The Lion Safari Park at Neyyar Dam The Lion Safari Park houses 7 lions in their natural habitat. In order to go to the Lion Safari park boat trip is required. Kerala Forest Department provide special buses lion safari which will take you to the hear of the jungle and it is possible for one to have a close view of the roaming lions as they are not caged. Follow rules and regulations of the the tourism depart ...

Neyyar Dam Neyyar dam is a gravity dam on the Neyyar River in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, South India, located on the foot of the Western Ghats about 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram. It was established in 1958 and is a popular picnic spot. Lying against the southern low hills of the Western Ghats, Neyyar Dam has a scenic lake. Neyyar dam is situated at Kallikkad Panchayath of Neyyattinkara Taluk. T ...

As I tucked myself into the cozy sheets, I was so filled with nostalgia and memories. Monday blues lingering ahead, this Sunday was one Sunday I never wanted to end. I drifted to sleep and went a fortnight back – no, I wasn’t going into a dream – This was a dream reality. Dream reality? Yes, a real experience that was a dream come true for me. Coming back to drifting back to my dreams, I went back to the pa ...

Nattakom and Panachikad are the beautiful villages located in the Kottayam District. The villages are surrounded by thick evergreen forests and numerous streams. Numerous species of rare migratory birds can be seen between the months of November and February. The village has a chain of Ayurvedic massage centres. Fishing and swimming are the ideal activites enjoyed by tourists in the village. [gravityform id ...

Thazhathangady Juma Masjid, also known as the Taj Juma Masjid, is located on the banks of the Meenachil River. The foundation of the shrine was laid by the members of the Jama-Athe in 1959 and was completed in 1964. Renowned for its wood carvings and beautiful architecture, the mosque was the abode of Muslims who arrived in Kottayam from different parts of Kerala. Since 1947, the residents of the mosque fol ...

Poonjar Palace situated in the Meenachil Taluka is surrounded by huge walls. The palace has a collection of antiques and furniture, including chandeliers, jewel boxes, weapons, grain measurer, palm leaf engravings and statues. The sculptures of Nataraja, a palanquin and a thoni carved out of a single piece of wood for Ayurvedic massage can also be seen in the palace. The nearby Madurai Meenakshi temple is a ...

Ilaveezhapoonchira is a beautiful hill station that lies in proximity to Melukavu Mattom. It is situated in the midst of three beautiful hillocks namely, Mankunnu, Kudayathoormala and Thonippara. The hill station derives its name from two words ‘Ilaveezha’ and ‘poonchira’, meaning a valley where leaves do not fall. Elaveezhapoonchira, which spreads over an area of thousand acres, is a place where th ...

Bay Island Driftwood Museum is situated in the Kumarakom village, at a distance of around 14 km from Kottayam. The museum displays a wide collection of driftwood sculptures, modern artefacts and root sculptures of various shapes and designs. It was constructed by Raji Punnoose, proprietor and curator, who won an award by the Limca Book of Records in 2001. The museum has various artefacts developed by a scho ...

Anjengo Fort, one of the prime attractions of Varkala, is a testimonial to many historic events and links related to the colonial rule in the region. Situated in the vicinity of Varkala town, the fort is believed to have been constructed between the 17th to 18th centuries. The period of construction of the fort can be estimated by the oldest buried grave dating to 1704. Presently, the fort remains in ruins ...

Sivagiri Mutt, one of the popular ashrams, was established by Sree Narayana Guru, the famous philosopher and social reformer. The premise of the site houses the tomb of the founder and his ‘samadhi’, which attracts large number of people. Constructed around 1904, the site served as the residence of the guru until 1928, when he left for his heavenly abode. The ashram is located at the top of the Sivagiri ...