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Saturday, September 12, 2009
Munnar - A picturesque hill station
Munnar:
Munnar is a beautiful hill station in Kerala. A trip to Munnar is a journey through many picturesque valleys, waterfalls, floras and faunas and last but not the least the unending vast expanse of tea plantations along the slopes of Munnar hills. History lies in Munnar as during the colonial rule in India, Munnar was the summer resort for Britishers. The cloud touching peaks of the mountains, the fresh cool breeze blowing all over the place and the aroma of spices, tea leaves makes Munnar enchanting. Munnar lies between 1600ft-1800ft above the sea level. It is the perfect spot for lazing around on holidays. The place looks amazing surrounded by churches, eucalyptus trees and rubber plantations. God has poured all his natural beauty in Munnar. Really, Munnar is a wonderful sight of a lifetime!
Thekkady - The Spice Garden of Kerala
Thekkady:
Thekkady is the famous wildlife sanctuary in Kerala. Here lies the beautiful Lake Perilya. Many wild animals such as the majestic Asian elephants, tigers, leopards, bosons, dears etc. are seen in the deep forests along the banks of Lake Perilya. A cruise through Lake Perilya gives an amazing view of these animals on the banks. It is a memorable sight indeed!
Thekkady is also well known for spice plantations. Different kinds of spice trees like cardamom, cloves, leachy, coffee seeds, etc. grows here. India's most important traditional dance-Kathakali is practiced & performed in Thekkaddy till date. The most exciting is the elephant ride in Trekked in the forests. Altogether Thekkady is an interesting place to visit and enjoy!
Friday, September 11, 2009
Alleppey - Venice of the East




Alleppey:
Alleppey - the backwaters of Kerala are the USP of Kerala. Alleppey is filled with inland canals, rice and wheat plantations and varieties of fish and prawn farming. Alleppey is also famous for snake-boat racing during the famous festival "Onam", which happens in the month of August. The special attraction of this place is the house-boat journeys through the rivers. This makes Alleppey unique! Livelihood in Alleppey depends only upon boats because it's water-water all around and no land! But availability of food for tourists is always there. The place looks beautiful encircled by coconut trees. There are few images which our hearts can never forget. Alleppey is one of them!
Cherai Beach - Vypeen Islands

Cherai:
Cherai is a beautiful beach located on the northern end of the Vypeen Islands in Kerala. The beach is bordered with coconut trees and paddy fields which makes it picturesque in nature. Here lies an amazing combination of blue water, white sandy beach and green vegetation. Cheri is famous for picnickers and beach lovers. It has become a popular tourist spot in Kochi. Cherai beach is 30kms from Cochin International Airport. One of the attractive features of Cherai is the boat rides or ferry rides along the backwaters. that gives you a first hand experience of the typical Kerala village lifestyle. The sea is calm and crystal clear. Occasionally dolphins are seen in the sea. The far end of the beach is lined with Chinese fishing nets which are amazing...!
Cochin - the harbor city
Cochin:
Cochin is a beautiful city situated in Kerala. Because of it's strategic location Cochin is called "Gateway of Kerala”. Cochin is famous for its famous international ports and harbors. The city lies along the Arabian Sea in the east with Western Ghats in the west. Although Cochin is a small town, still it is the owner of few assets of India such as the Fort Kochi, Mattanchery, Ernakulum and many others nearby towns and villages. Recently Cochin is called the "software hub of India”. Cochin is the beginning of exploring Kerala's beauty & aura.
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