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About Kerala Tours Online [Cosmovision Tours Services (P) Ltd.]
Kerala tours online is a initiative by Cosmovision Tours Services (P) Ltd. to facilitate Kerala tour bookings and buying travel packages at best rates possible. The whole website http://www.kerala-tours-online.com/ is dedicated to Kerala as a state and tourist destination. Our goal behind this extensive content website is to provide maximum information about various tourist attractions under one roof so that the traveller not only can compare the best suitable places to visit but also get in touch with us in case they require any further information upon a tourist place or hotels or travel options or itinerary etc. We are committed to make your 'vacations in Kerala nothing less than excellent with sweetest memories throughout forever'. For any enquiry on Kerala Tours Packages you may get in touch with us i.e. (+91) 9899095777, (+91) 9810483201 and info@kerala-tours-online.com
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'Kerala Tours Online' about Geography of the State of Kerala
The coastal line of Kerala lengthen around 580 KMs and width wise it varies between 35 to 120 KMs. Basically it is divided into three parts i.e. Western Coastal Lands, Central Midlands containing foothills and plains and the eastern highlands containing hills and peaks. It is situated on the southern western coast of India. The coast of Kerala is adjoining Arabian Sea as well as some part of Indian Ocean. It has a network of 44 rivers also a very unique topography that includes coastline, rivers, lakes, backwaters, hills, dense green forests etc. Kerala has following districts i.e. Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Kollam, and Thiruvananthapuram. Among which Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kochi, Thrissur and Kozhikode are the major cities.
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'Kerala Tours Online' about Major Travel Attractions of the State of Kerala
Firstly it's the beaches which attract lot of tourism or travellers to opt for Kerala Beach Holiday Packages, the whole coastline is around 580 KMs along with the Arabian Sea containing many small, big, famous, not so famous and isolated beaches including Alappuzha Beach, Bekal Beach, Beypore Beach, Cherai Beach, Dharmadam Island, Ezhimala Beach, Fort Kochi Beach, Kappad Beach, Kappil Beach, Kizhunna Ezhara Beach, Kovalam Beach, Marari Beach (Mararikulam), Padinharekara Beach, Pallikere Beach, Payyambalam Beach, Shanghumukham Beach, Somatheeram Beach, Thangasseri Beach, Thirumullavaram Beach, Vallikunnu Beach and Varkala Beach etc. Second are the backwaters which are unique in a way that they are fresh water lakes formed at the convergence point of the rivers into the sea at many places they share boundaries with the ocean water still they possess fresh water which is natural wonder. Some of the backwater regions attracts lot of international and national travellers every year are near Kollam Backwaters, Alappuzha Backwaters, Kuttanad Backwaters, Kottayam – Kumarakom Backwaters, Paravur(Kollam) Backwaters, Munroe island Backwaters, Kasargod Backwaters, Thiruvallam Backwaters, and Kozhikode Backwaters etc. Third major travel attraction of the state is the immensely beautiful Hill Station of Kerala that attract so many bookings of Kerala Hill Station Tour Packages around the year. The reason being breathtaking views, greenery, recreational activities, flora and wildlife sanctuaries etc. makes these hill stations of south India unique in itself. Some of these hill station are Ayyampuzha hill station at Ernakulam District, Kodanad hill station at Ernakulam District, Kuttampuzha hill station at Ernakulam District, Malayattur hill station at Ernakulam District, Thattekkad hill station at Ernakulam District, Devikulam hill station at Idukki District, Munnar hill station at Idukki District, Mattupetty hill station at Idukki District, Chinnakanal hill station at Idukki District, Ramakkalmedu hill station at Idukki District, Nedumkandam hill station at Idukki District, Udumbanchola hill station at Idukki District, Painavu hill station at Idukki District, Kumily hill station at Idukki District, Thekkady hill station at Idukki District, Kuttikkanam hill station at Idukki District, Peermade hill station at Idukki District, Vagamon hill station at Idukki District, Aralam hill station at Kannur District, Iritty hill station at Kannur District, Ranipuram hill station at Kasaragod District, Aryankavu hill station at Kollam District, Kulathupuzha hill station at Kollam District, Thenmala hill station at Kollam District, Kottancheri hill station at Kasaragod District, Mundakayam hill station at Kottayam District, Poonjar hill station at Kottayam District, Kodencheri hill station at Kozhikode District, Peruvannamuzhi hill station at Kozhikode District, Thamarassery hill station at Kozhikode District, Thiruvambadi hill station at Kozhikode District, Thusharagiri hill station at Kozhikode District, Vellarimala hill station near Thiruvambady in Kozhikode District, Nilambur hill station at Malappuram District, Agali hill station at Palakkad District, Nelliampathi hill station at Palakkad District, Charalkunnu hill station at near Kozhencherry in Pathanamthitta District, Chittar (Pathanamthitta District), Gavi (near Sabarimala in Pathanamthitta District), Maniyar (near Sabarimala in Pathanamthitta District), Seethathode (near Sabarimala in Pathanamthitta District), Kerala Hill Station Tour Package to Ponmudi (Thiruvananthapuram District), Vithura (Thiruvananthapuram District), Athirapally (Thrissur District), Malakkappara (Thrissur District), Vazhachal (Thrissur District), Vettilappara (Thrissur District), Kalpetta (Wayanad District), Kerala Hill Station Tour Package to Lakkidi (Wayanad District), Mananthavady (Wayanad District), Muthanga (Wayanad District), Sulthan Bathery (Wayanad District), Tirunelli (Wayanad District) and Kerala Hill Station Tour Package to Vythiri (Wayanad District) and hill station at Agasthiyamalai. Last but not the least is wildlife sanctuaries which attract thousands of international and domestic tourist or wildlife enthusiast every year opting for Wildlife Safari Tours. These forest or wildlife sanctuaries are homes to elephant, tigers, leopard, deer, Nilgiri Tahr, and Grizzled Giant Squirrels etc. some of these wildlife sanctuaries or national parks are Eravikulam National Park, Periyar National Park, Silent Valley National Park, Anamudi Shola National Park, Mathikettan Shola National Park, Pambadum Shola National Park, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve, Kerala wildlife safari tour package to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, wildlife safari tour package to Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, wildlife safari tour package to Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Chimmony Wildlife sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, Kurinjimala Sanctuary, Culannur Wildlife Sanctuary, Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Tiger Reserve, and Parambikulam Tiger Reserve.
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'Kerala Tours Online' about History of the State of Kerala
As per the Hindu Mythology Lord Parashuram who was himself the 'incarnation' of the God Vishnu, who created this beautiful land which is now called 'Kerala'. Historically there aren't many evidences about how Kerala was evolved but as it is said that it was around 4000B.C. as certain artefacts of that era were recovered near Calicut. Since inception it was a trade oriented land, it is said that it had strong trading setups with other civilizations including the Sindhu Valley Civilization. In that era Kerala was the supplier of various rare spices, ivory, sandal and teakwood. Then came the 7th Century which is better known as 'Sangham Period' famous for as the period of poetry and literature, during this period a lot was done in the field of writing etc. From 7th to 9th century the period is known as post Sangham period though it was similar to Sangham period in many ways but this period saw instability in the Kingdom's political scenarios. Then for the next three centuries it was known as Kulasekara period which also saw the decline of the Cholas and the Pandya dynasties. This for followed by division of the Kerala into various small provinces which were once the part of the Chera Kingdom. In 1498 Vasco da Gama landed in Kerala which was followed by other Europeans arrivals in the search of new land. Among Europeans the Portuguese were the ones who had major control over the land. During this period there were many small or big wars took place with the provincial rulers. Spices, wealth and attached trading benefits were the major interest which attracted the Dutch to come to this Land. The Arrival of the Dutch made Portuguese lose the control upon the land. They remained in supremacy until the British Empire arrived in around 1760s, motive was same to conquer maximum land and get monopoly upon spices which were no less than gold in terms of value. Though there were certain local revolts or wars against British Empire but all went in vain. Then the famous freedom movement happened in India which was led by Mahatma Gandhi and other famous freedom fighters, in the year 1947 India including the Land of Kerala got independence from British rule. In the year 1949 two princely states of Cochin and Travancore were joined together to form a single state and on 1st November 1956 the name 'Kerala' came into existence for the same.
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Kerala Tours Online' about People, Life and Culture of the State of Kerala
Malayalam as their language, Kerala has combined influence of Aryan and Dravidian culture also there has been confluences of other cultures especially Portuguese, Dutch and British as it was once ruled by people of these cultures. The people of Kerala are also known as 'Malayalis'. The culture of Kerala has been rich in literature, music, arts and dance. As tourism is one of the major source of revenue for the government or otherwise hence please do check the cultural event calendar of Kerala before planning your trip to the place as it is likely that you may get a glimpse of all aspects including art, music, dance and literature under single roof in the form of any government sponsored event to promote the culture. Malayalam cinema has also grown in the recent years with increasing numbers of films and budgets now the movies shot in local language getting acclamation in other parts of India as well as prominent award functions abroad. Music wise the state has its distinct style like almost every other state in India, the classical Malayalam music is about complex ragas and related lyrics but now influence of cinema has transformed or influenced the music as per the public demand or global styles. Kalarippayattu a form of martial art from Kerala has gained lot of global fame and adherence. Kalari literally means 'battlefield' and the word Payattu signifies 'practice'. This martial art form stage demonstrations are part of almost every major cultural events across Kerala especially for tourists or travellers. 'Onam' is the main festival here that one shouldn't miss celebrations of these harvest festivities, if planning to visit during or around the months of August or September. As per the story it is celebrated upon the homecoming of the mighty King of Kerala 'Mahabali' and in honour of Vamana Avataar of Lord Vishnu.
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'Kerala Tours Online' about Accessibility to the State of Kerala
The state of Kerala is attached with the well sought network of roads and rail attached to all neighbouring states. There are several direct trains as well as long routed trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Kolkata, Chennai etc. as every year there is some addition or changes in the rail schedule hence it is advised to check with the Indian railway website for the latest news of trains to Kerala, fares and time schedule. Sometimes due to heavy tourist rush towards the state the number of trains plying to several districts or important parts of Kerala is increased with prior notifications on railway stations and Indian Railway's website. Road wise there are frequent services of luxury buses and ordinary buses to travel to Kerala and state tourism buses to take you from one tourist attraction to another though roads in India has always been a matter of concern though most of the highways and inner roads are in good condition across the state. Airport wise also it is well connect to the world, It has three airports catering to all international and domestic flights i.e. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, Cochin International Airport (CIAL) Nedumbassery and Calicut International Airport Karipur. Hence it wouldn't be wrong saying that Kerala is one of the best and easy accessible tourist places in India, so little research before coming here in 'God's own country' can surely give you the best possible options to travel.
