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The moment you enter Nedumkayam Rainforest, you feel like the humdrum of daily life slowly melting away and the virgin scent of the forest taking over your senses. Around 15 km from Nilambur, it is loved by all who visit for the dense forest and lush greenery on display. People rave about the fresh air […]
Located 2 km from Nilambur town in Malappuram district is the oldest teak plantation in the world. Formed in the 1840s, it is spread across a huge area of 2.31 hectares. It was named after its creator, H.V. Conolly, the collector of Malabar district at the time. Chanthu Menon, who played a major role in […]
Once every 12 years, the hills of Munnar turn blue. People flock in great numbers to view the blooming of the Neelakurinji. Biologists and nature loves alike mark their calendars for this great event that is expected next in 2018. The world awaits the turning of the Munnar range into a blanket of beautiful blue. […]
Once every 12 years, the hills of Munnar turn blue. People flock in great numbers to view the blooming of the Neelakurinji. Biologists and nature loves alike mark their calendars for this great event that is expected next in 2018. The world awaits the turning of the Munnar range into a blanket of beautiful blue. […]
Nilackal is located 5 km from Plappally in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala. The old Siva Temple on the Pamba – Pathanamthitta Road is an important place of worship. The estate of the Farming Corporation and the Ecumenical centre of the Christians are located here.
The pristine banks of Chittur River in Palakkad district are home to an extraordinary farming venture. A one-man farming crusade championed by Mr. Narayanan Unny strives to bring back the cultivation of Navara rice, which is fast losing its significance. A grain considered to be of immense value from a healthcare point of view, Navara […]
On the eastern side of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, installed in 1833 during the reign of Swathi Thirunal, is the Meshan Mani (clock). It has on its dial, a man’s face with two goats on either side. Crafted from mahogany by an artisan called Kulathooran, every time the clock completes an hour, the man opens his […]
The ultimate destination of art enthusiasts, Margi showcases performances of all the major art forms of Kerala. This organisation, situated in Thiruvananthapuram, strives to preserve and propagate Kerala’s myriad ancient art forms. Visitors can watch performances of prominent art forms like Kootiyattam, Nangyarkoothu, Chakyarkoothu, Paatakom (all temple art forms) and Kathakali in an ethnic atmosphere. […]
Muloor Smarakam or Muloor Memorial, siutated about 12 km from Pathanamthitta town is the memorial to Muloor S.Padmanabha Panicker(1869-1931) a renowned social reformer and poet, is located at Elavumthitta. His home at Elavumthitta is preserved as his monument by the Department of Culture of the State Government.
At the heart of Kozhikode city is every urban dweller’s paradise. A picturesque park with beautiful lawns, a musical fountain, traditional Kerala-style buildings and the nearby Kozhikode Public Library make Mananchira Square among the most visited spots in the area. One must also never forget the Mananchira Tank that surrounds it, preserved in its original […]