Banasura Sagar Dam

Banasura Sagar Dam, which impounds the Karamanathodu tributary of the Kabini River, is part of the Indian Banasurasagar Project consisting of a dam and a canal project started in 1979.

It is the largest earthen dam in India and the second largest in Asia and a starting point for hikes into the surrounding mountains
Have the time of your life zooming across the vast expanse of crystal clear waters in a power boat, zigzagging between the tiny islands that speckle the lake face.
 
Situated about 15 km from Kalpetta, the dam holds a large expanse of water and its picturesque beauty is enhanced by the chain of mountains seen on the backdrop.  It is constructed in the Banasura Lake and the nearby mountains are known as Banasura Hills. Legends say that the Asura king of Banasura, (the son of King Mahabali, who is believed to visit Kerala during every Onam festival) undertook a severe penance on the top of these hills and thus it was named after him.  The scenic mountains beckon adventure tourists and the dam site is an ideal starting point for trekking.

During monsoon, visitors may also be able to see small islands in the dam’s reservoir. They are formed while the flooded reservoir submerges the surrounding areas too.  The vast expanse of the crystal clear water of the dam dotted with small islands is a photographer’s delight.

 

Keralamkundu Waterfalls

Keralamkundu waterfalls is a natural wonder in the valley of western ghats, that is formed due to the cascade on a large rock over many centuries.  To see the flow of medicated water flowing from the western ghats forests, forming a water falls and flowing into a huge stone pit, is a must for each tourist.

This Keralamkundu waterfalls is situated in a beautiful village called “Kalkundu” in Nilambur thaluk, which is in Malappuram district. Besides this Keralamkundu waterfalls there are sceneries like Koombanmala, Kodimala waterfalls, Chenchilappara, Swapnakkundu waterfalls, British Bungalow, world’s largest mango tree, which invites tourists towards here. It is certain that there are no other village in this world like this which is admired by tourists due to its varieties.

 The Keralamkundu tourism development committee, who works towards the entire development of Keralamkundu tourist Centre, provides all facilities for the tourists.

Seetharkundu

                          Seetharkundu fall is bordered by paddy fields which can be reached from Palakkad as well. The waterfall is situated in an area which is famous for its organic farms that are engaged in coffee and tea cultivation.
Water here plunges from a height of 100 ft.

Seetharkundu fall is located near Kollengen which is a gram panchayath in the Palakkad district

By Rail: Nearest railway station is Kollengode railway station.
By Air: Nearest airport terminal is Coimbatore International Airport.


The waterfall has pleasant climate throughout the year except in summers. Ideal time to visit this waterfall is from July until March.

Alappuzha Beach

Alappuzha Beach is a beach in Alappuzha town and a tourist attraction in Kerala, India. Beach has an old pier which extend to sea is over 150 years old. Alappuzha beach host many events annually like Alappuzha beach festival, Sand art festival and many more
 
 

Alappuzha beach is one of the major tourist spot in Alappuzha town. Alappuzha Lighthouse situated near to the beach. Beach is accessible through various town roads and an elevated highway will passing by the beach as part of Alappuzha bypass in order to preserve the beauty of the area. Camel safaris was another attraction in beach which introduced a couple of years ago but it got banned by authorities

 

Kovalam Beach

                                                  Kovalam is a small coastal town in the southern Indian state of Kerala, south of Thiruvananthapuram. At the southern end of Lighthouse Beach is a striped lighthouse with a viewing platform. Palm-backed beaches also include Hawa Beach and Samudra Beach. Heading south, Vizhinjam Juma Masjid mosque overlooks the busy fishing harbor. Inland, Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium displays technology used in pearl production.

Kovalam is a beach town by the Arabian Sea in Thiruvananthapuram metropolitan area in Kerala, India, located around 18 km south of the city center.

 

 

Areekal WaterFalls -cochin

                                                

                                                 

 Areekkal waterfalls is one of the least explored waterfalls in Ernakulam district, Kerala. Areekkal waterfalls is situated near Piramadam, Eranakulam. Areekkal waterfalls offer a mind-blowing perspective of the goodness of nature with its multi-stepped cascading waterfall and is considered as one of the best waterfalls near Cochin city.

From Cochin(about 41kms): via Cochin------------ Thripunithura-----------Kollenchery -------- Kadamattaom------------ Pampakuda---------------- Areekkal waterfalls

Gavi

 

                                     Gavi is a village in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India. It is located 28 km southwest of Vandiperiyar, a town in Idukki on N.H 220, the highway connecting Kollam and Madurai.

Gavi is an eco-tourist spot in Kerala which has widely become popular after 'Alistair International' the world acclaimed tourism major listed it among the leading eco-tourism centres and one of the must-see places in India. A must visit place for all nature lovers as Gavi is preserved in its natural scenic beauty untainted by the mighty hands of modernity. Gavi is mainly known for its wildlife. Endangered species including the Nilgiri Tahr and Lion-tailed macaque are often sighted at the outskirts of Gavi. Kerala’s very own treasure elephants can be sighted abundantly. If you are the bird watcher, Gavi is the place for you. With more than 260 species of birds including the great pied hornbill, woodpecker, and kingfishers, Gavi is a heaven for birdwatchers.

Kumarakom

Kerala is known for its panoramic backwater stretches, lush green paddy fields, highlands and beaches. A major backwater stretch lies in Kottayam district, where a network of rivers and canals empty into the great expanse of water called the Vembanad Lake. Located at Kumarakom 16 km from kottayam town, the Vembanad Lake, an enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination, offers boating, fishing and sightseeing experiences that are truly exhilarating.

The backwater houses a variety of species of both flora and fauna. It’s rich in marine life especially the exclusive kumarakom karimeen or pearl spotted fish, konju or tiger prawns, njandu or crabs, chemmeen or prawns and many more. As and when the monsoon winds bring rain to the shores of Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom gets transformed into a rich fertile land. The streams and lagoons break their banks to nourish the shrubs that sprout from every available space. The place is renowned for its mangrove shores and the bird sanctuary.


Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (also known as Vembanad Bird Sanctuary) is situated at Kumarakom in Kottayam taluk of Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala, on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Set in the Kerala Backwaters, the bird sanctuary is a favourite haunt of migratory birds