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, [...]
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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 [...]
Tourist Places in Kerala – Kozhikode
January 30th, 2010 by admin
Calicut or Kozhikode is situated in the south Indian state of Kerala on the southwest coast of the Arabian Sea. The district extends from latitude 11°15′ N to 75°49′ E. Basking in the idyllic setting of the serene Arabian Sea on the west and mesmeric peaks of the Wayanad hills on the east, this district [...]
