Kerala information

Kerala information

Kerala is a state on the southern shore of India. It is famous for its beaches and backwaters. Kerala is surrounded by Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Its beaches are of the Arabian Sea. It a popular tourist destination with many people from Indian and overseas. It is known as God Own’s country. Kerala is also popular for its fair and festivals, especially the annual Snakeboat Race in which many locals participate. Kerala has perfect climate and atmosphere all round the year to visit. There are many resorts and hotels that throng the state. It is a peaceful state with friendly people.

Important Cities

Alappuzha (Alleppey), Ernakulam (Cochin), Idukki, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kollam, Kottayam (Kumarakom), Kozhikode (Calicut), Malappuram, - Munnar, - Palakkad, - Thekkady (Periyar), Thiruvananthapuram, - Thrissur, - Wayanad and Varkala.

Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. A town with picturesque canals, backwaters, beaches, and lagoons, it was described as the List of places known as Venice of the East by Lord Curzon. It is the administrative headquarters of Alap[uzha Dirstrict Alleppey has a wonderful past. Though the present town owes its existence to the sagacious Diwan Raja Kesavadas in the second half of 18th century, district of Alappuzha figures in classical Literature. Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala with the unending stretch of paddy fields, small streams and canals with lush green coconut palms , was well known even from the early periods of the Sangam age. History says Alappuzha had trade relations with ancient Greece and Rome in B.C and in the Middle Ages, as well as with other parts of India. Alappuzha has a light house, which is a major tourist attraction.

. Alappuzha district is proud of being the cradle of boat races. All the important boat races, namely the Nehru Trophy boat Race at Punnamada, the Payippad near Haripad, the Thiruvandoor, Neerettupuram, Karuvatta and Thaikkoottam boat races are held at different parts of the district during August-September . Thousands of people from all parts of the world come and witness these races.

Kuttanad is the most beautiful backwaters region of Kerala. It is here that most of the snake boat races are conducted and a majority of the rice boat & houseboat cruises are scheduled.

Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple constructed in the typical Kerala architectural style, this temple is famous all over India, and is renowned for the Palpayasam, the daily offering of sweet milk porridge.

Champakulam St. Mary's Church is one of the oldest church in Kerala. It is said to be one of the seven churches established by St.Thomas. Tha annual feast is held on the 3rd Sunday of October. The feast of St. Joseph is celebrated on March 19th.