Punnathur Kotta - The Largest Elephant Park In The World

The very sight of pachyderms wallowing at Punnathurkotta is a splendid visual treat. The dweller elephants, all donated by the pious devotees of Lord Guruvayoorappan, are highly pampered at this   natural habitation near the Guruvayoor temple. Punnathurkotta, considered as one of the largest elephant parks in the world, houses more than 60 majestic elephants. 'Guruvayoor Padmanabhan', honored with the title of Gajaratnam (meaning the gem among elephants), is the tallest tusker of the lot. With the arrival of monsoon, elephants that have been taken to different temples for festival processions, are brought back to the sanctuary....

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Chembai Sangeetholsavam 2011 (21 NOV - 6 DEC )

Chembai Sangeetholsavam is an annual Carnatic music festival held in Guruvayur by the Guruvayur Devaswom as a kind of homage to Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar, one of the legend of Carnatic Classical Music. About 2000-2500 musicians participate in this festival every year, and it is held for about 12-15 days culminating on the Guruvayur Ekadasi day, when all the musicians sing 5 favourite songs of Chembai and also the Pancharatna Kritis of Thyagaraja. The entire audience join the chorus when the last mentioned song is sung with devotion and fervor, the music reverberating the hall sending everyone to ecsta...

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Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple

Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple, in the town of Guruvayoor in Kerala is one of the five famous Krishna\Vishnu temples in India Guruvayoor Temple is one of the largest and most famed temple in Kerala at national level, attracting more than 5 millions devotees annually, is located 29 kms north west to the cultural capital of the 'God's own country' - Thrissur - Kerala. This narrow coastline strip of land on the south western edge of Indian subcontinent is one of the 10 paradises in the world. Guruvayoor is a thriving township in Trichur district of Kerala state in the South of India, its scenic beauty and serenity are breath taking. Guruvayoor,...

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Grand Kerala Shopping Festival 2011

Its now time for shopping. The Grand Kerala Shopping Festival (GKSF) strats on December 1, 2011 and concludes by January 15, 2012. GKSF the signature shopping festival of Kerala managed by Government of Kerala, is on its fifth edition. GKSF is a unique shopping fiesta that redefines the very essence and enjoyment of shopping. Fresh enterprises, mind blowing offers and exciting prizes - both for shops and shoppers - make GKSF the biggest shopping extravaganza in the country and while visting Kerala the southernmost State in India, popularly known as 'Gods Own Country', never leave you empty handed once you traverse them. Guaranteed prize...

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Kumarakom

Kumarakom, 16 km away from Kottayam town, Central Kerala is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and is part of the Kuttanad region. The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres is a favourite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. Egrets, darters, herons, teals, waterfowls, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian Stork visit here in flocks and are a fascinate the visitors. An enchanting backwater destination, Kumarakom offers visitors many other leisure options. Boating and fishing facilities are available at the Taj Garden Retreat, a sprawling old bungalow-turned-resort. Waterscapes,...

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Fort Kochi

To explore the historic town of Fort Kochi, there is no better choice than setting out on foot. Relax, breathe deep and come out in cotton dresses, soft shoes and yes - a straw hat. At each and every nook of this island steeped in history, there is something amusing awaiting you. It is a world of its own, retaining the specimens of a bygone era and still proud of those days. If you can smell the past, nothing can stop you from walking through these streets. Walking straight through the K. J. Herschel Road and turning left, you can have a glimpse of Fort Immanuel. This bastion once belonged to the Portuguese and is a symbol of the strategic...

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Bekal

Bekal, the top tourist destination of north Kerala, located at 16 km South of Kasaragod on the national highway, Kasaragod district, North Kerala. The imposing fort at Bekal is one of the largest and best preserved forts in Kerala. The beautiful expanse of the shallow beach near the Bekal fort known as Bekal Fort Beach has been developed as an exotic beach location by the Bekal Resorts Development Corporation (BRDC). A beautiful walkway has been laid for the visiting tourists to explore the beauty of the fine coastline and enjoy the panoramic view of the Bekal Fort. The beach gets illuminated during the evening hours so that tourists...

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