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KERALA With Jaishree Misra


A Deer Chase In Periyar 

As a malayali married to a UP-wallah, it is my bounden duty on a regular basis to accompany North indian friends and relatives down to Kerala so they can enjoy the verdant beauty of my state. Most people come for the beaches and sleepy backwater cruises but, when a cousin decided to come with his two teenaged daughters, we decided—after the obligatory jaunts to Varkala, Kovalam and Kanyakumari—that the girls might like something more adventurous. With a few days to spare, we hired a jeep and drove through idukki district’s lush green hills and tea plantations to the wildlife reserve of Thekkady in search of wild elephants and those all-too-elusive tigers. (more…)

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Kathakali – a dance drama and spectacular art form of Kerala

Originated over 500 years ago, Kathakali is a spectacular art form of Kerala. It is a combination of drama, dance, music and ritual hence Kathakali can be called as a Dance Drama. Kathakali is one of the oldest theatre forms in the world. The word ‘Katha’ in Malayalam means Story and ‘kali’ means Play. Thus Kathakali literally means ‘Story-Play’ or enacted play. (more…)

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Thrikkakara

Temple arts like Panchavadyam, Melam, Kouth, Kathakali, Thullal and cultural programmes  are performed.   Aarattu is on the last day.  Thiruvonam feast is another attraction. (more…)

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Thrissur

THRISSUR

Like a shining diamond in the centre of a bejeweled crown, Thrissur is situated right in the middle of Kerala. This “Cultural Capital” is a city whose heart is so stuffed with tradition and its warm inhabitants so very content with its past that it defies the cultural progress of this sylvan city. Covering an area of about 3032 sq. km, Thrissur is the fourth largest city in Kerala and has a rich cultural heritage and an interesting history.   The name Thrissur originates from the word “Thriu shiva perur” which in the local language means “the abode of Lord Shiva”. The influential king Shakthan Thampuran is the architect of this beautiful city that is bedecked with ancient palaces, historic buildings, quaint temples and sprawling mansions. Built on elevated land around a 65 acre hillock on which the well known Vadakkumnathan temple elegantly stands, Thrissur attracts a flurry of tourists from the world over.   Around 3.6 hectares of land called the Thekkinkadu surrounding the temple is bordered by a spacious circular road called the Swaraj Round. This Thrissur Round is the central reference point and is one of the largest roundabouts in India. (more…)

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Fort Kochi – Charming Signature of Modern Tourism

Fort Kochi, one of the major tourists spots in Kochi, deserves mention for its historicity and ethnic diversity-ancient buildings, churches, synagogues, the bygone memories of the Jewish community and its heritage buildings, the ebb and flow of the sea waters, a number of quality home stays, panoramic harbour, strung with Chinese fishing nets, a legacy of Kochi’s ancient maritime relations with the Chinese Empire. (more…)

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Arjuna Nritham

Arjuna, the outstanding warrior, was also a master in dance and music. Arjuna Nritham is devoted to Arjuna, the diligent student of Guru Dhronacharya, whose power of concentration is well-known. Arjuna appeased Goddess Bhadrakali (the Hindu Goddess of Eternal Energy) through a devotional dance presentation and it is believed that this dance form was Arjuna Nritham.

Arjuna Nritham is also known as Mayilpeeli Nritham. The costume of this dance form is made up of Mayilpeeli or peacock feathers for which Lord Krishna has a special penchant, thereby symbolizing one of the facets of the relationship between Krishna and Arjuna. This ritual art form is performed throughout the night in the Bhagavathy temples of mainly Kollam and Alappuzha. (more…)

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Soma Kerala Palace

Soma Kerala Palace in Chempu, Kochi is a new offering of Somatheeram Ayurveda Group. A unique Kerala resort with the combination of Lake, Ayurveda, Yoga, the architecture Soma Kerala Palace is a blend of several remarkable structure that belongs to a long- gone epoch. The beautiful structures here are centuries old and have been transported from their original location and carefully reconstructed. Soma Kerala Palace thus provides visitors an opportunity to appreciate 250 year-old Kerala architectural marvels and the 5000 year-old healing art of Ayurveda. (more…)

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Vallathol Museum

The museum is dedicated to Late. Vallathole Narayana Menon, the great Malayalam poet and literary figure who founded Kerala Kalamandalam in 1930. Kerala Kalamandalam, which imparts training in and conducts performances of classical arts of Kerala, have recently attained the status of a Deemed University for Art and Culture. The Museum function from Vallathol’s old Kalamandalam campus (Nila campus).The Museum showcases the poetic works, cultural contributions and achievements of Mahakavi Vallathol over a period of time. The main -building in the old campus is occupied by the portrait-Gallery. Here portraits of the great artists of yore in oil painting adorn the fourwalls. Most of them had played commendable roles in the formative years of Kalamandalam. In the Gallery they have exhibited countless mementos and honors that Kalamandalam has received for Kathakali, Koodiyattam and Mohiniyattam recitals held in the international dance, drama and music festivals all over the world. The museum is located at Cheruthuruthy, 34km from Thrissur town towards north, on Shoranur highway. Shoranur  jn. railway-station is only 1km away from Vallathole Museum. Kalamandalam main campus is about 1.5kmfrom here towards Thrissur side. Admission is free (more…)

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Coconut Lagoon

Surrounded by coconut plantation on the eastern shore of Lake Vembanad in Kumarakom at the mouth of the River Kavanar, is  Coconut Lagoon,  a CGH Earth Group Kerala Tourism property that has water and history as its defining elements. (more…)

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Padmanabha Swamy Temple

Padmanabha Swamy Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.  There is a 100 feet and seven storied high marvelously carved ‘Gopuram’ in the complex built in the ancient Dravidian style. It is a very famous pilgrimage centre and one of the major attractions in Thiruvananthapuram city.   It was built in 1733 by the Maharaja of Travancore. (more…)

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Things to do and know in Kovalam

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Things to do and know in Kovalam

  • Kovalam is one of the cleanest and safest beaches in the world.
  • Enjoy Kerala traditional art forms like Kathakali, Kalaripayattu.
  • 10 day long The Gramam Kerala Village Fair takes place during the month of January- typical Kerala Village is recreated on Kovalam beaches with thatched Nalukettu and local tea shops.
  • The great elephant march takes place on Kovalam beach mid-January. Nearly 100 elephants make a stylish parade before tourists. Tourists will get opportunities for Elephant rides and Elephant feeding.
  • Must experience traditional Ayurvedic Treatment.
  • Just relax on sea sand sipping tender coconut water and gaze at blue sea.
  • White sand beach is the perfect place for yoga practice & meditation.

Must to do

  • Beach combing or simply enjoying the most breathtaking sunset.
  • Water Sports – You can indulge in water sports like Beach-volley, water skiing, para sailing, kayaking, skiing, windsurfing etc. Must do Snorkeling while you can see patches of coral reefs.
  • Walk along the seashore on moonlit nights.
  • Backwater cruise provides enchanting view of nearby village life.
  • Visit Vizhinjam village, which is fishing village. Also visit Marine Aquarium near Theatre junction.


Shopping in Kovalam

  • Buy Kerala souvenirs, handicraft items,sea shell prodcts paintings – Little Tibet Arts (between Malabar and Coconut Grove Restaurant)


Kovalam Cuisine – regional food

  • Being located on seashore, Kovalam presents wide array of sea food items. The delicacies include tiger prawns, lobster, mussels, squid, crab etc.
  • Must taste Teesria (juicy clams) prepared in coconut milk
  • The German Bakery – A full range of baked goods are available
  • Bethel, (down the alleyway between Fusion and Swiss Cafe) and Suprabatham – Vegetarian Restaurants
  • Fruit Ladies – for all kinds of fruits
  • Kovalam Junction and Fusion restaurant, Light House Beach – Excellent Non vegetarian and sea food menus
  • You can try food from Sea Face Dosa Camp, Lonely Planet, Garcia…..

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