Kerala Backwaters

Homestay in Kerala

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:39:00 +0000

Homestay is novel idea in Kerala. As a tourst destination Kerala is not so popular for home stays. Even we search in internet the results are not worthy and useful. Its also difficult to get homes for rent. Recently I have searched house for rent in US, the result is marvellous and useful. For example Rent Edmonton gives lot of information on their rental properties in Edmonton area of the state. As compared to these informations the information provided by our local sites are very less.
The homestays in Kerala is still sleeping behind the travel facilitators of the state. This will put heavy expense on the shoulder of tourists and foreigners. If they provide their facilities through the internet, then the tourists can approach the homestays directly and both will benefited mutually.
Its time to use the technology for everything

Presidents Trophy Snake Boatrace

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:19:00 +0000

The maiden President’s Trophy Snake Boat Race held on the Ashtamudi lake here in Kollam, Kerala on August 30, 2011. Preseident Pratibha Devisingh Patil was launched the President's trophy Snake Boatrace on Ashtamudi lake. In ataughly fought baotrace, Sri. Ganesh snake boat has won the coveted trophy and cash prize of 10 lakh rupees beating Devas snake boat that bagged the second prize.

Nicaragua beaches

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:31:00 +0000

Nicaragua beaches are more similar with Kerala beaches. The greenary along with palm trees are similar in Kerala. Its time to plan a trip to Nicaragua beaches. One of the important beach in Nicaragua is San Juan Del Sur. San Juan Del Sur is a lovely fishing village on Nicaragua's pristine Pacific coast.
You can stay in the beautiful Nicaragua Hotel when you visit San Juan Del Sur. It is just two and half hour drive from Managua, one and half hour drive from the colonial city Granada or just fourty minutes away from the border of Costa Rica. It is also in the heart of famous Nicaraguan surfing beaches. San Juan Del Sur bed and breakfast can have from one of the Nicaragua inn in Nicragua.
Have your beach vacation in San Juan Del Sur Nicaragua Hotel!

Kerala or Europe?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:58:00 +0000

Kerala, Gods own country has its own peculiarities and versatilities. The long beaches, backwater and hills are really panoramic. Is there any place in the world similar to Kerala? I am sure its not.
I think there may be places betterthan Kerala for nightlife, shopping or skeing. If you like night life, shopping or skeing, it is best to choose Europe. In Europe France and UK have lot of places for fun and visit. There are lot of churches and other monuments related with the emperor are in France and UK. Now a days the travel and accommodation are immensely cheap in Europe compare to earlier days. In Paris, there are lot of luxurious hotels are available for cheap rates if you reserve earlier through online.

London in UK has another historic place to see. The historic monuments and modern structures are beautifully coincided. You can live like a King in London in luxurious hotels for cheap rates.

Manchester in London is another location in UK to visit. This place is popular for foot ball and cricket. Reserve your accommodation before going to Manchester. You get royal accommodation for cheaper rate.

Have a nice time in Europe.

Web portals - bunch of informations

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:49:00 +0000

By the arrival of Computer and Internet, scope of Tourism has increased a lot. It is very easy for a person to gather details either of a remote location or a popular place by browsing internet.
There are many web portals, which provides details of a bunch of similar categories of places or location. Recently I have visited a website which provides lot of information about plenty of hotels in Dublin. This portal provides details of hotels in Barcelona and even about the hotels in Israel. Actually this is a web portal, which provide huge information on the subject they handle. When you come to the portal of hotels in Dublin, you get all the details of most of the hotels in Dublin along with online booking facilities. This is really increase the density of tourism in that destination.
In Kerala also these kind of strategies are stared and best web portals are flourishing. Hope this will boost up the tourism activities in Kerala.

Varkala - Thiruvananthapuram

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:06:00 +0000

Varkala is a seaside resort and spa. It is also an important Hindu centre of pilgrimage. The final resting place of the great social reformer, Sree Narayana Guru, is near Varkala, atop a hill called Sivagiri. High cliffs with mineral springs rise majestically from the coastline. According to a myth, sage Narada was approached by a group of mendicants who confessed to having sinned. Narada threw his valkkalam (cloth made of the bark of a tree) into the air, and the place where it landed was subsequently named Varkala. The mendicants were directed by Narada to offer their prayers in the newly created place by the seashore. The place where they prayed for redemption, came to be known as the Papanasham Beach (Papanasham means redemption from sins). The 2000 year old Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple and the Nature Cure Centre are the two main attractions here. A century old tunnel is another attraction.

Athirapally waterfalls - Thrissur

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 30 May 2008 09:13:00 +0000

Athirapally waterfalls is located in the district Thrissur. At the entrance to the Sholayar ranges, this 80 foot high waterfall is a popular picnic spot. It is 60KM away from Thrissur

Palaruvi waterfalls - Kollam

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 15 May 2008 06:46:00 +0000

Palaruvi which means stream of milk makes its way down the rocks, from a height of 300 feet. The Palaruvi woods is a beautiful picnic spot. The PWD Inspection Bungalow and the KTDC Motel offer comfortable accommodation. Palaruvi is 75 Kilometers away from Kollam

Munnar - Idukki

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 12 May 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Munnar in Idukki district is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. 1600 m above sea level, this hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in blue every twelve years, will bloom next in 2018 AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.

Tejaswini - Valiyaparamba - Kasargod

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:44:00 +0000

Tejaswini-Valiyaparamba Backwaters of Kasargod district is one of the most scenic backwater stretches in Kerala. It is just 20 km from Bekal fort. This backwater is fed by four rivers and dotted with numerous little islands, this much favoured destination offers enchanting boat cruises.

Pathiramanal - Alappuzha

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:48:00 +0000

Pathiramanal can be accessed 1 1/2 hours by motor boat/30 min. by speedboat from Alappuzha: According to mythology a young brahmin dived into the Vembanad Lake to perform his evening ablutions and the water made way for land to rise from below, thus creating the enchanting island of Pathiramanal (sands of midnight). This little island on the backwaters is a favourite haunt of hundreds of rare migratory birds from different parts of the world. The island lies between Thaneermukkom and Kumarakom, and is accessible only by boat.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - Kottayam

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 06 May 2008 07:05:00 +0000

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (16 km from Kottayam town): Located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, an ornithologist's paradise, is a favourite haunt of migratory birds like the Siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and teal. Other common varieties like the woodpecker, skylark, crane, water hen and parrots can also be spotted here. A cruise along the Vembanad Lake is the best way to experience the sanctuary. Pathiramanal, an enchanting island on the lake, can be accessed by boat from here. A cruise along the Vembanad lake is the best way to experience the sanctuary.

Germany - Drivers paradise

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:11:00 +0000

Germany is one of the powerful countries in the world. They have great traditions, culture and rule. Germany is also very popular in automobile industry. There innovations in the automobile industry are terrific. Germany have a long tradition in high speed vehicular traffic system. The world’s first motorway (Autobahn) is Germany and the worlds first automobile were developed in Germany. The worlds most dense and superb motorways are now available in Germany. There is no blanket speed limit in Germany. Those who like driving can enjoy at the most in Germany. Driving in the roads of Germany really a dream comes true.
The national roads in Germany are called federal road (Bundesstraßen). The number identifies the roads provided in the traffic signs. They are written in black digits on a yellow rectangle with a black border. Bundesstraßen (Federal road) are often referred to as “B” followed by its number. “B1” is one of the main east-west routes in Germany. The important routes have lower numbers. Odd numbers are usually applied to east-west lines and even numbers for north-south routes. Bypass routes are referred to with an appended “a” (Alternative) or “n” (new alignment), as in “B5n”.
Other main public roads are maintained by the Bundesländer (states), called Landesstraße (country road) or Staatsstraße (state road). The numbers of these roads are prefixed with "L", "S" or "St", but are usually not seen on direction signs or written in maps. They appear on the kilometer posts on the roadside. Numbers are unique only within one state. Hotelsdeutsche has thousands of hotels conveniently located for last minute travelers by road.
Major cities in Germany are Berlin, Frankfurt, Köln and Munich. The accommodation for the road travelers are also very convenient in Germany. Thousands of hotels are available in Berlin, Frankfurt, Köln and Munich. Enjoy driving and stay in Germany

Beautiful Poovar

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 03 May 2008 12:05:00 +0000

Yesterday I have visited one of the beautiful place in Trivandrum named "Poovar". It is a place where river meets sea. There are lot of resorts here named Isola di cocco, Estuary islands and Poovar Resorts. You can enjoy the backwaters and the sea together in one place. These are really small islands and you enter there by the boats provided by the resorts. It is a silent, calm and cool place

Kochi

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:17:00 +0000

Kochi (Ernakulam) is located on the coast of the Arabian sea with Kottayam and Alappuzha districts in the south, Idukki in the east and Thrissur in the north. The commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala, Kochi in Ernakulam, is also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. With one of the finest natural harbours in the world, this was once a major centre of commerce and trade of the Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, British etc. The Chines Fishnet and the backwaters of are very popular.

Travel in Newzealand

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:07:00 +0000

Like Australia, NewZealand is also another world travel destnation. The importnat places to visit in Newzealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and New-Zealnad. Toplevel accommodations are available in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and New-Zealnad for cheaper rates.

Travel in Australia

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:58:00 +0000

Australia is one of the most beautiful tourist loaction in the world. The season, food and places are very interesting. The important cities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Like India, people are very much interested in cricket. Morethan that cricket is the national game of Australia. Posh facilities are available in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth on cheaper rates.

Ashtamudi Lake - Kollam

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:43:00 +0000

Astamudi lake is one of the beautiful lake in Kerala, whic is in Kollam district. Lot of Government and other agencies are operating many packages to travel Ashtamudi lake.
Details are as follows.
Round the trip cruise (This houseboat cruise covers various islands in Ashatamudi backwaters for the entire day): Departure: 1100 hrs from Kollam Arrival: 1700 hrs at Kollam Tariff: Single bedroom (2 pax): Rs. 3500 Double bedroom (4 pax): Rs. 4000 Triple bedroom (6 pax): Rs. 5000; Lunch included.
See & sleep cruise (Day cruise with overnight stay in the bluewaters): Departure: 1400 hrs from Kollam Overnight stay: 2000 - 0600 hrs Arrival at Kollam (2nd day): 0800 hrs. Tariff: Single bedroom (2 pax): Rs. 3500 Double bedroom (4 pax): Rs. 4500
Triple bedroom (6 pax): Rs. 5500; Dinner and breakfast included.
Star night cruise (Sunset cruise & night stay on the backwaters): Departure: 1700 hrs from Kollam Overnight stay: 1830 - 0630 hrs Arrival at Kollam (2nd day): 0730 hrs Tariff: Single bedroom (2 pax): Rs. 2500 Double bedroom (4 pax): Rs. 3500
Triple bedroom (6 pax): Rs. 5000; Dinner and breakfast included.
Houseboat cruise & resort stay package
Full day cruise in Kollam DTPC's houseboat and royal stay in a reputed backwater resort.
Majestic cruise and resort stay: Departure: 1000 hrs from Kollam in the houseboat Arrival: 1700 hrs at 3 star Ashtamudi Backwater Resort with A/c suite room accommodation and multicuisine dine Departure from Ashtamudi Resort: 0800 hrs Arrival at Kollam (2nd day): 0930 hrs Tariff (all inclusive): Single family (2 pax): Rs. 6500 Double family (4 pax): Rs. 9500 Triple family (6 pax): Rs. 13000
Elegant cruise & resort stay: 1000 hrs from Kollam Arrival: 1700 hrs at Palm Lagoon Backwater Resort, with natural cottage accommodation and special seafood cuisine
Departure: 0800 hrs from Palm Lagoon Resort Arrival at Kollam (2nd day): 0930 hrs Tariff (all inclusive): Single family (2 pax): Rs. 5500 Double family (4 pax): Rs. 7000 (145$) Triple family (6 pax): Rs. 9000
Serene & resort stay: 1000 hrs from Kollam Arrival: 1600 hrs at Kollam and free transfer to 3 star Aquaserene backwater resort at Paravoor Check in: 1700 hrs at Aquaserene with multicuisine dine. Check-out: Next day at 1000 hrs Tariff (all inclusive): Single family (2 pax): Rs. 7000 Double family (4 pax): Rs. 10000 (145$) Triple family (6 pax): Rs. 14000
Houseboat cruise with Kathakali performance package
Full day houseboat cruise, Kathakali performance in the sunset hours and night stay on board the houseboat Departure: 1300 hrs from Kollam Performance of Kathakali at Thouryathrika Indigenious Performing Art Centre: 1600 - 1830 hrs Overnight stay: 1830 - 0630 hrs Arrival at Kollam (2nd day): 1000 hrs. Tariff (all inclusive): Single family (2 pax): Rs. 6000 Double family (4 pax): Rs. 7500 (145$) Triple family
(6 pax): Rs. 9000
Royal gateway city packages
Cover all backwater towns in Kerala - Kollam, Alappuzha, Kumarakom, Kottayam and Kochi. Tariff inclusive of hire, food and bata.
Kollam - Alumkadavu - Kollam & Kollam - Amrithapuri - Kollam: Full day cruise (If trip starts at 1000 hrs from Kollam the boat will be back at Kollam by 1800 hrs) Tariff: Single bedroom (2 pax): Rs. 4000 Double bedroom (4 pax): Rs. 4500
Triple bedroom (6 pax): Rs. 5000;

Plan a vacation trip

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:21:00 +0000

Its time for vacation in Kerala. The schools in the state will remain closed in the month of March and April. It is summer in Kerala during this month and temperature will go up to 40’s. It is better to plan a trip out of the state during this period. Europe is good choice because climate is cool and travel and stay is cheap. Spain is one of the beautiful countries in Europe and which has greater traditions and history. The important places to visit in Spain are Alicante, Madrid, Barcelona and Costa-Del-Sol. There are lots of residential places available in Spain which is cheaper than hotels. You can reserve your rooms via internet in Alicante, Madrid, Barcelona and Costa-Del-Sol. Choose Spain for this vacation and have good time.

Classified Boat operators in Alappuzha

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:20:00 +0000

Goald Star with Green Palm Certification: • Dream Boarts, No. 13, Room No. 6 KSRTC Bus Station • Lakes & Lagoons Tour Company Ph: 2251119 Fax: 2253282 Mobile: 9847051566 Email: lakes_lagoon@satyam.net.in • Morning Mist, Maliyekal Thathampally P.O. • Nidin, Venu Geetham, Karuvagapally • Pulickattil Houseboats Telefax: 2251877 Email: pulikatiltours@yahoo.com • Rainbow Cruises Ph: 2241376 Fax: 2264856 Email: rainbow@ipath.net.in • River Homes Cruise, Near Finishing Point, Thathampally • River Queen, Konnakapally House, Near HMC • River & Country Tours Telefax: 2245386 Email: rivercounty@satyam.net.in
Silver Star: • Kumarakom Lake Resort Ph: 0481-2524900 Fax: 2524987 Email: klresort @vsnl.com • Marvel Cruise Ph: 2264341 Mobile: 9847054884 Email: cruise@marveltour.net • Nimmi, Venu Geetham, Karunagapally

House boat - Alappuzha

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:14:00 +0000

The backwaters of Kozhikode

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:56:00 +0000

Unexplored, unspoiled, the backwaters of Kozhikode hold great promises of enchanting holiday options. Elathur, the Canoli Canal and the Kallai River are favourite destinations for boating. Kadalundi, with its beautiful bird sanctuary is a charming site. Korapuzha, the venue of the Korapuzha Jalotsavam is fast becoming a popular watersports destination.

About Kerala

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:40:00 +0000

With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 ms in the east and networked by 44 rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. An equable climate. A long shoreline with serene beaches. Tranquil streches of emerald backwaters. Lush hill stations and exotic wildlife. Waterfalls. Sprawling plantations and paddy fields. Ayurvedic health holidays. Enchanting art forms. Magical festivals. Historic and cultural monuments. An exotic cuisine... All of which offer you a unique experience. And what's more, every one of these charming destinations is only a two hour drive from the other. A singular advantage no other destination offers.Kerala, India's most advanced society : A hundred percent literate people. World-class health care systems. India's lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates. The highest physical quality of life in India. Peaceful and pristine, Kerala is also India's cleanest state.For administrative purpose, the state of Kerala is divided into fourteen districts. Most of these districts offer all the tourism products typical of the State.

Boat race in Alappuzha

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:07:00 +0000

Kuttanad - Alappuzha

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:02:00 +0000

Kuttanad, called the rice bowl of Kerala because of its wealth of paddy crops, is at the very heart of the backwaters. The scenic countryside of Kuttanad with its shimmering waterways also has a rich crop of banana, cassava and yam. This is perhaps the only region in the world where farming is done 1.5 to 2 m below sea level. Inland waterways which flow above land level are an amazing feature of this region.