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Geographical Nature The total area of the district comprises midland and seashore between the Arabian Sea and the Vembanattu Kayal. 82 Km Seashore which is the 13.9% of the State's total seashore.
Rivers: Pamba, Manimala Achenkovil which merge with Pamba. There is no forest land in the district.
Champakulam: 'Moolam Vallamkali' on the bank River Pamba
Edathuva: The famous South Indian Pilgrimage centre 'St. George Church'
Punnamadakayal'- Famous for Nehru Trophy Vallam Kali [Boat Race]. Traditional Coir Industry spread in the district 305 Meter Sea Bridge
Punnapra Vayalar: 'Raktasakshi Mandapam'
Sree Krishna Temple : the oldest temple, theatre art, vallamkali, Pallipana, Ambalapuzha 'Pal Payasm' which all are famous.
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Geographical Nature 50 % midland, 30% Highland and 20% low land. Highland at the Kothamangalam Taluk [border of Idukki district].
Rivers: Periyar, Muvattupuzha Thodupuzha
Backwaters: Vembanatt, Kodungallore, Varapuzha.
Forest land: 8,123 hectre
Aluva: Famous for Festival Shivarathri
Bhoothathankettu: Just 8 Kms north east of Kothamangalam is one of the most visit places of Kerala Bolgatty: It was built in 1744 as Dutch Palace; then later became a British Residency. Today it turned out to be one of the KTDC Hotels. Its set in six hectares of lush . green lawns with Golf Course.
Cherai Beach : Its the latest entry in a tourist diary- the Cherai in Ernakulam district. It's the new generation tourist hot spot. Golden beaches, coconut palms corridors, backwaters, historical monuments. Just 15 minutes drive from North Paravur.
Chinese fishing Nets: Cantilevered fishing nets were introduced by traders from the court of Kubli Khan.
Dutch Palace : Portuguese constructed this Palace in 1568 and handed over to Maharaja of Kochi- Veera Kerala Varma. Since the Dutch rebuyilt the Palace it Known to be Dutch Palace. Edapally: St. George Church, Pilgrimage Centre
Fort Kochi : The first church 'St. Francis Church' constructed by the Portughese[1503] situated here. Vasco da Gama was buried here [1524] and later his remains were transferred to Libson, Portugal. His tombstone can be seen inside the church.
Hill Palace Museum: The King Palace,12 Km south -east of Ernakulam [Tripunithura]: Painting , Epigraphy , the collections from Travancore & Cochin Royal families. The surrounding area of the Palace greenish by herbal plants.
Jewish Synagogue: 8 Km from Ernakulam at Mattancherry , it constructed in 1568. Curlings of Old Commandments and Chinese codes can be seen in the synagogue. The original building was destroyed by shelling during Portuguese raid in 1662 and was rebuilt two years later when the Dutch took over Kochi.
Kalady: 45 Km from Kochi, Adi Sankarachaarya[786-820] scholar &philospher from India who revived the Hindu religion founder of advatic philosophy established mutts all over India was born in Kalady Kallil
Temple : 13 Km from Perumbavoor The idol made from single stone . It was an old Jain temple now it turn out to Hindu worship
Kaloor: St. Antony's Church, Pilgrimage Centre.
KOCHI [Cochin] : Consists of the mainland Ernakulam, the Islands of Willington, Bolgatty and Gundu in the Harbour; Fort Cochin and Mattancherry in the southern peninsula; Vypeen Island, north of Fort Cochin. All these areas are linked by ferry; bridges also link to Ernakulam to Willington Island and the Fort Cochin/ Mattancherry peninsula. Almost all historical sites are in Fort Kochi or Mattancherry.
Kochin Carnival: To attract Tourists [the Carnival started in 1984- December 2nd Sunday to the New Year Day] from all around the world.
Kodanadu: Elephant training centre situated here administered by Forest Department.
Kothamangalam: ' Marthoma Cheriya Pally' Pilgrimage centre. The mortal remains of the 17th century Saint from the middle east, Mar Baselious.
Malayattoor Mount: Christian Pilgrimage Centre
Museum of Kerala History : Situated at Edappally ,10 km north-east of Ernakulam on the Aluva route.
Parishath Thampuran Museum : Awakens 19th century memories. Oil paintings, old coins, sculptures and Mughal paintings, Interesting temple models. The museum is housed in enormous traditional style Kerala building
Perumbhavoor: Centre for Plywood Industry
Roman Catholic Church near the St. Francis church: Attractive paintings are here.
Santacruz Cathedral at Fort Kochin
Thattekkad: Bird sanctuary near Bhoothathakettu
Veegaland [Amusement Park]: Located in Pallikara, near Kakkanadu barely 14Km from Palarivattom bye-pass [and Kochi] junction and situated almost 300 feet above Sea level. Veegaland is set amongst 18.5 acres of surpassingly grand and incomparably idyllic environs, at Pallikkara. Initially developed as 'very own' park of Kerala [one of the 50 most sight after tourist destinations in the world.]
Vypeen & Gundu Islands: The Island toasts a lighthouse at Ochenthuruthu, beaches and the early 16th century Palliport Fort. Gundu is the smallest island in the harbour, which is close to Vypeen. Doormats from coir [coconut fibre] are made here. Strung out along the tip of Fort Kochin - opposite to Vypeen Island.
Willington Island: In order to deepen the Cochin Port while the sand removed with this sand the Island was made. Railway terminal, Southern Naval command, Port Trust Offices, customhouses etc located in this island.
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Geographical Nature: Crowded with Sahya mountains. The district is with high land and midland. Kerala's top most peak Anamudi, is in this district. Eravimala, Kathumala, Chenthvara, Kumarickal, Karikkulam, Devimala, Perumal, Gudur, Kabula, Devikulam, Anchanadu and Karimala are the famous hills. The largest area for forest land in the State is at Idukki district. Total forest land : 2,60,907 hectare.
Rivers: Periyar, Meenachil and Muvattupuzha origins from Idukky district. Pamba flown through Maryayoor and merge with Kaveri.. Peringer Kuttiyar and Muthirapuzhayar merge with Periyar.
Chinnar Wildlife: 50 Km from Munnar- Uthummal Petah route; 94 sq Km area the Chinar wild life sanctuary situated.. Elephants, buffalo, tiger, leopard can be seen at this sanctuary.
Idukki: 130 Km from Kochi. The first Arch-dam in India at River Periyar. It inaugurated then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on February 13,1976. 70 sq Km Wild life Sanctuary is also at Idukki. Plenty of elephants are here.
Kumily: The gateway of Thekkady. Kumily is the junction town straddling the Kerala Tamilnadu border just north of park boundary. It 's a busy place full of spice shops, located about 4 Km from Thekkady. The boat trip in the lake are the standard way of seeing the Sanctuary. The standard two hour boat trips available. Jungle walks can also be interesting.
Mangalam Devi Temple : 13 Km from Kumily, this temple is just a jumble of ruins and the views are magnificent. The festival of this temple falls on the day of 'Chaitra Pournami'
Marayur: Place of the Sandal Forest. Very old ' Sannyasi Caves also can be seen here. Famous for hand woven 'Pattu Sarees'. ' Marayur Sarkara' [Molasses] also famous.
Moolamattom: Kerala's biggest underground Electric generating project.
Munnar: A hill station [a high station] of spectacular views, where three mountain streams confluence. Munnar waterway offers boating facility. Anamudi the highest peak in South India [2695m] is an ideal spot for trekking. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands is the Nelelakurinji, the flower that bathes the hills in blue every twelve years will bloom next 2006 AD. Eravikulam National park is another attraction. Munnar is 130 km east of Kochi and 70 km north of Kumily.
Rajamala: Eravikulam-part of the National Park .14 km from Munnar where Tahr Goats can be seen.
Thekkady: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary [Thekkady] spread an area of 777 sq Km has a 26 sq Km artificial lake surrounded by evergreen forest and grass lands, home to bison, antelopes, sambar, wild boar, monkeys, langur, spotted deer, elephants, tigers and 160 species of birds. Thekkady is the Centre inside the park with hotels and boat jetty and Kumily, 4 Km from Sanctuary; is the closest town. Nearest airports Madurai [134 km] and Kochi [194 km] . Railhead Kottayam [114 km]
Waterfalls Themarykuthu- Velloor in Udumbachola Panchayath Thommenkuth- 20Km from Thodupuzha Valakuthu- 130 Km away from from Kochi on Aluva- Munnar Road
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Geographical Nature: 87Km Seashore. Sahya Mountains at the border parallel to seashore. There are seven important rivers. Total forestland in the district: 48,734.
Ezhimala: 55 Km from Kannur near the Seashore, Ezhimala hills located. Plan to establish Naval Academy here.
Kannur: 90 Km from Kozhikode, the Portughese viceroy was constructed the St: Angelo's Fort here. Kannur was the Capital of Vadakkan Kolathiri Kingdom.
Thalassery: The old Trading centre. Near the water front East India Company established the Fort in 1708. The prominent Malayalam literature German Dr. Herman Gundert founded the first Christian Church in1839. Thalassery was the birthplace of the art 'Circus'. The first gymnastic training centre started in Thalassery |
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Geographical Nature 77 Km Sea shore. The important rivers are,Manjeswaram,Uppalam, shirya,Kumbalam-Edanadu. Mogral-Kulathur.Kulanad-chattomchal, bakkel-kavindukka,chithari-karadya, nileswaram-kinannur-kayamkode,palai-cheemani. Total forest land :5625 Hectare The district in which main crop is Tobacco
Bekal: Bekal is the far north of the State. 14 Km away from Kasergod has long palm fringed beaches and rocky headland topped by a huge Fort built between 1645 and 1660. This Fort preserves with more care. |
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Geographical Nature: Sahya Mountains at the eastern frontier and Arabian Sea at the west.
Sea shore: 37 Km Rivers: Kallada, Ithikkara
Forest land: 81,438 hectre
Backwater: Azhtamudi, Paravur, Edava, Nadayara
Mineral Thenmala, Palaruvi, Jadayu Rock-Chadayamangalm, Ayyappa temples-Achenkovil, Aryancavu, and Kulathur, Light house- Thangassery, Thirumullavaram Beach, Model Beach Park- Kochuplammoodu and Adventure Park Ashram
Important Places Chavara : Industrial Centre of Mineral sand. Titanium Complex is at Sankaramangalam.
Kottarakkara : The birthplace of ' Rmanattam Kathakali'. In 1734 Marthanda Varma captured Kootarakkara
Kottukkal : Cave Temple
Kundara : Famous for China clay. Renowned Kundara Ceramic Industrial Centre.
Neendakara: The famous fishing centre. Indo Norwegian Fisheries Community Project started at Neendakara in 1953. Fishing harbour and Port at Neendakara
. Ochira: Parama Brahma Temple. 'Ochirakali and 12 Vilakkukalum ' is a famous festival
Sasthamcotta : The natural mineral water lake. Prominent temple Sasthakshertam'.
Thangasserry: Light house and fishing harbour Cruising the picturesque Ashtamudi Lake on House boats has turned out to be a major tourist attraction in the country and even the U.S. Ambassdor, Robert Blackwill, had gone on record stating recently that he was "simply enthralled by the beauty of Astamudi Lake. This major tourist attraction is now going to be entrusted to the Private sector on lease. Traveling by boat along the backwaters is one of the highlights of a visit to Kerala. Kollam, the southern gateway to the backwaters of Kerala.
Getting around: The K.S.R.T.C bus stand and the boat jetty are side by side, but the Railway station is on the opposite side of the town. Kollam is on the well serviced Thiruvananthapuram-Kollam - Alapuzha - Ernakulam route. Super Express take 1 1/2 hrs to Thiruvananthapuram, 1 3/4 hrs to Alapuzha and 3 1/2 hrs to Ernakulam. The Kollam- Chennai [Egmore] via Madurai covers the 750 Km in 24 hrs. The trip across the Western Ghats is delight. There are popular backwater trip to Alappuzha from Kollam. The tourists boats to Alapuzha can be booked at various hotels around the town. |
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Geographical Nature No Seashore. Edanadu on the banks of Venattu Lake and High ranges at the border of Idukki district
River : Meenachil
Forest Land : 8,141 hectre
Bharanaganam : Near Pala Pilgrimage centre [Sr. Alphonsa]
'Cherupally' [Small church] St Mary's Orthodox Church. An elegant facade spoilt by tacked -on entrance porches 400 year old vegetable dye paintings on the walls and ceiling.
'Ettumannoore' : Siva Temple. 12Km north of Kottayam. Noted for its superb wood carvings and murals.
Kumarakom - The Bird Sanctuary of Vembanad Lake is 16 km west of Kottayam in a former Rubber plantation. Local fowl as well as migratory spices are here.
Mannanam : Near Ettumannore Christian Pilgrimage Centre.[Chavara Fr. Kuriakose Elias]
Thirunakkara Siva Temple is at the Centre of the town.
'Valiapally' [Big Church. St:Mary's Orthodox Church. Was built in 1550. Altar is flanked by some stone crosses, one with Persian inscription. There are plenty of KSRTC buses to Thiruvananthapuram [via Kottarakkara & Kottayam] and to Kochi. It takes about four hours from Kottayam to reach Kumali where the periyar Wild life Sanctuary. Kottayam served by trains running Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi. Boat service to Alappuzha is also available. |
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Geographical Nature 71 Km Seashore. North-east area covering forest. Embilasserry, Nattuvaram, Mottila are the important hills.
Rivers: Kuttiyadi, Korapuzha, Kallai, Chaliyar,Kadalundi and Mayyazhi.
Total forest land : 41,386 Hectare
Art Gallery, Krishnamenon Museum: Close to Pazhassirajah Museum. The arts work of Ravivarma and Rajah Rajavarma are kept here. The private property of Late former Union Defence Minister V.K.Krishnamenon also exhibited here.
Kallai: 2 Km from Kozhikode, the World's second timber trading centre.
Kappad: The old Port where Vasco da Gamma landed on 17th May 1548 with 170 men in three Vessels [16 Km from Kozhikode]
Pazhassirajah Museum: 5 Km from Kozhikode, the museum situated on the east hill. It is under the Archeological department of the State.
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Geographical Nature The area between Arabian sea and Nilgiri hills. High range forests, agricultural midland and coconut plantations in low land. 70km seashore.
Rivers: Chaliyar, Kadalundi, Bharatapuzha,
Forest Land : 103,417Hectare
Karippur: The Airport at Malappuram. 27Km from Malappuram.
Kottakkal : The renowned Kottakkal Aryavaidyasala Located here, Ayurveda College. The only Indian Ayurvedic Mental Hospital also here. Malabar Special Police centre was established
Malappuram Kunnummal : District Collectorate Located.
Malappuram: 51 Km southeast from Malappuram . It was the centre of Samudiri's Army. In 1921
NavaMukunda Temple at Tirunavaya.
Nilambur : Teak and Bamboo plantations . The world's oldest teak plantation-Kanoli Plot - is here.
Palur : Tippu's fort walls'
Ponnani: The only port in Malappuram district and it is a fishing centre.
Tenjipalam : Centre of Calicut University.
Thanur: Was a Portuguese Colony. In 1546 St: Francis Xavier visited the place.
'Thirunavaya':Kerala Kings conducted the festival 'Mamamkam' on the banks of Bharathapuzha.
'Thuchen Paramu' is kept here.
Tirur : Mahakavi Thunchen Ezhuthachan lived here in the 16th century. As a reminiscence
Tirurangadi was the centre of 'Malabar Lahala-1921'
Tourists / Pilgrims : Top Destinations at Malappuram 1. Thirunavaya Temple, 2. Thali Temple, 3.Perintalmannu Thirumadhamkunnu Temple [Angadipuram], 4.Juma Masjid, 5.Pazhayangadi Muslim Mosque, 6. Kondotty Muslim Mosque, 7. Nilambur, 8. Thunchenparambu |
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Geographical Nature: Half of the area of the total district is forest land. The 'Sabarimala' is at the height of 3,790 ft and 'Poochimala' is at the height of 5,847 ft.
Rivers: Pamba, Manimala, Achencovil
Forest land: 1,55,214 hectre The historical place of 'Mannadi' [where the Veluthampi Dalava expired] is at 7 Km away from Adoor.
Aranmula : Famous for Metal Mirror, Temple and Cultural Tourism
Cherukopuzha: Hindu convention
Kakki, Pamba, Anthode Water reservoir
Kokkathode Tourist destination within the forest.
Konni - Elephant Cage
Manjanikkara and Parumala : Christian Pilgrimage centres.
Maramon : Christian Convention [Completed 100 years]
Nilakkal : Pilgrimage Centre
Perumthenaruvi and Charalkunnu , Natural tourist centres
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Geographical Nature: The 32-40 Km Gap at the 960 Km long western ghat is causing the weather and the life style of the district. Through the gap known as 'Palakkad churam' the north east monsoon reaches Kerala. Kerala with other parts of India are connected through the gap. No seashore in the district. High ranges only.
Rivers: Bharatapuzha, Kannadi, Kalpathy, Chittoor puzha, Bhavani, Siruvani, Gayathri and Thuthapuzha.
Forest : 136,257 Hectare 79 Km from Thrissur and in Palakkad district is famous for 'Tippu Sultan's Fort walls'
Kunthipuzha: The tributary of Bharatapuzha originated from Silent Valley where the National park situated.
Malampuzha: 13 Km from Palakkad. The Malampuzha dam was constructed in 1956 with garden, children's park, fish model aquarium and the rope way. Fantasy park here is an added attraction.
Meenkara: 32 Km south east from Palakkad 'Meenkara' dam and lake are the special attraction for nature lovers. Fish ponds are here.
Nelliyampathy: The place of Orange estates is at 9 Km from Nenmara.
Palakkad: 79 Km from Thrissur. Palakkad district is famous for 'Tippu Sultan's Fort walls
Parambikulam: Wildlife Sanctuary with an area of 285 Sq Km The dam of Aliyar Project is here.
Sholayar: The topmost area at Attappady. 25 Km from AnakattyNatural beauty with cold weather. Coffee and tea estates.
Silent Valley : 46 Km north east of Mannarkkad silent valley is the dense green natural forest
Siruvani: 25 Km from west of Coimbatore near the Mannarkkad at Ittakurissi. The dam and the forest are the main attractions. |
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| Geographical Nature The southeast corner area of the district extends up to Tamilnadu Border. 54Km Seashore. Most of the areas in the district are low lands and midland. Machanadu, Paravattani,Palappilly, Kodasserry, Athirappilly are the important hills.
Rivers: Kecherri, Karuvannur, Chalakudy
Forest land: 103,610 hectare
Athirapally & Vazhachal: Athirappally is an 80ft high waterfall which literally takes your breath away. Starting calmly from the high ranges, and crashing through gorges overhung with trees, this waterfall is one of the best places in India to re-capture a real sense of the classical idea of the "Picturesque"...not just calm and sweet, but something wild and natural.
Perched high above in the the Sholayar forest ranges on the fringes of Kerala's famed rain forests, the waterfalls provides a restful escape for those wanting to leave the hurried pace of city life behind. The water plunges and joins to the Chalakudi River. The scenic attraction of Vazhachal, the other picnic spot is just a drive from Athirampally. These scintillating waterfalls in thick green forest are a part of the Chalakudy river stream.
Cheruthuruthy: Mahakavi Vallathol established the illustrious 'Kerala Kalamandalam' at the village of Cheruthuruthy in 1958. A whole lot of writers, singers, and Kathakali artistes grew up in the village close to the river Kalpathy to Ponnani.
Guruvayoor : 33Km fro north of Thrissur, the most famous Sree Krishna temple situated.
Kodungalloore: Muzirins or Kodungalloore as its is known at at the confluence of Periyar. It was an International Port, visited the Arabs, Jews and the Romans. It became a confluence of cultures as well. Our
Lady of Lourdes Cathedral and Puthan Pally Church are an attraction
Peechy: Wildlife Sanctuary near Peechy, Vazhani dams situated. It established in 1958 has got 125 Sq.Km area and Peechy is only 15 Km from Thrissur. The first mosque was also built at Kodungalloor by a Chera King who converted to Islam. The Portuguese constructed a bathing ghat at Kodungalloor in the 17th century, subsequent it used the Dutch.
Thrissur Pooram: The two century old Cultural highlight par excellence celebrated in the Malayalam month 'Medam' [April/May] is a feast for the eye and the ear. Unfolding from early hours of the morning and continuing almost to the noon of the next day.
Thrissur , the cultural capital of the State where the 'Sahitya, Sangeetha, Lalita Kala and Nataka Academies centered. Museum and Archaeological museum are here |
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Geographical Nature: Sahya mountains at the eastern frontier. Agasthamala [Agasthya mountains] is at 6132 ft height which is the heighest mountain. Arabian Sea is at the western frontier . District has got 78 Km long beach. Rivers: Neyyar, Karamana, Vamanapuram
Backwaters: Edava, Nadayara, Anchuthengu, Kadinamkulam, Veli.
Forest Land : 49, 861 Hectre Kovalam, Neyyar Dam, Varkala, Trivandrum City
Important Places & Establishments: Airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is at Valiathura. It has got all the important facilities that are re required at any International airport and further facilities are comparable to the other International Airports in the Southern Region. The facilities are being maintained either as per ICAO or as per Industry standard. On the demand from the Airlines, the AIRPORT authority of India[ AAI] has extended 24 hrs facilities at huge cost at the airport for the last one year. The AAI and other regulatory agencies like, police, customs, immigration etc are deploying over 150 people during the night to ensure safety of the airport. It is also brought out that all flights are going mostly full. The airport facilitation committee and the airport security committee meet every month without fail and there are no major points which are pending action, according to the Airport Director, recently. There are flight connections to Sri Lanka, Singapore, Maldives and to Arabian Gulf apart from the domestic.
Central Tuber Crops Research Institute is at Sreekaryam
Karyavattom : Headquarters of the Kerala University. Most of the University departments functioning here.
Kerala Flying Club : Started in 1939
Medical College : Located at Ulloor. The most modern medical care center of the State. Sri Chithra Medical center is here. It has got the status of University
Museum, Zoo, Art Gallery: The Zoo and a collection of Museums are in Park in the north of Thiruvananthapuram city. Housed in a bizarrely attractive, decaying Indo –sarcenic building dating from 1880, the Napier Museum has a good collection of Bronzo, historical and contemporary ornaments, temple carts, ivory carvings and life size figures of Kathakali dances.
Observatory: Swathi Thirunal Maharaja founded the Observatory.
Railway Station and Long distance Transport Station are located at Thampanoor
Sri Chithra Art Gallery : Has paintings. There are also many modern Indian Paintings including works by Ravi Varma.
Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple : Dedicated to Vishnu. Constructed by Maharajah of Travancore in 1773. The temple incorporates a’ Ambalakulam’ in which the faithful bathe.
Stadiums : University Stadium, Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium and Central Stadium.
Statue Secretariat: The Centre of Kerala Government Administration and the new Legislative Assembly hall situated between Palayam and the PMG junction
Thiruvallam: Another spot worth visiting is the Parasurama Temple at Thiruvallam. . Hardly 5 Km from Kovalam, this 2000 year old Temple on the bank of River Karamana, is the only one in Kerala dedicated to Parasurama, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu.. This temple is a venue for ancestor worship and thereby hangs a tale : Adi Shankaracharya, after the demise of his mother, started off on a pilgrimage. On the way he visited Anant Puri [ the ancient name of Thiruvananthapuram]. He began to mediate Lord Parasurama appeared before him. Shankara expressed his desire to do ‘Karma’ for his mother. As this required a minimum of three people, Parasurama , advised him to invite Shiva and Brahma. As Adi Shankaracharya was a saint, all the three ‘Murthis’ accepted his invitation and came to earth to conduct the show. Brahma the creator took the position of the guru, the ‘dhana’ was accepted by Shiva the Destroyer and Parasurama was the guest of honour. He was allotted a special place and even today in ‘ Shardhams’ [a yearly ritual for departed souls] a separate leaf is set for Maha Vishnu. Adi Shankaracharya installed three idols for the ‘ Trimuthis’. Thus the place as ‘ Thiru Va illam’ [abode of the ‘Trimurthis’].
Thumba: Thumba Equatorial Launching Station located 16 Km away from Thiruvananthapuram as the first Indian Space Research Organisation established in 1969 August 15.
Trivandrum Doordarsan: Started in 1982 November, Now High Power Transmitter located in Kudappanakunnu.
Trivandrum Public Library [Estd 1829]: Travancore University took the administration in 1938. 1949 it become under the government control. University Library and British Library etc are in Thiruvananthapuram
Trivandrum Radio Station: All India Radio took the Administration of this station in 1951 April.
Varkala: Varkala is 41 Km north of Thiruvananthapuram. Varkala is an embryonic beach resort. The first Phase of the ambitious Project to develop the Kappil and Vettaka beaches near Varkala into a modern tourism village with all amenities were commissioned with the commencement of boat services for the tourist from Kappil by the end of last year[ 2001] . Both the virgin beaches will provide four Km of sea front at a stretch and it linked to the backwater. Providing better amenities to the domestic and foreign tourists in the Papnasm beach in Varkala had also forced the district Tourism Authorities to develop the two virgin beaches. In Varkala, the district tourist council has decided to provide all amenities for tourists at the mineral water well near the Sivagiri tunnel. The renovated tourist information center with the addition of cloak room and police aid set up near the Helipad. The fencing atop the 80-foot latrine cliff facing the Papanasam beach is taken by the DTPC with the support of Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association. To create more facilities for the visiting tourists, the authorities last year took decision to lease out the revenue land atop the hill to private firms.
Vizhingim: One Km south of Kovalam beach Vizhingim was the capital of 7 th to 11 th century Ay Kingdom, the Rulers of Southern Kerala . The granite cave here encloses a single- celled shine with a sculpture of Dakshina Murthy. The outer walls of the cave depicts half complete, reliefs of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvathy. A number of rock-out temples have been found around the village. It is a fishing center. A branch of the Central Fishery Research Centre is here. The first electricity generating project in India from sea waves located at Vizhingim Janardhana Temple is at the beach junction. One of the earliest British East India Company trading post was established at nearby Angenogo in 1684. |
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Geographical Nature Wyanad district located at the north Kerala's eatern frontier near the Sahya mountains. 544 Sq.Km area is the forest. Total forest land 78,787 Hectare.
Edakkal Cave : Middle of Batheri and Ambalavayal at the top of Ambukuthi hills two historic important caves are seen. The Cave at the western side of the Edakkal hill is more attractive. Sculptors of men and animal, agricultural utensils and even the very old alphabets are also seen. which are all give more attraction. The mortal remains of the Chieftain Pazhassi are kept by the Archeological department.
Muhtanga: Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pakshi Pathalam: Is at the valley of Bhragiri hills. Rare specimens of birds are here
Pukoot Lake : The Important tourist destination of Wynady. Near the river Thalipuzha at the Vaithiri Panchayat has a natural lake surrounded by hills. Visitors can travel through by self driving boats.
River Kabini: Drive the Thamarassery Pass on the Kozhikode -Manathavady route and proceed to the heart of Wyanad. The river Kabini is invisible at times because of the dense green overhang and the tea, coffee estates that skirt the accenting road. This is the Pazhassi country. Fighting the Kerala Chieftain in the wilds of Wyanadu. About 6 Km north of Panamaram the Kabini takes birth. It is the confluence of the Panamaram river. Originating the western ghats near Lakkidi, 4,500 ft above sea level and the Manathavadi river, springing from the 5,000 ft Todarmudi. The Kabini is perhaps the most feminine of Kerala rivers. The flow of life on the banks is incredibly peaceful and dream like. The Kabini flows through Kerala only a stretch of 8 Km. It covers about 12 Km along the Kerala border before moving northward.
Thirunelly Temple: The old temple situated 27 Km from Mananthavadi at the valley of Bhramagiri hills visitors can reach the temple through the forest road. This temple also known as 'Dakshina Kasi' and also as 'Papanashini'. Bhramagiri hills is at the height of 5272 ft from sea level on the other side of the hill is the Kudagu district of Karnataka. |
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