Aralam wildlife sanctuary is located on the Western Ghats region of the Kannur district. It is formed in the year 1984 when the Forest department of Kerala took over privately owned forests around the region.It spreads in an area of over 55 square Kilometers. Most …
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Kannur – Paithalmala
Paithalmala is a hill station, at a height of 1371.6 m above sea level in Kannur district of Kerala . It is located at Sreekandapuram, near Kappimala village, approximately 60 km from Kannur. Trekking to Paithalmala in the month of June – October will give …
Rani ki vav -a poetry on stone
Rani ki vav, the stepwell, a poetry in stone done by artisans of solanki era as you can see terraces or pavilions at each level supported by pillars, apparently more than 220 of them and over 500 sculptures decorate it. which was constructed by Queen …
Tharanganbadi- An Ancient port in south India!
Visit the beautiful beachside village “Tharanganbadi” where the 1st printing press in Tamilnadu established. Tharangambadi meaning as “singing waves” the first Danish trading post in India established in 1620 formerly known as Tranquebar, is a town in the Nagapattinam district of the Indian state of …
Biyyam lake
Ponnani is a small picturesque town located in Malappuram district of Kerala. Encircled by the Arabian Sea on the West, this town is a major fishing center and chief coastal belt in Malabar. The town has contributed massively to the trade and economy of Malabar …
Badami- Experience a sculptor’s blood, sweat and tears!
From B. C 543-753, Badami was the capital of the Chalukya empire.Traces of culture like Vaishnava, Buddhism and Jainism are found in the caves. It has four cave temple complex. out of 4 caves the main sculpture of Lord Mahavishnu is in the 3rd cave …
Mahabaliburam-The story of a “lost city” submerged under sea water!
Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram is a historic city and UNESCO World Heritage site in Tamil Nadu, India, lies on the Coromandel Coast which faces the Bay of Bengal. During the reign of the Pallava dynasty, between the 3rd century CE and 7th century CE, it became …
Kannur -Thalasserry
Kannur -History Referred to as the land of Art and looms, is a northern district in Kerala famed for its vibrant culture and rich heritage. Kannur owes its culture to several empires that vied to make this territory an abode of their power. The history …
Mysuru city Tour
Mysuru -History The word Mysore is derived from the word “mahishur” or “Mahishasurana Ooru”, which means the town of Mahishasura in Kannada, the local language. According to the story in the Devi Purana, Mysore was ruled by the demon Kind Mahishasura. Mahishasura was a buffalo-headed …
Coorg
Coorg -History With its natural splendor and exotic scenic environment, Coorg has a special place among the hill stations in India. Nestled among the lush greeneries of the Western Ghats, the district offers a luxurious vacation period to its guests. Coorg is also praised as the ‘Scotland …