Category: Places of Interests

Kulamav dam, located east of Idukki Arch Dam, is a part of Idukki reservoir and is an ideal spot for trekking. Blessed with natural beauty and salubrous climate, situated here is a colony of the K.S.E. Board employees.

Kottayi village is the native place of the Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, the doyen of Carnatic music. The place hosts the annual Chembai Parthasarathy Ekadasi Music festival in memory of the great singer in February/March. Renowned singers perform music concerts during the festival.

Cradled in the arms of the Agasthyakoodam hill range in the Western Ghats is the exotic destination Kottur. Covered with forests, this area is home to rare flora and fauna. The area is marked with tall forest tree species and numerous rivulets and streams. An integral part of the Agasthyakoodam  Biological Park, visitors are allowed […]

Traces of an old fort, a water-park and ancient murals are some of the delightful attractions at Kottakkunnu in Malappuram. Steeped in history, this area is famous for its friendly and peaceful vibe. The fort was incidentally the first to be built by the Zamorins (rulers) of Kozhikode. The murals at the Vettakkorumakan Temple and […]

Kottakkal is today synonymous with Ayurveda around the world. This quaint town is home to the famous Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala, a pioneer in Ayurveda treatment that provides help and solace to thousands of people throughout the year. Founded in 1902 by Vaidyaratnam P. S. Warrier, it now has branches across the country and its medications […]

Located in steep, rugged terrain, Kolukkumalai in Munnar is the highest tea garden in the country at 7900 ft. Accessible only by jeep, a visit to the estate includes a drive around the tea fields and a tour of its factory. What gives Kolukkumalai tea its special flavour is presumably the high altitude.

They called it the ‘Rome of the East’, a gateway into India and the site where one could witness the miraculous sight of the confluence of the Periyar River and the Arabian Sea. From being a legendary port in international maritime trade to the location where three major religions (Christianity, Judaism and Islam) first stepped […]

Konni is among the most prominent elephant training centres in Kerala. Located in Pathanamthitta district, it attracts visitors in large numbers throughout the year. One of the major attractions here are the giant wooden cages used to house the elephants. Locally known as Aanakoodu, they can house up to 3 to 4 elephants at a […]

From Ibn Batuta to Marco Polo, legendary explorers have talked about the prominence of Kollam district for centuries. Blessed with a long coastline, it is the de facto leader of the cashew trade and processing industry in India. It is historically remembered as being among the most important ports which were part of the legendary […]

Elephants are considered as auspicious animals in Kerala. No major festival or celebration in Kerala is complete without a massive elephant processions. Considered an important part of our culture, elephants are loved, revered and groomed with the utmost care and respect. The Kodanad Elephant Training Centre, which was moved to Abhayaranyam near Kaprikkad, is one […]