The name “Edakkal” literally means “a stone in between”, and this describes how the cave is formed by a heavy boulder straddling a fissure in the rock. Inside the cave is on two levels, the lower chamber measures about 18 feet long by 12 feet wide and 10 feet high and can be entered through [...]
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Edakkal Cave
Posted in Tour and Travel, tagged cave, edakkal cave, kalpetta, kerala, wayanad on February 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Cherai Beach
Posted in Tour and Travel, tagged beach, cherai beach, ernakulam, kerala on February 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Cherai Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Kerala bordering the northern end of Vypeen Island, is located about 26 km from Ernakulam city, Kochi. The place is a unique combination of sea and backwaters rimmed by lush green coconut palms and paddy fields. The backwaters are a combination of lakes, lagoons, canals and [...]
Alappuzha(Alleppey)
Posted in Tour and Travel, tagged alappuzha, Alleppey, back water, kerala, water boats on February 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Alappuzha, formerly named as Alleppey, in Kerala is one of the major backwater destinations. The thrilling boat race awaits you at Alleppey or Alappuzha. Imagine to just lazing on a houseboat or enjoying fishing in Alleppey Kerala. Kuttanad is also known as the ‘rice bowl’ of the state, Kerala India. Alleppey is a captivating destination [...]
Soochippara Waterfall
Posted in Tour and Travel, tagged falls, kerala, meppadi, soochippara, waterfalls, wayanad on February 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Soochippara Waterfall at Soochippara near Meppadi is really a treasure of nature, yet to be discovered. The stretches of waterfalls ranging at places from 100 to 300 feet height are a treat to the eyes. The pool below, provides for water rafting, swimming, bathing, etc. The tree top huts at Soochippara give an unique view [...]
Athirapilly Falls
Posted in Tour and Travel, tagged Athirapilly, chalakudy, falls, kerala, trichur, waterfalls on February 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Athirapilly waterfalls, a very popular and scenic picnic spot located near Chalakudy township of Trichur district in Kerala, presents a stunning visual extravagance to visitors. The twin waterfalls of Athirapilly-Vazhachal are situated on the edge Sholayar forest ranges, just 5 kms apart.This shimmering cascade of silvery water, falls from a height of approximately 80 mts [...]