Monday, 27 July 2020

Bangkok

Bangkok is one of the world's top tourist destinations.  Royal palaces and temples as well as several museums constitute its major historical and cultural tourist attractions. Shopping and dining experiences offer a wide range of choices and prices. The city is also famous for its dynamic nightlife.

Bangkok's well-known sights are the Grand Palace and major Buddhist temples, including Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. The Giant Swing and Erawan Shrine demonstrate Hinduism's deep-rooted influence in Thai culture. Vimanmek Mansion in Dusit Palace is famous as the world's largest teak building, while the Jim Thompson House provides an example of traditional Thai architecture. 

Other major museums include the Bangkok National Museum and the Royal Barge National Museum.






Panchalimedu

Panchalimedu is a hill station and view point near Kuttikkanam in the Indian state of Kerala.
It is a high altitude region situated at a height of 2,500 ft above the mean sea level.
The place is surrounded by deep valleys and hills, accompanied by meadows, grasslands and cool refreshing climate.


Wednesday, 26 June 2019

The Procedure for Visa on Arrival in Thailand

Indian passport holders who are visiting Thailand for Tourism and plan to stay not
more than 15 days in the country can avail the Visa on Arrival service

The Visa on Arrival service is available 24 hours at each of these international airports in Thailand

 1. Phuket International Airport

 2. Don Muang Airport, Bangkok

 3. Suvarnabhumi International Airport

 4. Samui Airport, Surat Thani

 5. Chiangmai International Airport

 6.  Hatyai International Airport, Songkla


Wednesday, 12 June 2019

Munroe Island or Mundrothuruthu ( മൺറോ തുരുത്ത് )

Munroe Island or Mundrothuruthu is an inland island located at the confluence of Ashtamudi Lake and the Kallada River, in Kollam district, Kerala, South India. 

It is a group of eight small islets comprising a total area of about 13.4 sqkm. 





25 KM from Kollam 

80  KM from Trivandrum International Airport

Nearest Airport : Trivandrum International Airport


The place is named in honour of Resident Colonel John Munro of the former Princely State of Travancore. 

[ കൊല്ലം ജില്ലയിൽ അഷ്ടമുടിക്കായലിനും കല്ലടയാറിനും നടുക്കു സ്ഥിതിചെയ്യുന്ന ഒരു തുരുത്ത് ആണ് മൺറോ തുരുത്ത്( Monroe Island ). കേണൽ മൺറോയോടുള്ള ആദരസൂചകമായാണ് ദ്വീപിന് ഈ പേരു ലഭിച്ചത് ]






Monday, 6 June 2016

SAI (Save Animals Initiative) Sanctuary - only private sanctuary in India

SAI (Save Animals Initiative) Sanctuary is located in the Kodagu district in the Indian state of Karnataka. SAI Sanctuary is the only private sanctuary in India.



Eco-tourist cottages are open for guests! Located within the Sanctuary grounds,
these eco-friendly cottages give you the opportunity to experience first-hand the peace and
beauty of the Sanctuary. Cottages are open year-round, closing only during the peak
monsoon period (mid-June to mid-September.) Requests for bookings during monsoon will be
considered.




Contact information 

Telephone: 91-11-8274-238022/238036, 9341975527
saisanctuary@gmail.com,  infosaisanctuary@gmail.com

Monday, 14 March 2016

Meesapulimala is the second highest peak in South India


Meesapulimala is a peak in high ranges of Western Ghats in the Idukki District of Kerala. Standing tall at 2,640 metres above sea level, it is the second highest peak in South India.It is considered as a hotspot of biodiversity and has been declared a UNESCO world heritage site. While ascending Meesapulimala, enjoy breathtaking views of the vast plains of Tamil Nadu to your east and the never ending Sahyadri to your west. The area also has wildlife – notably elephants, sambar, sloth bear and the Nilgiri tahr.


How to reach the start of the trek

There are two popular trails to this peak. The shorter one (8 km) is through Rhodovalley, which is so named because of plenty of rhododendron trees lining the valley. The longer one (15 km) begins from Kurangani.

Trek to Meesapulimala through Rhodovalley

Trek duration: 6-8 hours

Distance: 8 km

Food and Accommodation

Rhodovalley are good places for accommodation. Take sufficient water, as there are not many water sources on the trail.

 Avoid monsoon time as the trails can be very slippery and full of leeches.






Chettikulangara Kettu Kazhcha


Chettikulangara Sree Bhagavathi temple is one of the most renowned Hindu temples in Kerala.
The temple is located at Chettikulangara in Mavelikkara taluk of Alappuzha district in the

south Indian state of Kerala.


Chettikulangara Kettukazhcha, conducted every year on the Bharani Nakshathram of Malayalam month 'Kumbham