Kollam is blessed with a bounty of natural beauty and is a nature lover’s paradise. You can find every type of natural feature here ranging from glorious beaches, serene backwaters, exciting ecotourism treks through the Western Ghats, milky waterfalls and of course, the mist-covered hill stations. Though thousands of foreign and domestic tourists visit this nature’s paradise every year, the best part is that Kollam is off the regular beaten path of tourists and you won’t have to get overpowered by crowded beaches and noisy tourists here. The glorious Ambanad hills located within Kollam distric ..read more

There is a very good reason why the southern state of Kerala in India is known as ‘Gods own Country’. It is blessed with an amazing bounty of natural beauty with numerous unforgettable beaches, backwaters, waterfalls, hill stations and verdant greenery. Lakhs of international and domestic tourists visit Kerala each year and leave with beautiful memories. The Kollam beach, located just a couple of kilometres out of Kollam city offers the visitors miles of undisturbed vistas of azure blue oceans and sundrenched sands. This enchanting beach is a popular beach wedding destination in Kerala with pe ..read more

When visiting a new destination, the trip is incomplete without trying out the local cuisine of that area. Calicut, also known as Kozhikode, was an important commercial center for trade in spices since the 15th century. The port was visited by merchants who ranged from Portuguese, Arabs, Romans, Chinese, Dutch, British, etc. They all left an impact in one way or the other on the culture and heritage of Calicut, with some even staying behind and marrying the indigenous people. It was the Arabs however who left an indelible impact on the cuisine of this area. The impact is obvious in the non-veg ..read more

The southern state of Kerala has a 580km long meandering coastline with numerous scenic beaches along the way. Blessed with a bounty of natural beauty that includes the famed backwaters, lakes, hills, waterfalls and beaches, Kerala is truly ‘God’s own Country’. Amongst all these beaches, the Varkala beach stands out the most as it is the only beach in Kerala with a majestic cliff overlooking it. This 80 feet high red laterite cliff is unique as it is a veritable blueprint of geological changes from during the mio-pliocene age (1.3 to 25 million years ago). Its sedimentary geo-morphological str ..read more

Trivandrum city in the coastal state of Kerala has so much to offer those weary of concrete walls and glassed-in windows. Aside from the numerous magnificent beaches, wooded forests and serene lakes, Mother Nature has also blessed this district with Ponmudi hill, a part of the Western Ghats range that runs parallel to the Arabian ocean. Located about 60km away from Trivandrum city, this idyllic hill is around 1100 meters above sea level, offering panoramic views, a pleasantly cool climate and lush greenery. It is also home to exotic butterflies, colourful birds, rare mountain flowers and a hos ..read more

The beautiful evergreen state of Kerala lies enclosed by the Western Ghats on the western side and by the emerald blue-greens of the Arabian Sea on the eastern side. Located about 32km from its capital city, Trivandrum lies the scenic Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary. It consists of around 12800 hectares of untouched natural vegetation that is home to an exotic variety of flora and fauna. This breathtaking nature lovers’ paradise is a great weekend getaway for the residents of Trivandrum city who want to take a break from the steel and concrete panorama of city life and get up close with nature. Tour ..read more

Trivandrum is the coastal capital city of Kerala state and is nestled on 7 undulating hills lush with greenery, rivers and lakes. It’s bounded by the Western Ghats on one side and by the Arabian Sea on the other and brimming with numerous popular beaches in between. Trivandrum is also a popular tourist’s haven, having an unending array of tourism spots to visit. Here are a few choice ones: Kuthiramalika Palace Museum The palace is a beautiful work of art and adorned with 122 wooden horse sculptures on the outside. It houses the paraphernalia of the royal family, including the royal jewelry, th ..read more

Are you one of those people looking to break away from the routine and celebrate the most important day of your life in an unforgettable venue? Well, rest assured you are not the only one. Destination weddings, away from home turf have been gaining momentum over the recent years, with Kerala in southern India leading the way as a popular destination. Popularly known as ‘God’s own Country’ with its lush vegetation, sunny beaches and a plethora of cultural monuments, it’s easy to see why Kerala is increasingly witnessing more beach weddings as compared to other tourism spots. Aside from being a ..read more

Calicut is located in northern Kerala and is a traveler’s dream destination. Full of historical significance and rich in cultural heritage and monuments, modern-day Calicut is a bustling business hub too. The Kappad beach nearby is where the famous traveler Vasco De Gama first landed on this city’s shores in 1498 and changed its history forever. He helped in not only making this a popular spice trading hub with other nations but also opened Calicut to the world. This coastal city is teeming with tourism spots that not include historical monuments but also areas of great natural beauty. Here’s ..read more

Kerala is a magical destination that attracts lakhs of tourists every year to come savor the abundant natural beauty of this southern state of India. Nestled between the scenic Arabian Sea on the eastern side and the verdant Western Ghats on the west, Kerala has about 580km of sparkling coastline sprinkled with numerous scenic beaches in-between. Aside from the romance of the beaches, there are the stunning backwaters with their serene water channels that take you through panoramic beauty, giving you charming glimpses of traditional village life, towering coconut grooves and rice plantations ..read more