KERALA TOUR

KERALA TOUR

ALAPPUZHA  (The Venice of the East)
          To label Alappuzha (The Malayalam name for Alleppey) The Venice of the East' might today appear a far etched cliche of travelogue writters, but this quaint little town is certainly the Venice of India. Nowhere else will you find, spread out across the center of town, a unique crisscrossing network of canals on which thatch covered country boats punt along leisurely. The proximity of lakes adds to the Tenetian ambience.
  CLICK HERE TO FULL READ   




THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
                                                                           Sri Ananthapadmanabhaswamy Temple: 
          This ancient tempte is the most dominating feature of Thiruvananthapuram. Overlooking the Padma Theertham Tank, the temple is devoted to Lord Vishnu who is depicted reclining on Sri Anantha, the hooded snake from which the city derives its name. Exquisite stone carvings and pavilions are worth admiring. The temple is open only to Hindus and dress regulation is strictly enforced.  



TRICHUR

 Trichur occupies a prominent place in the history and culture of Kerala and is said to be the Cultural Capital of the State. It is also one of the main trade centers in the state. The present Trichur District was carved out of a bigger District of the same name on 1st April , 1958. It derives its name from the location of its headquarters at Trichur.

No comments:

Post a Comment