Sunday, April 26, 2009

Summer Beauty of MalamPuzha Dam

The name Malampuzha originates from the river Malampuzha which flows through here. Major attractions are Dam, amusement park, boating facilities, rock garden and ropeway. Nurtured by this tributary of Kerala's longest river, the Bharathappuzha, Malampuzha is a lush green town and has been a major tourist attraction for its trekking trails and the large irrigation dam.
Malampuzha, a little township which is located 10 km from Palakkad town.

How To Reach:
It takes 15 min driving from Palakkad Town
Nearest railway station : Palakkad
Nearest airports :Coimbatore, about 55 km from Palakkad .















Ponmudi

Ponmudi is located at a distance of 65 kilometers from Thiruvananthapuram and roughly at an altitude of 1000 feet above the sea level.The beauty of nature can be witnessed here in the quiet surroundings. It is a Pretty picnic spot, endowed with natural springs, a little further down the hill. Golden Valley is a little, scenic viewpoint

How To Reach:
It takes 2 hours by road, driving 65 kms northeast from Thiruvananthapuram
Nearest railway station : Thiruvananthapuram
Nearest airports : Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.










Saturday, April 25, 2009

Azheekkal Beach (KayamKulam)

Azheekal is a small village in Alappad grama panchayatu.
Portions of the village were partially damaged during the 2004 Tsunami.
Kayamkulam is located 54 km south of Alappuzha on the NH47.
Kayamkulam kayal is a backwater destination on the waterway connecting Kollam to Alappuzha.

How To Reach:
Nearest railway station : KayamKulam
Nearest airports : Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 103 km; Cochin International Airport, about 132 km






Krishnapuram Palace( Kayamkulam)

The Krishnapuram Palace is a rare specimen of the Kerala style of architecture.Today the palace is an archaeological museum, and the most fascinating exhibit here is the 49 sq.m - Gajendra Moksham - the largest single band of mural painting so far discovered in Kerala.

Visiting hours : 9.00 am to 5.00 pm on all days except Mondays

How To Reach:
Nearest railway station : Kollam about 39 km
Nearest airports : Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 103 km; Cochin International Airport, about 132 km