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, [...]
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Alappuzha
February 4th, 2010 by admin
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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, [...]
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 [...]
