Eravikulam National Park - Munnar

The 97 sq. km. park is situated in the Devikulam Taluk and is home to the Nilgiri Tahr. The Anamudi peak (2695 m) is located in the Southern region of the park. Originally established to protect the Nilgiri tahr (Nilgiri Ibex), the Eravikulam National Park is situated in the Devikulam Taluk of the Idukki District. It was declared as a sanctuary in 1975. Considering the ecological, faunal, floral, geo-morphological and zoological significance, it was declared as a National park in 1978. It covers an area of 97 sq kms of rolling grasslands and high level sholas (evergreen forests). The park is breathtakingly beautiful and is easily comparable to the best mountain ranges found anywhere in the world. Sanctuary Visit : The park is devided into 3 regions - the core area, the buffer area and the tourism area. Visitors are allowed only to the tourism area which is in the Rajamala region. The Nilgiri Tahr can be observed at close quarters here. Trekking facilities are available here. Tourists are allowed to go on foot up to Anamudi. This is also a place for adventure tourism.

mattupetty dam - munnar

Mattupetty Lake and Dam, which lie 13 km from Munnar, enroute Top Station, at an altitude of 1700 mt, are popular picnic spot with visitors. The lake and dam surrounded by wooden hills and tea plantations, makes a great view.
How to Reach:
Air: The nearest airports from Munnar are at Kochi
Rail: Well connected nearest railway stations from Munnar are at Kochi (Cochin) and Kottayam.
Road: 13Km from Munnar.

Munnar

Munnar is a well known hill station in Kerala known for its scenic beauty.

Munnar is situated at the confluence of the mountain streams Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. And hence the name ‘Munnar’ - means ‘three rivers’. Lying at over 6000 ft height above sea level, Munnar is covered with tea & coffee plantations, crisscrossed with gushing streams and cascading waterfalls. In the rainy season, Munnar becomes a playfield for the streams and waterfalls and you find one at practically every bend of the mountain road.

How to Reach Munnar :
Air: The nearest airports from Munnar are at Kochi (130 km) and Madurai (142 km).

Rail: Nearest railway stations from Munnar are Kochi
(Cochin) and Kottayam.

Road: From Kochi Munnar is about 136 km . Regular buses are available to Munnar from different cities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Cheeyappara waterfalls[Kerala]

The Cheeyappara waterfalls are located between Neriamangalam and Adimali on the Kochi - Madurai highway. The Cheeyappara Falls cascades down in seven steps. It is a real feast for the eyes. This is also a great place for trekking.
How to reach :
Air : Nearest air port is Cohin international air port.
Rail:Ernakulam railway station at 10km.
Road : From Cochin you can come here by taking a bus, taxi or auto-rickshaws .

Dutch Palace [Cochin]

Dutch Palace [Cochin]Dutch Palace, Kochi is more popularly known as Mattancherry Palace. It is located at Palace Road, 10 km from Ernakulam city, Kochi. The palace was constructed by the Portuguese and presented to the then Rajah of Kochi, Veera Kerala Varma. The Rajahs of Keralas made subsequent renovations of the palace, giving it a Hindu texture. In fact, it has become one of the best testimony of the Hindu Temple Art.
How to reach :
Air : Nearest air port is Cohin international air port.
Rail:Ernakulam railway station at 10km.
Road : 10 Km from Cochin

Guruvayur [Thrissur,Kerala]

Guruvayur is the most revered and sacred pilgrimage centre of Hindus in
Kerala. On any given day, the place witnesses thousands of visitors from
India and abroad. The main temple in the town is dedicated to Lord Krishna known as 'Guruvayurappan'.
History :According to the legends, the idol worshipped here is more than
5000 years old. But there are no historical records to establish it. In the
14th century Tamil literature 'Kokasandesam', references about a place
called Kuruvayur is made. As early as 16th century (50 years after the
Narayaneeyam was composed) many references are seen about Kuruvayur. In ancient Dravidic, Kuruvai means sea, hence the village on the coast may be called Kuruvayur.But according to Prof. K V Krishna Iyer (eminent
historian), the Brahmins had begun to come and settle at Kodungalloor during the period of Chandra Gupta Maurya ( 321-297 BC). Trikkunavay in the Guruvayur documents is the same as Thrikkanamathilakam or Mathilakam mentioned in the Dutch and British records. And this place was in between Guruvayur and Kodungalloor. Guruvayur was Trikkunavay's subordinate shrine since they were destroyed by the Dutch in 1755. That way Guruvayur must have come into existence before 52 AD. The story of Pandyan King building a shrine here may be a reference to the Azhavars , but they are all silent in their writing about Guruvayur.
How to reach :
Air : Cochin international airport (Nedumbassery) is 80 kms from Guruvayur and the Calicut airport is 100 kms away.
Rail : Guruvayur has got a railway station towards the east of the temple which is connected to the Madras-Mangalore main line at Thrissur.
Road : From Thrissur it is just 35km.
Climate : It has tropical and humid climate. It experiences heavy monsoon
rains from June to August therefore it is advisable not to visit Guruvayur
during the monsoon season.Best time to visit : March to September

Vazhachal Waterfalls[Kerala]

Vazhachal WaterfallsThe Vazhachal waterfall is a scenic and popular waterfall on the edge of the Sholayar forest range in Kerala. The Vazhachal is part of the Chalakkudy River. Its cool, misty waters cascading down with the backdrop of thick green forest and rocky terrain are a scintillating experience for visitors.
How to reach :
Road :There are frequent buses to Athirappally from Chalakudy or you can
catch a cab (Taxi) from Chalakudy Railway Station .From Thrissur it is at a
distance of 63km.
Rail : Nearest railway station is Thrissur at 63 Km and Chalakudy at 33 Km distance.
Air :Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport which is at 55 Km.

Athirappally water Falls[Kerala]

Athirappally if about 80 feet hight ,located at entrance to Sholayar ranges.
How to reach :
Road :There are frequent buses to Athirappally from Chalakudy or you can
catch a cab (Taxi) from Chalakudy Railway Station .From Thrissur it is at a
distance of 63km.
Rail : Nearest railway station is Thrissur at 63 Km and Chalakudy at 33 Km distance.
Air :Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport which is at 55 Km.

PenchalaKona[Nellore]

Sri Penusila Narasimaha Swami Temple Located At Penchala Kona[lies at the foothills of Veligondalu] Nearer in Rapaur Mandal,Nellore Dt,AP.It is the birth place of Kandaleru River.People belive that because the sage Kanva resided in this area in the past, the river flowing here acquired the name Kanva Nadi and that with efflux of time it became Kandaleru.

How to reach Penchalakona/Penchalakonda :
Air :Nearest air port is Chennai around 220km.
Road :
Distance between Nellore and Penchalakona is 75 Km.
Distance between Chennai and Penchalakona is 220Km
Distance between Penchalakona and Hyderabad is 700Km approx.
Rail :Nellore railway station is nearest one.

Vadakkumnathan temple

The Vadakkumnathan temple is one of the oldest temples in Thrissur[Trichur] ,Kerala state. It is a classical example of the Kerala style of architecture and contains many decorative murals and pieces of art. It stands on a beautiful hillock at the center of Trichur overlooking the town. The vast ground around the temple is called Tekkinkadu or forest of teak woods. The massive stonewall enclosing an area of nearly 9 acres forms a strong fortification. The our lofty gopuras around the main shrine indicate the four cardinal directions-North,South, East and West. A complex having three principal shrines dedicated to Siva or Vadakkumnathan, Sankaranarayana and Rama are in the center of this vast enclosure.
How to reach :
Air :Kochin international air port is 55km from Trhissur.
Road :Thrissur lies on National Highways NH-47 and NH-17. It is
well-connected to nearby cities and towns like Kochi, Kozhikode, Coimbatore and Palakkad.
Rail :It is an important railhead in southern India. Several important trains connect Thrissur with other places in Kerala and neighboring south Indian cities.

Alleppy Beach

Alappuzha beach also known as Alleppey beach is one of the most popular spots in the district of Alappuzha. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is around 140 years old.
How to reach :
Road :NH-47 passes through Allepy.From Kochi it is 55km and 37Km from Kottayam.
Rail :Alleppey has recently been linked to Cochin by rail. The Alleppey Railway Station is 5 km from the beach.

Air :Kochin international air port is 85km from Alleppy and Trivandrum International Airport is 159 km .

Alleppey - Back Waters

Alleppey,is a town in Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India.

A town with picturesque canals, backwaters, beaches, and lagoons, it was

described as the List of places known as Venice of the East

How to reach :
Road :NH-47 passes through Allepy.From Kochi it is 55km and 37Km from
Kottayam.

Rail :Alleppey has recently been linked to Cochin by rail. The Alleppey

Railway Station is 5 km from the central bus stand and the boat jetty.
Houseboat Boat / Motorboat: Alleppey is linked by boat services through the backwaters to Quilon and Changanassery, Kottayam, Cochin, Kumarakom, Kavalam and Chengannur, Kuttanad places.
Air :Kochin international air port is 85km from Alleppy and Trivandrum International Airport is 159 km .