Tourism Destination in Kerala

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

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Kerala at a GlanceDate of Formation: 1st November 1956Location : South-West of India's main land

(also Known as Malabar Coast)Geography : Latitude- between 80 18` and 120 48`

Longitude- between 740 52` and 770 22` ECapital : ThiruvananthapuramArea : 38,863 sq.km.Principal Language: MalayalamNational Festival : OnamState Animal : ElephantState Bird : The Great Indian Hornbill (Buceros bicornis)State Flower : Kanikonna(Cassia fistula)State Tree : Coconut Tree(Cocos nucifera)Staple Food : RiceState Fish : ("Karimeen”- Malayalam)(Etroplus suratensis)




Kerala at a Glance

Neighboring States : Tamil Nadu, Karnataka

Neighboring Union Territory : Lakshadeep

Highest Populated District : Malappuram

Lowest populated District : Wayanadu

Largest District : Idukki

Smallest District : Alappuzha

Longest river : Periyar

Highest peak : Anamudi

Largest Lake : Vembanadu LakeTuesday, May 2, 2023



Kerala at a Glance




Amazing Facts1. This state of India is called God’s own country because of the

beauty endowed to Kerala by God. The planter’s plantations, the blue backwaters, the charming huge mountains and the elegant rivers added to the beauty of Kerala that is why it is called God’s own country.

2. Kerala has 3 International airports i.e. Kochi, Calicut & thiruvananthapuram

3. Kerala is the state of India or probably the only state of the world which has the highest number of coconut trees.

4. Kerala is a state where you can see Asian elephants very commonly.

5. Worlds Only Teak Museum is in Nilambur, Kerala.Tuesday, May 2, 2023






Tourist Map of

Kerala




Distance Map of Kerala




Destination of Kerala

Munnar• Munnar is Known as Kashmir of South India.

• It is one of the attractions that contributed to Kerala’s popularity as a travel destination among domestic and foreign traveler’s snuggled in the lap of such an alluring terrain, Munnar is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Kerala.

• Attractions:

• Natural: 1. Eravikulam National Park

2. Chinnar Wild Life Sanctuary

3. Anamudi

• Museum/ Galleries: 1. Tata Tea Museum

2. Indo Swiss Dairy Farm




Thekkady




• The best place in Kerala to observe wildlife.

• Known for mighty Indian elephant to the Great Indian Tiger ,this place has it all. Elephants, deer, boars, bison and lion tailed macaques are a common sight in the reservoir area.

• Attractions:

• Natural: 1. Periyar National Park

Alappuzha




• An important backwater tourist center.• The intricate networks of canals that snake their way through

the vast expanse of paddy fields, through the lanes give Alappuzha the sobriquet of Venice of the East.

• The district is famous for its boat races houseboat holidays, beaches , marine products and coir industry.

• Attractions:

• Religious: 1. Statue Of Karumadikuttan

2. Mannarasala Sri Nagaraja Temple

• Natural: 1. Backwaters

• Museum/ Galleries: 1. Revi Karuna Karan (RKK) Memorial

Museum

Vagamon




• Vagamon is a hill station situated 1,100 meters above sea level.

• It is located in Kottayam-Idukki border of Kerala.

• Vagamon also known as the ‘Scotland of Asia’. • It was discovered by the Britishers who found the place ideal

for tea plantations and they were followed by Christian missionaries who built their abode of service at Kurisumala in Vagamon.

• Attractions:

• Natural : 1. Hill Station

Kochi / Eranakulam




• Kochi located in Ernakulam district formerly known as Cochin is one of the important seaport in India.

• Ernakulam is a wide choice for recreation and tourist interests in the Kerala.

• Attractions:

• Religious: 1. Jewish Synagogue

2. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica

• Natural: 1. Kodanad Elephant Sanctuary

2. Ezhattumugham Nature Village

3. Athirappally Falls

• Others: 1. Fortkochi & Chinese Fishing Nets

2. Cherai Beach and Marine Drive

Kovalam




• Kovalam is a beach town on the Arabian Sea located around 16 km from Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala.

• It is also known as the “Paradise of the south”.

• Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees.

• Kovalam has three beaches separated by rocky outcroppings in its 17 km coastline, the three together form the famous crescent of the Kovalam beach.

• Attractions:

• Others: 1. Beaches

Thiruvananthapuram




• Thiruvananthapuram also known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala.

• It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland.

• The city is characterized by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills and busy commercial alleys.

• Attractions:

• Religious: 1. Vizhinjam Rock Cut Temple

2. Mannarasala Sri Nagaraja Temple

• Historical: 1. Kuthira Malika

2. Kanakakunnu Palace

• Others: 1. Priyadarshini Planetarium

Thrissur




• Thrissur is also known as the Cultural Capital of Kerala because of its cultural, spiritual and religious leanings throughout history.

• The city hosts the Thrissur Pooram festival, the most colourful and spectacular temple festival in Kerala.

• Attractions:

• Natural: 1. Athirappally Waterfalls & Vazhachal

Waterfalls

2. Anakkayam

• Religious: 1. Koodal Manikyam Temple

Wayanad




• Wayanad is the 12th District in Kerala.

• The region was known as Mayakshetra (Maya’s land) in the earliest records.

• The Folk etymology of the word says it is a combination of Vayal (paddy field) and Naad (land), making it ‘The Land of Paddy Fields’.

• Attractions:• Natural: 1. Kalpetta

2. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary 3. Sulthan Bathery 4. Banasura Sagar Dam 5. Pookot Lake 6. Edakkal Caves 7. Pakshipathalam

Thenmala




• Thenmala is the meeting point of kollam-Shencottah road and Trivandrum-Shencottah road, surrounded by dense forest, 66 kms east of kollam.

• There are a large number of rubber and tea plantations in Thenmala.

• Timber of all varieties are exported from here to all parts of the country.

• Attractions:• Natural: 1. Thenmala Eco Tourism Centre

2. Thenmala Reservoir 3. Deer Rehabilitation Centre

An Itinerary of Kerala




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