Backwaters of Kerala

Kerala Backwaters

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Kerala Backwaters

Kerala is known for its panoramic backwater stretches, lush green paddy fields, highlands and beaches. The major backwater stretch is in Kottayam district, where a network of rivers and canals empty into the great expanse of water called the Vembanad Lake. Located at Kumarakom 16 km from Kottayam town, the Vembanad Lake, an enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination, provides boating, fishing and sightseeing experiences that are truly exhilarating.

Kumarakom slumbers on the banks of the famous Vembanad Lake. The Vembanad Lake with its majestic canals, streams and distributaries along its banks weave an intricate and enchantingly beautiful web. The gorgeous green of the fringed palms ripple in the blue waters and blend into wavelets.

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Vazhikkannu- A good initiative by Manorama

Malayala Manorama has started a good Road safety initiative to spread awareness on the importance of Road safety . At the same time it will get the necessary attention of the Government authorities to make the Roads safer for all of us. One can share tips and experiance at Manorama’s website’s pages dedicated to Road … Read more

Kalpathy Ratholsavam 2026 Photos – 100+ Stunning Images of Kerala’s Famous Kalpathy Car Festival

A slideshow of 100 plus images from this years kalpathy Ratholsavam Every year, thousands of devotees, photographers, tourists and heritage lovers gather at Kalpathy in Palakkad to witness one of Kerala’s oldest and most spectacular temple festivals – the Kalpathy Ratholsavam, popularly known as the Kalpathy Car Festival. This page features a collection of 100+ … Read more

Wildlife safari at Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary

Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary is one of the best places to go if you vist Kerala.  Now there are more reasons to visit Parambikulam . 2 days ago, on the 2nd of September 2008,  the santuary launched a Wildlife safari service for the tourists. There are 4 Tempo traveller vehicles which can carry a total of 44 tourists.

It was noticed that considerable disturbances were caused to the sanctuary because of the day visitors and their vehicles. So for the better management of the sanctuary private vehicles will be stopped plying in to the sanctuary from 2nd September, 2008 onwards.

The safari will take about 3 hours and it will pass through the following areas of Parambikula wildlife sanctuary .

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