Category: Places of Interests
Koder House is a magnificent building constructed by Samuel S. Koder of The Cochin Electric Company in 1808 at Fort Kochi. The house is a supreme example of the transition from colonial to Indo-European architecture. Features like verandah seats at the entrance, floor tiles set in a chessboard pattern, red coloured brick-like facade, carved wood furniture […]
Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academi, situated at Chembukkavu, is a centre established to train, preserve and patronise music and dance in Kerala. The Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy sees regular expositions of theatre, dance, drama and folk art. A huge library holds exhaustive tomes on all these subjects.
Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academi, situated at Chembukkavu, is a centre established to train, preserve and patronise music and dance in Kerala. The Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy sees regular expositions of theatre, dance, drama and folk art. A huge library holds exhaustive tomes on all these subjects.
Kerala Sahitya Academi, located in a sprawling bungalow in Thrissur, the academy was established in 1956 to promote Malayalam literature and the language. An autonomous body, the Sahitya Academy recognizes superior literary works every year through its prestigious literary awards. The building houses a splendid picture gallery of Malayalam litterateurs.
Kerala Kalamandalam has, for decades, been regarded as the most prestigious Kathakali school in the entire world. This legendary school of art is located in Cheruthuruthy and was originally set up by the famous poet of Malayalam, Vallathol Narayana Menon. The story goes that he recognised a subtle decrease in the interest people had in […]
A stunning ode to nature’s beauteous bounty, Kauthuka Park is situated on the way to Athirappally Waterfalls at Chalakkudy in Thrissur, Kerala. This unique garden is a testament to Mr. Varkey Veliyath’s creative excellence. The whole landscape is dotted with picturesque hills, gurgling streams, delightful caves, verdant canopies and rare medicinal plants.
Located at Palayam, the building where the Legislative Assembly of Kerala meets is a beautiful blend of classical and modern splendour. Situated behind the stately legislative assembly complex, the Legislature Museum throws light into the political history of the State.
An ancient temple of immense historical value, Thrikkaviyoor Mahadeva Temple or Kaviyoor Mahadeva Temple is preserved as a monument by the Archaeological Department. On the banks of the river Manimala is the Kaviyoor region, famous for its temples, where this iconic shrine is situated. Historians date this temple to a period as early as the […]
Jew Town, a narrow street between Mattancherry Palace and the Synagogue, is a favourite haunt of antique hunters. Some of the most pristine and historically relevant artefacts of our times have been unearthed by our visitors here. While a huge bronze vessel catches your eye first, each of the shops here contains beautiful items with […]
Located on the banks of the Periyar river, Haritha Biopark at Panamkuzhy, Perumbavoor, in Ernakulam district is home to a diverse collection of ornamental chickens, fishes, foreign birds and a host of plants and trees. Launched in 2015, the bio-park lies near the famous tourist places Kodanad Elephant Centre and Paniyeli Poru. A good collection […]