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The pro-cathedral of Quilon Diocese, Infant Jesus Cathedral, is located in the city of Thangassery, Kollam district. This historically significant Roman Catholic church built in the year of 1614 by Portuguese, was formerly known as “Bom Jesu Church ”. The church is dedicated to St. Francis Xavier, that attracts numerous devotees who seek the blessings…

Aryankavu Ayyappa temple is one among the five temples (Pancha Sastha Temples) consecrated by Parasurama in Kerala. This temple is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, that is, Aryankavu Ayyan (Tiruaryan) is believed to be the adolescent form of Lord Ayyappa. This beautiful and divine temple is residing on the banks of Rajakoop stream, which is a…

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, the ancient Sanskrit phrase which means “The world is one family” is a harmonious description much suited for Amritapuri Ashram. This legendary ashram has a whole bunch of people living together, who belong to different cultures, speak different languages and follows different religions as well. The ashram is built on the birthplace of…

Sankhili forest aka Sankhili Valley,is included in the Kulathypuzha forest range in Kollam district.FAMOUS FOR THE VARIED BIODIVERSIITY and presence of wild animals,this place is a hotspot in the western ghats.Sankhili valley is situated to close to Ponmudi,Chenthuruni and Mundanthurai reserve forest in Tamil Nadu. Better to enter the forest from Arippa after taking a…

Kollam city has a popular recreational urban park known as Asramam Adventure Park, established in the year 1980 on 48 acres of city land. This adventure park is located beside the famous Ashtamudi lake. Park is also known as Ashramam Picnic Village and offers many fun adventures and relaxing settings. There are beautiful mangroves near…

The Hill View park situated in Devikulam, Idukki, is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the district. The hill view park is spread across the land immersed in natural scenery. Family and friends will both enjoy this amazing trip to the park with a mesmerising view of the surrounding hills, backwaters, mountains etc….

Thumpachi Calveri Mount or Samuchayam or most widely known as Malayattoor Kurisumala is a famous Christian pilgrim centre in the Idukki district. Kurisumala gets its name from two Malayalam words “Kurisu ” means “holy cross” and “mala” means “mount”. This Calveri Mount is located in Arakkulam on Moolamattom- Kulamavu highway in the Idukki district. Visitors…

Located within the dense forests of Periyar Tiger Reserve, Mangaladevi Temple or commonly known as Mangaladevi Kannagi Kottam is a pilgrim centre at a distance of 15 km from the Idukki district. The temple is only open once a year during the Chitra Pournami Festival in Summer (April/May), during which devotees come in to worship…

Vismaya Water Theme Park, spread across an area of 30 acres near Taliparamba in Kannur, is the only amusement park established and maintained by a cooperative society. This theme park was inaugurated in 2008 by the Malabar Tourism Development Co-operative Limited (MTDC). The co-operative society established in 2000, has many plans for promoting business in…

Theyyam is one of the most celebrated traditional art forms, especially in North Kerala. It is considered to be the dance of the Gods. The Theyyam festival is one of the most astonishing festivals much awaited by the people of Kannur district. During the festival over four hundred dance performances are being held to please…