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Wayanad seems to have belied all the dire predictions on foreign tourist inflow into Kerala following the Mumbai terror attacks and the global financial melt down. According to the district police register, about 30 to 40 foreigners reached the district every day during the second week of January and that the inflow had increased from 4,590 to 8,414, ie., by 83.3 percent. (more…)
The Kodumon Chilanthi Kshethram, also known as the Palliyara Kavu Devi Kshetram, is in Pathanamthitta district in Kerala and has a history that dates back to about 1,500 years, making it one of the oldest temples in South India. The word ‘Chilanthi’ means spider and curiously, legend goes that the deity of this temple has the power to heal the worst cases of spider poisoning. (more…)
The Town House in Cochin, a property of Carmelia Haven, offers you that special homely ambience in an urban milieu, while at the same time, puts you in a distinctly unique picnic mood. (more…)
Green Lagoon Resort at Eramallor, Alleppey, Kerala offers you a relaxed atmosphere and serene stay amidst scenery of the breathtaking backwaters of Kerala. Set in seven acres of beautifully landscaped nature, away from the tourist trails, Green Lagoon’s residences are exceptional for their originality and unique appeal. They combine the charm of traditional Kerala houses with exclusive comforts. Staying here is a unique experience as you are also encouraged to contribute towards preserving the environment and the culture of the local population. (more…)
Banasura Resorts and Villas is an ambitious hospitality industry project of the Seagot Developers based in Wayanad, Kerala. Slated to be ready by 2010 Dec, the project is sure to make big strides in the hospitality industry, complementing the value addition of the Wayanad as a prime destination in Kerala. (more…)
Juggu’s Island Resort is located five km away Banasura Sagar Dam, Padinjarathara, Wayanad, Kerala. The resort is tucked away in the wilderness and on a little hillock surrounded by water. One side is covered by forest and the towering Banasurasagar Mountains. The entire area is very picturesque and the scenic beauty is breathtaking. (more…)
The back waters of Kochi in Kerala is alive as the venue of India’s first International Dragon Boat Race in January. With her 44 rivers and innumerable network of waterways, Kerala is famous for her boat races and Carnivals and it is a matter of great pride that the beautiful port city of Kochi had host this international events. (more…)
Tea Valley Resort, beautifully pitched in the middle of a tea estate in Munnar, is a venture a great Indian Holiday Pvt. Ltd. With its private garden through which one can go on long strolls surrounded by lush green environs, this Kerala resort offers its guests every opportunity to unwind from the stresses of a mundane life style. With its premium facilities at reasonable rates, Tea Valley Resort lives up to its reputation as the place for a great Kerala holiday. (more…)
Blackberry Hills Mountain Eco-lodges in Munnar are set against the misty backdrop of the Western Ghats and offer a fabulous view of the Sahyadri Mountains. (more…)
With the elephant as its theme and namesake, Elephant Court is a unique Kerala resort situated in the charming environs of Thekkady in Kerala. This project by Vijaya Hospitality and Resort Ltd, became a reality after decade-long research on the viability and the requirements of the travelers coming to the destination. The Kerala resort projects a fine blend of modern day luxury and the true vibrancy of unpolluted, unspoiled nature. (more…)
Koder House bespeaks history and tradition. The boutique Kerala hotel is just a year old, but within a short span, it has carved out for itself a unique niche in the hospitality sector. Koder House, the hub of jewish activities for well over a century, has played host to ambassadors, celebrities and heads of state. The boutique hotel preserves the structural magnificence of the building even while maintaining utmost professionalism in its service. “Our registers are full positive notes of appreciation from the tourists, as we, especially our staff, take extra pain to provide the ‘at home feel’ to them”, says Ms Praveena Vicky Raj, joint Managing Director, Koder Boutique Kerala Hotel. (more…)
Club Mahindra Backwater Experience
Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India Ltd (MHRIL), promoter of India’s leading lifetime holiday brand – Club Mahindra Holidays hosts several resorts in spectacular locations in India and aboard. Recently, MHRIL informed Kerala Holidays of its venture- the promotion of Backwater Retreat, a Kerala resort in Kollam by the Ashtamudi. This is the second largest backwater lagoon in Kerala and one of the first of its kind here. Mr. G. Vishwanath, its former managing Director, is an NRI businessman. (more…)
Kerala bagged the best Asian holiday destination award in the ‘Best Travel Poll 2010′ carried out by an independent online travel magazine, Smart Travel Asia. The State has been chosen as the winner by the readers ahead of Bali, Phuket and the Maldives. At the previous poll, Kerala was voted as the third best destination. (more…)
Responsible Tourism at its Best
The first tree house in Kerala is from Tour India’s eco-lodging resort called Green Magic Nature Resort. This unique Kerala Resort with tree houses, situated at Kalladi, Wayanad just a two and a half hour drive away from Calicut at an altitude of 3750-4500 feet. (more…)
Ayurveda has been described as the ‘science of longevity’. The Vedas are said to be the earliest source of the written knowledge on Ayurveda, but there are evidences to suggest that the Indus Valley civilization, far older than the Vedas, had a high level of health consciousness and had developed curative sciences. In Kerala, the history of Ayurvedic dates back to the pre-Sanskrit era when there existed a somewhat developed system of treatment. The ayurvedic system and Sanskrit literary works that arrived later simply refined the system already in existence giving it new form and content. (more…)
In a study conducted by the famous News Paper, The Guardian, three home stays from Kerala find their place among the first 10 best home stays in India. Glenora home stay at Wayanad was one among them. Guardian has specified that the idea of homestays were emerged in Kerala, a decade ago and the Indian “homestay” experience has grown from strength to strength over the years. The top six positions in Guardian’s assessment have been occupied by home stays mostly in North India where the concept caught on relatively late. (more…)
Tourism in Kasaragod district is often considered synonymous with the tiny town of Bekal. The beach at Bekal and the Bekal Fort, which stands adjacent to it present visitors with wonderful windows to both natural beauty and history.
The development of Bekal Beach is headed towards making it the first planned beach destination in India. Bekal is a ‘green field’ destination as is evident in its colour and the foreground greenery.
The biggest attraction of the place is the astounding structure of Bekal Fort; the largest and best preserved one in Kerala. At a height of 130 feet and spread over forty acres the Fort stands on a 35-acre promontory between two long classically beautiful palm fringed beaches stretching along the shores of the Arabian Sea.
More than 300 year old, one story attributes Bekal Fort to Sivappa Naik of the Ikkeri dynasty in AD 1650. Another prevailing belief gives credit for its creation to the Kolathiri Rajas from whom Sivappa Naik is said to have captured it later. Archeologists have excavated several historical coins and other artifacts from the fort premises and these have proved to be a source of attraction for historians, Kerala tourism and nature-lovers.
The Bekal fort appears to have been built up from the sea since a large part of its exterior is lashed by the waves. The nearby Hanunam temple and the ancient Muslim Mosque built by Tipu Sultan of Mysore evike memories of a glorious past and bear testimony to the religious harmony that once prevailed in the area. The zigzag entrance and the trenches around the fort are signs of the exceptional defense strategy of the fort. Also impressive are the sea bastion, underground tunnels and the strategically placed observation tower which provides a good view of all the important places in the vicinity like Kanhangad, Pallikare, Bekal, Kottikulam, Uduma, etc.
Located 16km south of Kasaragod on the national highway, the Bekal can be accessed through all mean of transportation. The nearest airport are Mangalore (50km); Karipur International Airport ie., Calicut (Kozhikode) International Terminal (180km).
Kochi the commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala is witnessing a boom in the real estate. The surrounding areas of the city is showing signs of revival with the coming of new projects like the Vallarpadam Container Transshipment Terminal, LNG Terminal, Infopark, Smart City project etc. They are expected to create new employment opportunities. (more…)
An entire new culture has taken root in Kerala and a sub culture emerged round Shopping malls. Shopping mall culture hits Kerala and Malayalee minds. Kerala has the ability to adapt fastly to every new changes without losing its identity. Kerala’s modern, multi-storey stylish shopping malls are a shopaholic’s paradise… Shopping malls in Kerala accommodate every taste, pocket and style. The latest addition to Kerala’s ‘mallscape’ is the new and fabulous Lulu International Shopping Mall which is under construction, the largest mall in India. Shopping mall culture is growing in Kerala and a prominent feature of retail development here. Shopping malls with its fashion stores, multiplexes, hang outs, game zones bring new dimension and identity to cities of Kerala. Malls are more than just shopping destinations. Shopping mall is a place for social get togethering – to meet, eat and mingle and to be a one-stop entertainment destination with exceptional leisure opportunities. (more…)
Kerala tourism is booming industry and one of the most important sector in Kerala. The international tourist inflow is to Kerala is high; Kerala has found tourism emerging as an important sector of its economy. Therefore, there is a conscious attempt by Government to develop this Kerala tourism sector. (more…)
