Introduction Historical Background Annual Pilgrimage Trek Report 2018 Trek Tips Trek Summary Additional Resources Important Note: This article is a summary of my experience in 2018. Current details of the event/location may be different from what is mentioned in the article. Introduction Mangala Devi Kannagi temple is an ancient stone temple located in Idukki district […]

Introduction Cheraman Juma Masjid Introduction Historical Background Details of Cheraman Mosque Getting There Cheraman Mosque Visitor’s Guide Islamic History Museum My Visit to the Mosque Summary Additional Resources Cheraman Juma Masjid is an old mosque located in Kodungallur taluk of Thrissur district in Kerala. It is considered to be the first mosque in India and […]

Important Note: This article is a summary of my experience in 2017. Current details of the event/location may be different from what is mentioned in the article. Introduction Padmanabhapuram Palace Introduction History Getting to Padmanabhapuram Palace General Information Palace Visit Archeological Museum Summary Additional Resources Padmanabhapuram Palace is an old wood Palace of Travancore kings […]

Important Note: This article is a summary of my experience in 2016. Current details of the event/location may be different from what is mentioned in the article. Introduction Varayattumotta Trek Introduction Getting to Varayattumotta Varayattumotta Trek Report Varayattumotta Trek Stats Trek Tips Additional Resources Varayattumotta is a mountain ridge located about 40km from Trivandrum city. […]

Introduction Valiathura Pier Introduction History Getting There Main Attractions Valiathura Travel Tips Summary Online Resources Valiathura Pier is an evening picnic attraction located in Thiruvananthapuram. It is a damaged pier out of service for a long time and officially people are prohibited from entering it. Still it is a popular evening tourist destination since  it […]

Introduction Agasthyakoodam Trek Introduction Agasthyakoodam Legends Trekking Booking Trek Checklist Getting to Bonacaud Facilities Location Map Wildlife Trek Overview Trek Experience Trekking Tips Summary Online Resources Agasthyakoodam (also known as Agasthyarkoodam) is a 1868m tall mountain within the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It lies on the border between Kerala and Tamilnadu. It […]

Introduction to Gavi Eco-tourism Gavi Eco-tourism Introduction Gavi Eco-tourism Booking Facilities/Shopping Getting There Service at Gavi Terms and Conditions Activities Location Map Gavi Wildlife Travel Tips Gavi Village Summary Online Resources Gavi is a village in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala located deep inside the Ranni reserve forest. It is very close to Periyar tiger reserve […]

Introduction to Gavi Ecotourism Gavi Ecotourism – Contents Introduction Getting There Activities Gavi Wildlife Gavi Trip Report – Nov 2013 Travel Tips Historical Background Summary Online Resources Gavi Ecotourism is a tourist program conducted by Kerala Forest Development Corporation (KFDC) near Gavi village in Periyar Tiger Reserve forest. This program consists of multiple events conducted […]

Introduction Chalai market in Trivandrum is one of the oldest and the largest markets in Kerala. Located in city center near east fort, this market sells everything needed for a household. Most of the shops deal with both retail and wholesale and you can buy stuff at a good price point. The market is famous […]

Note: If you are looking for information on the Velankanni Church, Please see my Velankanni Church Guide. This article was updated in December 2014 to reflect latest train timings. Introduction Table of Contents Introduction Getting to Velankanni Trains to Velankanni Ernakulam Velankanni Express 16188 Karaikal Express 16187 Ernakulam Express Nagapattinam Railway Station Velankanni Trip Photos […]