Monday 20 February 2012

Kerala Holidays - Full of adventure and beauty

Kerala tour packages
Kerala- God’s Own Country is also known as the land of nature’s blessing. This state does not need of any introduction. Here, you would be able to explore astonishing natural beauty and grandeur which are dotted in every nook and corner of this region. Kerala Holidays tour offer you beautiful time to relax in the shade of coconut palm trees on white sands along with the sip of coconut water. Besides, you could also enjoy your thrilling vacations with lots of adventurous and thrilling activities.

This state allows you to spend lots of memorable moments of your life and enjoy electrifying vacations which you have never enjoyed ever. Here, you would be able to explore breathtaking attractions like sea beaches, backwaters, temples, rich flora & fauna, palaces, heritage edifices, ancient places, forts, gardens, hill stations, lakes, kaleidoscopic views and also indulge yourself with a number of adventurous activities, for example, paragliding, hiking, climbing, trekking, wildlife safari, mountaineering and many alike. Besides, you can also enjoy delicious South Indian cuisines served on banana leafs which you should not miss during your trip. All such eye-catching charms will wait for you in the lap of serene nature. To know more about several glances of this region, you could get the help of Kerala tour packages too.

Now, we will draw your attention on some glimpses of this state which are listed below.

Backwaters in Kerala

Kerala is well known for its breathtaking backwaters which are renowned among all the globe trotters. You would be to explore an ample of backwaters in Kerala which are dotted everywhere in this region. Some of the popular backwater destinations are Kollam, Kozhikode, Kottayam, Cochin, Trivandrum, Alleppey and many alike. All such enchanting backwater spots are rich with exquisite attractions such as blue & green water, tweeting birds, swaying coconut trees, wonderful lagoons, aquatic life under water and rest of the leafy trees. These tremendous charms will definitely catch your attention a lot. In addition, you can also get the help of well adorned and well furnished houseboats which will help you to search all such exotic backwater sites in this region.

Kerala Ayurveda

Kerala is one of the most visited tourist destinations of South India. This state is well known for its Ayurvedic centers. Round the year, myriad of travelers come here only to rejuvenate their body, soul and mind in a positive energy. There are a number of Ayurvedic centers which are located here. The centers offer you so many Ayurvedic therapies that will help you to cure your all major ailments. Some of the useful Ayurvedic treatment therapies are Herbal Facial, Abhyangam, Lepanam, Ksheera Dhoomam, Dhara, Sirovasthi, Kadi Vasti, Pizhichil and many more. Kerala Ayurveda is the healthy and vigorous journey for all.

Friday 3 February 2012

Kerala temples - Explore sumptuous architecture

Kerala temples
Kerala temples
Kerala Temples are famous for their intriguing architecture and antiquity. The shrines have held an essential place in the life of Keralites. The architectural designs of the sacred places of Kerala are entirely different from the other regions of India. There are abundant of sacred places that you can conveniently explore in Kerala (God’s Own Country). To know more information about places of pilgrimage in god’s own country read below:

Guruvayur Temple

Guruvayur Temple tour is located in Guruvayur town of Thrissur district in Kerala. It is assumed that this shrine is about 5,000 years old. The temple is devoted to the Hindu Lord Krishna who is also known as Guruvayurappan. Here, you can find a standing icon of Lord Krishna which has four hands holding conch, mace, discus and lotus. The image has been engraved from precious stone known as “Patala Anjana”. After that, you can also see some more paintings and statues of Lord Krishna which are designed elegantly.

Sabarimala Temple

Sabarimala Temple is situated in the Western Ghat mountain ranges of Pathanamthitta district in Kerala. Every year around 3 to 4 million pilgrims come here from far-flung destinations across the world. This shrine is dedicated to Lord Ayyappan. It is supposed to be the place where Ayyappan meditated. The sacred place gets flocked with lots of pilgrims mainly during the festive seasons which occur from November to January. The two major events of this shrine are held in the month of December i.e. Mandala pooja, and Makaravilakku which occurs in the month of January. The holy place remains closed rest of the year expect for the first five days of Malayalam month and during Chitra Vishnu which is held in the month of April.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala lies in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. The place of pilgrimage was constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture. This sacred place is consecrated to Lord Vishnu. Here, you can explore a number of statues, monuments, paintings, sculptures which are designed very splendidly. After that, you may also search some other allures here like about 365 corridors, one-quarter sculptured granite-stone pillars, tank (Padma Theertham) which means the lotus spring, 100-foot seven tier gopuram that are made in the Pandyan style etc.