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flocked to her cosmopolitan ports, as did

Dutch, Portuguese and British colonizers.
Today, the Ayurvedic massages, houseboat
cruises, heritage zones, wildlife sanctuaries
and cuisine, all add up to God's own
vacation!

Kerala
From mist cloaked mountains to
golden beaches, from quaint
gushing waterfalls to
breathtakingly serene backwaters,
from palm fronds delicately dipping
into waters to sprawling tea
gardens, from man made wonders
to the marvels of nature - if there's
is one place that has it all, it is
Kerala, God's Own Country. Just a
few reasons that make Kerala
tourism a buzzword for tourists.

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spend some time soaking up the natural

beauty with only their thoughts for the
company.

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

What To
Famous For

State / Provinc

What can one do in Kerala, you ask! Well,

wander through tea gardens picking fresh
tea leaves in Munnar; say hi to elephants
and tigers in Thekkady; be amazed by the
raised eyebrow of a Kathakali dancer in
Kozhikode; soak up the sun in Kovalam;
travel back in time when you wander
through the streets of Kochi; cruise on the
calm waters of Kumarakom; pay your
respects at majestic temples in
Thiruvananthpuram; leave a trail of your
footsteps as you wander on the beaches of
Varkala, or simply fall prey to nature's
charms at Allepey. Be it healing or learning,
leisure or adventure, inner peace or thrilling
times, Kerala tourism circuit gives you a
thousand reasons to travel. This thin strip of
land that Western Ghats and the Arabian
Sea cosset is a lush symphony of ever-green
forests, paddy fields, coconut palms and
plantations. The monsoon clouds hit Kerala
first of all and, barred by the Ghats, drench
the land. Gentle rivers can't keep the sea
from backing up, creating a lovely world of
backwaters. For centuries, the world craved
Kerala's spices; Jews, Christians and Muslims

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Kollam

Once a popular trade centre, Kollam, today,

has tourists pouring in from all over the
world. There are several buildings and
structures to visit, but the temples and
mosques are its highlight. You have to wear
a sari or mundu (dhoti) to enter the temples.
Come evening and the dosa shops start to
appear along the empty streets. Try it, you
can't go wrong with dosas! The streets are
filled with eateries offering yummy dosas,
idlis and piping hot filter coffee! Dont lose
heart if are looking for other dining options
as the place has a number of restaurants
offering a variety of cuisines. And yes, do
leave room for spices, cashew nuts and
coffee too!Even though Kollam is a bustling
town, it has its share of quietude and
solitude. Visit Ashtamudi Lake and you will
know what we mean- this beautiful lake is
the preferred spot for people who love to

Wayanad Wildlife Division, Sulthan

Bathery, Wayanad District, Kerala
673592, India
Within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, lies
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary holding on
steadfast to its primal wilderness. Acting as
a buffer to the Nagarhole National Park,
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and Bandipur
Tiger Reserve, particularly during the dry
spells when a number of wild Elephants
camp out here, the sanctuary is considered
as one of the bio-geographically richest
parts of Southern India.Though only the
outer corridor of the sanctuary is open to
visitors for exploration totalling about 25
kilometres, yet the Wayanad Sanctuary is
possibly one of the few places in India
where an astonishing variety of wild animals
and incredibly diverse flora can be found.
Through thickets of deciduous, semideciduous and semi-evergreens trees, past
streaming Kakkayam river, lies the Protected

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Area home to the Tiger, Sloth Bear, Deers

and of course, the majestic Elephants and
deadly King Cobra. There are a total of 44
different species of mammals and over a
hundred different types of birds inhabiting
the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, to say
nothing of the wide variety of reptiles,
fishes, amphibians, butterflies and
dragonflies that reside within the forest. The
sanctuary has quite a chequered history and
was home to a number of tribal families
before their displacement and consequent
rehabilitation within the Sanctuary of some.
The rehabilitated families live within the
Protected Area. Against the perfect
backdrop of hills set aglow by the fiery rising
morning sun, find your heart skip a beat at
the distant roar of a tiger, deers bounding
by and trumpet of a displeased Elephant.

Eddakal caves in Kalpetta. This is a

prehistoric caves filled with numerous rock
wall paintings that continues to attract
historians and Archaeologists from all over
the world to this place. One can find at least
three sets of petroglyphs. Studies have
shown that the etchings are more than 5000
years old and the caves seem to have been
inhabited at various stages in history.
The caves are formed due to a fissure in the
rock. Legend says that the cave was formed
when an arrow released from the bow of
Lord Rama, struck this rock surface, creating
the fissure.

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mountains and thick forest cover. Today, the

temple is also known as 'Sahyamala
Kshetram' or 'Kashi of the South'.
The temple has beautiful granite columns
which add an aesthetic appeal to the whole
architecture. A stream runs beside the
temple, which provides water for the temple
usage. The temple also has a pond, at the
centre of which is a stone slab with the
impression of Lord Vishnu's feet.

Wayanad

Thirunelli Temple

Edakkal Caves

Where To

Mananthavady, Kalpetta, Wayanad,

Kerala 673121, India

Edakkal, Kalpetta, Kerala 673121,

India
If art fascinates you, then you shouldn't miss
out on the

forest and plantation resorts. For wildlife,

one has to seek out Mananthavady or
Sulthan Bathery to access the Wayanad
Wildlife Sanctuary. Wayanad destinations
offer an experience of wilderness with the
comforts of a modern holiday. You can trek
mountains, bathe under waterfalls, listen
out for wild calls, chat with plantation
owners who trade coffee, spices, vanilla, and
listen to legends by the campfire.This
picturesque hill station in Kerala spans out
over the devilishly delightful landscape of
the Western Ghats. Besides an abundance
of some of the best of nature's bounty, the
place also has an interesting checkered
history and has changed many hands such
as Vedic Tribal rule, Pazhassi rulers, Hyder
Ali (Tipu Sultan's father) and the British.

Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the history of the

temple dates back to 3000 years. Archives
and research have shown that Thirunelli
Temple was an important spiritual centre
during the reign of Bhaskara Ravi Varma, a
Chola king ( 9621019 CE). It remained
largely inaccessible due to impassable

The lush Wayanad patch of the Western

Ghats is largely a realm of hilly rainforests,
plantations, (coffee, pepper, cardamom,
rubber...), indigenous tribes, and wildlife
such as the Giant Malabar Squirrel or the
endangered Nilgiri langur. Wayanad is
Keralas least populous district. This adds to
its charm; youll be captivated by the
serenity and slow pace of life. The district
has three main towns: Kalpetta,
Mananthavady and Sulthan Bathery.
Kalpetta is the district headquarters and
usually, the first stop. Adjoining spots
Lakkidi and Vythiri are well known for their

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Sahib's Grill Kitchen

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S.N Park Road, Amu Sahib's

Bungalow, Kannur,Kerala
670001,India
+91-497-2711077
A charming colonial cottage turned into a
easy, comfy restaurant--that's
Sahib's Grill Kitchen for you. The sprawling
verandah, french windows and antique
wood furnishings make this place stand out
in Kannur. The grub is delicious, and the
service par excellence. Live music
accompanies your meal, giving you an
evening you will not forget. As the name
goes, their grilled delicacies are
mouthwatering, especially the grilled fish
and chicken sizzler. The pizzas and lasagna
is a must-try, as is the orange basil mojito
and the watermelon cooler. For desset, try
the good ol' fudge brownie. 

+91-4936-202547
The best part about this place is the fact that
it will satisfy both non-vegetarians and
vegetarians. Yes, famous for both of these
options, this hotel will make sure the foodie
in you is happy and content. Order your
choice from the impressive range of cuisines
served here. Be it the regular Indian or
South Indian, Chinese or Continental, you
will have numerous dishes to choose. Apart
from all these, the restaurant also offers
Indonesian cuisine. So, start ordering!

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pasta and filling Pizza. The variety of dishes

is unmatchable and incomparable and you
are surely going to love the preparations. An
attentive client service just completes the
picture at this urban cafe in Kumily.

Chrissie's Cafe

SM Road, Opposite Kamala

International, Kannur,Kerala
670001,India

The Woodlands Hotel

Restaurant

+91 90370-00012|+91-497-2760297

Chrissie's Hotel and Cafe, By-Pass

Road, Thekkady, Kerala, 685536,
India
+91-4869-224155

Main Road, Kalpetta, Wayanad,

Kerala 673121

Cool Land

Within your first few seconds here, take in

the colourful setting that makes for the
perfect mood. You will enjoy the inviting
decor, bright interiors and a lavish menu
that boasts of sumptuous snacks, delightful
cakes, excellent aromatic coffee, yummy

Situated in a bustling locality,

Cool Land is a landmark in the city! Their
ghee rice and chilli chicken is food for soul
and a must-try delicacy. Among their truly
Malabar dishes, you must taste the parottas,
pathiri and appam. Spread over two storeys,
seating is available in both A/C and non A/C
halls. You can also arrange private functions,
birthday parties and other celebrations
here. 

New Mubarak

Behind Trivandrum Hotel, Statue,

Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum),
Kerala, 695001, India
+91-98477-36484
Calling all the sea food lovers to this foodie
heaven. From fried fish to prawn masala,
the food in this modest restaurant will
certainly surprise you. Thronged by food
lovers for decades, the food here is clearly a
winner. You must try the in house speciality,
Crab Masala with herbed rice. Mr. Amin
Mubarak, the owner of this small eatery
personally attends to all his customers
making the experience a wee bit more
special.