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Valapattanam adorns the historic Malabar coastline, where legends go back to the time of the wise King Solomon himself, who is said to have imported timber for his famous ‘Temple of the Lord’ from these shores. Today on the banks of the River Valapattanam in Kannur lies Western India Plywood Ltd., the largest wood-based industry […]

Believed to have been the residence of Vasco da Gama, Vasco House is one of the oldest Portuguese residences in Fort Kochi. Built in the early sixteenth century, Vasco House sports the typical European glass paned windows and balcony cum verandahs characteristic of those times.

Utharam Kayam is a dense forest teeming with vegetation, located on the lap of the Agasthya Hills, amidst the forests of Neyyar. Home to numerous species of medicinal plants and rich in avian life, this exotic destination transports you back to a primitive era. Under the management of the Department of Forests and Wildlife, Kerala […]

Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala, the last port of Vasco Da Gama, where you will find synagogues, mosques, churches and temples side by side, is a place with a fascinating history. The huge cantilevered fishing net, the Chinese fishing nets, seen here is a legacy of its spellbinding past. The nets, set up on […]

Vandiperiyar is located 18 km from Thekkady in Idukki district. The River Periyar flowing through the centre of this town nourishes its vast tea, coffee and pepper plantations. A major trade centre, Vandiperiyar is also home to a number of tea factories. The Government Agriculture Farm and Flower Garden have a delightful array of rose […]

Apart from being the largest town in Pathanamthitta district, Thiruvalla is famous for the high amount of Non-Resident Indians who have set up their base here. Its quaint and friendly charm is addictive, along with a rich and vibrant cultural scene. Here also lies the chief seat of the Malankara Marthoma Syrian Church, along with […]

The Orali, Malapandaram and Malayarayan tribes live in the hills of Peermede. The main tribal settlement here is Plakkathadam which is also known for its trekking trails.

Thrithala is noted for its monuments and historic ruins and hence, has great archaeological importance. The ruins of a large mud fort with a deep moat hewn from laterite and the Siva temple are notable cultural monuments. The Kattil Madom Temple, a domed structure made of granite slabs, on the Pattambi-Guruvayoor road is a Buddhist […]

The Town Hall in Thrissur is an excellent monument of erstwhile Thrissur’s administrative, military and cultural history. It is located on the museum road ans it houses the Chitralayam Gallery where mural paintings from all parts of Kerala are on display as also an excellent library and an auditorium.

Thenmala, which lies at the conjunction of the Kollam-Shencottah road and the Trivandrum-Shencottah Road, boasts of India’s first planned Ecotourism destination. It has 10 Ecotourism spots that cover the great hill ranges of Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta and Kollam districts. ‘Thenmala’ translates to ‘Honey Hill’ and so it is no surprise that high quality honey is exported […]