Friday, January 29, 2010

Thekkady Kerala-Thekkady map - places-Munnar to Thekkady-Thekkady sightseeing-Thekkady distance

Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India.Thekkady is the location of the Periyar National Park, one of the most important tourist attraction in the Kerala.Thekkady is in Idukki district of Kerala.Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary spreads across 777 sq.km, of which 360 sq.km is thick evergreen forest.

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The wonderful artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam built across the Periyar river adds to the charm of Thekkady and the Periyar National Park.
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Thekkadi Tourist attractions

  • Boat cruises on the Periyar Lake
Boat cruises on the Periyar Lake restarted recently after the Thekkady boat disaster occurred on September 30 2009.(The double-decker passenger boat Jalakanyaka sank in Lake Thekkady, Periyar National Park).

  • Elephant rides
The Forest Department, Thekkady offers facilities for elephant rides through the jungle.You may get glimpses of real wildlife including a mighty Elephent or Bison or even a Tiger.

  • Trekking
There are several places surrounding Thkkady which are ideal for trekking.Main trekking areas in Thekkady are Kurisumala near Kumily, Pullumedu, Ottakathalamedu near Kumily and Grampi near Vandiperiyar.

  • Plantation Tours
Plantation tours are arranged from the District Tourism Information Offic.The Plantation Tours cover cardamom, pepper, coffee and tea plantations, tea factories, tribal settlements and the surrounding hill regions.

Eco-tourism Programmes in Periyar Tiger Reserve (KERALA FOREST DEPARTMENT)
Please visit for details: http://www.periyartigerreserve.org
  • Bamboo Rafting
  • Bullock cart Discoveries
  • Tribal Heritage
  • Full day Trekking
  • Jungle Patrol
  • Periyar Tiger Trail (Camping)

How to Reach Thekkady-Periyar Tiger Reserve
Periyar Tiger Reserve, Thekkady is about 4 km from Kumili in Idukki district.
Thekkadi is well connected by road from all the major towns of Kerala.

By Air
Cochin International Airport : 190 Kms.
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport : 267 Kms.
Madurai: 140 Kms.

By Rail
Kottayam : 114 Kms.

Kochi: 190 Kms.
Madurai : 135 Kms.

By Road
Direct bus links to / from Thiruvananthapuram, Cochin, Kottayam, Munnar & Madurai.

Places to visit in and around Thekkady.

  • The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary spreads across 777 sq.km, of which 360 sq.km is thick evergreen forest.
The wonderful artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam built across the Periyar river adds to the charm of Thekkady and the Periyar National Park.
  • Kurisumala -Calvary Mount (48kms))
A place for adventure tourism and trekking. Kurisumala is both a pilgrim destination and trekiking track.

  • Kumily - 4 KM from Thekkady
Kumily is an important shopping centre and spice trade centre.This plantation town, closely associated with Thekkady, is situated on the outskirts of the Periyar Sanctuary.

  • Murikkady - 5 KM from Thekkady
  • Pandikuzhi - 9 KM from Thekkady
  • Mangala Devi Temple - 15 KM from Thekkady.
The temple dedicated to Kannaki is situated on the top of a hill in Periyar Tiger Reserve. You have to cover 12kms of rough forest road to reach here. The temple opens only once in a year for the public during the annual chithrapournami festival.

  • Vandiperiyar - 18 KM from Thekkady
Vandiperiyar is a major spice trade centre.The River Periyar flowing through the centre of this town nourishes its vast tea, coffee and pepper plantations.

  • Gavi (40kms)
The picturesque place of many choices; trekking, bird watching, outdoor camping and boating.

  • Vandanmedu - 25 KM from Kumali.
Considered as one of the world's largest auction centres for candamom.

  • Pullumedu- 43 KM from Thekkadi
Pullumedu offers a stunning view of the rolling hills draped in lush greenery velvet lawns and rare flora and fauna.

  • Ramakalmedu - 40 KM from Thekkady.
Rolling green hills and the fresh mountain air make Ramakalmedu an enchanting retreat. The hills top also offers a Panoramic view of picturesque villages of Bodi and Cumbum on the Eastern slop of the western ghats.This mountain peak that overlooks eastern slpoes of the Western Ghats and the vast plains of Tamil Nadu.
The place owes its name to the tale that the lord Sree Rama, had set his foot on this rock. Also, Kerala’s biggest statue, Kuravan & Kurathy is here. The rocks, between which the Idukki Arch Dam was built, are named Kuravan & Kurathy, two histrical characters of the local comminity.


Distance of Major Towns from Thekkady:

  • Kumily 4 km 
  • Sabarimala 50 km 
  • Idukki 65 km 
  • Munnar 106 km 
  • Peermedu 40 km 
  • Vagamon 70 km 
  • Kumarakom 128 km 
  • Kodaikanal 149 km 
  • Alappuzha 164 km 
  • Ooty 390 km 
  • Thiruvananthapuram 265 km 

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Munnar hotels List-Munnar resorts-Munnar accomodation-Travel Munnar 5 star,4 star,3 star and budget hotels

Munnar resorts and hotels.
There are plenty of Tourist Accommodation Facilities available at Munnar.Ranging from 5 star hotels to budget hotels you can choose from a large pool of hotels and resorts. The charges and other details given below may not be accurate.Please contact respective providers for further details.
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5 Star Hotels in Munnar

Club Mahindra Lakeview Resort
Chinnakanal Village
Suryanelli
Munnar
Price per day: From Rs. 5400 To Rs. 9400

4 Star Hotels in Munnar

BlackBerry Hills Mountain Lodges
Bison Valley Road
Pothamedu
Munnar

Tariff :Rs.9800 Per Couple

Best Western Fort Munnar
Chinnakanal
Munnar
Price per day: From Rs. 5000 To Rs. 10000

Tea County
KTDC Hill Resort
Munnar
Price per day: From Rs. 4000 To Rs. 5000
www.ktdc.com/Teacounty.htm

3 Star Hotels in Munnar

Abad Copper Castle
Kannan Devan Hills
Munnar
Price per day: From Rs. 3100 To Rs. 4000

Camelot Resort
Munnar P.O
Kerala
Tariff: Rs. 2500 - 4300


Edassery Eastend
Temple Road
Munnar
Tariff: Rs. 2800 - 3100

Forest Haven Resort
Mankulam Road, Kallar
Munnar

Great Escapes Resort
Chinnakkanal
Munnar

Igloo Nature Resort
Chithirapuram
Munnar

Issacs Residency
Top Station Road
Munnar

Las Palmas Resort
NH-49, Devikulam
Munnar

Mermaid Hotel
Nadiyar Road
Opposite Munnar Panchayat Hall
Munnar

Munnar Woods Resort
NH-49, Aluva-Munnar Road
Munnar

Oak Fields
Bison Valley Road
Munnar India
Tariff: Rs 1,654

Olive Brook
Pothamedu
Munnar
Tariff: Rs 2,350


Ranger Woods
Bison Valley Road
Pothamedu
Munnar
Tariff: Rs 956

Sterling Resort
Chinnakanal Village
Munnar
Tariff: Rs 2,549 to Rs. 3,294 approx.

T & U Leisure Hotel
Mattupetty Road
Munnar

The Siena Village
Chinnakanal
Munnar
Tariff: Rs 3,015 approx.
www.thesienavillage.com


The Tall Trees
Bison Valley Road, Pothamedu
Munnar


The Whispering Meadows
Second Mile, Pallivassal
Munnar

Westwood Riverside Garden Resort
M.S.A Road
Munnar



Name      Tariff Range (Approx.)   
B-six Holiday Resort          800-3000      
Chalot Gate Resort   2500-3000    
Chancellor Resorts   900-2200    
Elysium Gardens   350-1500    
High Range Club   1284-2295    
Hilltop Tourist Home          500-1000    
Holiday Inn    550     
Hotel Hill View   350-2000    
Marthoma Retreat   250-1000    
Mist Valley Resort           1650     
Pooppada Resorts   360-688    
Riverview Tourist Home          500-850    
Royal Retreat    700-1950    
S N Tourist Home   150-900    
Spring Dale Resorts          350-900    
Star Homes Igloo   825-2000    
Status Resorts    750-2000    
Windermere Resorts   2050-3500

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Saturday, January 23, 2010

How to reach munnar? - Bangalore to munnar -Distance from bangalore to munnar

Munnar is one of the most famous hill station in South India.These days people prefer Munnar than Ooty because of its scenic beauty and heavenly charm.
If you are planning a trip to Munnar from Bangalore the following are the suggested routes.It’s best that one starts early (5 or 6 AM) in the morning to reach Munnar by before it gets dark.Across the routes the Udumalpet -Munnar route offers amazing scenic beauty.The forest range starts from here and it’s a 70 km climb up the mountain till Munnar.The hill climb starts from Chinnar. Chinnar is famous for the Indira Gandhi National Park.


1.Bangalore-Kanakapura-Mysore-Chamrajnagar- Thimbum ghat-Sathiamangalam-Tirupur- Udumalpet- Munnar.
          Chamrajnagar-sathyamangalam stretch and Udumalpet-Munnar are hilly sections with scenic beauty.
2.Bangalore - Mysore- Nanjangud- Chamarajanagar- Sathtyamangalam- Punjaipuliampatti-Annur- Avanashi- Palladam- Udumalaipettai- Chinnar- Munnar.
          This is another route with a minor deviation.
3.Bangalore-Hosur-Krishnagiri-Thoppur-Mecheri-Mettur-Bhavani-Coimbatore, Pollachi and Udumalaipet.
              This is shorter route than Route no:3 and around 480 Kms.But you can view Mettur dam if   you choose this route.
4.Bangalore-Hosur-Krishnagiri-Dharmapuri-Bhawani-Salem-Perandurai-Vijapuri-Tirrupur-Paladam-Udumalapettai-Chinnar-Marayoor-Munnar
                This route is around 475 Kms.Along the Pollachi – Udumalapet route you will amazed with miles of green fields and lines of Windmills on both sides of road.
5.Bangalore - Krishnagiri –Dharmapuri-Salem-Erode-Avinashi-Coimbatore-Pollachi –Udumalapet – Chinnar – Munnar
        This is around 500 Kms.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Munnar- Kerala-Munnar tour-Munnar Map-Munnar places to see- visit

Munnar possibly the most famous hill station in South India now.It is a town located in the Idduki district of India's Kerala state (God's Own Country).The Munnar panchayat in the Devikulam block is the largest panchayat in the Idduki district.Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience for the tourist and traveller.Idukki is the most beautiful High range district of Kerala.Idukki is the largest District of Kerala . About 97 percent of the total area of the District is covered by rugged mountains and forests.Idukki has three main rivers - Periyar, Thalayar and Thodupuzhayar - and their tributaries. The River Pamba also has its origin here.
Geography
Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala.
The region in and around Munnar varies in height from 2,000 meters (6,562 ft) to 2,600 meters (8,530 ft) above mean sea level.

Climate

Munnar enjoys a salubrious climate. The temperature ranges between −10 °C (14 °F) and 0 °C (32 °F) in winter and 8 °C (46.4 °F) and 16 °C (60.8 °F) in summer.

Season
The tourist season in Munnar is from August to May. However, even the monsoons are lovely with many streams and rivulets in the area and post drizzle the dew drenched tea gardens looking majestic and heavenly enshrouded in light mist .

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Map of Munnar - Idukki
Munnar map can be viewed here. 

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PLACES TO VISIT in Munnar


Pothamadu - 6 km from Munnar
Pothaamedu, an important travel attraction of Munnar, located 6 km from Munnar.Pothaamedu offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. Pothamadu and the breathtaking scenary here are ideal for trekking and long mountain walks.
Chithirapuram-10 km from Munnar
Chithirapuram is famous for its sleepy little cottages, bungalows, old playgrounds and courts.Chithirapuram still exudes an old-world charm.

Mattupetty -13 km from Munnar
Mattupetty situated at a height of 1700 m and 13 km from Munnar.The Mattupetty lake and dam is a very beautiful picnic spot. DTPC Idukki provides boating facilities on the Mattupetty Dam.Mattupetty is known for its highly specialised dairy farm-the Indo Swiss Livestock Project. Over a 100 varieties of high-yielding cattle are reared here.

Lock Heart Gap- 13km from Munnar
Lock Heart Gap with it's fresh mountain air, the mistclad hills and panoramic view make it an ideal place for adventure tourism and trekking.


Rajamala - 15km from Munnar
Rajamala is famous for Nilgiri tahr.This is the natural habitat of the Nilgiri tahr which is fast becoming extinct. The Nilgiri tahrs are today redused to small herds found in the Eravikulam-Rajamala region. The total number of Nilgiri tahrs in Rajamala is estimated at 1317.

Echo Point - 15 km from Munnar
Echo Point got it's name from the natural echo phenomenon here. Echo Point is on the way to Top Stations from Munnar.

Devikulam -7 km from Munnar
Devikulam is a small hill station about 16 km southwest of Munnar from Munnar and is about 1800 meters above the sea level.
Devikulam with its velvet lawns, exotic flora and fauna and the cool mountain air is a rare experience. The Sita Devi Lake with its mineral waters and picturesque surroundings is a good picnic spot.

Pallivasal - 8 km from Munnar
Pallivasal is the site of the first Hydro-Electric Project in Kerala

Attukal- 9 km from Munnar
Attukal located at a distance of about 9 kilometers from Munnar, Attukal provides beautiful scenery of stunning waterfalls and lush green hills.Attukal is a feast for the eyes.

Nyayamakad  -10km from Munnar
Nyayamakad is 10 km from Munnar is located between Munnar and Rajamala.Nyayamakad is a land of breathtaking waterfalls. The waters cascade down a hill from a height of about 1600 metres. The enchanting surroundings make an excellent picnic spot and trekking point.


Eravikulam National Park - 15 km from Munnar
The 97 sq. km. park is situated in the Devikulam taluk and is home to the Nilgiri tahr.
The Anamudi peak (2695m) which is the tallest peak in Kerala is located in the park.

Power House waterfalls - 18 km from Munnar
Power House waterfalls is on the way to Thekkady from Munnar.The waterfall cascades down a steep rock, 2000m above sea level.

Kundala - 20 km from Munnar
Kundala is a small beautiful town on the way to Top Stations.Aruvikkad waterfalls is also near Kundala.


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Thursday, January 14, 2010

Nursing courses-Nursing colleges-Nursing training-Online nursing programs-Nursing degree

There are nursing schools and colleges in almost all states of India which offer courses on nursing. There are many colleges and schools offering courses in Kerala,Karnataka,Tamil Nadu , Andhra and rest of India. Nurses training include theory and practical sessions.
Name of Course                                  Duration     Eligibility
B.S.C Nursing                                   3 years      10+2 with Biology, Physics and Chemistry
General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)             3 years      10+2 with Biology, Physics and Chemistry
Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/ Health Worker (ANM)    18 months    10th standard
M.S.C Nursing                                   2 years      B.S.C Nursing
Here is a list of colleges which offers Nursing courses.
Nursing colleges in Kerala
Nursing specialties
Nurses practice in a wide range of settings but generally nursing is divided depending on the needs of the person being nursed.

Here is an incomplete list of such specialities

  • Ambulatory care nursing
  • Ayurvedic Nursing
  • Behavioral health nursing
  • Burn nursing
  • Cardiac nursing
  • Cardiac catheter laboratory nursing
  • Clinical nurse specialist
  • Community health nursing
  • Critical care nursing
  • Dental Nursing
  • Developmental disabilities nursing
  • Emergency nursing
  • Environmental Health nursing
  • Forensic nursing
  • Gastroenterology nursing
  • Genetics nursing
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Hematology oncology nursing
  • HIV/AIDS nursing
  • Home health nursing
  • Hospice nursing
  • Maternal-child nursing
  • Medical-surgical nursing
  • Military and uniformed services nursing
  • Neonatal nursing
  • Neuro-surgical nursing
  • Nurse anesthetist
  • Nurse-midwife
  • Nursing educator
  • Nursing management
  • Obstetrics gynecology nursing
  • Occupational health nursing
  • Oncology nursing
  • Operating room nursing
  • Orthopaedic nursing
  • Ostomy nursing
  • Pain management and palliative care nursing
  • Pediatric nursing
  • Perianesthesia nursing
  • Perioperative nursing
  • Plastic and reconstructive surgical nursing
  • Psychiatric or mental health nursing
  • Pulmonary nursing
  • Radiology nursing
  • Rehabilitation nursing
  • Renal dialysis nursing
  • Renal nursing
  • School nursing
  • Surgical Nursing
  • Telemetry nursing
  • Transplantation nursing
  • Trauma nursing
  • Urology nursing

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Monday, January 11, 2010

Kottayam Tourism -Travel Kottayam -City guide -kottayam tourist places

Kottayam is a centre for education and literature, and as a centre of Kerala's large Christian population.Major Kerala print media such as Malayala Manorama group and Deepika are headquartered in the city of Kottayam.Kottayam is considered as the nerve center of Malayalam literature and publishing media. The city of Kottayam is also called as "Akshara Nagari" which means the "City of Letters".Kottayam is a major trading center of natural rubber in India.Kottayam became India's first municipality to achieve 100% literacy in 1989.
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Places to see in and around Kottayam

Kumarakom - 14 km west of Kottayam, in Kuttanad.
The place is famous for its bird sanctuary, house boats, backwaters, canals.Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is an ornithologist's paradise and a favourite haunt of migratory birds like the Siberian stork.
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Wagamon and Kurisumala monastery-
Around 64 km from Kottayam.
Wagamon is an enchanting hill station at an elevation of 1100 metre, with tea gardens and meadows.Kurisumala monastery is a famous hill station and pilgrimage center for the Christians where cross put-up in each sub hill stations.Indo-Swiss Project dairy farms is situated on the hill. The hill dairy farm, managed by the Kurisumala monks.

Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls:
Aruvikkuzhi is around 18 km from Kottayam town, near Kumarakom.Another ideal picnic spot for the tourists, the Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls falls from a height of 100 feet.

Erumely -
Erumeli is an important pilgrimage centre for Hindus and Muslims. The mosque is dedicated to Vavar, a contemporary and companion of Lord Ayyappa, the deity of the Sabarimala Temple. The mosque is famous for the centuries old custom of multitudes of Hindu pilgrims worshipping here before their trek to Sabarimala to worship Lord Ayyappa.

Mahadevar Temple, Ettumanoor.
Mahadevar Temple (Shiva temple) is around 12 km north of Kottayam town.Mahadevar Temple is famous for murals and ezharaponnana

St. Mary's Church, Bharananganam, Pala:
The mortal remains of the St. Alphonsa (The first female saint of India) are entombed at this church which is now a famous pilgrim centre.

St. Mary's Church, Kuravilangad:
The St. Mary's Church built in 355 A.D on the high ganges of Kuravilangad town, this church has an old bell which bears a hitherto undeciphered inscription.


Pathiramanal:
This is a small white sand island, located in the middle of the Vembanad Lake on the border of Kottayam - Alapuzha Districts in Kerala.It gets its name from the brilliant reflection of moonlight from the sand.


Poonjar Palace -
Poonjar Palace is situatied in Meenachil taluk and is famous for its collection of antiques and exquisite furniture.


Vaikom Siva Temple -
Vaikom is around 40 km from Kottayam, famous for its Shiva Temple. Associated with the legendary Parasurama, this temple is a typical example of Kerala Temple Architecture.


Vembanad Lake -
Vembanad Lake is around 83 km length and 14.5 km width.
The lake, an enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination, provides boating, fishing and sight seeing experiences

Manarcaud - 
St. Mary's Shrine here attracts people of all faiths. Various kinds of offerings are made here devotees.

How to Reach Kottayam?

Air - Nearest international airports : Kochi (Nedumbassery - 80 km) Thiruvananthapuram (160 kms).
Rail - The Kottayam railway station is situated 2 km from the central bus station and is connected to the major cities of india.
Road - Kottayam has an excellent road network links the district to all major towns and cities in india.
Water - Here are two ferry stations. The town jetty is about 3 km From the railway station and operates services during the monsoon.


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Saturday, January 9, 2010

RIT Kottayam -Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology (rit), Kottayam

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology RIT Pambadi Kottayam, run by the Government of Kerala, named after the late Prime Minister Sri. Rajiv Gandhi.
RIT started functioning in 1991.The campus extends over 87 acres of government land. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology is located in Pampady, Kottayam district, Kerala State, India.The college is affiliated to the Mahatma Gandhi University.

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Admission
RIT admission is purely based on the basis of merit/rank obtained in the Engineering Entrance Examination conducted by the commissioner for Entrance Examination, Government of Kerala.


RIT -COURSES OFFERED
Undergraduate Courses

  • B.Tech. Civil Engineering seats : 60
  • B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering Seats : 60
  • B.Tech. Electrical & Electronics Engineering Seats : 60
  • B.Tech. Electronics & Communication Engineering Seats : 60
  • B.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering Seats : 60

Postgraduate Courses

  • M.Tech : Mechanical Engineering Seats:18
  • M.Tech : Electrical & Electronics Engineering Seats:18
  • M.C.A : Master of Computer Applications Seats:30

Location:
RIT Campus is at Nedumkuzhy about 14km, from Kottayam on the side of K. K. Road (NH 220).
By Road: Kottayam is well connected by road to all parts of India by national highways. Bus services are available from almost all major cities in Kerala, Tamil nadu and Karnataka.It is situated at Nedumkuzhi, on the side of KK road (NH 220).


By Rail: Kottayam is a major railway of Kerala. College is located 13 km from Kottayam Railway station.

By Air: The nearest airport is at Nedumbassery, Kochi, which is 89km from Kottayam.

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Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Kumarakom route-map | Bangalore to Kumarakom| Kumarakom places & Travel Guide

Kumarakom is famous for its backwaters,and  houseboats.
Kumarakom is just a few miles (16 km) from the nearest city, Kottayam.
Booker prize winner Arundhati Roy's 'The God of Small Things' is set in Ayemenem or Aymanam village, which adjoins Kumarakom.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a famous bird sanctuary where many species of migratory birds visit.Kumarakom lie at or even below sea level.
Kumarakom has a wide variety of houseboats. They are used only for tourists these days.
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Places of Interest: Around Kumarakom

  • Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls
Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls Located 18km from Kottayam town, 2 km down a mud lane from Kumarakom.The waterfall cascade down the mountains from a height of 100 ft.
  • Kottayam
Kottayam is an ancient town famous for its churches, especially the 700 years-old churches.The mortal remains of the blessed Alphonsa and the Blessed Father Chavara are entombed at the St.Mary's Church at Bharananganam and the St.Joseph's Monastery Church at Mannanam respectively.The Ettumanoor Shiva Temple 12 km north of town.
  • Vagamon
Vagamon, 64 km from Kottayam and 34 km from Pala, situated at an elevation of 1100 meters above sea level is a trekker's paradise.
  • Vaikom
40km from Kottayam, famous for the Shiva Temple.


How to reach Kumarakom
One can access Kumarakom by many means:
  • By air: Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport (70 Km ) and Trivandrum International Airport it is a 171 Km (approximately 3 hours ride by road)
  • By rail: Kottayam is the nearest railway station and is well connected with rest of the country.
  • By boat: From Muhamma (near Alappuzha) to Kumarakom Jetty.
  • By road:(16 kilometres) Buses and taxis are easily available at all times of the day from Kottayam.
From Kochi to Kumarakom



From Bangalore to Kumarakom



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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Kumarakom Hotels | Resorts| kumarakom houseboat | Accomodation in Kumarakom | Where to stay in Kumarakom? Hotels rates in Kumarakom.

Here is a list of Hotels and resorts in Kumarakom, Kerala.Hotel Tariff and rates usually varies based on seasons.Houseboats and other facilities usually arranged by hotels or resorts.
Kumarakom is famous for its backwaters,houseboats and ofcourse Karimeen and chemmeen.Booker prize winner Arundhati Roy's 'The God of Small Things' is set in Ayemenem or Aymanam village, which adjoins Kumarakom.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a noted bird sanctuary where many species of migratory birds visit.Kumarakom lie at or even below sea level.
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Here is the list of Hotels and resorts in Kumarakom. This information may not be accurate and up-to-date.

Hotels & Resorts in Kumarakom

Resort Class: Five Star

Kumarakom Lake Resort
Resort Class: Five Star
Kumarakom Lake Resort is amidst 10 acres of greenery. Looking out to a panoramic view of   the  Vembanad in all its glory.
Tarif ranges from INR 9500 to 72000.This might varies based on seasons.
Taj Garden Retreat
Rooms: 28
Resort Class: Five Star
Originally built by an English missionary 125 years ago and known as Baker's Bungalow.Taj Garden Retreat has 22 rooms and have newly built Luxury Villas, heritage rooms and charming cottages.
Tarif ranges from INR 13500 to 35000.This might varies based on seasons.
Radisson Plaza Resort & Spa
Resort Class: Five Star
Radisson Plaza Resort & Spa is spread in 18 acres of land near Vembanad Lake, in Kumarakom.
Resort Class: Four Star
Golden Waters
Hotel Class: Four Star
The cottages have air conditioned interiors with all modern amenities for a comfortable stay.
Water skiing,Backwaters Cruise,Sunset Cruise facilities available.
Tarif ranges from INR 5000 to 13000.This might varies based on seasons.
Backwater Ripples
Resort Class: Four Star
Backwater Ripples is spread over 7 acres of meticulously landscaped exteriors, the 34 air conditioned luxury cottages and executive rooms
Vembanad Lake Villas.
Tarif ranges from INR 6900 to 13500.This might varies based on seasons.
Water Scapes:
Resort Class: Four Star
managed by KTDC. Waterscapes is a cluster of cozy, thatched cottages built on stilts 2 1/2 meters above the ground.
Tarif ranges from INR 9184 to 14000.This might varies based on seasons.
The Manor Backwater Resort
Resort Class: Four Star
On the banks of the Vembenad.
Tarif starts from INR 6000 .
Coconut Lagoon
Resort Class: Four Star
The resort can only be reached by boat.
Tarif ranges from INR 8000 to 20000.This might varies based on seasons.
House Boats are also available here and the rates ranges from Rs.8900.00 to 15000.This varies based on seasons.
Puzhayoram Heritage Resort
Hotel Class: Four Star
A spot where one can reclaim one's attitudes and spirits. Think silent as you take a happy dip in the coolest of waters of the river around.
Tariff starts from INR:4000.
Abad Whispering Palms
Resort Class: Four Star
Villas and cottages available.
Tarif ranges from INR 6536 to 13034.This might varies based on seasons.
Cocobay Resort
Hotel Class: Four Star
Cocobay Resort is located in Kumarakom.
Tarif starts from INR:4945 .This might varies based on seasons.

Other categories
The Zuri Kumarakom
Built on 18 acres, this five-star deluxe resort with one of the finest spas in the country.
Tarif starts from INR 12000.
Tharavadu Heritage Home
Hotel Class: Traditional
Heritage home is a 120 year old traditional Kerala Syrian Christian family located near the river bank.
Tarif ranges from INR 900 to 2500.This varies based on seasons.
Lake Palace
The hotel has Deluxe Suit, Suit, Deluxe, AC and Non-AC Rooms.
Tarif ranges from INR 1250 to 3750.This might varies based on seasons.
Lake Village
The Lake Village is a reproduction of Kerala heritage, characterized by silent backwaters, boating, fishing, wooden houses, garden bathrooms, herbal gardens and a cultural centre.
Vembanad Lake Villas
Hotel Class: Traditional
Vembanad Lake Villas is situated in the outskirts of Vaikom, a backwater and canal laced town in Kerala.
Tarif ranges from INR 1,000 to 1,750.This might varies based on seasons.
Eastend Lakesong
Nestled among the serene backwaters of Kumarakom, Lakesong comprises of 8 acres of facility packed leisure land.
Tarif starts from INR 8400 .
Lakshmi Hotel & Resort
Resort Class: Two Star
Surrounded by exotic and picturesque landscapes of Kumarakom, Lakshmi Hotel and Resort is an ideal accommodation for eco-tourism.
Illikkalam Lake Resorts
Kumarakom Illikkalam Lake Resort situated in 1-½ acres of natural greeneries and all the cottages are facing and on the bank of Vembanad Lake.
Tarif ranges from INR 1750 to 4300.This might varies based on seasons.
Paradise resorts
Hotel Class: Three Star
Located near the picturesque Kumarakom Lake in Kottayam district.
Tarif ranges from INR 4660 to 12000.This might varies based on seasons.
PADDY FIELDS RESORTS
Resort Class: Two Star
PADDY FIELDS RESORTS is a calm resort situated in the midst of emerald green paddy fields of Kumarakom
Tarif ranges from INR 2000 to 2500.This might varies based on seasons.
How to reach Kumarakom
One can access Kumarakom by many means:
  • By air: Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport (70 Km ) and Trivandrum International Airport it is a 171 Km (approximately 3 hours ride by road)
  • By rail: Kottayam is the nearest railway station and is well connected with rest of the country.
  • By boat: From Muhamma (near Alappuzha) to Kumarakom Jetty.
  • By road:(16 kilometres) Buses and taxis are easily available at all times of the day from Kottayam.
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Monday, January 4, 2010

Kumarakom | kumarakom Tours | kumarakom backwaters | kumarakom houseboats - hotels and resorts

Kumarakom is a tourist village in Kottayam district, Kerala which is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake.
Kumarakom is the most famous tourist destination in Kerala. It is famous for its backwaters,houseboats and ofcourse Karimeen and chemmeen.
The Vembanad Lake, the largest backwater in Kerala, is habitat for many marine and freshwater fish species and it teems with Pearl spot (Karimeen in Malayalam), shrimp (chemmeen in Malayalam) and prawns.
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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a well known bird sanctuary where many species of migratory birds visit.Kumarakom lie at or even below sea level.

Kumarakom has been declared a Special Tourism Zone by the Kerala state Government, as legislated for by Kerala Tourism Act, 2005. [3] Development in the area is therefore now controlled by the guidelines written by the STZ committee.Read more about the guidelines at http://www.keralatourism.org/specialtourism.php

Arundhati Roy's 'The God of Small Things' is set in Ayemenem or Aymanam village, which adjoins Kumarakom.

How to reach Kumarakom
One can access Kumarakom by many means:

  • By air: Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport (70 Km ) and Trivandrum International Airport it is a 171 Km (approximately 3 hours ride by road)
  • By rail: Kottayam is the nearest railway station and is well connected with rest of the country.
  • By boat: From Muhamma (near Alappuzha) to Kumarakom Jetty.
  • By road:(16 kilometres) Buses and taxis are easily available at all times of the day from Kottayam.
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