ABOUT KERALA

Kerala is one of the smallest states in the Indian union. Its area 38.855 square kilometers is just 1.3 percent of the total area of India. The land of India comprises the narrow coastal strip bounded by the Western Ghats n the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. With its evergreen mountains, dense forests stately palms, swift flowing rivers, extensive backwaters and blue lagoons, it looks like a fairyland. This atmosphere of beauty and peace has nurtured religion and art in Kerala and enabled her to become a precious gem in the necklace of Indian culture. Indian poets of eminence have showered their praises for the abundance of its peppers, the fragrance of its sandal and the wealth of its coconuts. No part of India is so widely known or has played so important a part in world history as Kerala.

Backwaters
The backwaters of Kerala – meandering inland lakes networked by canals stretch to over 900 km.  Boat trip across these tranquil streches are an experience unique to Kerala.  Large kettuvalloms(traditional country crafts over 60 ft. in length) have been convered into luxury houseboats for the cruises.

» Alappuzha: referred to as the Venice of the east.

» Triruvallm: 10 Km from Thiruvananthapuram

» Kappil : 53 km from Thiruvananthapuram

» Kollam: 71 km to the north of the Thiruvananthapuram

» Kumarakom 10 km from Kottayam

» Kochi: Queen of Arabian sea

» Valiyaparamba: 30 km from Kekal Fort in Kasargod.

Beaches
Most of India’s finest beaches are in Kerala.  For virtually its entire 600 km length, the Kerala coast is lined with sandy beaches, rocky promontories and coconut palms.  Each year greater numbers of visitors arrive here in search of the tranquil, palm-fringed beaches.

» Kovalom: 16km from Thiruvananthapuram.

» Shankhumugham: 8Km form Thiruvananthapuram.

» Chowara: 8km south of Kovalam in Thiruvananthapuram

» Poovar: 2 km south if Kovalam in Thiruvananthapuram

» PapanashamL 45 km from Thiruvananthapuram in Varkala.

» Thirumullavaram: 6km north of Kollam

» Alappuzha Beach: 3 Km from the City

» Fort Kochi Beach: 21 km from Ernakulam

» Cherai: 23 km from Ernakulam

» Natika Beach: 24 km from Trissur

» Padinjarekkara: 5 km from chemrovattom, Ponnani in Malappuram

» Vallikunnu: 40 km from Malappuram

» Kozhikode Beach: 500 mts from the city

» Beypore: 10 km south of Kozhikode

» Kappad: 16 km from Kozhikode.

» Payyoli: 40 km north of Kozhikode

» Vadakara Sandbanks: 50 km from Kozhikode.

» Payyambalam: 2 km from Kannur.

» Kizhunna Beach: 11km from Kannur

» Neehukunnu: 12 km from Kannur

» Muzhappilangad: 15 km from Kannur

vBekal Fort Beach: 1 km from Bekal Fort in Kasargod.

» appil: 2 km from Bekal Fort in Kasargod

» Kanwatheertha: 3 km from Manjeswaram in Kasargod.

Water Falls
The forests of the Western Ghats are punctuated with large and small water falls that roar, gurgle and splash down the mountain side.  Almost all these scintillating cascades are the venues for picnics and excursions round the year.

» Palaruvi: 75 km from Kollam.

» Athirapally: 63 km from Thrissur

» Vazhachal: 68 km from Trissur

» Attukad: 9 km from Munnar in Idukki

» Thommankuthu: 17 km from Thodupuzha in Idukki

» Thusharagiri: 50 km from Kozhikode

» Meenumutty: 29 km from Kalpetta in Wayanad

» Chethalayam: 12 km east of Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad

» Sentinel Rock Waterfall:  22 km away from Kalpetta in Wayanad.

Hill Station
Lying on the windward side if the Western Ghats, Kerala had a long chain of lush, mist-clad hill stations that are home to exotic wildlife.  All the hill resorts in Kerala offer the most magical experience of nature in all its virgin beauty.

» Ponmudi: 61 km from Thiruvananthapuram

» Munnar: 60 km from idukki

» Devikulam: 7 km from Munnar in Idukki

» Peermedu: 35 km from Thekkady in idukki

» Vagamon: 25 km from Peerumedu in Idukki

» Nelliyampathy: 75 km southest of Palakkad

» Vythiri: In Wayadan, 60 km from Kozhikode

» Lakkidi: 5 km from Vythiri in Wayanad.

» Pythal Mala: 65 km from kannur

» Kottancherry: 30 km northest of Kanhangad in KaKasargod.

» Ranipuram: 85 km from Kasargod

Wildlife Sanctuaries
Nestled in the luxuriant forest of the Western Ghats in Kerala are fourteen wildlife sanctuaries.  And skiriting these exotic destinations are some of the most delightful trekking trails in the country.  All awash in the spice-scented air of endless acres of plantations ranging from cardamom, vanilla and pepper to tea and coffee.

» Neyyar Sanctuary: 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram

» Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary: 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram

» Shenduruney Wildlife Sanctuary: 66km from Kollam

» Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary: 55km from Thodupuzha in Idukki.

» Periyad Tiger Reserve: 4 km from Thekkady in Idukki

» Eravikulam National Park: 15 km from Munnar in Idukki

» Chinnar WIldlife Sanctuary: 60km from Munnar in Idukki

» Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary: 20km from Kothamangalam in Eranakulam

» Peechi-Vazhani WIldlife Sanctuary: 20 km east of Thrissur

» Chimmini WIldlife Sanctuary: 37 km from Thrissur

» Parambikulam WIldlife Sanctuary: 110 km from Palakkad

» Silent Valley National Park: 40 km northwest of Mannarkad in Palakkad

» Wayanad WIldlife Sanctuary: 18 km wes of Sulthan Bathery

» Aralam WIldlife Sanctuary: 35 km from Thalassery in Kannur