2007-02-21 03:36:28 · 7 answers · asked by seema R 2 in Travel ➔ India ➔ Other - India
i have been in love with kerala and its scenic beauties....
but to find such a place which you have mentioned ...i wld say theres no such place..
if yu want the cool environment of a hill station go towards idukki...and backwaters in allepy....really cool places....and in kerala yu dont have to worry abt traveling..its so well conneced...
i like wayanad too..its beautiful...
2007-02-21 04:30:38 · answer #1 · answered by anshuman p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Munnar Hill Station
Devikulam Hill Station
Kerala Backwaters
Alappuzha Backwaters
Kochi Backwaters
Kollam Backwaters
Kozhikode Backwaters
Kumarakom Backwaters
2007-02-21 20:58:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in kottayam district u can find both backwaters and hill stations. for more informations, search into keralatourism.org
2007-02-21 04:03:09 · answer #3 · answered by daisu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shanghumugham Beach : The beach is located 8 kms from Thiruvananthapuram city and is adjacent to the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. It is a favourite spot of sunset watchers. A 35 mt long sculpture of a matsya kanyaka is the main attraction of Shanghumugham. Another one is a starfish shaped restaurant.
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Varkala Beach : Varkala is a sea side resort, as well as an important Hindu centre of pilgrimage. High cliffs with rich mineral springs rise majestically from the coastline. The 2000-year-old Janardana Swamy Temple and the Nature Centre are the two main attractions here. High cliffs border the excellent beach. It's a beautiful beautiful beach that has a more than 2000 years old shrine of Lord Vishnu. This beach is rich in mineral water springs that are known for their medicinal value.
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Akkulam Lake : Akkulam Lake is situated 3 kms away from Ulloor junction, in Thiruvananthapuram city and is only 10 kms away from the Central Railway Station. The spot is developed on the banks of Aakkulam Kayal (lake), which is an extension of the Veli Kayal (lake). There is a tranquil picnic spot on the banks of the Akkulam Lake. Akkulam is a place of great scenic beauty with a picturesque lake. There is a boat club with over dozens of boats, available for joy riders. The children's park here is one of the biggest in Kerala.
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Share it with the world by uploading your travelogues and photos. Post a Kerala JournalAruvi Waterfalls : 60 kms from Thiruvananthapuram and 7 kms from Bonecaud estate are the beautiful Aruvi Waterfalls in the Peppara forest range. This 4 feet cascade is one of the most verdant and untouched spots in Kerala. Road accessibility is only up to Bonecaud, there on; the Kanni tribesmen accompany trekkers along the mountain path. Prior permission from the forest department is required before approaching the area
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Padmanabhaswamy Temple : Located about 63 kms away from the city. Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple belongs to the royal family of the erstwhile Travancore princely state. The name also reflects the city's best-known temple and a famous landmark, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
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The Kanakakunnu Palace : This palace in the heart of Trivandrum city is one of the most beautiful buildings. The palace and its sprawling grounds are today the venue for many cultural meets. The Museum building is an architectural splendor. The Napier museum, the natural history museum, the reptile house and the Shri Chitra Art Gallery are in the same complex amidst a well laid out garden and park.
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Ponmudi Hill Station : The beautiful and peaceful hill station of Ponmudi is situated at a distance of 61 km from Thiruvananthapuram and at an altitude of 1000 m above the sea level. Come to Ponmudi to fall in love with the bountiful nature, serene surroundings and several tourist attractions. The hill station is a welcome break from the rush of the city where you can relax in the laps of nature without any hurries and worries. A mere one and a half hour's road journey separates the beaches of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) from the invigorating climate of Ponmudi Hills. The name Ponmudi, a hill station so close to the sea, in Malayalam means golden crown. On the way to Ponmudi, the thick tropical forest greets one at the foot of the Ponmudi hill range. The road passes under a canopy of thickly matted foliage. The forest recedes gradually giving way to neatly clipped tea bushes.
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Kovalam Beach : On the Malabar coast along the Kerala shoreline is a small village, called Kovalam. This sleepy town suddenly came on the tourist map when its fabulous beaches were discovered. Today Kovalam has become one of the most popular beach hangouts in India. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and truly the coconut trees along the beaches gives it a ravishing look. The palm-fringed bays in secluded coconut groves, promise a relaxed stay. The boundless blue waters of the Arabian Sea and miles of white sands washed away by the surf at the feet of the stalwart palms and the rocky promontories, makes this beach paradise. This marvellous beach is a tourist's dream come true.
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Somatheeram Beach : 15 acres of green garden terraced heights sloping down to the sandy beach stretching to the tranquil, turquoise sea changing colour and mood momentarily as the white clouds sail past over it. This is the perfect beach with an Ayurvedic Resort for all kind of ayurvedic treatments.
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Trivandrum Backwaters : The extensive backwaters of Trivandrum provide the picturesque view of a paradise. The lagoons, lakes, canals and rivers are lined up with dense tropical vegetation on either side. It is a breathtaking bout to experience a solitary and calm glide through this network of waterways. The backwaters form an attractive and economically valuable feature of Kerala. They include lakes and ocean inlets, which stretch irregularly along the coast. The biggest backwater is the Vembabad Lake, some 200 sq kilometers in area, which opens out into the Arabian Sea at Cochin port. The Periyar, Pamba, Manimala, Achenkovil, Meenachil and Moovattupuzha rivers drain into this lake. Veli, Kadhinamkulam, Anjengo (Anju Thengu), Edava, Nadayara, Paravoor, Ashtamudi (in Kollam Dist.) Kayamkulam, Kodungallur (in Trissur Dist) and Chetuva are some of the other places where you may go for backwater cruising. The backwaters of Kerala stretch over 1900 Kilometers, providing drinking water and irrigation facilities.
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Thiruvallam Backwaters : This serene backwater stretch, located 8 Kms from Kovalam towards Trivandrum, is famous for its canoe rides. Thiruvallam is the meeting point of two rives- Killi and Karamana. A temple dedicated to Parashurama, the legendary founder of Kerala, is located here.
a) Veli tourist Village(8 km from Thiruvananthapuram City) : The Veli Tourist Village is sandwiched between the Veli Lagoon and the Arabian Sea. The lagoon here is separated from the sea by a narrow sand bar. Facilities at the village include water sports in the lagoon and 18 acre waterfront park with a floating bridge that connects the village to the beach.
b) Akulam Boat Club(8 km from Thiruvananthapuram City) : This is a very popular picnic spot with boating facilities on the lake and a children's park with a swimming pool.
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Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary : The Neyyar reservoir is easily navigable and extends 9.06 sq. km. The vegetation varies from tropical wet evergreen to grasslands. The Agasthyakoodam hill, 1890 metres high, lies in the premises of the sanctuary. Elephants, gaur, sloth bear, Nilgiri tahr, jungle cat, wild boar, Nilgiri langur etc. are seen. A crocodile rearing centre, deer farm and lion safari park are the main attractions. The vegetation varies from tropical wet evergreen to grasslands. The Agasthyarkoodam hill, 1890 metres high, lies in the premises of the sanctuary. Declared as a sanctuary in 1958, it is the drainage basin for the Neyyar River and its tributaries - Mullayar and Kallar.
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Kombaikani and Meenmutti Waterfalls : These are two magnificent waterfalls on the upper reaches of the Neyyar Reservoir. A trek of 2 kms through dense forests, would take one to Meenmutti waterfalls and a further 2 kms, to the Kombaikani waterfalls. The waterfalls and forecasts around them are worth experiencing.
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Getting there
By Air : Trivandrum Airport (International) is linked by flights to Cochin, Madras, Delhi, Goa and Bombay.
By Rail : There are trains from many places. There are about seven trains a day from Thrissur.
By Road : Long distance buses depart from the Central Bus Station (KSRTC, Thampanoor bus terminal).
Climate : The climate of Thiruvananthapuram like the rest of Kerala can be classified as in equatorial type of climate. It is hot and humid but in comparison to other inland cities, the ocean makes the climate quite pleasant. From June to Sept. it experiences torrential rains brought by the monsoon clouds. However from October to February, the climate remains relatively dry and cool.
Best time to visit : May to Spetember
Airports Nearby : Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
2007-02-21 23:16:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-21 17:42:58 · answer #5 · answered by harry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tekkadi
2007-02-21 10:57:42 · answer #6 · answered by keral 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BEACH
2007-02-21 03:40:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋