A Short journey …
Kerala, historically known as Keralam formed on 1st of November 1956 with a population of 3.33 Cr spread across 14 districts with Thiruvananthapuram as its capital. Kerala is also famously known as “Gods Own Country” or “Land of Coconut Tress” & “Spice Garden of India”. Legends state that Kerala was created by Parshuram (a famous ancient sage) that’s why it’s called Gods Own Country. Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to India from Europe when he landed near Calicut in 1498 AD. Malayalam is the official language of Kerala & one of the interesting aspect of MALAYALAM spelling is that it is a Palindrome, ie it can be read same backwards as forwards. Kerala is the richest states in India with forests & plantations of rubber, cashew, and coconuts. It has a particularly rich heritage of dance & drama such as Kathakali, Koothu & Mohiniattam. Kerala is renowned all over the world for its backwaters, natural beauty, health resorts & beach.
OMG Kerala facts …
Highest Literacy Rate in India – 94% ; Highest Human Development Index ; Highest Life Expectancy – 77 years ; Highest Sex Ration ; Lowest Population Growth ; Highest Foreign Remittances from Gulf countries ; Highest Media exposure in India.
What Kerala celebrates …
Onam It is a harvest festival celebrated by the people of Kerala consisting of a four day public holidays. Onam falls in the Malayalam month of Chingam (August–September) & marks the commemoration of the Vamana Avatara of Lord Vishnu & the subsequent homecoming of King Mahabali (King of Kerala) It is one of the festivals celebrated with cultural elements such as Vallam Kali (Snake Boat Race), Pulikali (Tiger Dance) Pookkalam (Flower Rangoli), Thumbi Thullal & Onavillu.
What’s famous …
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Coconuts |
Spices | Houseboats | Traditional Saris |
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Ayurveda |
Varieties of Tea |
Backwaters |
Temples |
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Coconut Oil |
Banana Chips | Elephants |
Lungi |
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Marital Art |
Kathakali | Kerala Fish |
Jackfruit |
| Rubber | Gold | Halwa |
Kerala Papad |
Must do Activities…
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Activity |
Where |
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Spice Garden Visit |
Munnar/Thekkady |
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Tea Plantation |
Munnar |
| Ayurvedic Message |
Munnar/Thekkady |
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Elephant Ride |
Munnar/Thekkady |
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Kathakali Show |
Munnar/Thekkady |
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Martial Art Show |
Munnar/Thekkady |
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Jeep Safari |
Munnar/Thekkady |
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Backwater Cruising |
Alleppey |
| Poovar Boating |
Poovar |
Famous Shopping Stop …
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Shopping Items |
Where |
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Kerala Saris |
Any locations |
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Kerala Spices |
Munnar/Thekkady |
| Tea Powder |
Munnar/Thekkady |
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Banana Chips |
Any locations |
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Homemade Chocolates |
Munnar/Thekkady |
| Coconut Oils |
Any locations |
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Kerala Papad & Halwa |
Any locations |
| Ayurvedic Medicines |
Munnar/Thekkady |
Entry/Activity Fees …
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Location |
Attractions | Timing | Note |
Price |
| Cochin | Dutch Palace | 10 AM – 1 PM
2 PM – 4.45 PM |
Friday Closed | Rs.5 |
| Jew Synagogue | 10 AM – 1 PM
3 PM -5 PM |
Friday & Saturday Closed | Rs.5 | |
| Jew Street | 10 AM – 6 PM | Open All Days | Free | |
| St.Francis Church | 7 AM -6.30 PM | Open All Days | Free | |
| Chinese Fishing Net | NA | Open All Days | Free | |
| Munnar | Eravikulam Park | 7.30 AM – 4 PM | Open All Days | Rs.90 |
| Rose Garden | 10 AM – 04.30 PM | Open All Days | Rs.30 | |
| Photo Point | NA | Open All Days | Free | |
| Mattupetty Dam | NA | Open All Days | Free | |
| EcoPoint | 10 AM – 05 PM | Open All Days | Rs.5 | |
| Tea Factory | 10 AM – 05 PM | Open All Days | Rs.100 | |
| Thekkady | Periyar Forest | 6 AM -5 PM | Open All Days | Rs.35 |
| Periyar Boating | 7.30 AM,9.30 AM,11.15 AM,1.45 PM & 3.30 PM | Open All Days | Rs.225 | |
| Kathakali Show | 5 PM & 7 PM | Open All Days | Rs.200 | |
| Martial Art Show | 6 PM & 8 PM | Open All Days | Rs.200 | |
| Elephant Ride | 10 AM – 6 PM | Open All Days | Rs.400 | |
| Spice Garden Visit | 10 AM – 6 PM | Open All Days | Rs.100 | |
| Alleppey | Shikara Boating | NA | Open All Days | Rs.1,500
Per Hour |
| Trivandrum | Padmanabhaswamy Temple | 6.30-7 AM,8.30-10 AM,10.30-11 AM,11.45-12 PM,5-6.15 PM,6.45-7.20 PM | Open All Days | Free |
| Zoo | 9 AM -5.15 PM | Monday Closed | Rs.20 | |
| Kovalam Beach | NA | Open All Days | Free | |
| Poovar Boating | 10 AM – 5.30 PM | Open All Days | Rs.2,500
Per Boat |
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| Kanyakumari | Vivekananda Rock | 8 AM -4 PM | Open All Days | Rs.54 |
| Trivani Sangam | NA | Open All Days | Free | |
| Gandhi Madapam | 7 AM -7 PM | Open All Days | Free |
This rates are only for you references & it may vary time to time accordingly made by its respective institution/Govt/Private Governing Body.