Category: Places of Interests
The Pazhassi Tomb is where thousands regularly pay homage to the famous Lion of Kerala, Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja. The tomb was constructed in the place where his body was cremated, and is situated on the banks of River Kabani in Mananthavady. In 1996 March this tomb has been converted to museum and today the […]
Located 35 km from Palakkad town, Ottappalam is famous for its numerous places of worship and colourful festivals. It is also home to the famous Varikkasseri Mana, where Malayalam films are shot almost round the year. The colourful Chinakkathoor Pooram is held annually at the Sree Chinakkathoor Bhagavathy Temple in Palappuram near Ottapalam.
Sree Ayyappa, the beloved presiding deity of the renowned Sabarimala Temple, was brought up in Pandalam as the adopted son of the Raja of Pandalam. The holy town of Pandalam, located near Chengannur in Pathanamthitta district, is perhaps second only to Sabarimala. It is the norm for pilgrims on the way to Sabarimala to offer […]
A seashore recreational park developed under Thalassery Heritage Tourism Circuit, Overbury’s Folly is located near Thalassery Municipal Stadium. An ideal place to watch the sunset, this park is named after its builder, E. N. Overbury, who served as a local judge at Thalassery in the 1870s and he wanted to construct a picnic spot at […]
Pakshipathalam in Wayanad district is among the finest trekking spots in the entire country. At Pakshipathalam, one gets to walk through a thick evergreen forest that provides a safe haven to some of the rarest avian species. Ornithologists consider it a location of great interest and value. At 1,700 m above sea level, it is […]
Omallur is located 5 km from Pathanamthitta district in Kerala. The Rakthakanta Swamy Temple and the annual cattle fair held in the Malayalam month of Meenam are the main attractions of Omallur. People from both within and outside the State participate in the fair.
Olappamanna Mana, located at Vellinezhi in Cherplassery, Palakkad district of Kerala, is the ancestral home of feudal lords belonging to the priestly Namboodiri Brahmins of Cherplassery, who have made significant contributions in the fields of Kathakali, percussion, classical music, literature, Vedic education and Sanskrit learning. This heritage house is patronised by Pattikkamthoti Ravunni Menon who […]
Nileswaram, once the cultural centre of Kasaragod District, is home to the Nileshwar Rajas, said to have come from Kozhikode nearly 600 years ago. Their palaces showcase the fine architecture and spectacular woodwork of the times. The Nileswaram Palace today functions as the folklore centre of the Department of Archaeology. The town is also famous […]
This elegant old bungalow built in 1808 is in the possession of Carrit Moran & Co., renowned tea brokers, who now use it as their residence. The house was once a boat club.
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 […]