IDUKKI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY : This sanctuary extends over the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of Idukki district spreading over 105 Sq. Km. at 450 – 748m above sea level. The Idukki reservoir formed by three dams-Cheruthoni, Idukki and Kulamavu-extends to 33 sq km. Animals : Elephants, Poorcu Pine, Sambar Deer, Wild dogs,Jungle cats, Malabar Gaint Squirrel, Wild boar etc. Snakes : Cobra, Viper, Krait and a large number of non- poisonous snakes Birds : Jungle fowl, Myna, Laughing thrush, Black bulbul,[...]
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The EVERGREEN paradise Land that sprung from the oceans! Kerala is believed to have sprung up from the depth of the Arabian sea when lord PARASURAMA, the incarnation of Vishnu heaved his axe in remorse to the wanton destruction and cruelty he had wrought upon the KSHATRIYA‘s in a war. The Brahmin had offered severe penance atop the mountains of the Western Ghats. PEOPLE WO PADDY [RICE] FIELD Man has inhabited this land from time immemorial. Like many other civilizations,[...]
Reknowned for their breathtaking beauty, the beaches of Kerala are a major tourist attraction of the country. The beaches of Kerala have some distinct characters. These are palm-fringed, sun-rich and unspoilt. You also can avail the facilities of Ayurvedic resorts located nearby. Even the famous backwaters of Kerala are easily approachable from here. The pristine beaches of the state suit well with this nature-rich state. You have a very wide range to choose from here. You can choose either romantic[...]
GEOGRAPHY Kerala, one of the smallest states in the Republic of India, was formed in 1956. It has an area of 15,005 sq. miles. [38,863 sq. km. ] about one percent of the total land area of India. The state stretches for about 360 miles along the Malabar coast on the western side of the Indian peninsula; its width varies from 20 to 75 miles. It is bordered by the states of karnataka on the north, Tamil Nadu to the[...]
