Alappuzha (pronounced Alapura), (also known as Alappy or Alleppey – the name still 
used by many Keralites), is a town in the Alappuzha District of Kerala in southern India.
The Town was founded by Divan of Travanacore - Raja Keshawadasan in 1762. Owing to its propinquity to the sea, the town of Alappuzha previously called Alleppey, has enjoyed a significant position in the nautical history of Kerala. Alappuzha also had a gory past when the Communist activists fought with police in 1946.
Alappuzha
February 4th, 2010 by admin
Varkala in Kerala
February 4th, 2010 by admin
Varkala is a small but famous coastal town situated approximately 50 km. from 
Thiruvananthapuram. It is a popular holiday spot among tourists because of water spouts and spas. The water spouts and sandy beach of Varkala give a pleasant and colourful feeling during the sunset. Varkala is blessed with natural beauty and peaceful environment. Secondly, this is a renowned holy place and is known for temple festivals. It is also rich in context of medical facilities.
Kozhikode District Kerala
February 4th, 2010 by admin
Calicut is the anglicised form of Kalikut. The Arabic for the Malayalam , Kozhikode. 
It is also called the Cock Fort. According to the historian, K.V Krishnan Iyer, the term means koyil (Palace) Kodu (Fortified). Anyhow, it is a historical town with a hoary past. From time immemorial, the city attracted travellers, with its charming physical features and prosperity. Even today , the glory that was Calicut has not faded. The political history of Kozhikode is a story of treacherous and ill conceived conspiracies hatched by the Western powers. Vasco De Gama landed at Kappad in May 1498, as the leaders of a trade mission from Portugal and was received by the Zamorin himself.
