Backwaters

Alleppey – The Venice Of The East

Alleppey, the land of lagoons, leisure and tranquility, is appropriately named the ‘Venice of the East’. Its enchanting backwaters and the lush carpet of green amidst the many crisscrossing canals curtained by palm trees, will excite the romanticist in you and soar your imagination to new......

Bekal - A Peaceful Vacation By The Placid Waters

Bekal is a small town that lies peacefully on the coastline of the Arabian Sea in a village called Pallikare, belonging to the Kasaragod district of Kerala. Bekal derives its name from ‘Baliakulam’, which means Big Palace. According to local beliefs, a big palace was located here in the past.......

Honnemardu – For The Adventurous At Heart

Honnemardu is a wonderful getaway for those who love a taste of adventure and prefer water sports. The small village is located on the slopes of a hill close to the Honnemardu reservoir. The village is located in the Shimoga district and lies 379 kilometers from Bangalore. Some Snippets About......

Kollam - The City Of Cashews And Coir

Kollam, best known by its anglicized name Quilon, is a city famed for its commerce and culture. As a coastal city lying on the shores of Ashtamudi Lake and as the headquarters of Kollam district, it contributed massively to the culture and economy of Kerala in myriad ways. History has evidences......

Kumarakom - To Holiday By The Bewitching Backwaters

Kumarakom, one of the most sought-after travel destinations in Kerala, is a collection of small and scenic islands. Nestled on the Vembanad Lake (which is regarded as the biggest freshwater lake in Kerala), Kumarakom attracts travellers from all over the world with its pristine and crystal......

Poovar - Far From The Maddening Crowd

Poovar is a small village situated in the Trivandrum district on the coast of Kerala. This village is one of the few which mark the end of the territory of Kerala. This village lies very close to Vizihinam, which is a natural harbour. Poovar also has an estuary, Neyyar River, which joins the sea.......

Sindhudurg - A Historical Fortress

The name Sindhudurg is a combination of words Sindhu, which means the sea, and Durg, which translates to a fort. It was built by the great Maratha warrior King, Chattrapati Shivaji. He chose this rocky island location to suit his strategic purpose of countering foreign forces, and to keep the......