Arakkal Museum reveals heirlooms of the Arakkal dynasty. Arakkal kingdom was the only Muslim-ruled state in Kerala prior to the British era. They ruled Kannur and Lakshadweep Islands. The Arakkal clan descended from a princess of the Kolathiri royal family. …
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Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple is an ancient temple that draws devotees from all over Kerala and elsewhere. It is a pilgrim centre where the prncipal deities are Vasuki and Sarpa Yakshi. The pratishta faces east. The temple is inside a kavu containing 14 acres of land. The other deities in the temple complex are Ganapathy, Durga, Shivan, Bhadra Kali and Shastavu. …
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Alappuzha Houseboat Cruise is a major tourist attraction. There are more than 2,000 houseboats in Kerala backwaters. These boats carried rice in early days. They now serve the needs of luxury tourism. The boats are made of wood with a thatched roof. They have …
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Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple dates back to the fifteenth century and draws devotees from Kerala and outside. The principal deity is Unnikrishnan (baby Krishnan). …
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Kerala will please every visitor. The state brings to mind images of lakes, boats, beaches, tea plantations, wildlife, coconut trees, mountains, forests, rivers, exquisite food, cities and villages. There cannot be just one reason to visit Kerala. There is something to attract everyone.
Historical Places
Kerala has many forts, palaces and historical monuments. Several of them are the result of foreign invasions and colonialism. From Kasaragod to Thiruvanathapuram, there are forts along the Kerala coast. A good number of them are in satisfactory condition. The largest is Bekal Fort which stands on a hill above Bekal beach. The 300 year-old fort isprawls over 40 acres. …
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