Category: Picnic Spots
As you step past the gates of the Zoological Park in Thiruvananthapuram,an immediate hush falls as all the visitors collectively draw in their breath in awe. There is a furry Macaque staring right back at you while a little ahead the exotic Nilgiri Langur playfully teases you. In a few more steps it dawns on […]
Sarovaram Biopark is an eco-friendly park started with the aim of the conservation of mangrove forests and wetlands. For close to 10 years, this park has let people immerse themselves in the warm embrace of nature. The canal walkway, boating facilities, otter park, butterfly park, bird sanctuary, aquarium, floating rafts, board-walk, park, musical fountain and […]
The Regional Science Centre and Planetarium in Kozhikode deals with the propagation of science in Kerala with a focus on the Malabar area. The 250-seater Kozhikode Planetarium lets one explore the secrets of the universe, the planets and the stars. Started in 1997, it presents almost 1,200 shows annually. The projection system from Carl Zeiss […]
River Pamba, which originates in the Western Ghats, is the third longest river in South India. Pamba is the main halting point on the way to Sabarimala. It is also known as Thriveni Sangamam – the meeting point of three rivers.
The place takes the name from the legendary Pandavas, as described in the great Indian epic ‘Mahabharata’. Pandavan Para or the Rock of the Pandavas, located at Urukunnu, near Thenmala in Kollam District is an ideal picnic spot. At the base of the great hill where one finds this pristine location, lies a beautiful temple […]
Pookkot Lake is a natural freshwater lake surrounded by evergreen forest and rolling hills. A freshwater aquarium with a large variety of fish is an added attraction. Tourists can also avail of boating facilities, a children’s park, and a shopping centre for handicrafts and spices. Wayanad lies at an altitude varying from 700 – 2,100 metres […]
An ideal retreat for tourists, the Pazhassi Dam is located 37 km east of Kannur district in Kerala. The dam site is famous for its scenic beauty. The DTPC provides pleasure boating facilities at the reservoir. Accommodation is available at the Project Inspection Bungalow.
Pandikuzhi is a picturesque spectrum of exotic flora, fauna and gurgling streams is cradled between Chellarkovil in Idukki and the Tamil Nadu border. A popular picnic spot, Pandikuzhi offers great opportunities for trekking and is a photographer’s delight. Pandikuzhi is located about 5 km from Thekkady and about 4 km from Kumily.
Pathiramanal is a bird watcher’s paradise. It is about 1.5 km from Muhamma Boat Jetty and about 13 km from Alappuzha. This small island on the backwaters is a safe haven for hundreds of rare migrating birds. A 1.5 hour motor boat ride or a 30 minute speedboat trip from Alappuzha gets you here. Surrounded […]
Among the gems of Palakkad district is the Mangalam Dam, built across the Cherukunnath River. The reservoir attracts people in large numbers due to the surrounding forest area. The dense canopy, along with a large number of diverse floral and faunal species, makes it a must-visit site in these parts. Take a boat ride or […]