Thrissilery Shiva Temple, one of the ancient temples in the Wayanad district, is believed to be constructed by the Rajas of the medieval times. This temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is closely associated with the Lord Vishnu temple in Thirunelli. All the rites performed for the deceased ones at Thirunelli temple are considered to be…
Valliyoorkavu Bhagavathy temple, dating back to its origins in the 14th century, is a temple dedicated to Goddess Durga in her three forms- Vana Durga, Bhadrakali, and Jala Durga. The temple has an ancient Kerala Style of Architecture that attracts many to its vicinity. Valliyoorkavu festival, spanning an average of 14 days, is the annual…
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Varambetta Mosque is one among the very first Islamic pilgrim centres established in Wayanad district. It is believed to have been built around 300 years ago. The mosque dedicated to a Sufi saint is located near Padinjarekara. 15 km from Kalpetta. The mosque is quite peculiar in its structure and architecture with high influence of…
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Kayamkulam Lake once stood inglorious on the sands of the Alappuzha district till the authorities decided to separate the lake from the Arabian Sea. Thus, now Kayamkulam Lake remains as a natural lagoon in between Panmana and Karthikapally, separated by a bar. Now the banks are in the construction of a fishing harbour. The lagoon…
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Punnamada Lake is one of the most attractive destinations in the Alappuzha district. A trip to Alappuzha is incomplete without a boat ride or a casual visit to the Punnamada Lake. This lake is actually an extension of the Vembanad lake that spreads around many districts in Kerala. Punnamada Lake, situated in the midst of…
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Waterfalls are very rare in the Ernakulam district. Areekkal waterfalls situated at a distance of 35 km away from Kochi is one among the very few in the region. It is hardly a one hour drive from Cochin city. One can take a deviation from Thodupuzha- Muvattupuzha route or from Piravom to reach this cascading…
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Veeranpuzha lake is actually the northern extension of the Vembanad Lake surrounding the Ernakulam district. Vembanad Kayal from Kochi azhi to Munambam azhi is known by the name Veeranpuzha, which had regular ferry services in the 1980s. The water of Veeranpuzha is a bit saline making the banks of the river uninhibited by the human…
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Cheruthoni Dam is one of the three dams built in connection with the Idukki hydroelectric project completed with the aid of the Canadian government. Idukki Arch Dam and Kulamavu Dam are the other two dams constructed along with the Cheruthoni Dam. Together they stand 2300 feet above the sea level spreading across 60 km square…
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Idukki Arch Dam, the highest dam in all of Asia, is about 550 feet high and spread for about 650 feet in length. It is precisely a double curvature arch dam built across the Periyar River as part of the Idukki hydroelectric project taken up by the Kerala state government. The dam is built in…
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Kulamavu Dam is one of the three dams created as part of the Idukki hydroelectric power project. Kulamavu dam located near the Idukki arch dam is one of the favourite tourist attractions in Idukki. The dams were built in 1977 on the Periyar river and are the major sources of electricity at the powerhouse of…