Kumarakom, the famous backwater tourist destination in Kerala is located about 12 kms from Kottayam. This place can be reached through a voyage from Alappuzha. Kumarakom is undoubtedly the most invigorating, fascinating paradise in Kerala, God's own country. It is often called the Gods Own Village This rich green, little village of Kumarkom is located on the Vembanad lake amidst mangrove forests and coconut groves. Kumarakom is an enchanting picnic spot and provides boating, fishing and sightseeing experiences that are truly exhilarating. The slender coconut palms standing here, there and everywhere, its never ending paddy fields, meandering lagoons and backwaters, mangroves nesting birds of a hundred varieties can peacefully calm and invigorate your mind.Kumarakom is also the home of various sprawling ethnic waterfront resorts. These resorts offer comfortable accommodation and exclusive leisure options like an Ayurvedic massage, yoga, meditation, boating, fishing and swimming. The adventurous could indulge in water sports such as windsailing and waterskiing.
Nearest railway station – Kottayam
Road distance from Kochi 150 Km
Road distance from Kottayam 20 Km
Munnar is situated on the lap of mountain ranges of the southern Western Ghats and is the dream place among the tourist destinations of Kerala. Its incredible natural beauty remarkably fascinates tourists from India and abroad. The major highlights of Munnar are its outstanding ambiance, green ,vast tea gardens, enchanting lakes, thick forests and a cool salubrious climate. Munnar is located at the middle of three mountain streams, Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. With its unmatched cool climate, cosy weather,beautiful landscapes , wildlife & natural beauty ,Munnar decorates the everlasting first place in the tourism map of kerala.The history of Munnar is related with Scottish who found & british who actually developed munnar to a summer house during the colonial era. The British developed this land for the purpose of tea plantations and as getaways from the oppressive heat of the cities. There are several prehistoric remains of an old civilization in this region like Muniyaras . Munnar is also fomous for its tea plantations and spices.Tata ,one of the Indian corporate gaint is having their tea estates, Kannan Devan Hills at munnar. In present days munnar is a perfect holiday destination and is famous for various adventure events such as trekking, paragliding, rope climbing and mountaineering. The enchanting atmosphere and friendly people of this place are simply going to win your heart.
Nearest Airport – Kochi
Nearest railway station - Kochi
Road distance from Kochi 150 Km
Thekkady is an enchanting plantation Town ,is nearly 90 Km from munnar It is a one of the popular hill station and a wildlife centre. With its unexploited forests , ,spice scented plantations ,wildlife and incredible natural beauty, it became a travelers paradise. The Periyar Tiger Reserve Forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves of India and spread across the entire district This is the only wild life sanctuary in India where we can have the unique experience of watching animals safely while our travel on boat through the lakes in side the reserve forest. This sanctuary offers the unique opportunity to watch and photograph wild elephants at close quarters.Other places of inrest are, Kumily, Pandykuzhy, Vandiperiyar, peerumedu etc,Treks to the ruined Mangaladevi temple - a beautiful old stone temple situated in the heart of the Thekkady forest is allowed once is an year Kumily and peerumedu are well knowned for spices and aromatics.Several programs like kathakaly, and other art forms are arranged by the tourism development council.Elephant ride and boat cruise is also arrange by Govt agencies.Tourists can perform various activities in thekkady including plantation tour, trekking, teagarden visit, visit to nearby tribal village on boat etc. Viewing of sunrise during the boat cruise through periyar is an extra ordinary one
Nearest Airport – Kochi
Nearest railway station - Kottayam
Road Distance from Kottayam - 114 Km
Road distance from Kochi 170 Km
Houseboats or traditional Kettuvalloms were the major means of transportation during the early days before the development of roads connecting various remote village of alleppy and kuttanadu. They are in length varies from 95 feets to 105 feets and have a breadh of 12 – 15 feets.They are build of a particular wood called Anjily and roof is made of panambu ie bamboo sheets.The crew consists of a Driver,Cook and a helper. The food on board is really yummy , famous for non veg.A houseboat cruise in the Vembanadu Lake, enjoying the enchanting natural beauty, breathing the exhilarating cool breeze, watching the criss cross movements of rare birds, will turn out to be a thrilling experience. A night stay in floating houseboat in Vembanadu Lake will be a different experience which you will never like to forget.....
Kovalam which means “the groove of coconut trees” is one of the beautiful beaches of the world .It is a picture perfect tropical beach and thousands of tourists are coming here to enjoy the natural beauty and cool and serene climate and earned it the name The paradise of the south. The endless line of coconut trees, cool breeze and thick vegetation always attract tourists from both India and abroad. The crescent shaped beach has three parts ,the light house beach, the hawah beach and the northern beach.The calm and shallow beaches here allow the tourists to have a dip and swimming.The shallow sea allows us to go up to 100 mtrs with out loosing the foot.Swimming and bathing in this shallow beaches will be thrilling and exhilarating . The clean and perfect looking white sand arouses the to lie idle and tan our body.The beaches alre also famous fro corel reefs and rare variety fishes.The sea food is yet another yummy thing around the beach. The palm-fringed surroundings near straight lined coconut trees, promise a memorable stay. The whispering blue waters of the Arabian Sea and stretches of silvery sands washed away by the waters and the rocky promontories, makes this beach a paradise. This beautiful beach is a tourist's dream come true.Kovalam is also famous for several varieties of grilled seafood items like lobster, Tuna , Kallummekay etc
Nearest Airport –Thiruvananthapuram
Nearest railway station- Thiruvananthapuram
Road distance from Kochi 250 Km
Kanyakumary is a wonderful seashore remains as one of the most popular tourist location of south India. It is the joining place of three seas ie bay of Bengal, Indian ocean and Arabian Sea.The spectacular view of sunrise and sunset is one of the greatest attraction here.Vivekananda rock and thiruvalluvar statue are yet another attractions. Kanyakumari temple is one of the famous devi temple in south India and is amazingly built with steps facing to the sea in round model.Boat service is available from the seashore to Vivekananda Rock but really it is meant for brave peoples because the sea is not at all calm around the shore. Kanyakumary is easily accessible by air or train
Nearest Air port- Trivandrum
Nearest railway station- Kanyakumary –TamilNadu
