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Peermedu

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PEERMEDU

Peermedu is one of the tourist destinations in Kerala. The Coffee Plantation interspersed with the silver Cascades, meadows, Sculptural Rocks & mist cloaked hill tops, etc. make Peermedu an unforgettable experience. Trekking is one of the main activities of the tourists who visit Peermedu.

The Tourist places which are to visit in Peermedu are Kuttikkanam, Thrissanku Hills, Peeru Hills, Grampi, Pattumala, Vagamon, Sahyadri Ayurvedic Centre and Ilaveezhapoonchira. Peermedu is almost 915 m above sea level. It is about 45 km from Thekkady. Peermedu is a lovely hill area where we find tea, coffee, cardamom, rubber and eucalyptus plantations. Trekking becomes a hobby of the visitors of Peermedu. Horse riding and cycling are the other activities the tourists get into while being in Peermedu. The Thrissanku Hills is not to be missed while visiting Peermedu.

Peermedu is also known as the paradise of the planters. Anything cultivated in Peermedu gives good result. Peermedu is a God given gift to Kerala – the God’s own country. After all it will be a great loss if you don’t visit Peermedu after coming to Kerala and even to India.

Kannur Tourism

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Tourism Places in Kannur

  1. Muzhappilangad Beach
  2. Payyambalam Beach
  3. Pythal Mala Hill Station
  4. St.Angelo Fort
  5. Valappatanam Backwaters

Kannur is one of the best tourist districts of Kerala. It has good historic background too.

Muzhappilangad Beach is just one of them which is parallel to National Highway 17 of India. Thus, you can just drive into the Muzhappilangad Beach and enjoy the beauty of it. The coconut plantation on the either sides of the beach gives us a special unforgettable experience.
The Muzhappilangad beach is simply ideal for swimmers. Even pioneers can think of learning swimming here in Muzhappilangad beach as it is a safe beach and there are life guards in the beach. The Muzhappilangad beach best suitable for a long beach drive for more than four kilometers.
The sunbath is the another feature of the Muzhappilangad beach which is enjoyed by many of the foreigners and the natives. This beach is also good for the practice of Yoga.
The Muzhappilangad Beach is only 15 kilometers from the city of Kannur. You can reach the place by air, train and road easily according to your choice. From the Kannur airport it takes 95 kilometers and from the Kannur railway station it takes 15 kilometers to reach the beautiful Muzhappilangad Beach.

Payyambalam Beach has secured a place in almost all the tourism related publications. The very reason behind it is that the Payyambalam Beach is one of the best beaches of the world. The natural beauty attracts not just tourists rather the natives too. It is seen that the natives give no due respect to the tourist places. But regarding Payyambalam Beach the case is different as even the natives have a special passion for the same. The natives of Payyambalam Beach leave their children free to play on the beach as it is safe and never a dangerous one.

There are many other tourist places near Payyambalam Beach which can also be visited as they are worth visiting. One of them is Ezhimala – the capital of ancient Mooshika kings – a historical place. Payyambalam Beach is the best recreating spot for the people of Kannur. It is historic as it was the centre of trade in the ancient Kerala. It was also one of the famous battle fields. It is believed that Payyambalam Beach was lucky enough to have been visited by Lord Buddha.

The beach garden of Payyambalam Beach is another attraction with its natural beauty. Its only 2 kilometers from the city of Kannur. The place is famous for the folk art and folk music.

Pythal Mala Hill Station

The state Kerala of India is famous for its hill stations and Pythal Mala Hill Station is very famous for trekking. We have good opportunities to show off our great talents in trekking. The enchanting Pythal Mala Hill Station is interesting as well as danger if you don’t take care. You have to trek for 6kms to touch the top of the hill. The government officials are now trying to set up a zoo at the top of Pythal Mala.

It is about 65kms from Kannur town. Pythal Mala Hill Station is 4500 feet above the see level. The beautiful hill station is now day by day becoming a hill resort. It has much potential too for better tourism. All the 365 days Pythal Mala Hill Station is cool and therefore we can trek enjoy ourselves greatly without any tiredness. The nearest airport to Pythal Mala Hill Station is the Calicut airport and the railway station just 65kms away in Kannur.

Valapattanam Backwaters

Valapattanam Backwaters, the main attraction of the district of Kannur is now the main attraction of Kerala tourism. The Valapattanam River originates in the Western Ghats of Kodagu. It is one of the lengthiest rivers of Northern Kerala. We have a great opportunity of boating in the Valapattanam Backwaters. The race starts from Parassinikadavu Temple. We can also stay overnight in the houseboats in Valapattanam Backwaters.

The Valapattanam Backwaters is only 7kms away from the city of Kannur. So, we can reach place via road. We can see the beautiful fishing harbor which very neat and clean near Valapattanam Backwaters. The largest wood-based industry of South East Asia is the other attraction of Valapattanam.

From ancient time Kannur builds all kinds of buildings including temple on timber. The timber industry of Valapattanam depends on the rich forest resources of the district Kannur. It is also a main source of irrigation in Kerala.

St. Angelo Fort

The St. Angelo Fort which just 3kms away from Kannur was built in 1505 by Francisco de Almeida. There are many historic aspects to understand from the St. Angelo Fort Kannur. You can get a clear picture of the battle fields of the ancient time. We can understand how the fighters saved themselves from the enemies and how they protested against them. There is a beautiful and historic chapel in side the fort.

The main attraction of the St. Angelo Fort is the exiting view of natural fishing bay. Today the St. Angelo Fort is protected as a monument by the Archeological Survey of India. We have all the housing and touring facilities near St. Angelo Fort. It is also known as the Kannur fort for better understanding. It is constructed very close to the see and separated and saved from the see with a very strong see wall. The Dharmadam island is good scenery from the Kannur or St. Angelo Fort. It is the best tourist spot of Kerala tourism. It is really a great loss to go anywhere without visiting St. Angelo Fort.

Alappuzha Tourism

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Area of Alappuzha :1414 square Km.

Population of Alappuzha : 2,115,359

Must see Places in Alappuzha : Kuttanadu Village, Pathiramanal Island, Krishnapuram Palace, Alappuzha Beach, Karumadi Kuttan

Alappuzha is known as the Venice of the East, by the travelers all around the world. It is famous for its evergreen beauty and the Boat Races. Alappuzha is the land of Rivers, Lagoons and lakes. The western side of Alappuzha forms the coastal area of Arabian Sea provides habitat to rare specious of animals and birds. Alappuzha town is famous for the Merchandise like Coir, Sea food like Karimeen etc. from the historic times. One of the most important place in Alappuzha is Kuttanad, famous for its Paddy cultivation and natural beauty. Kuttanadu is also known as the rice bowl of Kerala. Here the Paddy cultivation is done in Punjapadam where the fields are located below the sea level. Alappuzha is also famous for its Backwater tourism.

Tourism Places in Alappuzha

  1. Alappuzha Beach
  2. Pathiramanal Island
  3. Kuttanad Village
  4. Krishnapuram Palace
  5. Karumadi Kuttan

1) Alappuzha Beach

Alappuzha Beach is one of the most popular picnic spots in Alappuzha tourism of Kerala. The dock here is more than 137 years old. The amusement amenities at the Vijaya Park Alappuzha add to the attractions of the tourism beach Alappuzha. The water sports facilities, Children Park and boating at the Alappuzha Vijaya Park attract many people to this beach tourist spot of Kerala. The old lighthouse fascinates the vision of the Alappuzha tourists.

The exclusive feature of Kuttanad is that it is the only place in the world where farming is done below the sea level. The banks of Alappuzha Backwaters are proud to show off its rich growth of paddy, banana, cassava and yam. The main attraction of the Alappuzha beach tourism Kerala is the admirable vision of hundreds of rare migratory birds flock to the island of Pathiramanal in Alappuzha. Alappuzha Pathiramanal is one of the best migratory birds flock tourism in Kerala, India. The island which lies between Thaneermukkom and Kumarakom can be reached only by boat.

Kerala’s best beach tourism Alappuzha beach is also famous for marine products, coir industry, backwaters and snake boat races. The 250-year-old historically important lighthouse is preserved here add the tourism beauty of Alappuzha beach, Kerala, India.

Chavara Bhavan is the other tourist place of the pilgrim tourists of Alappuzha and pilgrim tourism of Kerala, India. The ancestral home of the blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara is one of the best pilgrim centres of India tours pilgrimage. Edathua Church which is 24 km from Alappuzha on the Alappuzha – Thiruvalla route and Champakulam Church believed to be established by St. Thomas are the other tourist pilgrim centres of Kerala, especially Alappuzha. Alppuzha tourism is also famous for temple tourism of Kerala. The nearest airport to Alappuzha is 59 kms away at Thiruvananthapuram. And the nearest railway station is Alappuzha nearly 5 kms from the beach.

2) Pathiramanal

Each and every spot of Kerala tourism has a historic or mythological base. Same is the case with the Pathiramanal tourism of Alappuzha in Kerala, India. The 1.30 hrs boating by motor boat or the 30 minute boating by speed boat from Alappuzha is an attractive touring experience in Kerala.

The history and mythology behind the tourism Pathiramanal says that mythology a young Brahmin dived into the Vembanad Lake to perform his evening ablutions and the water made way for land to rise from underneath. And this created the beautiful island of Pathiramanal/sands of midnight.

As Kerala is known for island tourism, Pathiramanal plays a major role in the island tourism Kerala. Kerala island tourism is one of the best Indian island tourisms.

The tourism Pathiramanal is a small island situated on the border of the tourism district Kottayam – Alappuzha in Kerala, India.

The name ‘Pathiramanal’ means ‘Sands of night’. The scenic beauty of Pathiramanal Island tourism is mind blowing. It is a home to many rare species of wandering birds from different parts of the world. The Pathiramanal Island in the backwaters of the Lake Vembanad which is 14km from Alappuzha town is equipped with luxury hotels in Alappuzha. The hotels in Alappuzha and the Alappuzha resorts give us better experience of touring Alappuzha, Kerala. The Kerala tourism island is a 10 acres land. The footpath around the island of Pathiramanal is for the convenience of the island tourists to Kerala.

The island can be entered only by boat from Kumarakom or Muhamma which lies between Thaneermukkom in Alappuzha district and Kumarakom in Kottayam district. The backwater cruise in Pathiramanal Alappuzha tourism is an unforgettable touring experience in Kerala. The nearest airport from Pathiramanal is the Cochin airport.

3)  Alappuzha Canal

Alappuzha Canal tourism has turned out to be one of the best tourism packages of Kerala, India with the large network of canal tourism of Kerala in Alappuzha and its walkways lined with shops selling ethnic manufactured article and other tourist attractions. Thanneermukkom barrage and the Alappuzha-Changanassery tourism canal make the water transport fit for the Kerala canal tourism India.

The Kerala tourism network of lakes, lagoons, and fresh water rivers of the tourist district Alappuzha adds to the natural beauty of Indian tourism. The Alappuzha backwater tourism country India is rich with a diverse animal and bird life tourism. Tourism canal Alappuzha with its proximity to the sea, always enjoy a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. Several thousands of foreign tourists to Alappuzha come hear each year repeatedly. Alappuzha boat races Kerala is the other attraction of this Indian canal tourism of Alappuzha. The Alappuzha houseboat holydays, beaches, marine products and coir industry are only the auxiliary tourism of Kerala. The tourism coconut husks will give the Indian tourists a chance to have a natural shopping of beautiful mats and coir products of Kerala tourism. By visiting Kerala tourism Alappuzha and its surroundings you can see the only region in the world where farming is done below sea level. The trip through the winding canals of Alappuzha backwater tourism spot of Kerala is truly a memorable experience.

The house boat tourism of Kerala in Alappuzha enhances your luxury tourism in Kerala with air conditioned and non air conditioned bedrooms. The homely food tourism and the farm tourism Kerala in Alappuzha are the other major attractions of Alappuzha luxury canal tourism. The ecological balance of Alappuzha for luxury tourism Kerala is protected by the government department of tourism in Kerala. The Nearest airport is at Cochin about 64 km from here.

4) Chakkulathukavu Bhagavathy Temple

The spiritual nation of India is now best known for Indian pilgrim tourism. India has now turned out to be best pilgrim tourism centre of the world. As India promotes the right to religion for the citizens of India, any one can have a peaceful religious life here in India. Kerala as known as the God’s own country is the best place for tourism pilgrimage. The tourism temples in Kerala have centuries of history and myths behind its constructions. Chakkulathukavu Bhagavathy Temple is one of the best examples of Kerala temple tourism.

The Chakkulathu Kavu temple in Alappuzha is a Hindu temple, dedicated to goddess Durga. The tour to Chakkulathu Kavu temple which is located in Neerattupuram,Thalavady panchayat,Alappuzha District, Kerala and is one of the most popular temples in the temple tourism state of India. Chakkulathu Bhagavathi is one of the most popular deities in Alappuzha, Kerala. Devotees from all over South India visit and worship the Alappuzha Devi and pray to her. It has become one of the most popular pilgrim centres of Kerala tourism as it is located on the banks of the holy River Pampa. It is excellent in promotional strategy of the tourism temple management.

The major tourism festival in Alappuzha Chakkulathu temple is Pongala which takes place in the temple between November – December every year. The glory of the Goddess of Chakkulathukavu is at its peak during the Kerala festival of Pongal. Lakhs of women devotees gather around the temple premises even one week before the function and the devotees arrange places for offering the pongala on both sides of the main streets of Chakkulathu temple in Alappuzha tourism.

This is surprising as the queue usually extends to 20 km. The women devotees bring rice, coconut and jaggery along with round earthen pots for cooking. Rice, coconut and jaggery are brought by women devotees along with round earthen pots for cooking. The Chief Priest lights the main hearth from the divine fire inside the sanctuary and this fire is exchanged from one woman to another.

Panthrandu Noyampu, Naree pooja and Thrikkarthaka are the other festivals celebrated at the temple of Chakkulathu. The Panthrandu Noyampu is a festival of fasting and prayer which qualify the devotees for eternal blessings of Chakkulathamma. This fasting begins every year from the very first day of the Malayalam month of Dhanu and will be over on the twelfth day of the month.