19/10/2011
Kumarakom
Kumarakom lies in the hinterland between Kochi and Kottayam. The nearest airport is at Kochi and there are railway station at both Kochi and Kottayam. Bask in the beauty of nature amidst marvelous mangrove forests, coconut capopies and pulsating paddy fields sprinkle with enchanting waterways and canals decked with while lilies. For every one looking forward to a lazy and laid back holiday, Kumarakom is the place to be at. Since it is pollution free.
Cannanore / Kannur
Kannur or Cannanore is one of the important sea coast towns of Kerala. It was the capital of the north Kothagiri rajas for many centuries. Kannur once a premier port of ancient Kerala, has been a favourite destination of foreign travellers from Europe, China and Arab countries. In his book of travels Marco Polo recounts his visit to the area circa 1250 A.D and referred Cannanore as a great Emporia of spice trade. In the 'Periplus of the Erithrean Sea' a Greek work of great antiquity, Kannur finds mention as 'Naura'. Other famous visitors included Fahian, the Buddhist pilgrim and Ibn Batuta, writer and historian of Tangiers. Kannur or Cannanore has many monuments of historical interest.
Places of Interest
Payyambalam Beach , Ezhimla , Pythal mala, Ezhimala,Kottiyoor, Pazhazzi Dam , Aralam Wild Life Sanctuary, Thodikalam SivaTemple, Malayala Kalagramam, Madayi Para , Gundert Bungalow , Trichambaram Temple , Sree Ramaswami Temple, Trichambaram Temple, Thalasseri Fort, Parassinikadavu, Dharmadam Island, Muzhapilangad Beach, Meenkunnu Beach, valapattanam, Arakkal kettu , St. Angelo Fort.
