December 2017 - Kerala Tourism

Vembanad lake in Kottayam,Kerala,India - Tourist places in Kerala with pictures

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In Best Places, Vembanad lake

The Vembanad lake at Kumarakom in Kottayam,Kerala, an enchanting picnic spot and a fastdeveloping backwater tourist destination, provides boating in houseboat trip. There are many boating, fishing and sightseeing options available in the area. Vembanad lake is the longest lake (45 Kms) in Kerala, spanning several districts of Kerala. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is conducted in this lake.Lovely place for boating. This lake is bordered by the lush greenery of Kottayam, allapuzzhaa and Ernakulam districts of Kerala.

Vembanad lake

The lake is very large with coconut trees lining both sides of it. There are some houses on both the sides under the coconut trees, just like in the pictures. You will see lot of boat traffic in the lake, both motor boats as well as muscle powered ones. There are also a lot of ducks in the water.

Vembanad lake

Vembanad lake location map.

Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 13 km

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 63 km

Bekal Fort in Kasaragod,Kerala,India - About Bekal Fort Kasaragod India, Best Time to Visit, Photos,

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Bekal Fort is one of the most beautiful forts in Kerala.It is a beautiful fort with an amazing sea view. The lawns are beautiful and lush green. The atmosphere is truly relaxing. However there is no guide that can provide you with a historical view of the place and its importance in history.

Bekal Fort

It is located at Kasargod District in Kerala. Bekal is a big fort spread across 40 acres of area.. Build at 1650 by local king and subsequently ruled by Tipu Sultan and British govt this fort was used for strategic control for the seashore - never used as administrative purpose.

Bekal Fort

It is located nearly 15 kms away from the Kasaragod town. It lies on the golden colored shore of Arabian Sea, which captivate numerous domestic as well as foreign tourists to the destination. Bekal fort is quiet vary from usual forts because of its architectural wonder, enormous space, deep beach view and interesting historical support. The fort is open from 8AM to 5:30PM.

Bekal Fort

The historical fort and its construction is amazing. Good treat for a photographer. The fort, park and beach is suitable for all age group. 15 rupees entry fee for local and 200 Rs for overseas citizens. Need to pay extra money for camera permit inside the fort!

Bekal Fort

Contact for details:
Phone : +91 467 2310700

Bekal Fort location map.

Nearest railway station: Kasaragod, on the Kozhikode-Mangalore-Mumbai route.

Nearest airport: Mangalore, about 50 km from Kasaragod town.

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Idukki,Kerala,India - Kerala Tourism - Chinnar wildlife sanctuary safari

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Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is a wonderful place.This place is very far from Munnar hills and its quite lower ground so you will feel the heat of Kerala here.Numbering less than 200, they are among the most endangered species on the planet. Its unique location in the Western Ghats has ensured it gets less than 2 months of rainfall annually. The wildlife along with the deciduous trees makes it an ideal spot for trekking aficionados.The beautiful Sandalwood forest nearby is highly recommended for a visit. One can view herds of gaur and elephants strolling around casually in this area.Dry deciduous forests, high ranges and some grassland add to the diversity of the sanctuary.While making the journey from Karimuthi to Chinnar, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Hanuman Langur and peacocks can be spotted alongside the road. Chinnar wildlife sanctuary is famous for its eco-tourism activities. The eco-tourism facilities include river trekking, trekking to the cultural site, nature trail to the watch tower, a trek to the Thoovanam falls, interpretation activities and medicinal garden, tree house at Chinnar, trekking and camping at Vasyappara.