Kumbalangi- India’s first eco-friendly tourist village

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Kumbalangi

A quiet island near Kochi, Kumbalangi was chosen as the first eco-friendly tourist village. The mangroves, chinese fishing nets, coir making women and Kerala cuisine gives the tourists a lifetime experience at Kumbalangi. Its one of the best places to know Indian village life. Location : Kerala, India Destination type : Village tourism History of Read More…

Oppana the unique Muslim wedding dance in Kerala

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Oppana is a dance form practiced among Mappilas (the muslims) of Kerala. The term Oppana is supposed to be originated from Arabic word Affna – means two hands are stretched to one side and closing the palms together History of Oppana The special type of play in connection with the marriage of Arabic ladies could Read More…

Kuruvadweep- the pristine island inside jungle

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Kuruvadweep is an uninhabited island inside forest of Wayanad, Kerala.It the only island in India surrounded by fresh water.Abundance of elephants, birds and other animals makes it sought after wildlife destination. History Recorded history of Wayanad available from 10th century CE In 930 CE Erayappa of Ganga Dynasty conquered this region Later Hyder Ali and son Read More…

Ponmudi- the golden peak of Kerala

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Ponmudi is a less explored hill station in Kerala. The natural springs, small hills, estates etc makes this a memorable holiday destination. History Was under “Ay” royal family till 10th century CE Later became part of Venad kingdom British officers found this hill station ideal for tea cultivation Post Indian independence ( 1947) it became Read More…

Taj Mahal – the tourist attraction that awed world leaders and celebrities

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Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world had attracted not only common tourist but also so many celebrities around the world. Its often visited by famous artists, singers,businessmen,sports persons, political and religious leaders etc. Famous author Rudyard Kipling had once noted that Taj Mahal is “the embodiment of all things pure Read More…

Styles of Kalaripayattu

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Styles of Kalaripayattu

Vadakkan (Northern) Kalari Thekkan(Southern) Kalari Thulunadan(Tulu region) Kalari The schools are primarily divided according to the geographical region of Kerala where its practiced. The ola or palm leaves in which the the fighting techniques were written and different families or Kalaris ( training schools ) kept them for generations. 1.Vadakkan Kalari This is prevalent in Read More…

Kathakali- the world famous classical dance form of India

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Kathakali is one of the most pictured and propagated classical art form in south Indian state Kerala. It is an art of narrating a story through the dance performance along with facial expressions , movements and hand gestures ( mudras) . The micro expressions using eyebrow, chin, lips , eyes etc are aptly used during Read More…

Kumbalangi- India’s first eco-friendly tourist village

A quiet island near Kochi, Kumbalangi was chosen as the first eco-friendly tourist village. The mangroves, chinese fishing nets, coir making women and Kerala cuisine gives the tourists a lifetime experience at Kumbalangi. Its one of the best places to know Indian village life. Location : Kerala, India Destination type : Village tourism History of Read More…

Palaruvi- the milky waterfalls in Kerala

It is one of the highest waterfalls in Kerala, 300 ft high. The water forms a milk like colour in the waterfalls which gained it the name Palaruvi (meaning milk stream in Malayalam). The local legends says that the water has medicinal value. The soothing effect of the cold water flowing through forest and the Read More…

Oppana the unique Muslim wedding dance in Kerala

Oppana is a dance form practiced among Mappilas (the muslims) of Kerala. The term Oppana is supposed to be originated from Arabic word Affna – means two hands are stretched to one side and closing the palms together History of Oppana The special type of play in connection with the marriage of Arabic ladies could Read More…

Kuruvadweep- the pristine island inside jungle

Kuruvadweep is an uninhabited island inside forest of Wayanad, Kerala.It the only island in India surrounded by fresh water.Abundance of elephants, birds and other animals makes it sought after wildlife destination. History Recorded history of Wayanad available from 10th century CE In 930 CE Erayappa of Ganga Dynasty conquered this region Later Hyder Ali and son Read More…

Ponmudi- the golden peak of Kerala

Ponmudi is a less explored hill station in Kerala. The natural springs, small hills, estates etc makes this a memorable holiday destination. History Was under “Ay” royal family till 10th century CE Later became part of Venad kingdom British officers found this hill station ideal for tea cultivation Post Indian independence ( 1947) it became Read More…

Taj Mahal – the tourist attraction that awed world leaders and celebrities

Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world had attracted not only common tourist but also so many celebrities around the world. Its often visited by famous artists, singers,businessmen,sports persons, political and religious leaders etc. Famous author Rudyard Kipling had once noted that Taj Mahal is “the embodiment of all things pure Read More…

Styles of Kalaripayattu

Vadakkan (Northern) Kalari Thekkan(Southern) Kalari Thulunadan(Tulu region) Kalari The schools are primarily divided according to the geographical region of Kerala where its practiced. The ola or palm leaves in which the the fighting techniques were written and different families or Kalaris ( training schools ) kept them for generations. 1.Vadakkan Kalari This is prevalent in Read More…

Kathakali- the world famous classical dance form of India

Kathakali is one of the most pictured and propagated classical art form in south Indian state Kerala. It is an art of narrating a story through the dance performance along with facial expressions , movements and hand gestures ( mudras) . The micro expressions using eyebrow, chin, lips , eyes etc are aptly used during Read More…

The heartland of Bollywood – Mumbai

Mumbai ( formerly Bombay) is the place where majority of Bollywood movies are made . The name Bollywood itself is derived from the combination Bombay + Hollywood. Many iconic movies were made at Mumbai. From iconic Hollywood and Bollywood movies those were shot at Mumbai : Mission Impossible 4: The Ghost Protocol Slumdog Millionaire Munnabhai Read More…

Udaipur – Location of James Bond movie Octopussy

Udaipur “the city of lakes ” has been a favorite shooting spot for Hollywood and Bollywood movies. Even though it kept appearing in Bollywood movies since 1965 ( Dev Anand starer Guide) Udaipur shot to international fame with the Roger Moore starer ” Octopussy” in which he plays the fictional character James Bond. It was Read More…