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Vagamon, an upcoming ill station with vast meadows and forests, is attracting lots of travellers and tourists with its scenic beauty and cool climate.Situated 3,500 fts. above sea level among the rich green vegetation of the Western Ghats,this tourist spot is 60 Km away from Kottayam and 90 Km from Cochin.
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has identified Vagamon as the best echo - tourism destination in India.The hill slopes of Vagamon are turnig out to be favourite spot for trekkers.Many trekking routes are already being identified.The hill station offers other activities apart from trekking, Like paragliding, mountaineering and rock climbing, etc.
Located on the Idukki- Kottayam border, Vagamon is considered as a base camp for tourists to explore locations like Thekkady, Kurisumala, Thangalpara, Muruganmala and Kulamavu.Accomodation and other facilities have been adequately improved here after this place attracted the attention of the intenational travel community. |
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Kochi,the commercial capital of Kerala,is a vibrant city situated almost at the centre of Kerala.It is called the Gateway to kerala as it was a famous port from the historical times with trade relations with many foregin countries.Today it is one of the world class seaports.Kochi is situated in Ernakulam district.Accomodation and other facilities of all modes are available.
It is home to India's oldest church, the St.Francis Church.Other tourist sights in Kochi include Bolghatty Palace, Chinese fishing nets, Dutch Palace, Pierce Leslie Bungalow, Santa Cruz Basilica, Hill Palace, Jew Town, Jewish Synagogue, Museum of Kerala History, Pllipuram Fort, Parikshit Thampuran Museum, Cherai Beach, Vasco Da Gama Square, VOC Gate and Bastion Bungalow.
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Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala, is situated in Central Kerala and is one of the must seen places for mosttourists visiting Kerala. Thrissur Pooram is the biggest highlight of this place. The most colourful temple festival of Kerala celebrated in April- May attracts large masses of devotees and seperators from all parts of the country. Foreigners are also seen in large numbers to witness this grand event. It consists of processions of richly caparisoned elphants from various neighbouring temples to the Vadakumnathan Temple,Thrissur. The Pooram Festival is also well known for the magnificent display of fireworks. Fireworks start in the early hours and the dazzling display last three to four hours.
Anakkayam, Art Museum,
Athirapally and Vazhachal Waterfalls, Cheruthuruthy, Peechi Dam, Punnathur Kotta, Vadakkumnathan Temple and Zoo are the main tourist attractions.
Thrissur is well connected by road and rail.The nearest airport is the International airport at Nedumbassery,Cochin. |
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Guruvayur, a small town in Thrissur district, is one of the most important pilgrim centres of South India, attracting thousands of people everyday from different parts of the country. Located 29 Km north - west of Thrissur, Guruvayurappan or the Lord of Guruvayur.
The temple is many centuries old and a cultural centre where literature and art forms flourish.The Chembai Sangetholsavam,the Carnatic music festival held for 11 days,attracts music lovers from different parts of the world. One of the main attractions of Guruvayur is the Elephant Sanctuary at Punnathur Kotta, afew kilometers away from the temple. More Than 60 elephants offered by devotees of the presiding deity are kept here.The life- size statue of an elephant named Guruvayur Kesavan, near temple, is another attraction.
Quality accomodation facilities are available here.Road transportation and railways offer services to the detination. The nearest airport is Nedumbassery International Airport, Cochin, 80 Km away. |
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Palakad, the Granary of Kerala, is also the Gateway of Kerala as it connects the state to the rest of the country though one of the biggest mountain passes of the world on the Western Ghats.The land of Paddy fields offers picturesque landscapes.The districts with mountain, forests and fertile valleys support rich flora and fauna.
The main spots of tourist potential are Nelliyampathy Hill Station, Tippu's Fort, Malampuzha Gardens, Snake Park, Fantasy Park, Palakkad Fort, Chittur Gurumandam, Jain TEmple of Jainmedu, Dhoni, Loknayak J.P. Smrithi Vanam and Deer Park, Kanhirapuzha Dam, Mangalam Dam, Mayilladumpara, Cholanoor Peacock Sanctury, Pothundy Dam, Seetharkundu Water Falls, Meenkara Dam, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Chulliar Dam, Killikurrissimangalam, Meenvallam, Siruvani, Silent Valley National Park and Attappady.
he nearest airport is located at Coimbatore 52 Km
from Palghat. The railway junction at Palakkad is one of the major railheads in the region. Palakkad is also well connected by road. |
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One of the major areas in the Malabar, the beaches, backwaters,hills and valleys, ancient pilgrimage centres and the other attactions of Malappuram district offers traveller a unique experience of culture and cuisine. It is considered to be the birth place of malayalam literature and the centre of Ayurvedic treatments.Malappuram has a rich and eventful history. Along with historic monuments,natural attractions and a collection of ritual art forms makes this destination is really worth visiting.
The place is also house to amny festival like Thirumandhamkunnu Pooram, Kottakal Pooram, Nilambur Puthanpalli Nercha, Omanur Nercha, Malappuram Perunnal.The main places of interests are Padinharekara
Beach, Kadampuzha Temple, Angadipuram, Thirunavaya Temple onthe banks of the Barathapuzha, Trikandiyur Temple, Mumburam, Valiya Juma Masjid, Pazhayangadi Mosque,Kottakunnu, etc.
The nearest international airport is at Kozhikode 26 km away. The railways and the roadways cover connect the district to the rest of the state. |
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