Cochin of Kerala is known as the Queen of Arabian Sea and the name implies that the importance of Cochin that got from centuries ago to the world sea trading route. So the old history of Kerala has number of red marked events about Cochin and its ports. Western powers came to this land to make a colony here and Kochi was their main capital location to control trading through Arabian Sea and in Kerala. The first colonial power visited Kochi was Dutch and they established their power very strongly still the coming of British. So there are number of ancient monuments that balance the remembrance of Golden Dutch time here.

Mattancherry Palace of Cochinis one of the monuments that partly go to Dutch and it made at the time of they captured Cochin City of Kerala during the pre-British time. The palace has a unique charm and austere appearance and is displaying the proud of Dutch and Portuguese at that time. After the Portuguese victory on Dutch, Portuguese had initially built the Mattanchery Palace in 1557 and then gifted to Cochin Ruler Veera Kerala Varma. This went to compensation instead of the destroyed temple there. Then in 1663, Dutch caught back the palace from Portuguese and they revamped Mattancherry Palace.

Dutch palaceis fairly unornamented and stark white walls, sloping roofs and trees around it are giving a unique view to this building. The building is two storied and quadrangular shaped and a small temple in the central courtyard. The central hall on the upper storey was once used as venue for coronating Cochin's Raja and has an intrinsically carved wooden ceiling. The main attraction in this palace is the splendid murals that displaying the moments from old Hindu Mythologies. These mural paintings are considering as one of the best in India. This is also a small museum of royal memorabilia that consist of attires, turbans and weapons, from the days of the rajas of Kochi.

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The Museum of Kerala History in Cochin is not an ordinary one and it has great significance from other set ups in Kerala. The museum is providing a live show and a detailed view to the ancient heritage, culture and history of the Kerala. Number of tourists are visiting this museum to get an over all knowledge about the History of Kerala. The magnificent and informative light and sound shows is explaining the depiction of stories based on the lives of 87 prominent personalities, those who shaped the old Kerala’s future. The artifacts displayed here highlight everything, spanning from the time of the early people of Kerala to modern age of Kerala.

The 36 visuals with background sound and lighting is narrating the history of Kerala from past 2000 years. The names of some topics in the light and sound show are Early People, Nannan of Ezhimala, Senguttavan and Ilango Venmani, Ay Andiran of Pothiyilmala, The Aryan Immigration, St. Thomas, Shankaracharya, Kulasekhara Alwar and Cheraman Perumal Nayanar. The narration is the emphasis on the social, cultural and literary aspects.

R madhavan Nayar, a prominent industrialist, philanthropist and a pioneer in Sea Food Export Industry in India, was the founder of Kerala History Museum. A special gallery for paintings and sculptures here is also attracting visitors. The specimens displayed here from the section of Indian contemporary art, ranging over a period of last 200 years. The works of the Company School of Paintings, the 'Matured' Bengal School, the Progressive Artists Group, Indian Abstract Act, Narrative painters and the Symbolic-Mystical Style are covered.

Another attraction is the doll museum here and perhaps it’s the one of its kind in the South India. The museum has a good collection of dolls from all over the India contains 150 different items. The dolls, through their attires, hairdos and jewelry, reflect the socio-cultural tradition of the respective states.

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Some say it is magnetizing, some say it is wonderful, some say it is fascinating, some say it is gorgeous, some say it is haven on earth, some say it is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations and some say it is the evergreen paradise on earth. Yes, all are right as the state of Kerala cradled amidst the Arabian Sea and the high hill of the Western Ghats is blessed with astounding beauty of nature that mesmerizes one and all and never fails to impress their heart with the alluring beauty of the nature, which is beyond visual and verbal descriptions.

The state of Kerala is blessed with some of the most beautiful tourism destinations such as breathtakingly beautiful backwaters, stunning beaches, rich flora and fauna preserved by the exotic wildlife parks and sanctuaries, gorgeous hill stations draped in the evergreen beauty of the nature. Apart from all these the warm hospitality, welcoming people, amiable ambiance and the cool and blissful climatic conditions have enhance the beauty of Kerala, which has made the featured holiday destination in the world tourism map. Today this evergreen paradise on earth is visited by tourists, holiday makers, nature lovers, family vacationers and honeymooners in a large number from all the nook and corner of the world.

Kerala has some many wonderful destinations and all are awesomely beautiful, that you will be bit confused which one to visit and which to leave. But if you are planning your holiday in Kerala with one of the leading Kerala tour operators, you will be able to explore the charm and beauty of the top destinations of the state. Most of the package tour to Kerala includes the major four attractions, i.e. backwater, hill stations, beaches and wildlife parks and sanctuaries. More of all you will also be able to explore the magnetic charm of the rich heritage and culture of the state.

Among the many destinations, backwaters of Kerala are the most preferred holidaying destinations. Beautifully dotted by the swaying coconut grooves and the lush green surrounding, Kerala backwaters are the most preferred destination for holidays and are the ideal way to see and experience the refreshing beauty of nature relaxing on the houseboat deck enjoying the hot tea and coffee. Apart from that you can also be experiencing the charm and beauty of the world’s most exotic holidaying destinations whose beauty are truly unique and incomparable. Some of the popular and beautiful backwater destinations are Kumarakom, Alleppey, Kasargod, Kollam and Kuttanad.

Apart from these backwater destinations, there is Munnar hill station, which is worth a visit. Trivandrum, Kovalam (One of the finest beaches in the world), Cochin (Queen of the Arabian Sea), Periyar, Thekkady, etc are also the popular holidaying destinations in Kerala, which allures tourists from all the nook and corner of the world. Well book one tailor made tour package and explore the enchanting charm of the tourism in Kerala and relish the holidaying experience in this beautiful state of Kerala, forever.     

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Nature lovers are considering  Kerala as a heaven due to its abundant greenery, that ensures a continuing freshness for weary heart and soul. The natural specialties of Kerala like vast stretches of sea and river water, mountains and forests, the lakes and waterfalls captivate the imagination of the visitors on their Kerala Tour. Western Ghat of Kerala is the main reservoir of water resources all over this picturesque landscape. The evergreen forest chain that covering the  mountains of Ghat are catching the rain clouds during the monsoon season and storing the purest water for all over the year. This is making Kerala a water rich land with 44 rivers, number of  lakes, waterfalls and other small streams.

The lakes and waterfalls of Kerala carry with them a magical quality that allures visitors at very first glance. The Western Ghat forests are punctuated with large and small waterfalls. This cascading seasonal showers that gurgle and splash down the mountain side seems to break the reverie in which the visitor has lost himself. The waterfall rushing down from a great height carries a breathtakingly picturesque beauty and each tourist has a remarkable experience.

Some important waterfalls in Kerala are…

Athirapally and Vazhachal Waterfalls

Both waterfalls are the part of Chalakkudy Rever and their cool, misty waters tumbling down in the backdrop of lush green forest and rocky terrain, are dazzling experience to visitors. These stunning waterfalls are 800 foot height and located in the forest area and are very popular with the visitors on kerala tours. Athirappally located 78km from Kochi at the entrance of Sholayar ranges. It is a popular picnic spot and shooting spot.

Palaruvi Waterfalls(‘Stream of Milk’)

This is one of the Kerala’s most charming waterfalls, torrent down a height of 300 feet and favorite picnic spot in South India. This famous waterfalls located at about 75 km from Kollam and the travel to Palaruvi waterfall through the dense tropical forest is a spellbinding experience. The nearest airport to Palaruviwaterfall is Trivandrum International Airport, located at about 72 km from Kollam town.

Thusharagiri Waterfalls

This gurgling water fall is the part of the Chalippuzha River and river diverges into three waterfalls creating a snowy spray, which gives the name ‘Thusharagiri’ to the snow capped mountains around it. It is unique kinship between land and water and provides an exhilarating sight to the visitor. Septeber to November is the best time to enjoy the best roar of waterfalls

Meenmutty

Meenmutty is the tallest waterfall in Wayanad, Kerala and it cascading over three stages from a height of over 300 meters. A long day trek with the chilling friendship of the million shades of green and murmurs of the river will take you to this breath-taking scenery. This is a trekker’s paradise and it also second largest waterfall in Kerala.

Dreamy houseboat cruises in the silent backwaters, lush green rolling hills, palm fringed beaches, exotic wildlife parks, endless stretch of blue water, tall palm groves, sprawling spicy plantations, panoramic view of sleepy little villages, ayurvedic resorts, martial art forms, a wealth of ancient culture and heritage, religious harmony and much more to offer, the land of Kerala is sheer magic. The God’s Own Country, Kerala is welcoming all for a tour to Kerala.

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Munnar is an idyllic hill station in the state of Kerala. It is amazingly beautiful blessed with appealing and scenic beauty with seasonal waterfalls, streams, lush green surrounding with well organized tea gardens, beautiful blossoming gardens, exotic flora and fauna and many other heart stealing attractions. Munnar tour is all about enjoying holidays amidst the natural beauty away from the maddening town and the hustle and bustle of the city life. This exotic hill station is awesomely beautiful with blissful ambiance and heavenly natural beauty that makes it rightly defined as Kashmir of the South.

Well plan for a Munnar tours availing the right travel package from the well known tour operators or you have opportunity to go online booking of your travel package. Booking online according to me is very much beneficial as you have various options as you can study some of the Munnar travel packages and choose the right one which suits your choice while booking it from the market travel agent, you won’t get much time to go through all the details. More of all with online booking you can also get certain discount right from the package itself of can talk with the travel agency and can ask for certain discount on the Munnar Kerala travel package.  

Some of the Most and Must visit Travel Destination on Tour in Munnar in Kerala

Devikulam

Devikulam is one of the sought after tourists attractions in Munnar. It is endowed with sprawling lawns, exotic flora and fauna and the cool aromatic air seducing your mind for a romantic vacation. Here you can also visit to Sita Devi Lake which is considered to have medicinal vale and is rich in mineral. The charming lake is also a popular picnic spot visit by large number on your on Munnar travel.

Attukal

Located between the Munnar and Pallivasal, Attukal is a picture destination and attraction in Munnar where one can see the uninterrupted waterfall and chains of hills with lush green surrounding. It is the perfect place to enjoy long treks as the trekking trails are awesomely beautiful that gives feast to the eyes.

EravikulamNational Park

Eravikulam National Park is one of the most visit destinations on Munnar tour and is included in almost all the munnar Kerala tour. The lush green and exotic national park is home to varied species of wild creatures among which the Nilgiri Thar or mountain goat is very popular. One can see the Mountain Goat climbing the hills or grazing in the open meadows. On the south of the park you can visit to Anaimudi Peak which is the highest Peak in the south India.

Beside these there are many other tourism attraction in this beautiful hill station of Kerala, Munnar. Plan your tour availing the tailor made tour package or if you just want to spend a week in Kerala, Munnar is the perfect place to be. After all Munnar is awesomely beautiful and blessed with blissful ambiance which has made it the dream destination of the honeymooning couples. Come and enjoy your holidays in this beautiful haven on earth and treasure remarkable memories to cherish forever.

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