Saturday, January 3, 2009
malappuram
The district name “Malappuram” literally means “a land atop hills” which is situated on the banks of the Bharathapuzha 50 Km southeast of Kozhikode bounded by the three great rivers of Chaliyar, the Kadalundi and the Bharathapuzha. Malappuram nestles between the Lakshdweep sea on the east, the beautiful Nilgiri hills on the west, and is bounded by the other Kerala Districts of Kozhikode on the north and Palakkad on the south. The district is popular for its unique natural beauty of undulating hills, meandering rivers alongside the coconut-fringed seacoast.
kozhikode
Kozhikode or Calicut as it was known to the Europeans was where Vasco da Gama first landed in India in 1498. It was earlier visited by the explorer Marco Polo in 1320 AD who talked about the ‘Great Province of Malabar’. Kozhikode was once the capital of the powerful sea lords known as Zamorins or Samuthiris, and till date is a prosperous centre of trade and commerce. The idyllic setting, with the Arabian Sea on the west and Wayanad Hills on the east, has made it a popular tourist destination over the years. Today, the town is known for its beautiful countryside, pristine beaches, historic sites, calm backwaters, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers, timber industry and ayurvedic medicines
wayanad
This unspoilt expanse of virgin rainforests in the Western Ghats in northeastern Kerala, (south of Coorg) is bordered by the Nagarhole National Park, Bandipur National Park and Mudumalai. The misty environs of Wayanad offer a wide range of trekking opportunities, plantation visits and wildlife tours.
Wayanad derives its name from ‘Vayal nadu,’ which means land of paddy fields. With its unique and peculiar geographical position, Wayanad is blessed with mist clad mountains and sylvan valleys. It is situated at an altitude of 700 to 1200 meters above sea level. The Panamaram and Mananthavadi Riverlet originate from Thondeumudi peak joins together six km. North of Panamaram forming the river Kabini. The Kabini river system of Wayanad is the perennial source of water to Kaveri. With the green plantations of coffee, tea and cardamom and the panorama of undulating hills and dales, Wayanad is a fairy land for the tourists. The population of the district is predominantly tribal. The Headquarters of the district is Kalpetta.
Wayanad derives its name from ‘Vayal nadu,’ which means land of paddy fields. With its unique and peculiar geographical position, Wayanad is blessed with mist clad mountains and sylvan valleys. It is situated at an altitude of 700 to 1200 meters above sea level. The Panamaram and Mananthavadi Riverlet originate from Thondeumudi peak joins together six km. North of Panamaram forming the river Kabini. The Kabini river system of Wayanad is the perennial source of water to Kaveri. With the green plantations of coffee, tea and cardamom and the panorama of undulating hills and dales, Wayanad is a fairy land for the tourists. The population of the district is predominantly tribal. The Headquarters of the district is Kalpetta.
kannur
Kannur a coastal Districts of Kerala is of great historical importanc and known for its Handloom and Beedi industries. Marco Polo once referred to Kannur as great emporia of spice trade. In the 15th century with the arrival of Portuguese, Kannur came into the political limelight.
Bounded by the Western Ghats in the East, Arabian Sea in the West, Kasargod in the North, Pondicherry in the South, Kannur is endowed with sufficient number of rivers which are navigable. It has extensive forest areas which are classified as reserve forest and vested forests
Bounded by the Western Ghats in the East, Arabian Sea in the West, Kasargod in the North, Pondicherry in the South, Kannur is endowed with sufficient number of rivers which are navigable. It has extensive forest areas which are classified as reserve forest and vested forests
kasaragod
kasaragod:
A district with rare and different beauty , Kasaragod is poised for growth in the area of tourism. Kasaragod , known as the land of Gods, forts, rivers, hills and beautiful beaches is the most enchanting district of Kerala
Lying at the northern tip of Kerala, the district is demarcated by the Western Ghats on the east, the Arabian Sea on the west, the Kannur district on the south and Karnataka on the north. It is a land of Temples, Mosques and Churches. It has a rich cultural heritage and is famous for the art forms of Yakshagana, Bombe-yattu and Theyyam. Traditional art forms of pulikkali, oppana etc adds colour to festivals and celebrations.It has twelve rivers flowing across its terrain, Kasaragod is an enchanting beauty of Nature’s creations.
Kasaragod is a land of Temples, Mosques and Churches. It has a rich cultural heritage and is famous for the art forms of Yakshagana, Bombe-yattu and Theyyam. Traditional art forms of pulikkali, oppana etc adds colour to festivals and celebrations.
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A district with rare and different beauty , Kasaragod is poised for growth in the area of tourism. Kasaragod , known as the land of Gods, forts, rivers, hills and beautiful beaches is the most enchanting district of Kerala
Lying at the northern tip of Kerala, the district is demarcated by the Western Ghats on the east, the Arabian Sea on the west, the Kannur district on the south and Karnataka on the north. It is a land of Temples, Mosques and Churches. It has a rich cultural heritage and is famous for the art forms of Yakshagana, Bombe-yattu and Theyyam. Traditional art forms of pulikkali, oppana etc adds colour to festivals and celebrations.It has twelve rivers flowing across its terrain, Kasaragod is an enchanting beauty of Nature’s creations.
Kasaragod is a land of Temples, Mosques and Churches. It has a rich cultural heritage and is famous for the art forms of Yakshagana, Bombe-yattu and Theyyam. Traditional art forms of pulikkali, oppana etc adds colour to festivals and celebrations.
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Kerala History
Kerala History
Legends of Kerala attribute the creation of Kerala to Parasurama. After his return from pilgrimage he found his father murdered and mother beating her chest twenty one times. This provoked him and he swore to wipe out twenty one generations of the Kshytriya clan who were responsible for his father’s death. His mission accomplished, he found the blood stained land unsuitable for Brahmins to inhabit. Parasurama threw his battle-weary axe into the ocean to atone for his sins of mass killing. As soon as the axe landed, the waters receded and a new swathe of land arose. This pure land was Kerala (from Keralam, Sanskrit for ‘the land added on’), which he gifted as dakshina to the Brahmins. Which is why even today Kerala is also referred to as Daan-Kshetra.
The name ‘Keralam’ or ‘Kerala’, as it was derived by the English language, comes from the Malayalam words ‘Keram’ meaning Coconut Palm and ‘Alam’ meaning Land or Place. Keralam is therefore ‘The Land of Coconut Palms’. Sandwiched between the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 ms in the east and networked by 44 rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. Kerala is a bustling spot of little green-and-silver, coconuts-and-water state on the west coast of India. It is bounded by Karnataka to the north, Tamil Nadu to the east, and the Arabian Sea to the west. It has an equable climate, a long shoreline with serene beaches, tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, lush hill stations and exotic wildlife, Waterfalls, sprawling plantations and paddy fields. It also has Ayurvedic health holidays, enchanting art forms, magical festivals, Historic and cultural monuments. All of which offer you a unique experience. And what’s more, every one of these charming destinations is only a two hour drive from the other. A singular advantage no other destination offers.
Kerala, with its exquisite beaches and pristine backwaters, lofty mountain ranges and deep forests, verdant fields and coconut palms that sway their heads in tune to the cool breeze against the skies, fertile soil and fragrant spices, is truly God’s own country, a veritable gift of nature. She is also famous for presenting an exotic cuisine of sorts.
The cuisine of Kerala is now considered to be amongst the tastiest in the world, and the average Malayalie is a culinary connoisseur, understanding and deeply appreciative. The diversity that one sees today in Kerala’s food evolved from the various people who invaded, colonized, traded with or settled here. All left their indelible mark on the cuisine that in course of time, evolved into one with an identity of its own.
Kerala’s highly palatable cuisine is just as distinctive as its colourful cultural life and religious traditions. It is a cuisine influenced by the long coastline - and flavoured by the ubiquitous coconut. One enriched with exotic tropical fruits, vegetables, cereals, fresh seafood and herbs. It is garnished with the unmistakable aroma of pepper, cardamom, chillies and cloves. A holistic and natural cuisine that follows the tenets of Ayurveda, mildly flavoured, gently cooked and with a certain genteel delicacy on the stomach. In short, it is a cuisine that is truly in harmony with the health conscious.
Kerala’s tryst with spices remains as strong as ever. Trading between Kerala and the world goes back to the third millennium and left a great impact on Kerala’s history. The traders also brought in their religion and culture, resulting in the shaping of this land as it is today. Wars were fought between the invaders and local kings vanquished, all for the sake of this aromatic bouquet – pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric and chillies.
Kerala offers a wide range of Tourism possibilities. Nature tourism, Backwater Tourism, Monsoon Tourism, Eco Tourism, Cultural Tourism and Health Tourism are the important forms of Tourism offered by Kerala. Here we list the most important tourist spots of Kerala. These are the gems among all the tourist spots in Kerala. If you are planning to visit Kerala, make sure you don’t miss any of these
Legends of Kerala attribute the creation of Kerala to Parasurama. After his return from pilgrimage he found his father murdered and mother beating her chest twenty one times. This provoked him and he swore to wipe out twenty one generations of the Kshytriya clan who were responsible for his father’s death. His mission accomplished, he found the blood stained land unsuitable for Brahmins to inhabit. Parasurama threw his battle-weary axe into the ocean to atone for his sins of mass killing. As soon as the axe landed, the waters receded and a new swathe of land arose. This pure land was Kerala (from Keralam, Sanskrit for ‘the land added on’), which he gifted as dakshina to the Brahmins. Which is why even today Kerala is also referred to as Daan-Kshetra.
The name ‘Keralam’ or ‘Kerala’, as it was derived by the English language, comes from the Malayalam words ‘Keram’ meaning Coconut Palm and ‘Alam’ meaning Land or Place. Keralam is therefore ‘The Land of Coconut Palms’. Sandwiched between the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 ms in the east and networked by 44 rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. Kerala is a bustling spot of little green-and-silver, coconuts-and-water state on the west coast of India. It is bounded by Karnataka to the north, Tamil Nadu to the east, and the Arabian Sea to the west. It has an equable climate, a long shoreline with serene beaches, tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, lush hill stations and exotic wildlife, Waterfalls, sprawling plantations and paddy fields. It also has Ayurvedic health holidays, enchanting art forms, magical festivals, Historic and cultural monuments. All of which offer you a unique experience. And what’s more, every one of these charming destinations is only a two hour drive from the other. A singular advantage no other destination offers.
Kerala, with its exquisite beaches and pristine backwaters, lofty mountain ranges and deep forests, verdant fields and coconut palms that sway their heads in tune to the cool breeze against the skies, fertile soil and fragrant spices, is truly God’s own country, a veritable gift of nature. She is also famous for presenting an exotic cuisine of sorts.
The cuisine of Kerala is now considered to be amongst the tastiest in the world, and the average Malayalie is a culinary connoisseur, understanding and deeply appreciative. The diversity that one sees today in Kerala’s food evolved from the various people who invaded, colonized, traded with or settled here. All left their indelible mark on the cuisine that in course of time, evolved into one with an identity of its own.
Kerala’s highly palatable cuisine is just as distinctive as its colourful cultural life and religious traditions. It is a cuisine influenced by the long coastline - and flavoured by the ubiquitous coconut. One enriched with exotic tropical fruits, vegetables, cereals, fresh seafood and herbs. It is garnished with the unmistakable aroma of pepper, cardamom, chillies and cloves. A holistic and natural cuisine that follows the tenets of Ayurveda, mildly flavoured, gently cooked and with a certain genteel delicacy on the stomach. In short, it is a cuisine that is truly in harmony with the health conscious.
Kerala’s tryst with spices remains as strong as ever. Trading between Kerala and the world goes back to the third millennium and left a great impact on Kerala’s history. The traders also brought in their religion and culture, resulting in the shaping of this land as it is today. Wars were fought between the invaders and local kings vanquished, all for the sake of this aromatic bouquet – pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric and chillies.
Kerala offers a wide range of Tourism possibilities. Nature tourism, Backwater Tourism, Monsoon Tourism, Eco Tourism, Cultural Tourism and Health Tourism are the important forms of Tourism offered by Kerala. Here we list the most important tourist spots of Kerala. These are the gems among all the tourist spots in Kerala. If you are planning to visit Kerala, make sure you don’t miss any of these
KERALA
Kerala is an enchantingly beautiful, emerald green land, flanked by the Western Ghats on one side, the Arabian Sea on the other, and strewn with rivers, lagoons, backwaters and rich vegetation in between.
For tourist, Kerala offers Nature on a platter. Sandy beaches of Kovalam, blue Lagoons at Veli, Hill stations at Ponmudi and Munnar, backwaters of Kollam and Alappuzha, greenland plantations in the highranges, wildlife, high mountain peaks, picturesque valleys, magnificent forts and intricately decorated temples - Whatever one can ask for.
What's more, everyone of these charming destinations is only maximum a two-hour drive from the other. A singular advantage, which no other destination offers.
For tourist, Kerala offers Nature on a platter. Sandy beaches of Kovalam, blue Lagoons at Veli, Hill stations at Ponmudi and Munnar, backwaters of Kollam and Alappuzha, greenland plantations in the highranges, wildlife, high mountain peaks, picturesque valleys, magnificent forts and intricately decorated temples - Whatever one can ask for.
What's more, everyone of these charming destinations is only maximum a two-hour drive from the other. A singular advantage, which no other destination offers.
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