Kannur is a land with a resonant past. Myths and legends abound. The ships of Solomon, they say: anchored along our coasts to collect timber for building the 'Temple of the Lord'. Kannur finds mention as NAURA in the 'Periplus of the Erithrean Sea' a Greek work of great antiquity.
Tucked far away from the madding crowd, lies Kannur, the most enchanting district of Northern Kerala. The scene is breath taking. The Lakshadweep Sea washes the sands of sugary beaches laced with rows of green coconut palms. Long rivers break into silvery spray and merge into the blue green waters of the sea. Obviously Kerala is the most beautiful of all Indian states and Kannur definitely shows Kerala at its best.
Places to be visited:
Dharmadam Island
Arakkal Kettu
Valapattanam
Parassinikadavu
The Snake Park
Muzhapilangad Driven Beach
Gundert Bungalow
Quilon or Kollam is located 155 km south of Cochin with old timber buildings and red clay tile roofings, which is a mark of typical Kerala architecture. For most tourist Kollam is either a starting point or the last stop of their backwater trip. The much cherished ashram of Mata Amritanandamayi is in the proximity of Kollam.
Places to be visited:
Achencoil
Alumkadavu
Amritapuri
Chavara
Oachira
Palaruvi Water Falls
Thangassery
Surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the State with the hills to its east and the backwater to the west is one of the starting points for a backwater tour. The boat trip from here passes through canals banked by forests and palm groves. You can enjoy the beauty of the landscape and see historical places without getting wet feet.
Places to be visited:
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Water Carnivals
The Vembanad Lake
Thalikotta Temple
The Vavarambalam
St. Mary's Church, Bharananganam
This small town in Kerala is well-known because of the Janardhana Swamy temple, which holds its legend for over 2000 years. To honour the ancestors the residents of this town celebrate Arattu every year in March/April. The sun, sea and the calm beach under the red cliff attracts western visitors to this delightful place.
One of the picturesque fishing villages that dot the lovely coastline of Kerala.This private, shallow beach is fringed with unending lines of coconut plams.The Marari Beach Resort is a specially created fishing village with 52 thatched villas builts to the local village style. The 400 sq.ft. villas are all air -Conditioned and best of the comforts of a superior resort.
Palakkad is the land of Palmyras and Paddy fields. It is the chief granary of Kerala, often called the Gateway of Kerala. Palakkad lies at the foot of the gigantic Western ghats on the border of Kerala. This district with mountains, forests and fertile valleys, rivers and mountains streams are rich in flora and fauna. Palakkad is known for its historical background and the remnants of Tippu Sulthan's Fort are still maintained. The famous tourist spot of Malampuzha is situated just 8km away from Palakkad Town
Places to be visited:
Palakkad Fort
Fantasy Park
Thiruvalathoor
Dhoni
Lakkidi
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Siruvani