Alappuzha, popularly known as the 'Venice of the East', is a major hub of backwater tourism and coir industries. On the west lies the Arabian Sea, which makes Alappuzha a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers. Every year thousands of tourists visit Alappuzha to take part in the famous Nehru Trophy boat race. The city also offers some of the best backwater tours, where you can cruise through the waters in the exotic houseboats and enjoy the mouth-watering cuisines of the state of Kerala .. Monuments in Alappuzha

This is the place where those oft-repeated clich's about God's Own Country come true. Greenery so lush it almost hurts the eye. A sea complacent in its power. Thick swathes of rivers. A fort of laterite stone that holds within it so much romance, you catch your breath. People who are friendly, hospitable and wonder of wonders, actually do not stare you to death as their counterparts do in other parts of the same state. You remember Bekal Fort, don't you That's the spot so soulfully captured in a monsoon blue-grey wash by Mani Ratnam in the film Bombay, the ultimate trysting place where the hero  .. Monuments in Bekal

Ernakulam is the main business and commercial town of Cochin. It has today come to represent a state of mind for the youth of Kerala. The destination of the adventurous and the ambitious. Today Ernakulam symbolizes the future of Kerala, as this City with a future paces ahead.The city's suburbs feature mostly residential colonies and small commercial enterprises. Ernakulam, the commercial capital of Kerala, served by an international airport, fine communication facilities, excellent accommodation, modern amenities and a lot of attractive tourist places gives a breathtaking experience ..Monuments in Ernakulam

Ernakulam is the main business and commercial town of Cochin. It has today come to represent a state of mind for the youth of Kerala. The destination of the adventurous and the ambitious. Today Ernakulam symbolizes the future of Kerala, as this City with a future paces ahead.The city's suburbs feature mostly residential colonies and small commercial enterprises. Ernakulam, the commercial capital of Kerala, served by an international airport, fine communication facilities, excellent accommodation, modern amenities and a lot of attractive tourist places gives a breathtaking experience ..Monuments in Kannur

Kochi is the idyllic sea port city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Known by the sobriquet ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’, this commercial and industrial capital of Kerala is perhaps the second most important city on the west coast of India (after Mumbai/Bombay). Strictly speaking, Kochi is a small town. But, it has outgrown its original bounds and is now the general name given to much of the region adjoining the original town, which now includes Cochin, Fort Kochi, Mattanchery ..Monuments in Kochi

Kozhikode is also called by the name of Calicut as from calico, which is a hand woven cloth that has its origins there. You can enjoy the place at where the world famous explorer Vasco De Gama set foot on Indian soil on Kappad Beach for the first time. You can visit the Beypore Village, which was a very significant port at the time. There is also Lion's Park, which is a great theme park for the children and their families. In addition, you can visit the Art Gallery where world class Indian artists have their works displayed. The town of Kallai represents a past city that was the biggest timber trading center ..Monuments in Kozhikode

Thrissur, with its rich history, cultural heritage and archaeological wealth is called the cultural capital of Kerala. From ancient times, this district has played a significant role in the political history of South India. Many rulers and dynasties beginning with the Zamorins of Kozhikode, Tipu Sultan of Mysore and Europeans inluding the Dutch and the British have had a hand in moulding the destiny of this region. Raja Rama Varma popularly known as Sakthan Thampuran was the architect of the present Thrissur town. Today Thrissur is world famous for its Pooram festival ..Monuments in Thrissur

Munnar is situated at the influence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, nallathanni and kundala, 1600 m above sea level, this hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile british government in south india. Sprawling tea plantations, picturebook towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in blue every twelve years, will bloom next in 2006. Munnar also has the highest peak in south india, anamudi, which towers over 2695m ..Monuments in Munnar

Thiruvananthapuram, the city of the snake god , is the capital of Kerala State and is situated at south India. The city is a blend of modern and traditional architecture. Named after the fabled Serpent God 'Anantha' on whom Sri Anantha Padmanabhan (Lord Vishnu) reclines, the city is built on seven hills. Caressed by the Arabian Sea at the west, Thiruvananthapuram is a popular transit destination for Indians and foreigners alike who like to visit south India ..Monuments in Thiruvananthapuram

Bordered by the lofty western ghats on the east and the vembanad lake and paddy fields of kuttanad on the west, kottayam is a land of unique characteristics. Panoramic backwater stretches, lush paddy fields, highlands, extensive rubber plantations and a totally literate people have given this district the enviable title : the land also boasts the first malayalam printing press which was established by benjamin bailey, a christian missionary, in 1820 A.D .. Monuments in Kottayam