Welcome to The Venice of the East – Alappuzha !

Carved out of the erstwhile Kottayam and Quilon districts, Alappuzha(Alleppey) district was formed on 17th August, 1957 and consists of six taluks namely Cherthala, Ambalappuzha, Kuttanad, Karthikappally, Chengannur and Mavelikkara. Total area of this district is 1414 sq. kms. The district head quarters is located at Alappuzha.

The name Alappuzha is derived from the geographical position and physical features of the place. It means the land between the sea and network of rivers flowing into it. The district is bounded on the north by Kochi and Kanayannur taluks of Ernakulam district, on the east by Vaikom, Kottayam and Changanassery taluks of Kottayam district and Thiruvalla, Kozhencherry and Adoor taluks of Pathanamthitta district, on the south by Kunnathur and Karunagappally taluks of Kollam district and on the west by Lakshadweep sea.

Alappuzha is known as the “Venice of the East” due to the presence of interlocked canals, shores, backwaters and lagoons with a panorama of lush green paddy fields and picturesque glimpses from the day to day life in the country side.

Welcome to The Highland District of Kerala - Idukki !

The highland district of Kerala has enough and more attractions to offer the tourists with its mountains, valleys, dams,forests, wildlife, orchids, streams,
scenic points, trekking trails, sanctuaries,hill stations,lakes and much more.
Idukki is a much sought after hill station in Kerala,and a spice planter's delight, with vast sloping territories of spice plantations of the order of tea, coffee, cardamom, cinnamon , etc, holding forth as its beauty flagships.

This place is surounded by three rivers of the order of Periyar, Thalayar and Thodupuzhayar. Being a place of extreme natural beauty, it is upto the traveller to explore this place as a hill station for numerous treks, picturesque scenes, verdant surroundings and the much-in-demand and popular elephant rides through the dense jungle.

Welcome to The Evergreen City of India - Thiruvananthapuram !

Thiruvananthapuram, formerly known as Trivandrum, situated at India's south-western end, is the capital of the state of Kerala. A city composite and cosmopolitan in character,it is also the largest and most populous city in the state. Bounded by the Arabian Sea to its West, Thiruvananthapuram has the Indian state of Tamil Nadu to its East. Until 1991, the official name of the city was Trivandrum, but afterwards its name was reinstated by the government as Thiruvananthapuram,the original name of the city.
Besides being the political nerve centre of the state and home to a number of Government offices (both central and state), companies and organizations,Thiruvananthapuram also houses many premier educational institutions including the Kerala University.Thiruvananthapuram is also home to India’s first IT park, Technopark, which was established in 1995. Technopark, which has emerged as India's largest IT Park and the third largest in Asia, is home to many dream employers of IT professionals including TCS and Infosys. With numerous historic monuments, a far-reaching shoreline giving it some of the most beautiful beaches, backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage, Thiruvananthapuram is a popular tourist destination in Kerala and in India.

Welcome to The Land of History and Culture – Malappuram !

Malappuram (literally, a land atop hills) is situated 50 km southeast of Kozhikode. Bounded by the Nilgiri hills on the east, the Arabian sea on the west and Thrissur and Palakkad districts on the south, Malappuram is enriched by four great rivers flowing through it - the Chaliyar, the Kadalundi, the Thirurpuzha and the Bharathapuzha.Bharathapuzha, the second longest river in Kerala, flows by the southern border of the district and drains into the sea at Ponnani.Many examples of Indo-European architecture still exist in Malappuram.

Malappuram,situated on the Calicut-Madras road,12 km. south-west of Manjeri and 52 km. south-west of Calicut, has a very rich and eventful history. Malappuram is the head quarters of the district. It was the military headquarters of the Zamorins of Kozhikode since ancient times. This district was the venue for many of the Mappila revolts (uprisings against the British East India Company in Kerala) between 1792 and 1921.The hill country has also contributed much to the political and cultural heritage of Kerala.