Preserving Tribal Identity & Protecting Ancestral Traditions Kerala’s first Tribal Heritage Village, En Ooru is an ethnographic gallery that showcases ethnicity, cultural practices, tribal social organization, ancestral traditions, tribal art, and cultural expressions. En Ooru Tribal Heritage Village Pookode plays a significant role in the tribal cultural demonstration. The centre of attraction at the village…
Ghat road view point Wayanad is at Lakkidy around 700 Mtrs. height from sea level 60 from Kozhikode and 18 kilometer Kalpetta and 40 kilometer Sulthan Bathery. There are 9 hairpin curves within a distance of 16 Kms. From here you get great view of steep, misty mountains and a glance of distant horizon in…
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Kalpetta Town standing at an altitude of 780m above sea level, is often referred to as the headquarters of the Wayanad district. It is called so for many vital reasons, as it is the commercial and natural hub of the district. Acres and acres of coffee, tea, and spices plantations take control over your senses…
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Poopoli Flower Show which usually takes place in January is the largest flower show in Kerala conducted as part of the new year celebrations. The venue for this flower show is Ambalavayal Agricultural Research Centre located in Ambalavayal, Wayanad. The mesmerizing views of the multicoloured gardens and spreading fragrance is a fascinating experience for the…
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Vythiri is one among the three taluks in Wayanad district, Mananthavady and Kalpetta being the other two. Vythiri is an important tourist destination that offers much to visitors. The undulating hills and valleys, dense forests, free-flowing streams and waterfalls, diverse species of flora and fauna, numerous viewpoints, etc are the vicarious topography of Vythiri town….
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Chavara Bhavan, the ancestral house of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara, known to many as “Chavara Achan” resides in Alappuzha as one of the famous pilgrim centres in Kerala. Chavara Bhavan is situated in a small village of Kainakary surrounded by Kerala backwaters from all sides. Thus, Chavara Bhavan can only be reached via boat services. …
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The most traditional and ancient Krishnapuram palace, located at a distance of 47 km from Alappuzha, is situated in a small village called Kayamkulam. Ancient Kerala was under the jurisdiction of several princely states and dynasties and they lived in glorious palaces. Krishnapuram palace was one among them built during the reign of a Travancore…
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If you are a bit into the artworks and paintings, Revi Karunakaran Museum is the best place to visit in Alleppey. It is a memorial Museum built in 2003 by Betty Karunakaran for her husband Revi Karunakaran, a leading coir industrialist and businessman in Kerala. The museum is an array of ancient artifacts, marble and…
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Bishop House, built in 1506 near the parade ground in Fort Kochi, was initially built as an official residence of the Portuguese Governor. Later during the Dutch invasion, the building was captured by them and later by the British Vernedes Family. In 1888, the 27th Bishop of Kochi Diocese, Dom Jos Gomes Ferreira, made it…
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Bolgatty Palace, one of the most palatial heritage resorts in Ernakulam district, is the first choice of many national as well as international tourists for a royal and classy stay in Kerala. Bolgatty Palace is situated on Bolgatty Island surrounded by Vembanad Lake. The palace was built in 1744, by the Dutch people as the…