THEKKADY-EASTERN GATEWAY TO KERALA

Thekkady (Idukki district) is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in the Kerala state of India. Thekkady enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year. The temperature drops to 13 degree Celsius during December/January and rises to 30 degree Celsius during April/May. Thekkady is one of the important tourist destinations in India. It is located at a distance of about 160 miles from Thiruvananthapuram and is well known for wildlife preservation.

The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice-scented plantations. The sanctuary is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs. Thekkady is also known as the eastern gateway to Kerala – God’s Own Country and is vastly popular on the tourist map of India for it is full of dense green vegetation, heady scents of spices, panoramic view, lakes, evergreen forests, herds of elephants and birds. Unlike other wildlife sanctuaries located in India, Thekkady features a wide diversity of rich flora, fauna and a huge variety of birds.

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PLACES TO VISIT IN THEKKADY

Periyar Tiger Reserve

 Periyar Tiger Reserve, Thekkady, is an example of nature’s bounty, with great scenic charm, rich bio diversity and providing veritable visitor satisfaction. This tiger reserve is located on the Southern Western

Ghats. Periyar Tiger Reserve is a place which showcases real and raw nature as well as opulent and lavish diversification of tropical forests. Periyar is really famous for its wild elephants, 100-year-old artificial lake and its setting in the beautiful thickly forested Western Ghats.

Gavi and Parunthmpara
                                               

Gavi is an exotic land and is one of the best tourist destination of Thekkady. Travellers can go for activities such as trekking and bird watching or simply check the numerous sholas, cascading waterfalls and cardamom plantation at one place. Gavi is part of the Periyar Tiger reserve, and the route can be covered by car from Vandiperiyar. Parunthumpara is a small village, located between Peermade and Thekkady. The word parunth in the local language means Eagle and para means rock. Purunthampara is another very exotic location, which is well known for providing panoramic views of the surrounding areas, forests, plantations from the top of the cliff.

WAYANAD - A PLACE WHERE NATURE BESTOWED ALL HER BEAUTIES!!

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Wayanad District in the north-east of Kerala, India, was formed on 1 November 1980 as the 12th district by carving out areas from Kozhikode and Kannur districts. Kalpetta is the district headquarters as well as the only municipal town in the district. The region was known as Mayakshetra (Maya's land) in the earliest records. Mayakshetra evolved into Mayanad and finally to Wayanad, a 600 km stretch of lush green hills along the lofty Western Ghats, is a UNESCO World Heritage spot. Entangled in its pristine nature, hidden away in the hills, Wayanad is Home to exotic myths, ancient ruins, mysterious mountain caves, tree houses, jungle trails, oldest tribal civilizations and exotic wild lives. It’s an ideal destination for a traveler who enjoys trekking, fishing, bird watching and wildlife sighting.

Tourism in Wayanad

Wayanad, the green paradise is nestled among the mountains of the Western Ghats, forming the border world of the greener part of Kerala. Wayanad is a beautiful hilly region in the Western Ghats that is located in the southern region of the Deccan plateau. Mountains and forests intersperse to create numerous outback trails, trekking routes and opportunities for other adventure sports. With vast areas still unexplored, Wayanad is truly an adventures cape waiting to be discovered!

Tourist Attractions in Wayanad

Meenmutty waterfalls

Meenmutty falls is among the best and gorgeous falls in Wayanad Kalpetta. Wayanad comprises of some of the beautiful falls in Kerala. The must visit falls in Wayanad are the Meenmutty Falls, the Kanthampuram Falls, and the Suchipara Falls. Meenmutty falls is 29 kilometre far from the Wayanad Kalpetta. The Meenmutty word says it is where fish gets blocked. Meenmutty is a combination of Malayalam words Meen (fish) and Mutty (blocked). Meenmutty Falls, the largest and most spectacular waterfall in the Wayanad District, is a 2 km hike through the jungle from the main Ooty Road.

Chembra Peak

Chembra Peak is the highest peak in Wayanad, at 2,100 metres (6,900 ft) above sea level. Chembra is located near the town of Meppady and is 8 km south of Kalpetta. It is part of the Wayanad hill ranges in Western Ghats, adjoining the Nilgiri Hills in Tamilnadu and Vellarimala in Kozhikode district in Kerala. Apart from this, the town of Kalpetta and most parts of Wayanad district too are visible. The varying topography of the district which includes hills, rocks and valleys can be enjoyed the most from Chembra peak and you can also observe the silver linings of streams among the thick greenery.

                 It’s a perfect adventure spot with many vast areas still unexplored!
             COME AND EXPLORE THE EXPERIENCES OF RAW NATURE

Kumarakom – Paradise on Earth!

Kumarakom is a popular tourism destination located near the city of Kottayam (16 kilometres (10 mi)), in Kerala, India, famous for its backwater tourism. It is set in the backdrop of the Vembanad Lake which is the largest freshwater lake in the state of Kerala. The setting in the backdrop of Vembanad Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Kerala, has gifted the destination with panoramic views.

Besides the tourism activities in the backwaters, the Kumarakom bird sanctuary which extends over 14 acres is a major tourist attraction. Agriculture, fishing and tourism are the major economic activities of Kumarakom. Kumarakom is declared as a Special Tourism Zone by Government of Kerala in 2005.

An enchanting backwater destination, Kumarakom offers visitors many other leisure options. Holiday packages involving houseboats, traditional Kettuvalloms (rice barges) offer great experiences.

Tourism in Kumarakom

Tourism in Kumarakom largely revolves around the backwaters of the Vembanad Lake. Several luxury and budget resorts lined up on the shores of the lake provide tourists with facilities for boating, yachting and fishing, with panoramic views of the lake. The other major attraction is the Bird Sanctuary which can be visited by canoes arranged by local fishermen at the entrance to the sanctuary. A two-hour rowing canoe trip is quite cheap, and is best undertaken in the evening or early morning to avoid the afternoon sun.

Water birds, migratory birds, mangrove shores and the renowned bird sanctuary form their niche. The resorts nearby offer comfortable accommodation and exclusive leisure options like an Ayurvedic massage, yoga, meditation, boating, fishing and swimming. The adventurous could indulge in water sports such as windsailing and waterskiing. You could even take a canoe out into the quite lakes and armed with a fishing rod, catch your own supper. Make sure you do not miss out on Karimeen and fresh toddy, the favourite fresh water food and the local wine.

Places of Interest: Around Kumarakom

Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls – Aruvikkuzhi is a beautiful picnic spot where sparkling streams make tinkling noises like anklets as they make their way through the landscape and waterfalls roar as they cascade down the mountains from a height of 100 ft. Tourists can also enjoy the shade of the rubber plantations here amidst which the numerous little streams gurgle past providing music to the ears and a cool and refreshing atmosphere.

Erumely – Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa Temple is one of the most ancient and prominent Sastha temples in the country. Located in the Western Ghat mountain ranges of Pathanamthitta district in Kerala, Sabarimala Sri Dharmasastha Temple is one of the few Hindu temples in India that is open to all faiths.

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Munnar - A Place with Natural Echo Phenomenon

Fortune Tours, the most popular travel and tour operator in Kerala has launched honeymoon package to one of the most sought after destination of honeymooners in Kerala. Munnar is a is a hill station town in the southwestern district of Kerala, India and is situated around 1600 m above sea level in the Western Ghats range of mountains. The name Munnar is believed to mean "three rivers", referring to the location at the confluence of the Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers.

Munnar town is situated on the Kannan Devan Hills village in Devikulam taluk and is the largest panchayath in the Idukki district in Kerala having an area measuring nearly 557 km².Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower that bathes the hills in blue every twelve years. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m.Munnar is a popular place for Indian honeymooners. The town is divided into two parts, Old Munnar, where the tourist information office is, and Munnar, where the bus station and most guest houses are located.

Let us now explore some of the options in and around Munnar that would provide travelers ample opportunities to enjoy the captivating hill station of Munnar.

Eravikulam National Park

Munnar town is situated on the Kannan Devan Hills village in Devikulam taluk and is the largest panchayat in the Idukki district in Kerala having an area measuring nearly 557 km².The main body of the park consists of a high rolling hill plateau with a base elevation of about 2,000 m. The terrain consists of high altitude grasslands interspersed with sholas. It is an ideal place for seeing the biodiversity of high elevation shola-grassland ecosystem. Visitors are taken to Rajamalai in forest dept. vehicles and given an opportunity to see all this. Private vehicles are not allowed here. The National Park is usually closed at the time of calving of Nilgiri Tahr which is usually during the early months of every year.

Tea Museum

This is the country’s first ever tea museum; located at KDHP’s Nullatanni estate in Munnar. The thousands of tourists who visit Munnar for sightseeing can carry home impressions of the distant past of this tea planting district in Idukki’s high ranges. Visit Kannan Devi Tea Museum, the first tea museum of the country displaying the growth of this century old tea plantations and industry, which began with a simple tea roller and has grown to the present day fully automated tea factory of Madupatty. The plantation has become one of the major attractions in Munnar.

Fortune Tours offer fascinating Kerala Tour Packages. Tour Packages with Fortune Tours will be a memorable one with a combinations of comfortable personalized transportation, accommodation, enjoyable sightseeing and friendly and professional staffs. Based in Cochin (Kerala), Fortune  Tours  is known for offering exotic tours to popular destinations, such as Kochi/Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady/Periyar, Alleppey, Kumarakom, Kovalam, Poovar, Kanyakumari, Trivandrum, Athirampilly, Thrissur, Guruvayoor, Sabarimala, Thenmala, Wayanad, Calicut, and many more.

The Cultural Capital of Kerala - Thrissur

Thrissur is the fourth largest city, the third largest urban agglomeration in Kerala and the 20th largest in India. It is also the headquarters of the Thrissur District. Spanning an area of about 3,032 km2, Thrissur district is home to over 10% of Kerala’s population. Thrissur is known as the cultural capital of Kerala, and the land of Poorams. Thrissur is known for the Thrissur Pooram festival, the most colourful and spectacular temple festival in Kerala. The festival is held at the Thekkinkadu Maidan in April or May. Thrissur has a large number of well-known temples including the Thiruvambady temple, Vadakkumnathan temple and Paramekkavu temple, as well as two famous churches, the Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral and the Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours (Puthan Pally or New Church). Thrissur is also the venue of Pulikali during Onam celebrations in August or September. Hotspots in Thrissur District Athirappilly and Vazhachal Waterfall Athirappilly is a first grade Grama Panchayath with 489.00 km² area in Mukundapuram Taluk, Thrissur district in Kerala, India. It is located 60 km from Thrissur city, 70 km northeast of Kochi city, 55 km northeast of Cochin International Airport, and 30 km from Chalakudy town. The scenic beauty of Athirapilly waterfalls presents a spectacular visual extravagance to visitors. A very popular picnic spot, Athirapilly is located close to Chalakudy in Kerala. Starting calmly from the high ranges, and crashing through gorges overhung with trees, this waterfall is one of the best places in India to re-capture a real sense of the classical idea of the “Picturesque”. It is not just calm and sweet, but something wild and natural. Vazhachal Falls is situated in Athirappilly Panchayath of Thrissur district in Kerala on the southwest coast of India. Located on the west-flowing Chalakudy River near the Vazhachal Forest Division and at the edge of the Sholayar ranges, it is just 5 km from entrance of Athirappilly Falls. Vazachal Waterfalls one of the spectacular waterfalls in South India who silvery cascades gush down a towering height to disappear into a shimmering pool that basks prettily, gleaming like a jewel in a brass setting under the playful saffron sunbeams. Guruvayoor Guruvayoor has emerged as one of the most important places of worship in Southern India like Tirupati and Sabarimala. It is more than a spiritual journey for hundreds and thousands of people who visit Guruvayoor irrespective of their age and origin. It houses the famous Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple, the fourth biggest temple in India in terms of the number of devotees per day. Fortune Tours strive to assist clients to get the tailor made holiday for the destination of their choice and all for a price that is unbeatable. Fortune Tours are a growing team with passionate people with diverse backgrounds, coming together to showcase Gods Own Country in its original form. Fortune Tours are committed to provide our customers best of culture and feel of living through environmental friendly means.

Kochi-Major Tourist Hotspot In kerala

Cochin, also known as Kochi, is a major port city on the west coast of India by the Arabian Sea and is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of Kerala. Today Kochi includes Ernakulam, old parts of Kochi, Kumbalangi, and outlying islands. Old Kochi loosely refers to a group of islands including Willingdon Island, Fort Kochi and Mattancherry.

The foundations of modern Kochi city started when Sir Robert Bristow, a senior Royal Navy Engineer felt need of a modern large port after the opening of Suez Canal. This made creation of largest man-made island of the country, the Willingdon Island to house new Kochi Port.

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Kochi is a travelers delight and have more than a dozen tourist hotspots in small locale. However, two important and famous must-see tourist destination in Cochin are discussed below:

Fort Kochi

Fort Kochi is a region in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. This is part of a handful of water-bound regions toward the south-west of the mainland Kochi, and collectively known as Old Kochi or West Kochi. Adjacent to this is Mattancherry. In 1967, these three municipalities, along with a few adjoining areas, were amalgamated to form the Corporation of Cochin. To explore the historic town of Fort Kochi, there is no better choice than setting out on foot. Relax, breathe deep and come out in cotton dresses, soft shoes and yes - a straw hat. At each and every nook of this island steeped in history, there is something amusing awaiting you. It is a world of its own, retaining the specimens of a bygone era and still proud of those days. If you can smell the past, nothing can stop you from walking through these streets. This part of Cochin is frozen in time and takes you to the rich colonial heritage of Kerala. There are innumerable heritage buildings here some dating back to the times of Vasco Da Gama, the first Portuguese sailor to India.

Mattancherry Palace

The Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala features Kerala murals depicting Hindu temple art, portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi.Even though it is austere in its appearance, the Mattancherry Palace of Cochin has a quaint charm of its own. The credit for building this landmark monument partly goes to the Dutch, who captured Cochin city of Kerala during the pre-British period. Built by the Portuguese in 1555, Mattancherry Palace was a rather generous gift presented to the Raja of Kochi, Veera Kerala Varma (1537–61), as a gesture of goodwill. More probably, it was a used as a sweetener to securing trading privileges.