Category: Places of Interests
Situated near Kozhencherry, Maramon is the venue of a mammoth religious convention of Christians from all over the world. It is attended by people from all communities. The convention which is usually held in February is addressed by religious thinkers and Christian scholars from across the world. This is perhaps the largest Christian convention in […]
At the heart of Thrissur lies its famous Zoo, with a legacy and heritage that dates all the way back to 1885. Its popularity was cemented by the constant additions of rare species. Open on all days except Mondays, one is instantly enamoured by the exotic spectacles here. From the Lion-Tailed Macaque, Sloth Bear, species […]
Adorning the northern hills of Kerala is the beautiful district of Wayanad, maintained by the District Tourism Promotion Council, Wayanad. This area is famous for its large amount of camping and trekking trails, breathtaking waterfalls, caves, bird-watching sites, flora, fauna and an overall plethora of magnificent sights. This area has been a tourist favourite over […]
Each hairpin bend opens up a new frontier. With each curve, the valley below beckons you. Every single day, people pass through the emerald Ghats to Wayanad and fall in love with mystical aura surrounding this place. The misty peaks glare back right at your soul and at each of the nine bends, one feels […]
Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan, located in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, is a Multi-Purpose Cultural Complex (MPCC) functioning as a cultural institution under the Department of Culture, Government of Kerala. Founded as a research, documentation, performance and preservation centre of cultural traditions and art forms of Kerala, this traditional building houses the personal belongings of the great […]
Built to commemorate the golden jubilee of the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1896, the VJT Hall was inaugurated by Sree Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma on January 25, 1896, the hall has witnessed many historical events. Perhaps the most preferred venue for public functions in the city, this monument stands tall as a proud remnant […]
Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan, located in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, is a Multi-Purpose Cultural Complex (MPCC) functioning as a cultural institution under the Department of Culture, Government of Kerala. Founded as a research, documentation, performance and preservation centre of cultural traditions and art forms of Kerala, this traditional building houses the personal belongings of the great […]
Imagine witnessing any shape you can think of being implanted into the centre of a beautiful oyster, resulting in the formation of a brand new pearl. The Image Pearl Technique at Vizhinjam Maritime Aquarium does exactly that using shell cement. Officially known as the Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium, it is situated about 2 km from […]
The Vasthuvidya Gurukulam, a school constituted by the State Cultural Department is situated at Aranmula, 16 km away from Pathanamthitta town. The main objective of the gurukulam is the preservation and promotion of vasthuvidya and mural paintings. It also aims at the renovation and conservation of traditional buildings and mural paintings. Vasthuvidya is the ancient […]
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 […]