ABOUT KERALA: GOD’S OWN COUNTRY

Dance and Music :
Kerala has a rich tradition of dance and music, including classical forms like Kathakali, Mohiniyattam and Koodiyattam, as well as folk music and dance forms like Theyyam, Thiruvathira and Pulikali. These art forms are often performed during festivals and special occasions.

Costumes :
Traditional attire in Kerala varies depending on the region and community, but some of the popular styles include Kerala saree and Set Mundu for women and Mundu with Jubba for men. The state is also known for its unique jewellery and ornaments, including the popular Kerala-style gold jewellery.

Festivals :
Kerala is known for its colorful and vibrant festivals, which are celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal. Some of the popular festivals include Onam, Vishu, Thrissur Pooram, and Attukal Pongala.

Cuisine :
Kerala's cuisine is diverse and flavourful, with a focus on using fresh, local ingredients and spices. Some of the must-try dishes include Appam, Puttu, Dosa, Kerala sadya and seafood delicacies like Karimeen fry.

Athirapally

As you walk down the stone slabs that lead to the base of the Athirappilly waterfalls, a mysterious serenity overcomes you. It is Kerala's most famous and largest waterfall at over 80 ft high. The sight of the water crashing onto the ground leaves you with a sense of wonder at the sheer power and magnificence of nature. Located around 63 km from Thrissur district, it is a perennial picnic spot for people in the area and beyond.

Shakthan thamburan palace

Shakthan Thampuran Palace is situated in City of Thrissur in Kerala state, India. It is named as Vadakkekara Palace, was reconstructed in Kerala-Dutch style in 1795 by Ramavarma Thampuran of the erstwhile Princely State of Cochin, well as Sakthan Thampuran is preserved by Archaeological Department. The main structure of the Sakthan Thampuran Palace has a two-storeyed building and a traditional Kerala style Nālukettu.

Alleppey-Backwater-Tour

Planned and oldest backwater place of Kerala is situated at coastline of the Arabian Sea is also known as Alappuzha. Famous as the Venice of India, coupled with houseboats in backwaters and the tropical village life makes Alleppey best tourist place in Kerala.

Lighthouse Alapuzha

The Alappuzha Lighthouse is situated in the coastal town of Alappuzha, Kerala. It was built in 1862 and is a major tourist attraction. Visitors are allowed between 1500 hours and 1630 hours on every weekday at an admission fee of 20 rupees for Indian citizens and 50 rupees for foreigners.

Marari Beach alappuzha

The name 'Marari' is short for Mararikulam, which is a beautiful fishing village lying along this coast. The swaying coconut palms and golden sands of the beach are perfect companions for those who want to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Idukki Hillview

At eight acres, with hundreds of unique species of trees, flowers, medicinal plants and other flora, Hill View Park is as stunning as it is well-maintained. It stands at about 350ft from Idukki dam and is situated almost a kilometre away from the center of Idukki.

Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary

Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is Wildlife Sanctuary located in Idukki district of Kerala, India. Situated around the catchment area of Idukki Dam, the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is rich in biodiversity and rich flora and fauna.

Munnar

Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala – and the word 'Munnar' means three rivers in Malayalam. Situated about 1600m above sea level, the hill station had been the summer resort of the British Government during the colonial era. Top Station is famous for the neelakurinji flower that blooms once every 12 years. When the hills of Munnar are covered in blue blooms, it's simply a heavenly sight to see. The neelakurinji plant gives Nilgiris its name.

Eravikulam National Park

Eravikulam National Park is considered the largest national park in Kerala in terms of area. The total area of the national park measures around 97 sq. km. A former hunting preserve of the British planters, the Park today exemplifies wildlife at its best. It was declared a Sanctuary in 1975 with the intention of protecting the indigenous population of Nilgiri Tahr (highly endangered mountain goat).

Vagamon

Vagamon is an Indian hill station and a revenue village primarily located in Peerumedu Taluk of Idukki district, and also Meenachil taluk and Kanjirappally taluk of Kottayam district in the state of Kerala, India.

Malambuzha Dam

Malampuzha Dam is a combination of a masonry dam with a length of 1,849 meters and an earthen dam with a height of 220 meters. The dam is 355 feet high and crosses the Malampuzha River, which is a tributary of Bharathappuzha, which is Kerala's second largest river. Malampuzha Gardens in the Palakkad district of Kerala is South India's only rock-cut garden, crafted from recycled materials by the acclaimed artist Nek Chand.

Silent valley

Silent Valley Movement was a movement against the state to protect Silent valley, an evergreen tropical forest in the Palakkad district of Kerala, India. It was started in 1973 to save the Silent Valley Reserve Forest from being flooded by a hydroelectric project.

Varikkasserri Mana

Varikkasseri Mana, alternatively known as Varikkumanchery Mana, is a well known mansion belonging to Namboothiri nobility in Valluvanad region of Kerala. The Varikkasseri family is reported to have a history of over 1000 years and the family is known to have occupied a sovereign position among Ashta gruha (Eight Families) Namboothiri families. The Mana was built by Varikkassery Ravi Namboothirippad in or about 1902, using locally available red stone.