Tuesday, 27 December 2016
KERALA MOST BEAUTIFUL TOURIST PLACES
Kumaragam
Kumarakom
is a village on Vembanad Lake in the backwaters of Kerala, southern India. It’s
laced with canals, where houseboats ply the waters. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is
home to many species including cuckoos and Siberian storks. Nearby, the Bay
Island Driftwood Museum displays wooden sculptures. In the lake, Pathiramanal
Island is a haven for rare migratory birds. Ancient Thazhathangady Mosque is
east of Kumarakom.
Gavi is a village in
Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India. It is located 28 km southwest of
Vandiperiyar, a town in Idukki on N.H 220, the highway connecting Kollam and
Madurai. Wikipedia
Alappuzha
Referred to as the Venice of the
East, Alappuzha has always enjoyed an important place in the maritime history
of Kerala. Today, it is famous for its boat races, backwater holidays, beaches,
marine products and coir industry. Alappuzha beach is a popular picnic spot.
The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment
facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park add to the attraction of the beach. There
is also an old lighthouse nearby which is greatly fascinating to visitors.
Another delightful experience
while in Alappuzha is a houseboat cruise. The ones you find in the backwaters
of Alappuzha are in fact reworked version of Kettuvallams of olden times. The
original Kettuvallams or rice barges used to carry tons of rice and spices. The
Kettuvallam or 'boat with knots' was so called because the entire boat was held
together with coir knots only.
Of late, houseboats come with
all creature comforts of a good hotel including furnished bedrooms, modern
toilets, cozy living rooms, a kitchen and even a balcony for angling. And one
can always enjoy uninterrupted views of backwater life while staying in a
houseboat.
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