Kochi (historically known as Cochin) is a major, vibrant port city along the Malabar Coast of Kerala, India, and is famously nicknamed the “Queen of the Arabian Sea.” Spanning across a diverse layout of water-bound islands, historical enclaves, and a bustling modern mainland called Ernakulam, it stands as Kerala’s largest urban agglomeration.
Thekkady, located in the Idukki district of Kerala, is India’s largest wildlife sanctuary and a prominent eco-tourism destination centered around the world-famous Periyar Tiger Reserve. Derived from the word “thekku” (meaning teak), it sits at an altitude of 700 meters above sea level. The region presents a scenic landscape of dense evergreen forests, spice plantations,… Continue reading Thekkady
Mararikulam is a serene coastal fishing village located in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, famous for its pristine, white-sand Marari Beach, which National Geographic rated as one of the world’s top five hammock beaches. Situated just 12 km north of Alleppey and about 60 km south of Kochi, it serves as a peaceful, uncommercialised alternative… Continue reading Mararikulam
Alleppey (officially known as Alappuzha) is a world-famous coastal town in the southern Indian state of Kerala, celebrated as the “Venice of the East” for its vast, labyrinthine network of backwaters, lagoons, and palm-fringed canals. It serves as the global hub for Kerala’s iconic houseboat tourism and is renowned for its vibrant culture, local seafood,… Continue reading Alleppey
Thirunelly (also spelled Thirunelli) is a serene, forested village located in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India, famed for its deep spiritual heritage and pristine natural beauty. Sitting at an altitude of about 900 meters in a valley surrounded by the Brahmagiri, Kambamala, Karimala, and Varadiga peaks, it serves as a major hub for pilgrims… Continue reading Thirunelly
Thattekad, primarily famous for the Thattekad Bird Sanctuary (officially known as the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary), is an evergreen low-land forest located on the northern banks of the Periyar River in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. Described by the legendary ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali as the “richest bird habitat in peninsular India,” this 25.16-square-kilometre… Continue reading Thattekad
Thiruvananthapuram, commonly known by its colonial name Trivandrum, is the capital city of the southern Indian state of Kerala. Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the “Evergreen City of India,” it is built across undulating coastal hills along the Arabian Sea. It serves as a major cultural, political, and academic hub, while simultaneously operating as… Continue reading Trivandrum
Munnar is a premier hill station located in the Idukki district of Kerala, India, situated at an altitude of approximately 1,600 metres in the Western Ghats. The name translates to “three rivers” in Malayalam, signifying its location at the confluence of the Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundala streams. Celebred for its sweeping tea plantations, misty valleys,… Continue reading Munnar
Vythiri is a picturesque hill station, tourism village, and taluk located in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. Situated at an altitude of approximately 2,600 feet above sea level in the Western Ghats, it serves as the primary gateway to the Wayanad region. Vythiri is globally renowned for its cool, mist-covered hills, vast spice and… Continue reading Vythiri
Kumarakom is a world-famous, peaceful backwater destination located on the banks of Vembanad Lake in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India. Known for its pristine network of canals, emerald-green paddy fields, and luxury houseboat cruises, it offers a quieter alternative to nearby Alleppey.
