the southern banks of Kavanar River in Kerala. Previously Kumarakom is famously called as Baker’s Estate held by the Englishman. It is a heavenly place for the travelling birds like Siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and teal. It inherits many colourful birds variety in this park. It is one of the best bird sanctuaries in India.
This place is covered with full of abundant acres of mangrove forest, greenish paddy field and coconut tree which serves as home to the birds. More birds travel to this place from a long distance like Himalayas and even from Siberia. You can also see kingfishers blazing in psychedelic colours, night herons or lone golden-beaked woodpeckers and fly catchers.
Pathiramanal Island is placed in Vembanad Lake it can be easily reached through boat. It covers more than 10 acres of land. It is one of the major tourist places in Vembanad Lake. You can reach this place easily by boat. It provides home to lot of travelling birds from different parts of the world. According to old stories this lake was formed because one young Brahmin when he went to take bath in this lake rose above from land and way for him to walk.
The major birds seen in Kumarakom bird sanctuary are waterfowl, cuckoo, owl, egret, heron, cormorant, moorhen, darter, Brahminy kite, water duck, as well as the wandering Siberian cranes, Parrots, teal, larks, flycatchers, and wood beetle and other types of birds also seen here during their season time.
What is bird sanctuary?The best time to see the beauty of Kumarakom bird sanctuary is from June to august, the season to see the different wandering birds is from November to February. Houseboats and motorboats are available to admire the beauty of birds. You can also make a boat ride from Vembanad Lake to Kavanar River. Morning time is the best time to see the birds. Nearby places where you can see the birds are Kaipuzha Muttu, Pathirmanal, Narakathara, Thollairam Kayal, and Poothanpandi Kayal. Attractive places close to this sanctuary are museum at Chakranpadi, Pathiramanal Island and Ayemenem of Arundhati Roy’s temple who is the god of small things. The temple is open from 6 a.m to 6 p.m. you can enjoy the beauty of this place during night time also by travelling in boat. It has a pleasant climate all over the year, in summer it has temperature around 35 degree Celsius and in winter it has 22 degree Celsius.
How to reach Kumarakom Bird SanctuaryNearest airport is Kochi international airport at Nedumbassery which is 106km from Kumarakom, and 70 kms from Muhamma boat landing place in Kottayam. Nearest railway station is in Kottayam which linked with all main cities of India. Kottayam is 14 km away from Kumarakom and from here you can go there by any roadways. The roads in this place are well connected with all major places in the city. Lots of resorts and hotels are available here like Taj Garden Retreat, Golden Waters, Water Scapes and Coconut lagoon. It is the best and heavenly tourist place for those who loves the nature and who wishes to see the birds’ beauty, and this place provides you a peaceful atmosphere.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Timings: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Last Entry Time : 3.30 p.m
Time to See: 2:0 hrs To 3:0 hrs
Enjoyed By: Families, Senior Citizens, Backpackers, Kids
For more information and bookings, contact Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) office: Ph: +91 481 2525864
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This place is covered with full of abundant acres of mangrove forest, greenish paddy field and coconut tree which serves as home to the birds. More birds travel to this place from a long distance like Himalayas and even from Siberia. You can also see kingfishers blazing in psychedelic colours, night herons or lone golden-beaked woodpeckers and fly catchers.
Pathiramanal Island is placed in Vembanad Lake it can be easily reached through boat. It covers more than 10 acres of land. It is one of the major tourist places in Vembanad Lake. You can reach this place easily by boat. It provides home to lot of travelling birds from different parts of the world. According to old stories this lake was formed because one young Brahmin when he went to take bath in this lake rose above from land and way for him to walk.
The major birds seen in Kumarakom bird sanctuary are waterfowl, cuckoo, owl, egret, heron, cormorant, moorhen, darter, Brahminy kite, water duck, as well as the wandering Siberian cranes, Parrots, teal, larks, flycatchers, and wood beetle and other types of birds also seen here during their season time.
What is bird sanctuary?The best time to see the beauty of Kumarakom bird sanctuary is from June to august, the season to see the different wandering birds is from November to February. Houseboats and motorboats are available to admire the beauty of birds. You can also make a boat ride from Vembanad Lake to Kavanar River. Morning time is the best time to see the birds. Nearby places where you can see the birds are Kaipuzha Muttu, Pathirmanal, Narakathara, Thollairam Kayal, and Poothanpandi Kayal. Attractive places close to this sanctuary are museum at Chakranpadi, Pathiramanal Island and Ayemenem of Arundhati Roy’s temple who is the god of small things. The temple is open from 6 a.m to 6 p.m. you can enjoy the beauty of this place during night time also by travelling in boat. It has a pleasant climate all over the year, in summer it has temperature around 35 degree Celsius and in winter it has 22 degree Celsius.
How to reach Kumarakom Bird SanctuaryNearest airport is Kochi international airport at Nedumbassery which is 106km from Kumarakom, and 70 kms from Muhamma boat landing place in Kottayam. Nearest railway station is in Kottayam which linked with all main cities of India. Kottayam is 14 km away from Kumarakom and from here you can go there by any roadways. The roads in this place are well connected with all major places in the city. Lots of resorts and hotels are available here like Taj Garden Retreat, Golden Waters, Water Scapes and Coconut lagoon. It is the best and heavenly tourist place for those who loves the nature and who wishes to see the birds’ beauty, and this place provides you a peaceful atmosphere.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Timings: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Last Entry Time : 3.30 p.m
Time to See: 2:0 hrs To 3:0 hrs
Enjoyed By: Families, Senior Citizens, Backpackers, Kids
For more information and bookings, contact Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) office: Ph: +91 481 2525864
Hotel in Kumarakom
- Kumarakom Lake Resort
Kumarakom (Kumarakom North Post) - Zuri Kerala Resort Kumarakom
Kumarakom (V-235 A1 to A54, Karottukayal) - Vivanta Hotel Kumarakom
Kumarakom (1/404) - Coconut Lagoon
Kumarakom (P.O. Box No. 2)
Cherai Beach – Resort in Cochin
Cherai beach is located within 35 kms from Cochin. It is one of the best picnic spots in Kerala Tourism. It has a shoreline of about 15 kms. It is the longest beach in Kerala. It is located in the heart of the Vypin Island facing towards the northern side. It is different from other beaches because it is a clean, neat, and thin beach. It is the best place for sunbathing and swimming. It is the tranquil and calm beach where one can feel free from their busy schedule of life. It is the Golden beach in Kerala. And it is popularly known as “Princess of the Queen Arabian Sea”. It is fully covered with coconut trees, natural sceneries, backwaters and some historical monuments. Now the beach is remodeled by constructing 400 m of long walkway in the beach. There are Huge lamps in the walkway of the Cherai beach. It is very nice to spend the time in evenings. It is also famous for its delicious fresh and clean seafood.
Cherai Beach Travel AttractionsYou can enjoy the beauty of the place by riding in water scooter and speed boat rides. It is one of the most attractive beaches in Kerala. If you get a chance you can see dolphin in this beach. Large numbers of people visit this place during the holidays . Another major attraction of this place is Bolghatty Island situated near this place. It was constructed by the Dutch in the year 1744. And later it went into the hand of British. Currently it is under the control of Kerala Tourism Development Corporation and it is now used as a hotel. It has a golf court and some honeymoon cottages also. You can also visit to the Vypeen Island located close to this place. In this Island sea is located on the western side and backwaters on the eastern side. The Pallipuram Fort is located within 4 kms from Cherai beach. It was constructed by the Portuguese in 1503. It is the one of the oldest European monuments in India. This beach has dense coconut trees, Chinese fishing nets on the harbour which add more beauty to this place.
How to ReachNearest airport to Cherai beach is Kochi international airport located within 20 km from the city. Ernakulam railway station is the nearest railway station from Cherai beach located within 1 km from chief boat landing stage. And Aluva railway station is located within 20 kms from the city. You can also reach this place by means of boat from main boat landing stage or high court jetty from Fort Kochi within 15 minutes. Buses are operated from Vypeen you can reach their within 40 minutes and from Ernakulam. You can easily reach this place from North Paravur within 15 minutes. It is the best tourist destination to spend your holidays with your lovable family. And it is the most lovable picnic spot to the tourist people. Many hotels and lodges are available for accommodations in all budgets. And many ayurvedic centres are also available in Cherai beach. In this place you can taste more different varieties of sea foods.
Cherai Beach Resort
Cherai Beach Travel AttractionsYou can enjoy the beauty of the place by riding in water scooter and speed boat rides. It is one of the most attractive beaches in Kerala. If you get a chance you can see dolphin in this beach. Large numbers of people visit this place during the holidays . Another major attraction of this place is Bolghatty Island situated near this place. It was constructed by the Dutch in the year 1744. And later it went into the hand of British. Currently it is under the control of Kerala Tourism Development Corporation and it is now used as a hotel. It has a golf court and some honeymoon cottages also. You can also visit to the Vypeen Island located close to this place. In this Island sea is located on the western side and backwaters on the eastern side. The Pallipuram Fort is located within 4 kms from Cherai beach. It was constructed by the Portuguese in 1503. It is the one of the oldest European monuments in India. This beach has dense coconut trees, Chinese fishing nets on the harbour which add more beauty to this place.
How to ReachNearest airport to Cherai beach is Kochi international airport located within 20 km from the city. Ernakulam railway station is the nearest railway station from Cherai beach located within 1 km from chief boat landing stage. And Aluva railway station is located within 20 kms from the city. You can also reach this place by means of boat from main boat landing stage or high court jetty from Fort Kochi within 15 minutes. Buses are operated from Vypeen you can reach their within 40 minutes and from Ernakulam. You can easily reach this place from North Paravur within 15 minutes. It is the best tourist destination to spend your holidays with your lovable family. And it is the most lovable picnic spot to the tourist people. Many hotels and lodges are available for accommodations in all budgets. And many ayurvedic centres are also available in Cherai beach. In this place you can taste more different varieties of sea foods.
Cherai Beach Resort
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Chowara Beach Kerala
Chowara Beach is located in the southern side of the Vizhinjam within 6 kms from the centre of Kovalam. It is a long and white beach with white sand. It is a calm and peaceful beach where one can free them from their busy schedule of life. It is surrounded with large numbers coconut trees. It is popularly known as fishing village. You can see eagles and kite often in the sky flying above the beach. If you visit this place you can see the fishermen villages. And you can also see their daily activities and culture of the fisherman.
Other attractionsNear to Chowara beach Lord Ayyappa temple is located on the top of the hill. From this temple you can view the beach very clearly. The major festival of this temple starts from November 15 to January 15. It is a 56 days festival where lots of devotees gather here during this time. Another attractive place located near the Chowara beach is Azhimalathura beach. It is a long widen beach in Kerala and it is the only beach not eroded by the sea. Pulikudi Azhimala Shiva temple is located close to this place on the top of the hill. This temple has beautiful surrounding around it. And it has many luxury resorts also nearby which provides you many ayurvedic treatments. Another major attraction in Chowara beach is Vizhinjam harbour. Analothbhava Matha church is situated close to the beach. It is very old church in this place. Masses are held in Sunday, Monday, and Friday. You can also view the beauty of beach in the scooter provided in beach for rent.
How to reachBuses are operated from Vizhinjam to Chowara beach located within 4 kms. Roads are well connected with other main places. So it is very easy to reach this beach. It is located in Trivandrum within 20 kms. Nearest airport to Chowara beach is Thiruvananthapuram international airport located within 25 kms. Trivandrum central railway station is closest railway station to Chowara beach located within 25 km.
TourismMore lodges and hotels are available in all affordable cost. Best time to visit this place during the month of September to March. It is one of the best beaches in Kerala to spent time with your family and friends. And it has peaceful surrounding so you can be feel relaxed. It is the heavenly place for the beach lovers.
Chowara Beach Resorts in kerala
Other attractionsNear to Chowara beach Lord Ayyappa temple is located on the top of the hill. From this temple you can view the beach very clearly. The major festival of this temple starts from November 15 to January 15. It is a 56 days festival where lots of devotees gather here during this time. Another attractive place located near the Chowara beach is Azhimalathura beach. It is a long widen beach in Kerala and it is the only beach not eroded by the sea. Pulikudi Azhimala Shiva temple is located close to this place on the top of the hill. This temple has beautiful surrounding around it. And it has many luxury resorts also nearby which provides you many ayurvedic treatments. Another major attraction in Chowara beach is Vizhinjam harbour. Analothbhava Matha church is situated close to the beach. It is very old church in this place. Masses are held in Sunday, Monday, and Friday. You can also view the beauty of beach in the scooter provided in beach for rent.
How to reachBuses are operated from Vizhinjam to Chowara beach located within 4 kms. Roads are well connected with other main places. So it is very easy to reach this beach. It is located in Trivandrum within 20 kms. Nearest airport to Chowara beach is Thiruvananthapuram international airport located within 25 kms. Trivandrum central railway station is closest railway station to Chowara beach located within 25 km.
TourismMore lodges and hotels are available in all affordable cost. Best time to visit this place during the month of September to March. It is one of the best beaches in Kerala to spent time with your family and friends. And it has peaceful surrounding so you can be feel relaxed. It is the heavenly place for the beach lovers.
Chowara Beach Resorts in kerala
- Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel Trivandrum
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NUP Beach Road, Kovalam Beach, Vizhinjam, Kovalam
Veega Land amusement park, Cochin
Veega Land amusement park is located in Pallikara within 12 km away from the city. It is most popular amusement park in Kerala. It covers an area of about 30 acres located on the top of the hill with 77m altitude. It is one of the best and largest amusement parks in south India. You can enjoy lot in this place it offer you more variety of games to enjoy. In India it is the first water theme park in south India. It holds many different types of trees and plants which add more beauty to this place. It is the most loved entertainment picnic place in India. You can enjoy lot in this place with your family and friends it provides you as a fun place to you and to your family.
Control measuresIt has been constructed in the international style. And it has been won the OHSAS 18001:2007 international certificate for safety, eco friendly tourist place award, ISO 14001:2004 for surroundings protection, and Kerala Pollution control award. Veega land has many control measure to avoid the dangerous things. Smoking and drinking is strictly prohibited in Veega Land amusement park.
Rides available in Cochin Veega landVeega Land amusement park provides both water rides as well as other different type of rides. The water in the swimming pool and in rides is neat and clean. This water is cleaned regularly and waste waters are recycled and used for the gardens and lawns. So it is the most secured amusement park also in Kerala.
Many different varieties of rides are available in Veega Land amusement park for kids to adult. It has 4 types of rides in it namely water rides, hair raising ride, Kiddie rides, and family rides. Each type of rides holds different types of rides in it. Many different varieties of car rides, 26 water rides are available here. There are more than 55 rides in it. And more fun game also offered here. And many rides are not allowed for the pregnant ladies, weak hearted person, and heart patients. It is one of the best picnic spot to spend your time with your family and friends. If you visit this place means you can feel from all your tensions and feel very happy.
How to ReachNearest airport to Veega Land amusement park are Nedumbasseri international airport located within 20 km from the city. And Cochin international airport located within 23 kms from the city. Ernakulam central railway station is closest railway station to Veega land located within 20 km. Buses are operated from Kochi, Kaloor to Pallikara.
Tourist AttractionsVeegaLand amusement park has many restaurant, hotels, snacks bar etc. And it has 6 multi cuisine restaurants, meeting hall and changing room. It has neat and clean rest rooms. It offers you to celebrate your birthday parties, and do your business meetings and product introduction. It opened from 10.30 am to 6 pm in normal days and in holidays it opened from 10.30 am to 7 pm. Entry fees collected in Veega land for adult is Rs 420 and for children Rs 320. Special concessions are provided for school. College and tourist people who come in large group.
Control measuresIt has been constructed in the international style. And it has been won the OHSAS 18001:2007 international certificate for safety, eco friendly tourist place award, ISO 14001:2004 for surroundings protection, and Kerala Pollution control award. Veega land has many control measure to avoid the dangerous things. Smoking and drinking is strictly prohibited in Veega Land amusement park.
Rides available in Cochin Veega landVeega Land amusement park provides both water rides as well as other different type of rides. The water in the swimming pool and in rides is neat and clean. This water is cleaned regularly and waste waters are recycled and used for the gardens and lawns. So it is the most secured amusement park also in Kerala.
Many different varieties of rides are available in Veega Land amusement park for kids to adult. It has 4 types of rides in it namely water rides, hair raising ride, Kiddie rides, and family rides. Each type of rides holds different types of rides in it. Many different varieties of car rides, 26 water rides are available here. There are more than 55 rides in it. And more fun game also offered here. And many rides are not allowed for the pregnant ladies, weak hearted person, and heart patients. It is one of the best picnic spot to spend your time with your family and friends. If you visit this place means you can feel from all your tensions and feel very happy.
How to ReachNearest airport to Veega Land amusement park are Nedumbasseri international airport located within 20 km from the city. And Cochin international airport located within 23 kms from the city. Ernakulam central railway station is closest railway station to Veega land located within 20 km. Buses are operated from Kochi, Kaloor to Pallikara.
Tourist AttractionsVeegaLand amusement park has many restaurant, hotels, snacks bar etc. And it has 6 multi cuisine restaurants, meeting hall and changing room. It has neat and clean rest rooms. It offers you to celebrate your birthday parties, and do your business meetings and product introduction. It opened from 10.30 am to 6 pm in normal days and in holidays it opened from 10.30 am to 7 pm. Entry fees collected in Veega land for adult is Rs 420 and for children Rs 320. Special concessions are provided for school. College and tourist people who come in large group.
Anjarakandy
Anjarakandy village is located within 18 km from the south east side of the Kannur district. It is the one of the famous place in Kannur district and also in Kerala. It got this name from the village of Gram Panchayat. The river Anjarakandy is flowing through the Anjarakandy in Kannur district. This place is prominent for its Cinnamon estate.
Anjarakandy HistoryThis estate is established by the British in the year 1797. It covers an area about 1000 acres with the plantations like sandalwood plants, coffee and pepper. It is the largest estate in Asia and still there are performing works like extracting oil and preparing cinnamon spice. Once the King Pazhassi Raja and the British army fought with each other to capture this estate under their control. Other attractive place located near the Anjarakandy is Land Registered office which is an 242 years old building. It is Asia’s first largest land registered office. It was constructed by Onakkan Menon in the year 1767. Other attractions located in these places are Kannur Medical College and Anjarakandy high School.
Anjarakandy HistoryThis estate is established by the British in the year 1797. It covers an area about 1000 acres with the plantations like sandalwood plants, coffee and pepper. It is the largest estate in Asia and still there are performing works like extracting oil and preparing cinnamon spice. Once the King Pazhassi Raja and the British army fought with each other to capture this estate under their control. Other attractive place located near the Anjarakandy is Land Registered office which is an 242 years old building. It is Asia’s first largest land registered office. It was constructed by Onakkan Menon in the year 1767. Other attractions located in these places are Kannur Medical College and Anjarakandy high School.
Dharmadam Island – Beach of Kerala
Kerala has many attractive and beautiful tourist destinations in it. In that Dharmadam Island – beach is one of the best tourist destinations in Kerala. It is situated in Thalaserry Dharmadam Island within 4 km and 17 km from Kannur. It covers an area about 2 hectare. This island is the privately owned island. It covers a 100 meter of land from the Dharmadam Island.
It is fully enclosed with tall coconut trees, and more natural greeneries and orchids which makes this place more beautiful. Many rare plants are seen in this place Aamakazhuthu, Pullanzchi, Cheru Tree, Nanj and Thaani. And it is also covered with brown colour rocks which are very nice to view. It is very pleasant to view this Island from Muzhappilangad beach. Other attractive thing in this place is it has a well inside it. You can also walk and enjoy in low tide place which gives nice feeling while walking in this place. Previously this place is well known for the Buddhism. In 1998 it went under the maintenance of Kerala Tourism Development. And you should get proper permission to enter this island.
How to reach Dharmadam IslandNearest airport to Dharmadam Island is Karipur international airport located within 93 km away from the island. Kannur railway station is the nearest railway station located within 15 km from the island. Buses are available from Thalaserry bus stop which is located within 4 km from the beach. Best time to visit this place from the month of October to May.
It is fully enclosed with tall coconut trees, and more natural greeneries and orchids which makes this place more beautiful. Many rare plants are seen in this place Aamakazhuthu, Pullanzchi, Cheru Tree, Nanj and Thaani. And it is also covered with brown colour rocks which are very nice to view. It is very pleasant to view this Island from Muzhappilangad beach. Other attractive thing in this place is it has a well inside it. You can also walk and enjoy in low tide place which gives nice feeling while walking in this place. Previously this place is well known for the Buddhism. In 1998 it went under the maintenance of Kerala Tourism Development. And you should get proper permission to enter this island.
How to reach Dharmadam IslandNearest airport to Dharmadam Island is Karipur international airport located within 93 km away from the island. Kannur railway station is the nearest railway station located within 15 km from the island. Buses are available from Thalaserry bus stop which is located within 4 km from the beach. Best time to visit this place from the month of October to May.
Angamaly
Angamaly is one of the popular tourist places in Ernakulam. It has a famous Syrian Christian church located within 33kms from Ernakulam. It is the one of the entry from the northern side of Kerala. The main road will end in Angamaly and it will meet in national highways also. It is located close to the Kochi city. And it is a fast developing place and growing day by the day. It believed to become as a major place in future.
Attractions Angamaly is enclosed by the 18 viharams which is one of the famous place here. This place was resided by the Buddhist people in ancient times. The word Angamaly means “ground of battles”, because many battles were fought in this place.
The history of this place start from 409 AD along with the proof of churches constructed during that time. Arts of work and ancient coins seen in this place shows the proof of Buddhist and Jains power here. Apart from this there are many tourist places in Ernakulam. Kalady is located very close to Angamaly within 7 kms. It is the birth place of Adi Sri Sankara. A huge church is situated in Malayatoor. Athirappilly waterfall is another famous tourist places in Ernakulam. The height of this waterfall is about 80 m and widens about 400m.
Other tourist destinations in Angamaly to visit are the Muzhikulam temple, the Thirunayathodu temple, the Krishnaswamy temple, the Venguru temple, the Jain’s temple, the Elavuru temple and the Kidangooru temple. All these temples are situated close to this place. From Angamaly you can also reach other tourist destinations like Manjapra, Malayatoor, Muvattupuzha, North Paravur, Thuravoor, Kothamangalam and Kalady. It holds many famous schools, hospitals and temple which add more importance to this place. The headquarters of Kerala state Bamboo Corporation limited is located at Angamaly.
How to reach AngamalyNearest airport to Angamaly is Cochin international airport located in Nedumbassery. Buses are well connected with all national highways. Nearest railway station is Angamaly railway station. The best time to visit this place during the month of October to January.
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Attractions Angamaly is enclosed by the 18 viharams which is one of the famous place here. This place was resided by the Buddhist people in ancient times. The word Angamaly means “ground of battles”, because many battles were fought in this place.
The history of this place start from 409 AD along with the proof of churches constructed during that time. Arts of work and ancient coins seen in this place shows the proof of Buddhist and Jains power here. Apart from this there are many tourist places in Ernakulam. Kalady is located very close to Angamaly within 7 kms. It is the birth place of Adi Sri Sankara. A huge church is situated in Malayatoor. Athirappilly waterfall is another famous tourist places in Ernakulam. The height of this waterfall is about 80 m and widens about 400m.
Other tourist destinations in Angamaly to visit are the Muzhikulam temple, the Thirunayathodu temple, the Krishnaswamy temple, the Venguru temple, the Jain’s temple, the Elavuru temple and the Kidangooru temple. All these temples are situated close to this place. From Angamaly you can also reach other tourist destinations like Manjapra, Malayatoor, Muvattupuzha, North Paravur, Thuravoor, Kothamangalam and Kalady. It holds many famous schools, hospitals and temple which add more importance to this place. The headquarters of Kerala state Bamboo Corporation limited is located at Angamaly.
How to reach AngamalyNearest airport to Angamaly is Cochin international airport located in Nedumbassery. Buses are well connected with all national highways. Nearest railway station is Angamaly railway station. The best time to visit this place during the month of October to January.
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