Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Munnar Hill station Tour Package (4 Nights / 5 days) Munnar - Kumarakom.

Munnar Tea Estates

Topstation

Munnar is one of the attractions that contributed to Kerala's popularity as a travel destination among domestic and foreign travellers. Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala, and perched about 1600 m above sea level, the hill station of Munnar once used to be the summer resort of the erstwhile British administration in south India.
This hill station is marked by vast expanses of tea plantations, colonial bungalows, rivulets, waterfalls and cool weather. It is also an ideal destination for trekking and mountain biking.
Backwaters of Kerala
Houseboat

Kumarakom is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a noted bird sanctuary where many species of migratory birds visit. The Vembanad Lake, the largest backwater in Kerala, is habitat for many marine and freshwater fish species and it teems with Karimeen (Pearl spot also known as Etroplus suratensis) shrimp (Metapenaeus dobsonii) common name Poovalan chemeen. The bird sanctuary extends over 14 acres (57,000 m²), and came into existence following preservation efforts from the government. If you are lucky you will chance upon a Siberian Crane, a special visitor during the migratory season.[3]It is a very beautiful place to live. It is a major tourist attraction.

We at Godwin Holidays provide you the best tour packages wherein you can enjoy the hillstation of Munnar and also the luxury of staying in a house boat in the backwaters of Kumarakom.  Know more at http://godwinholidays.com/ 

Friday, September 26, 2014

Athirapilly


Athirappilly Waterfalls


The Athirapilly falls is situated 1000 ft above sea level on the Chalakudy river, at the entrance to the Sholayar ranges of the Western Ghats, Athirappalli is a scenic combination of forests and little streams.  These falls are located near the Sholayar range.  The Chalakudy river initially runs smoothly but becomes more turbulent as it nears Athirappilly.  At Athirappilly Falls, the water surges around big rocks and cascades down in three separate plumes. Below the falls, the river remains turbulent for about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) until it reaches Kannamkuzhi. Then it calms and flows smoothly until reaching the dam at Thumburmuzhi.
Athirapilly Falls

Athirappilly Falls

Monday, September 22, 2014

Kerala Weekend Tour (3Nights / 4days), Cochin - Munnar

Cochin - Munnar
(3Nights / 4days

Kochi

Kochi

Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant 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'. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. Kochi is the arguably the ideal starting point for exploring the unfathomable diversity and beauty of Kerala.
Chinese Fishing Nets

The Chinese fishing nets of Kochi never fails to attract travellers.  It is still used by fishermen of Kochi.
Fort Kochi Beach
A stroll along the beach, particularly at sunset with the chinese fishing nets and sailing ships in the background, is a memorable experience. Many European style bungalows can be seen along the shoreline. The coastal stretch has loads of small stalls, which make on demand mouth-watering traditional cuisines using freshly caught fish.

Jewish Synagogue, Mattanchery
 Kochi, is truly a fusion of the past and the present.  How much the city treasures its heritage is visible from the beautiful picture of this Jewish synagogue of Mattachenry.

Hill Palace Museum, Tripunithura

The Hill Palace, Kerala's first heritage museum noted for royal collections of the erstwhile Maharaja of Kochi.

Munnar

Munnar
See the true blend of nature's beauty where the green hill are conversing with the mist.
Eravikulam National Park
Eravikulam national park is a place where the wild life enthusiasts can be happy.  This park is famous for its endangered inhabitant - the Nilgiri Tahr. Spread over an area of 97 sq. km., this park is also home to several species of rare butterflies, animals and birds. A great place for trekking, the park offers a magnificent view of the tea plantations and also the rolling hills caressed by blankets of mists. The park becomes a hot destination when the hill slopes here get covered in a carpet of blue, resulting from the flowering of Neelakurinji.
Mattupetty Dam

Cattle in Mattupetty


Mattupetty. Situated at a height of 1700 m above sea level, Mattupetty is known for its storage masonry dam and the beautiful lake, which offers pleasurable boat rides, enabling one to enjoy the surrounding hills and landscape. Mattupetty's fame is also attributed to the dairy farm run by the Indo- Swiss Livestock Project.

 
Top Station

The place falls along the border of the state of Tamil Nadu. Top Station is 32 km from Munnar. This is a view point.

Enjoy your tour of Kerala with Godwin Holidays. 

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Kerala Wildlife Tour Package

(4Nights / 5days),Munnar - Thekkady.

Munnar
Munnar

Munnar is a hill station on the Western Ghats, a range of mountains situated in the Idukki district of the Indian state of Kerala.This hill station is marked by vast expanses of tea plantations, colonial bungalows, rivulets, waterfalls and cool weather. It is also an ideal destination for trekking and mountain biking.
Nilgiri Tahr

Neelakkurinjy

One of the main attractions near Munnar is the Eravikulam National Park. Located about 15 km from Munnar, this park is famous for its endangered inhabitant - the Nilgiri Tahr. Spread over an area of 97 sq. km., this park is also home to several species of rare butterflies, animals and birds. A great place for trekking, the park offers a magnificent view of the tea plantations and also the rolling hills caressed by blankets of mists. The park becomes a hot destination when the hill slopes here get covered in a carpet of blue, resulting from the flowering of Neelakurinji. It is a plant endemic to this part of the Western Ghats which blooms once in twelve years. The last time it bloomed was in 2006.

Thekkady
Thekkady Lake
Wild Elephants
Periyar Tiger Reserve

Thekkady (Idukki district) is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in the Kerala state of India
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km2 (300 sq mi), of which 360 km2 (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. The Wild Life Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. The greatest attraction of Periyar are the herds of wild elephants that come down to play in the lake. Sanctuary can be accessed through a nature walk, boating or jeep safari.
Thekkady is considered a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.

Enjoy the natural scenic beauty and the wildlife of Kerala with your trusted Godwin Holidays

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Kovalam - The renowned beach of Kerala

Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing.
Kovalam Beach

There are various leisure options available at this beach.  some of them are 
Sunbathing -  is one of the oldest and ancient health care practice, used to fight common illnesses, maintain general health, and to boost the immunity.
Sun Bathing
Swimming - For those travelers who love being inside water than sitting on the beach, Kovlam provides best opportunity for swimming.
Swimming
Ayurvedic massages - Those travellers who are looking for relaxation and rejuvenation, Kovalam with its various resorts offering ayurvedic massage treatments is the ideal location.  
Ayurvedic Massage

 Life on the beach begins late in the day and carries on well into the night. The beach complex includes a string of budget cottages, Ayurvedic health resorts, convention facilities, shopping zones, swimming pools, Yoga and Ayurvedic massage centres.
Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, is just 16 km away from Kovalam and getting there is no hassle.
This is a must visit place for all of you who want to enjoy sun, sand and water with the additional option for rejuvenating one self.