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Kerala Bronze Vessels
Bronze has traditionally played an essential role in Keralese households. Used to make anything from everyday kitchenware to ceremonial vessels and wick lamps, homes across the state were full of this metal.
Bronze was the primary material used to produce pooja, or worship, articles. The Valkannadi, a mirror representing Lakshmi, goddess of prosperity; the kindi, a water container with a spouting nozzle; uruli, a broad and shallow cooking vessel; and the beautifully crafted thattu, plates, are all used for ceremonial purposes.
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Kolukkumalai Estate, Idukki – World’s Highest Tea Estate
If you are a traveler who likes to tick off all the ‘highest’ places in the world off your list, then Kolukkumalai should feature on it. Kolukkumalai Estate is the highest tea estate in the world and has a functioning tea factory at a height of 7,900 feet since the 1900s! The estate offers breathtaking views of the Nilgiris and is a nature lover’s delight. Apart from beauty, the waterfall also offers adventure as the jeep ride to it is surely a thrilling one, ensuring Kolukkumalai remains one of the most unexplored places in Kerala.
How to get there: Take a jeep from the town of Suryanelli which is about 23 KM from Munnar. The nearest railhead to Munnar is at Aluva about 114 KM away while the nearest airport is at Kochi about 130 KM away.
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Adyanpara Falls
Adyanpara Falls, which is situated in Malappuram’s lovely location, is a prime example of nature’s enigmatic charm. This waterfall is a serene haven surrounded by lush foliage and untamed wilderness. The crystal-clear waters meander through stunning stone formations, creating a breathtaking scene. It’s the perfect getaway for nature lovers and visitors seeking peace and tranquillity.
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🏖 Samudra Beach, Kovalam
Samudra Beach is located in the northernmost part of the Kovalam region and is one of the offbeat beaches near Trivandrum. The beach is separated by a series of rocks that form an ideal location for the fishermen to go fishing. This beach is not known to many around and only those who wish to escape from the hush and bush of the city prefer to go to this beach. This beach is also known as a paradise for those who are honeymooning. It is indeed a great sight to watch the waters crashing the rocks. One can go sunbathing, surfing and playing volleyball in the sands of this beach. Taking long walks along the coastline of this beach is one of the best activities to indulge in when you are at Samudra Beach.
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Alappuzha - Kochi cruise
While exploring a land full of surprises and hidden jewels, one is bound to get overwhelmed with the sheer volume of travel involved. But do not despair, we have a special cruise designed specifically to fit your needs. From enjoying the rustic village life to viewing Ernakulam’s skyline, we’ll ensure you experience everything you ever on this trip. This has been designed to encompass the vivid sights that are available to all our guests. Come check out our special cruise and get ready to relax while the waters lead you on this beautiful journey.
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🏖 Meenkunnu Beach
An annex of Payambalam Beach, the Meenkunnu Beach is located in Azhikode. The beach is less explored and therefore is an ideal resort for those seeking some tranquil moments, away from the humdrums of life. Dotted with palm groves, and a cover of shimmering golden sand, this is the perfect hideout for a blissful weekend getaway.
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Coir Products, Kerala
Coir is extracted from the fibrous outer shell of coconuts, which grow in abundance across Kerala. The fibers are then graded according to the method of extraction, their color, purity, and length and used in the creation of a wide range of products, including the very popular coir mats. A well-made coir mat can cost around Rs.300, and these items can be purchased in Coir Board Showrooms throughout the state.
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😋 Idiyappam With Curry
One of the famous dishes of Kerala is Idiyappam which is relished by most of the people. Also known as Noolappam in Kerala cuisine, Idiyappam, food of Kerala, is made of rice flour, salt and water with a number of thin strands or sevai entwined together to make the lovely texture that this dish bears. It is this texture that makes it versatile. You can have it with all kinds of curries, but it tastes best with Egg Curry.
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R B Ferguson Club has been one of the oldest football club in Kerala and one of the oldest clubs in India. Established on 20 February 1899 in Thrissur, it was also the oldest football club in the southern part of India. The club was famed and played a huge role in promoting football in Kerala during the early 1900s.
The club was named after the Kochi Police superintendent R B Ferguson.The club was established near St. Antony's Forane Church in Ollur. Later on, it was renamed and run as Young Men's Football Club.
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😋 Neyyappam – Sweet And Jaggery Stuffed Pancake
Neyyappam is one of the most loved sweets of Kerala. When on a culinary journey in Kerala, Neyyappam should definitely be on the list of Kerala sweets and snacks that one wants to try. Fried in ghee, this sweet and jaggery stuffed pancake not only fulfills the stomach but also fulfills the cravings of people. Neyyappam is typically made from rice flour, coconut, cardamom, milk, ghee, and then stuffed with a mixture of jaggery. This delicacy is served as a tea time snack.
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😋 Kerala Style Prawn Curry
If you are in Kerala and a non-vegetarian then it’s a treat for you to relish Kerala food culture by ordering Karimean Pollichathu for your meal. This traditional food of Kerala is a must-try for all prawn lovers! The traditional prawn curry of Kerala is sprinkled religiously with chilli and pepper, other than salt and turmeric, and is then cooked in whole coconut milk and jaggery before it is finally garnished with curry leaves. In fact, trying this exotic seafood dish is one of the best things to do in Kerala. One can have it hot with steaming rice or chapattis for a trip to heaven!
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😋 Ela Sadya
Ela Sadya is one of the finest meals which is incorporated in traditional Kerala dishes whose aroma will water your mouth. Ela Sadya is the king of all Kerala food items! With more options than you’d ever have seen on your platter, Sadya is prepared and served during religious and ceremonial occasions like festivals, weddings, and more. This royal lunch combination of dishes like pachadi, kichadi, pulissery, olan, sambar, varavu, thoran, aviyal, payasam, served with hot steaming rice on a banana leaf can give the enormous thali of Chokhi Dhani a run for its money any day!
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Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary Tourism
Known to be the second-biggest National Park in Kerala, the zone is home to a variety of wildlife. This national Park in Kerala is a part of the Nilgiri Bioreserve beside Nagarhole and Bandipur territory of Karnataka. Promising a charming view with a lot of encounters, the sanctuary has been pronounced a Project Elephant site. You can spot these creatures wandering around if you drive along the road.
Being a thick forest arranged amidst the hills of western ghats, the sort of animals you can spot here would incorporate Indian bison, tigers, elephants, deer, panthers, wilderness felines, civet felines, monkey, wild mutts and bears. With the natural view and the untamed wildlife, the haven draws in photographers and natural life lovers.
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Snake Boat Model
Boat races are an ancient and deeply ingrained tradition in Kerala. There are even recorded instances of disputes between kings and chiefs being resolved by a boat race! Amongst the many types of boats that ply Kerala’s oceans and backwaters, the grandest of all is the chundan vallams or snake boats. A carved figurine of a snake boat is highly evocative of the intimate relationship between the people of Kerala and the waters that rhythm their lives. It’s part of the most famous things in Kerala, representing Kerala handicrafts at it’s finest.
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Bulls all over the world are famed for their tough demeanor. To tame them and enjoy their company is not every one's cup of tea. But the farmers at Chithali think otherwise...a fact which one could get convinced of during the annual bull race.
The picture is taken from the annual bull race held at the village of Chithali in Palakkad district of Kerala. Bulls in pairs along with a runner form a team and they run to clock maximum speed to beat the rest of the competing teams. The bulls and the runners train intensively prior to the race. The race is usually held in water filled paddy fields, after the harvest season.
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Punnamada Lake
Punnamada Lake is known to be one of the most beautiful lakes in Kerala, expanding in a number of districts of the state. Due to the same reason, it has got various names, for example, Punnamada Lake in Kuttanad and Kochi Lake in Kochi. It is a part of Vembanad Lake. As the lake surrounds the 3 main islands of Kerala, Pathiramanal, Perumbalam, and Pallippuram, it has become famous for bird watching.
Punnamada Lake becomes the Nehru Trophy Boat Race venue at the Onam festival when there is a massive footfall of spectators. Punnamada wetland system spreads in an area of 2033.02 square km and thus is the largest wetland system in India. Lush vegetation, areca nut, and coconut trees surround the lake.
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Ramacham Vishari
Ramacham (Vettiver) is widely used in Kerala in different forms. Botanically Ramacham is Vettiveria zezanoides. The grass and its roots are used widely for medicinal purposes. Ramacham vishari (literally fan made of Vettiver) and sleeping mats made of Ramacham and thailam or perfume extracted from its roots are a range of products used in Kerala since ancient times during the hot summer. Even though their purposes are 'better' served today by the modern electrical amenities, they still are luxurious ethnic items seen in some Kerala homes. Usually water is sprinkled on the Ramacha vishari so that it gives cool perfumed breeze. Ramacham mats used as blinds would also be sprinkled with water to keep the rooms cool during hot summer days.
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Mananchira Lake, Kozhikode
Nestled in the core of Kozhikode (Calicut), Mananchira is a human-engineered freshwater lake, which originates from a natural spring and spans across 3.49 acres. Initially set up as a bath for a feudal lord of Kozhikode in the 14th century, today this lake serves purely as a source of drinkable water. Its structural and architectural integrity remains impressively preserved. Surrounding this lake is the stunning Mananchira Square garden, perfect for leisurely picnics or tranquil walks. The garden is embellished with roughly 250 lamps, a mesmerizing musical fountain, exquisite sculptures, traditional Kerala-style structures, an open-air theatre, and even a manmade stream — altogether creating a sightseeing extravaganza for visitors. Cultural events frequently paint the park with vibrant hues of celebration.
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Technopark, Trivandrum
Technopark is a technology park in Thiruvananthapuram in the state of Kerala, India. Established on 28 July 1990 by the Government of Kerala, under chief minister E K Nayanar, it is one the largest information technology (IT) park in India in terms of developed area.Technopark is the first IT Park of India. Technopark has 10.6 million sq ft (980 thousand m2) of built-up area, and is home to over 480 companies, employing more than 70,500 professionals, and it is still expanding, adding another 37 hectares (91 acres) as part of Phase III expansion, and 423 acres (171 ha) as Technocity—an integrated IT township near Pallippuram.
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⛵️ Uru Models, Kerala
The uru are the customary Arabian trading receptacles.Take home this uru model from Rs.500/- to Rs.2500/- for a 10 inch piece based on its design. You can also customize them as per your wish to fit in your budget.
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🏖 Nattika Beach
The serene Nattika Beach stretches 3kms long with soft sandy golden shores which makes it one of the most picturesque beaches in Kerala. Home to a typical fishermen’s village with longstanding traditions and simple inhabitants, Nattika Beach’s celebrity status as one of the nicest beaches of Kerala was cemented after becoming the location where the Malayalam cult classic movie, Chemeen, was filmed.
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Nyayamakad Waterfalls
At a distance of 10 km from Munnar, Nyayamakad Waterfalls is a picturesque waterfall on Munnar - Udamalpet road close to the entrance of Eravikulam National Park. It is one of the highest cascading waterfalls in Kerala, and among the must-visit places of sightseeing in Munnar.
The water here drops from a height of more than 1500 meters cascading through rocks over several steps. The water is collected into a big pool at the bottom which is great place to spend some time during Munnar trip. This waterfall Is close to the Rajamalai entrance and can be visited along with Rajamalai / Eravikulam Park. It needs about 10 minutes walk from the main road.
Trekking is a popular activity here. One can enjoy the marvelous views of surrounding valleys of Western Ghats including Anamudi and other peaks. Trekking to some of the upper levels of the falls is possible through rock climbing though it's little risky in Monsoons.
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🏖 Chowara Beach Kovalam
Chowara beach near Kovalam is the perfect blend of natural beauty and serenity. It is situated next to the Chowara fishing hamlet. On the top of a nearby hill is situated the ‘Chowara Ayyappa Temple’ which commands fabulous views of the beach below. You can spend many peaceful moments over here away from the hustle and bustle that characterizes most busy beaches today. Analothbhava Matha Church built centuries ago is also nearby. The integrity of Azhimalathara Beach is maintained even during the monsoons and when the sea is receding from the coast.
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Nettur Casket (Old Makeup Box)
Traditional coffer is a marvelous mishmash of wood-carving, brass work and, occasionally, canvas skills that verve into it. The box is made with rose wood and embroidered with complex brass features evocative of the temple style.
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📔 Eloor Library, Kochi
This library, located at the center of the city is one of the oldest libraries. It has a huge collection of books. This library is even more special as it has branches in other cities like Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, etc. A much-loved aspect of this particular library is the fact that the membership fee is returned on cancelling the membership. People have claimed that this library has a really good collection of books and even the latest books in the market could be found in the library. Also, the fact that it even has a good collection of classics is much appreciated. Further, information is available as and when needed and this is an added advantage to the people.
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Pulpaya
These traditional straw mats are one of the oldest handwoven products in Kerala. They are even mentioned in the Atharva Veda, one of the four philosophical treaties on ancient India which date back to 3500-1800 BC. Their characteristic smooth texture and red and black design make them a distinctive, practical, and beautiful gift or Kerala souvenir.
They were traditionally used by the elites for sitting or sleeping on, depending on their size, while the rest made do with wooden planks.
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Kasavu Mundu
Kasavu Mundu is the traditional Malyalee dress or dress material which is a typically handmade pure cotton fabric adorned with a zari border. However, nowadays it is being worn by other people as well for temple visits or on traditional ceremonies. It can be a great addition to your bag while shopping in Kerala.
📍 Where: Local as well as branded outlets all over Kerala. There is also some govt. authorized Kerala Tourism outlets where you can get stuff.
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🪞 Aranmula Mirror
Produced solely in the Keralite village of Aranmula, following a centuries-old, family-secret formula for a particular metal allow, these mirrors are renowned for the quality of their reflection. The front-surface reflection produced by the metal allow eliminates the secondary reflections and aberrations typical of black surface mirrors.
The most popular model is the Sree Padmanabha mirror, which was initially a symbol of the Travancore dynasty. It is still associated with tremendous prosperity and power to this day. Prices start around Rs. 2500, and we highly recommend purchasing your mirror from the original family workshop in Aranmula itself.
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🗼 Pazhassi Raja’s Tomb
Pazhassi tomb in Kalpetta in Wayanad district is a memorial to Pazhassi Raja - 'the Lion of Kerala’. The tomb was constructed in the place where his body was cremated, and is situated on the banks of Kabani river in Mananthavady. In March 1996, this tomb was converted to museum and today the museum is a centre in the state which attracts historians, researchers and students. The museum also contains Pazhassi Raja's sword and other information about the cultural history of Kerala.
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