PLACES IN THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.
POOVAR ISLAND RESORT.
Enveloped in serene Kerala backwaters, flanked by the Arabian Sea on the
East and the majestic towering Ghats to the West, opening out to the
ocean and a dream golden beach, Poovar Island Resort is a tropical
paradise. Swaying coconut palms, endless golden sands.
The ultramarine of the ocean, emerald backwaters, crimson sunsets and
lush green vegetation create a magical ambience around you. Our
distinctive Kerala resort is the ideal remote getaway location for a
quiet holiday in spectacular natural surroundings.
You can choose between floating cottages and land cottages for
accommodation at our charming Kerala ayurveda resort and enjoy a boat
cruise along the palm-fringed shores of bewitching backwaters.
SHRI PADMANABHASWAMY TEMPLE.
The history of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
dates back to 8th century. It is one of the 108 sacred Vishnu temples
or Divya Desams in India. Divya Desams are the holiest abodes
of the Lord Vishnu that are mentioned in the works of the Tamil Azhvars
(saints). The presiding deity of this temple is Lord Vishnu, reclining
on Anantha, the hooded Serpent.
In 1750, Marthanda Varma dedicated the
kingdom of Travancore to Lord Padmanabha. Marthanda Varma vowed that
the royal family will rule the state on behalf of Lord and he and his
descendants would serve the kingdom as Padmanabha Dasa or the
Servant of Lord Padmanabha. Since then the name of every Travancore
King was preceded by the title Padmanabha Dasa. The donation of the
kingdom of Travancore to Padmanabhaswamy was known as Thripadidanam. The current head of the Travancore Royal Family is Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma.
The Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple as per belief is located at a place that is considered as one of the seven Parasurama Kshetras.
And references of this temple are there in texts like the Puranas,
viz. the Skanda Purana and Padma Purana. The temple stands close to the
holy tank - Padma Theertham, which means 'lotus spring.'
The idol of the presiding deity of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is noted for its composition, which has 12008 salagramams, which were brought from Nepal, taken from the banks of the River Gandhaki.
AGASTYA MALA.
Agasthya Mala is a 1,868-metre tall peak within Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary in the Western Ghats of South India in Trivandrum and Tirunelveli Districts of South India. The mountain lies on the border between the Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The perennial Thamirabarani River originates from the eastern
side of this hill and flows into the Tirunelveli district of Tamil
Nadu.
Agasthya Mala is a pilgrimage centre for devotees of the Hindu sage
Agastya, who is considered to be one of the seven rishis (Saptarishi) of
Hindu Puranas.The shrine was installed under the auspices of the
Chenkottukonam Madathipathi Jagadguru Swami Sathyananda Saraswathi
Thiruvadikal who entered the forests with Hindu Aikya Vedi activists and
his followers especially from the Kani Tribe demolished the cross
erected by Christians.The Tamil language is considered to be a boon from
Agasthya. There is a full-sized statue of Agathiyar at the top of the
peak and the devotees can offer pujas themselves.
PUTHENMALIKA (KUTHIRAMALIKA) PALACE.
Kuthiramalika
is stuated in Thiruvananthapuram district. It is also called as Puthen
malika palace. This palace was constructed in the year 1840 by Swathi
Thirunal Rama Varma on the southern side of Padmanabha swami temple. It
got its name Kuthiramalika due to the design of 122 horses carved in
wood which supports the roof of the palace. The palace has sloping
roofs, verandas, courtyard etc which are built in the traditional Kerala
style. This palace was made of teak, rosewood, granite and marble.
A
portion of the palace is changed into a museum which has the assets
once possessed by the Travancore royal family. The museum was set up
with the aim of promoting the traditional art forms of India. The
articles include chandeliers, paintings, musical instruments, furniture
etc. Kathakali mannequins are kept here for display and to the side of
it lies the ivory cradles. One of the main attractions here are the 2
royal thrones of which one is made of ivory and the other is made of
crystal. There is a large urn kept in the audience chamber which was
once used for keeping mango pickles. There is also a musical tree which
makes the seven swaras when tapped.
The
famous music festival that is conducted yearly called as the Swathi
Sangeethotsavam is held from the courtyard of Kuthiramalika.
PAZHAVANGADI GANAPATI TEMPLE.
Pazhavangadi Ganapati Temple situated in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city
at Pazhavangadi, nearly 1.5 kms from railway station as well as from
bus stand Sree Maha Ganapati Temple Pazhavangadi is a well known
Ganapati temple in Kerala. The idol was originally worshipped by a
soldier of Travancore Army garrisoned at Padmanabhapuram and later when
the capital of Travancore shifted from Padmanabhapuram to Trivandrum in
1795 A.D. the garrison was also shifted and the idol was installed at
its present place Pazhavangadi.
Famous vazhipatu is the breaking of coconuts for fulfilment of any desire or obstacle besides other offerings like appam, modakam etc. and also Ganapathi-homa. No regulations in clothing. Footwear not permitted inside the premises.
Famous vazhipatu is the breaking of coconuts for fulfilment of any desire or obstacle besides other offerings like appam, modakam etc. and also Ganapathi-homa. No regulations in clothing. Footwear not permitted inside the premises.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM ZOO.
Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, one of the oldest in the country, was
established as an annexe to the Museum in 1857 by the erstwhile
Maharaja of Travancore in order to attract more visitors. This Zoo was
originally set up for recreational purpose only. But with more and more
loss of forest and wildlife in the process of human development, the
goal of the Zoo changed from recreation to conservation. Today Zoos are
seen as the last resort for endangered animals and birds. The Central
Zoo Authority established in 1992 under the Ministry of Environment and
Forest of India, enforces uniform management code to all the Zoos in
the country and provide financial and technical support for the Zoos.
Spread
over in 55 acres of land located in the heart of the temple city of
Thiruvananthapuram, the Zoo offers a rare opportunity for the visitors
to experience and enjoy an unparalleled picturesque and panoramic sylvan
surroundings besides vivid animal collections. The Zoo has around 75
different species of animals not only from India but from abroad also.
It also has several species of animals and birds from Ethiopian and
Australian Zoo geographic regions. The Lion tailed Macaque, Nilgiri
Langur, Indian Rhino, Royal Bengal Tiger are prominent among the
indigenous endangered fauna. Giraffe, Hippo, Zebra, Cape Buffalo are the
guests from African region. It will usher in a new era with the
completion of the ongoing modernisation works in the Zoo. Thrilling
encounters with the animals out in their open air landscapes are
becoming reality.
KARIKKAKOM DEVI TEMPLE.
Karikkakom Devi Temple is a temple situated seven kilometers east of
Trivandrum. Surrounded on all sides by the panoramic evergreen scenery,
rich with coconut palms and other fauna in the land of backwaters and
channals rest the Karikkakom Chamundi Devi Temple which is one of the
most ancient and renowned shrines of Kerala. In accordace with the
ancient architectural principles, under the guidance and supervision of
Sree Kkanipayoor Krishnan Nampoothiri the first stage of the
construction of the Sreekovil sub shrines Mukha Mandapam and Chuttu
Madapam completed. The reinstallation of the panchaloha Idol of the
Goddess followed by tantric rituals was performed on 21.03.1997 under
the supervision of Bhrahmasree Rishimangulam Vasudeva potti. Earlier the
temple was opend to devotees only on Sunday, Thused and Friays. But
after the reinstatlion, poojas, regularly performed form morning 5 am up
to 11.30 am and in the evening from 5 pm to 8 pm.
The temple stands as a legacy of our ancient culture, were thousands of devotess come every day to offer their prayers regardless of caste, creed and race. In the main shrine reststhe Goddess andon the north side are the shirnes of awesome Rektha Chamundi, Bhala Chamundi, and other sub shrines of shastha. Vinayaka and Yogiswaran. Yakshi Amma, Bhuvanesweri, Ayira valli etc. are also there. just to the northern side of the Devi Temple, there is an old house known as Guru Mandiram. This is believed to be the ancestral house or Tharavadu of the Yogiswaran who had brought Devi to this place. Out side the Devi Temple wall, Nager Kavau and pond belonging to the tmple are located. This Nager kavu is rich in numerous varieties of trees and creepers as well as medical plants. To remove Sarpa dosha, devotees can offer Ayilla Puja and Nurum palum, Archana for Nagar and more every month on the Ayilyam day. Udayasthamana puja, pushbabhishekam, Iswaraseva, etc., are the major poojas of the temple.
The temple stands as a legacy of our ancient culture, were thousands of devotess come every day to offer their prayers regardless of caste, creed and race. In the main shrine reststhe Goddess andon the north side are the shirnes of awesome Rektha Chamundi, Bhala Chamundi, and other sub shrines of shastha. Vinayaka and Yogiswaran. Yakshi Amma, Bhuvanesweri, Ayira valli etc. are also there. just to the northern side of the Devi Temple, there is an old house known as Guru Mandiram. This is believed to be the ancestral house or Tharavadu of the Yogiswaran who had brought Devi to this place. Out side the Devi Temple wall, Nager Kavau and pond belonging to the tmple are located. This Nager kavu is rich in numerous varieties of trees and creepers as well as medical plants. To remove Sarpa dosha, devotees can offer Ayilla Puja and Nurum palum, Archana for Nagar and more every month on the Ayilyam day. Udayasthamana puja, pushbabhishekam, Iswaraseva, etc., are the major poojas of the temple.
ATTUKAL BHAGAVATHY TEMPLE.
The Karanavar and his family were a little puzzled. The Karanavar saw the girl once again in his dream, in the same day as he saw the little girl. The girl appeared as an icon and told him to give her an abode in the nearby Kavu (a grove where shrubs and wild animals including snakes are left undisturbed). She told him that he would see three lines at a specific point in the kavu and she wanted her abode erected there.
With joy, the old man reached the Kavu and to his surprise, he found three lines marked on the ground. He knew it was a sacred spot and he wasted no time erecting a temple. The temple became the abode of the goddess, who later came to be known as Attukal Devi (Attukal Amma). Local devotees offered their prayers in this temple and soon the fame of this temple spread far and wide.
The people also offered to renovate the temple and a bigger temple with a new icon was installed. The goddess was represented as a woman with four arms, each bearing a spear, sword, skull and shield. The then high priest of Badarinath Temple led the consecration ceremony.
The girl that appeared before the Karanavar of Mulluveettil family is known to be Kannagi (Kannaki). Kannagi is the famous heroine of Chipathikaram, a Tamil epic written by Elenkovadikal. She is the incarnation of Sree Parvathy, the consort of Lord Siva. She took this incarnation of destroyer goddess, to destroy the evil and to preserve good. Kannagi was returning from Madurai, a city which she has destroyed, when she took a sojourn at Attukal and let the Karanavar see her as a little girl. She was on her way to Kodungalloor.
THE KANAKAKUNNU PALACE.
Kanakakunnu Palace in Trivandrum is one of the most famous in the city
of Trivandrum which is very rich with its ancient buildings, forts and
palaces, famous for their splendid architecture. Among the various
tourist Arrractions that are spread all around the city of
Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum. The Kanakakunnu Palace, situated right
next to the Napier Museum in Trivandrum, was constructed during the
reign of the Travancore King, His Highness Sree Moolam Tirunal
(1885-1924), one of the most popular rulers of Travancore. Used once as a
summer retreat, this piece of architectural excellence was used by the
Travancore royal family to entertain their guests; a favourite
especially for royal banquets. Later His Highness Sree Chithira Tirunal
modified the Palace and constructed tennis courts in the palace premises
to entertain his sport- enthusiast friends. This stunning piece of
architectural excellence was used by the Travancore royal family to
entertain their guests in the earlier days.
Kanakakunnu Palace, is said to be built by Sree Moolam Thirunal. It is
now protected by the tourism department the palace plays host to a lot
of cultural meets and programs. The Indian National Trust for Art and
Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has listed this place as a heritage
monument.Located about 800 meters north east of the Napier Museum in the
heart of Trivandrum city, Kanakakunnu Palace is one of the last
architectural vestiges of the colonial era. Built during the reign of
Travancore king Sree Moolam Thirunal (1885-1924), the palace served as
the main venue for royal banquets. Later Swathi Thirunal, one of
Travancore’s popular rulers, refurbished the palace and constructed
tennis courts in the premises. He also did use it for a few years as a
summer retreat. Boasting a quaint Kerala-style façade, the Travancore
royal family used the house to entertain guests. Inside you will see
massive crystal chandeliers and an array of exquisite pieces of royal
furniture – a testimony to the lavish lifestyle of the Thirunal kings
who had a penchant for music and art. Add to it a picturesque setting on
the crest of a small hill lush with meadows, grooves and flowering
shrubs.
Napier Museum built in the 19th
century, this Indo-Saracenic structure boasts a natural air-conditioning
system and houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic
artefacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory
carvings. The Japanese shadow play leather figures, used to depict the
epics of Mahabharata and the Ramayana, are very interesting.
A visit to the Napier Museum complex reveals a glimpse of Kerala's rich cultural heritage. An exceptional piece of architecture, the Museum is named after the former Madras Governor General, John Napier. The Napier Museum is also called the Government Art Museum. The Museum building is a combination of the Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles.
The Sree Chithra Art Gallery near the Napier Museum was opened in 1935 by the then Maharaja of Travancore, Sree Chithira Thirunal, displays rare collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich; exquisite works from the Mughal, Rajput and Tanjore schools of art. An oriental collection consisting of paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali offers a visual treat and are a tribute to the art and culture of these countries. The collection also includes unique copies of Indian mural paintings from pre-historic times down to the 18th Century.
SRI CHITRA ART GALLERY.
A visit to the Napier Museum complex reveals a glimpse of Kerala's rich cultural heritage. An exceptional piece of architecture, the Museum is named after the former Madras Governor General, John Napier. The Napier Museum is also called the Government Art Museum. The Museum building is a combination of the Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles.
The Sree Chithra Art Gallery near the Napier Museum was opened in 1935 by the then Maharaja of Travancore, Sree Chithira Thirunal, displays rare collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich; exquisite works from the Mughal, Rajput and Tanjore schools of art. An oriental collection consisting of paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali offers a visual treat and are a tribute to the art and culture of these countries. The collection also includes unique copies of Indian mural paintings from pre-historic times down to the 18th Century.
CHOWARA BEACH.
Chowara is a beautiful quaint village located about 10 km south of Kovalam. This village is dotted with coconut trees and a beach called Chowara Beach. Aazhimala Shiva Temple is located here is a major shrine. Vizhinjam harbor is another tourist attraction.
Accommodation facilities of various standards are available including old Kerala cottages. Aazhimala Beach Resort and Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort are situated in the vicinity.
Chowara is a place near to Vizhijam. It is around 20 kms from Thiruvananthapuram and 4 kms from Kovalam. Some of the top resorts in Kovalam is near to Chowara. Nearest bus stand is Vizhinjam. Frequent buses and other transportation services are available to Chowara. Azhimala Beach is near to Chowara.
Kovalam beach in Kerala is internationally renowned, this seaside destination has been a favourite haunt of tourists since the 1930s. Kovalam beach comprises three adjacent crescent-shaped beaches, of which the southernmost known as the Lighthouse Beach, is the most popular. Kovalam beach offers a variety of activities including snorkeling, catamaran rides, sunset viewing, cycling on the beach, swimming, sun-bathing etc. Kovalam is a must see tourist center for anyone who has a fascination for sun, sea and sand. Distance to Kovalam beach from Thiruvananthapuram: 16 km.
Sharing its western border with the Arabian sea, Kerala has a 600 km long shorelines dotted with some of the finest, most charming beaches of the world, coconut groves, natural harbors, lagoons and sheltered coves. Most of India’s finest beaches are in Kerala. For virtually its entire 600 km length, the Kerala coast is lined with sandy beaches, rocky promontories and coconut palms. Each year greater numbers of visitors arrive here in search of the tranquil, palm-fringed beaches.
Wonderla Kochi is the most popular and biggest
amusement park in India. It was previously known as Veega Land. The park
is located at Pallikara, about 15kms from Kochi city. Set in over 30
acres of landscaped space was set up in 2000, built to global standards
and flawlessly maintained. Beautiful gardens surrounded by lush green
trees, plants and shrubs make wonderla an amazing place. It has
entertained more than a crore visitors in 12 years. A joyful experience
packed with all types of rides offering entertainment
and fun for all age groups. It has won many Awards & Accolades for
its services and maintenance. Tickets and reservations can be done
through online booking. Group offers and special offers are also
available.
Primary importance is given to safety and hygiene of visitors by the management. Wonderla provides an absolutely safe environment for you and your family. Wonderla treats water confirming to IS standards. Customer service at Wonderla is warm, courteous, well-organised and supportive. Nearly 600 plus trained staffs attend to all the needs of the visitors. Wonderla – Kochi has restaurants with a total capacity of more than 1000 seats inside the vicinity. It provides variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes prepared hygienically, at a reasonable price. Park has also got other refreshment counters and coffee shops.
Kids Rides : Keeping in mind the safety requirement of kids the rides are designed and built accordingly, these mild yet fun-packed rides capture the imagination of kids and keep them entertained.
Water Rides : Wonderla brings you the biggest variety of water rides that are filled with lots of fun. From coasters to beach like wave pools to a rain disco and a lazy river to float, you can splash around and enjoy all the water rides.
Dry Rides : There’s something for everyone here, the dry rides at Wonderla is fun and adventures. These rides are full of surprises that take you on a joyride through twists and turns hanging you upside down making you scream and laugh. It also includes musical fountain and laser shows.
High Thrill Rides : The hi-thrill ride is an ultimate thriller built using the latest technology. These giant rides make your heart pumping and are unpredictable making your ride mind-blowing.
Sat / Sunday & Public Holidays : Adult Rs. 660 – Child Rs. 520
May Weekdays : Adult Rs. 570 – Child Rs. 460
May Weekends and Holidays, Onam-Ramzan, Christmas Season : Adult Rs. 730 - Child Rs. 580
By Train: Wonderla – Kochi is located 17km from Ernakulam Town Railway Station. Hire a cab from the station or opt for closest Kaloor Bus Station for public transport.
By Public Transport: Private buses flying between Kaloor to Muvattupuza / perumbavoor via Pallikara have got stoppage at park entrance gate. Park provides free pick up and drop from the entrance gate.
Ample free parking space is also available for vehicles.
Phone : +91 484 268 4001
Chowara is a place near to Vizhijam. It is around 20 kms from Thiruvananthapuram and 4 kms from Kovalam. Some of the top resorts in Kovalam is near to Chowara. Nearest bus stand is Vizhinjam. Frequent buses and other transportation services are available to Chowara. Azhimala Beach is near to Chowara.
Kovalam beach in Kerala is internationally renowned, this seaside destination has been a favourite haunt of tourists since the 1930s. Kovalam beach comprises three adjacent crescent-shaped beaches, of which the southernmost known as the Lighthouse Beach, is the most popular. Kovalam beach offers a variety of activities including snorkeling, catamaran rides, sunset viewing, cycling on the beach, swimming, sun-bathing etc. Kovalam is a must see tourist center for anyone who has a fascination for sun, sea and sand. Distance to Kovalam beach from Thiruvananthapuram: 16 km.
Sharing its western border with the Arabian sea, Kerala has a 600 km long shorelines dotted with some of the finest, most charming beaches of the world, coconut groves, natural harbors, lagoons and sheltered coves. Most of India’s finest beaches are in Kerala. For virtually its entire 600 km length, the Kerala coast is lined with sandy beaches, rocky promontories and coconut palms. Each year greater numbers of visitors arrive here in search of the tranquil, palm-fringed beaches.
Kovalam Beach
Kovalam is a beach town by the Arabian Sea in Thiruvananthapuram city, located around 16 km from the city center.Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees.
Kovalam first attention when the Regent Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi ofTravancore constructed her beach resort,Halcyon Castle, here towards the end of the 1920s. Thereafter the place was brought to the public eye by her nephew the Maharaja of Travancore. The European guests of the then Travancore kingdom discovered the potentiality of Kovalam beach as a tourist destination in the 1930s. However, Kovalam shot into limelight in the early seventies with arrivals of the masses of hippies on their way to Ceylon in the Hippie Trail. This exodus started the transformation of a casual fishing village of Kerala into one of the most important tourist destinations in all India.
Kovalam has three beaches separated by rocky outcroppings in its 17 km coastline, the three together form the famous crescent of the Kovalam beach
- Lighthouse Beach
- The southernmost beach, the Lighthouse Beach is the one most frequented by tourists, Lighthouse Beach got its name due to the old Vizhinjam Lighthouse located on a 35 meter high on top of the Kurumkal hillock. The lighthouse is built using stones, is colored in red and white bands and enjoys a height of 118 feet.It's intermittent beams at night render the beach with an unearthly charm.
- Hawah Beach
- Eve’s Beach, more commonly known as Hawa Beach, ranks second, in the early day, is a beehive of activities with fishermen setting out for sea. With a high rock promontory and a calm bay of blue waters, this beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlit nights.
- Samudra Beach
- A large promontory separates this part from the southern side. Samudra Beach doesn't have tourists thronging there or hectic business. The local fishermen ply their trade on this part.
Detour past Kovalam junction to land on Samudra Beach which is to the north of Ashoka Beach. One has the option to walk along the sea-wall too.The sight of the waves lashing on the rocks below is awesome. Shallow waters stretching for hundreds of metres are ideal for swimming. The beaches have steep palm covered headlands and are lined with shops that offer all kinds of goods and services.
The larger of the beaches is called Lighthouse Beach for its 35 metre high light house which towers over it atop Kurumkal hillock. The second largest one is Hawah Beach named thus for the topless European women who used to throng there. It was the first topless beach in India.However topless bathing is banned now except in private coves owned by resorts. Visitors frequent these two beaches. The northern part of the beach is known as Samudra Beach in tourism parlance. A large promontory separates this part from the southern side. Samudra Beach doesn't have tourists thronging there or hectic business. The local fishermen ply their trade on this part. The sands on the beaches in Kovalam are partially black in colour due to the presence of ilmenite and Monazite. The normal tourist season is from September to May. Ashoka beach is also the part of Kovalam beach.
Tourist facilities
There are a large number of beach resorts in and around Kovalam. The sea port of Vizhinjam is about 3 km away and famous for its special varieties of fish, old Hindu temples, big churches and a mosque. The Proposed International Trans shipment Terminal at Vizhinjam is also close to Kovalam.
Kovalam was among the most prominent tourist spots in India during the hippy era. It still has a high status among tourists, who arrive mostly from Europe and Israel.Kovalam is finding a new significance in the light of several Ayurvedic salons, and recuperation and regeneration resorts which provide a wide variety of Ayurvedic treatments for tourists.
PLACES IN KOCHI (COCHIN).
WONDER LA AMUSEMENT PARK.
Primary importance is given to safety and hygiene of visitors by the management. Wonderla provides an absolutely safe environment for you and your family. Wonderla treats water confirming to IS standards. Customer service at Wonderla is warm, courteous, well-organised and supportive. Nearly 600 plus trained staffs attend to all the needs of the visitors. Wonderla – Kochi has restaurants with a total capacity of more than 1000 seats inside the vicinity. It provides variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes prepared hygienically, at a reasonable price. Park has also got other refreshment counters and coffee shops.
Wonderla Kochi Rides
Wonderla Kochi is home for 55 amusement rides under four categories.Kids Rides : Keeping in mind the safety requirement of kids the rides are designed and built accordingly, these mild yet fun-packed rides capture the imagination of kids and keep them entertained.
Water Rides : Wonderla brings you the biggest variety of water rides that are filled with lots of fun. From coasters to beach like wave pools to a rain disco and a lazy river to float, you can splash around and enjoy all the water rides.
Dry Rides : There’s something for everyone here, the dry rides at Wonderla is fun and adventures. These rides are full of surprises that take you on a joyride through twists and turns hanging you upside down making you scream and laugh. It also includes musical fountain and laser shows.
High Thrill Rides : The hi-thrill ride is an ultimate thriller built using the latest technology. These giant rides make your heart pumping and are unpredictable making your ride mind-blowing.
Wonderla kochi ticket rates
Week Days : Adult Rs. 510 - Child Rs. 400Sat / Sunday & Public Holidays : Adult Rs. 660 – Child Rs. 520
May Weekdays : Adult Rs. 570 – Child Rs. 460
May Weekends and Holidays, Onam-Ramzan, Christmas Season : Adult Rs. 730 - Child Rs. 580
How to reach Wonderla
Visitors can reach Wonderla through different modes of transports.By Train: Wonderla – Kochi is located 17km from Ernakulam Town Railway Station. Hire a cab from the station or opt for closest Kaloor Bus Station for public transport.
By Public Transport: Private buses flying between Kaloor to Muvattupuza / perumbavoor via Pallikara have got stoppage at park entrance gate. Park provides free pick up and drop from the entrance gate.
Ample free parking space is also available for vehicles.
Wonderla Kochi contact number / Location
Address : Wonderla Holidays Limited, Pallikara, Kumarapuram P.O, Cochin – 683 565, Kerala, IndiaPhone : +91 484 268 4001
GREENIX VILLAGE.
Greenix Village is a cultural art centre promoting Kerala's varied art forms under a single roof.
Every evening we showcase Kerala's best known dance drama
Kathakali, its martial art form Kalaripayattu, a daily cultural
audio-visual history at our in-house museum, classical indian music in
the late evening & yoga training classes every morning.
This cultural art centre also houses an art gallery restaurant, a curio shop, book shop & vignettes of Kerala's cottage & craft industry. The village opens at 06.00 am & closes by 10.00pm.
This cultural art centre also houses an art gallery restaurant, a curio shop, book shop & vignettes of Kerala's cottage & craft industry. The village opens at 06.00 am & closes by 10.00pm.
Greenix invites foreign travelers to Cochin to be its
Artist-in-Residence. Individuals from all types of creative platforms;
visual arts, music, performing arts, architecture, design, dance,
researchers and healing art therapists are invited to enjoy Greenix
unconditional hospitality while demonstrating their creative gift for a
working period of one week. Greenix provides ancestral Kerala village
ambience to express your creative greatness involuntarily. The artist is
free to use the residency for his or her own purposes, without any
obligation towards the host.
For most of us growing up in the Kerala’s villages and towns,
dance has been an integral part of our lives. From the days we remember
as children, long before bollywood put on colour, the only
entertainment we had were the temple and church festivals that dotted a
calendar year. Each festival brought along a revelry and celebration
that spread days before into every nook and corner of the evergreen
Kerala Village landscape.
The energy of Theyyam with its invocations, the satire and
interactive performances of Chakiyarkoothu and Ottanthullal, the
emotionally charged eyes of the Kathakali performer, or the sound of
the clash of swords and steel from the nearby Kalaripayattu training
centre; all symbolised the colour of rural village life. To top it all,
the Kathakali performances, patronised by local landlords, long
before the monsoon turned the countryside into a melange of mud and
water, starting just after dusk and continuing till the break of dawn,
provided us children an excuse to overstay outside our homes.
At Greenix, we owe our origin to such evergreen nostalgia and also to a deep and abiding passion to conserve our various dances in its original form. This passion for conservation of Kerala’s dance forms has made us bring together the largest repertory of dance performers in Kerala State. It has also helped us create Greenix Village, at Fort Kochi, a veritable treasure trove of information, performances and a miniaturized recreation of our rich and beautiful culture and its colourful dance forms.
At Greenix, we owe our origin to such evergreen nostalgia and also to a deep and abiding passion to conserve our various dances in its original form. This passion for conservation of Kerala’s dance forms has made us bring together the largest repertory of dance performers in Kerala State. It has also helped us create Greenix Village, at Fort Kochi, a veritable treasure trove of information, performances and a miniaturized recreation of our rich and beautiful culture and its colourful dance forms.
FOLKLORE MUSEUM
Step into this three-storied edifice and take a stroll down history where every waft that you encounter is scented with times gone by, its culture and heritage. This is Kerala Folklore Theatre and Museum at Thevara, Ernakulam - a unique venture to preserve the splendid folklore wealth of the State.
Opened in the year 2009 as a non-profit organization, the museum is truly a treasure trove that showcases the rich heritage that Kerala exudes through its numerous art and dance forms. Artifacts that bear the scent of bygone era like masks, sculptures, in wood, stone and bronze, costumes of traditional and ritual art forms, musical instruments, traditional jewelry, manuscripts of rare medicinal and astrological secrets, and Stone-Age utensils are all preserved in this museum with utmost care.
The building itself is a piece of wonder with its three floors following the architectural styles of Malabar, Cochin and Travancore. The entrance to this marvelous structure is constructed from the remnants of a 16th century temple in Tamil Nadu and wooden carvings collected from across Kerala. The entrance door is decked with an attractive manichitratazhu (a traditional ornate door lock of Kerala). Near to this entrance door are pierced wooden windows, reminiscent of the intriguing Malabar style of architecture.
The first floor with the Cochin architectural style is sagaciously named as kalithattu, which means a floor for play and it displays costumes of various traditional and ritual dance forms of Kerala like Theyyam, Kathakali, Ottanthullal, and Mohiniyattam.Kanjadalam; or lotus petal is the name given to the second floor, which is adorned with fascinating mural paintings and has a chiseled wooden ceiling made of 60 frames.
The theatre here conducts authentic stage performances every day at 6.30 p.m. Kerala Folklore Theatre and Museum is the outcome of 25 years of efforts and determination of George Thaliath and his wife Annie George along with the inimitable craftsmanship and manpower put in by 62 carpenters and skilled workers for more than seven years. The museum is open from 9.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Entrance fee to the museum is Rs.100 for adults and Rs.50 for students.
For more details contact:-
The building itself is a piece of wonder with its three floors following the architectural styles of Malabar, Cochin and Travancore. The entrance to this marvelous structure is constructed from the remnants of a 16th century temple in Tamil Nadu and wooden carvings collected from across Kerala. The entrance door is decked with an attractive manichitratazhu (a traditional ornate door lock of Kerala). Near to this entrance door are pierced wooden windows, reminiscent of the intriguing Malabar style of architecture.
The first floor with the Cochin architectural style is sagaciously named as kalithattu, which means a floor for play and it displays costumes of various traditional and ritual dance forms of Kerala like Theyyam, Kathakali, Ottanthullal, and Mohiniyattam.Kanjadalam; or lotus petal is the name given to the second floor, which is adorned with fascinating mural paintings and has a chiseled wooden ceiling made of 60 frames.
The theatre here conducts authentic stage performances every day at 6.30 p.m. Kerala Folklore Theatre and Museum is the outcome of 25 years of efforts and determination of George Thaliath and his wife Annie George along with the inimitable craftsmanship and manpower put in by 62 carpenters and skilled workers for more than seven years. The museum is open from 9.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Entrance fee to the museum is Rs.100 for adults and Rs.50 for students.
For more details contact:-
Kerala Folklore Theatre and Museum
Folklore Jn., Thevara,
Cochin, Kerala, India
Phone: + 91 484 2665452
E-mail: keralafolkloretheatre@gmail.com
Website: www.folkloremuseum.in
National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom, Vallarpadam
Located in the middle of Vallarpadam in Kerala, the Vallarpadam Church or the Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom is an ancient church and a very famous centre of pilgrimage in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. It's one of the oldest European Churches in India which was built by the Portuguese Missionaries in the year 1524. The church is dedicated to the Holy Mary of Vallarpadam which is commonly referred as 'Vallarapadath Amma'. Though, it ruined due to heavy flood in the year 1676 but it was reconstructed in the year 1676. Then in the year 1888, it was declared as a special church by Pope Leo XIII and later the Union Government stated it as a major pilgrim centre. The history says that Vallarpadath Amma has saved her devotees life several times from violent storms.
Vallarpadam is situated next to Bolgatty Island on the west, and linked to the Ernakulam mainland via the new Goshree bridges. It is about 3.5 kilometers (2.2 mi) in length in the north-south direction and hosts a population of 10,000 people. Vallarpadam is about one kilometer (½ mile) away from the Ernakulam mainland.
St. George's Forane Church, Edappally.
Edappally, about 10 km away from the city, is famous for the St. George Forane Church, one of the oldest Roman Catholic Churches in the State. The church, popularly known as Edappally Pally, was a small structure at the time of its construction in 594 AD. In 1080 AD, a bigger church was built adjacent to the old one to accommodate the congregation that had grown greatly in number.
The church has undergone many renovations since the time of its construction. The picture of the Virgin surrounded by sculptures and angels was integrated with the altar during one such renovation. On the wall behind the altar, there is a painting of Heaven. A statue of St. George mounted on his horse, spearing the dragon, is also seen here.
The church feast is conducted in the month of April-May. Thousands of devotees participate in the festival which is a grand affair.
The church feast is conducted in the month of April-May. Thousands of devotees participate in the festival which is a grand affair.
St. George's Forane Church, north-east of Kochi, is 500 metres from the intersection of NH 66 and NH 544. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport in Nedumbassery, about 22 km from the church. The Edappally railway station is 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) away. Kochi Metro, the city's rail network, runs in front of the church.
Museum Of Kerala History, Eddapally.
Built in the 19th century-old Vallakadavu Boathouse in Trivandrum, this new biodiversity museum is the first of its kind in the country and has been recently opened to the public after its inauguration on June 5, 2018. An initiative of the Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSSB) along with the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, the Kerala State Coastal Area Development Corporation, and the Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation Limited , this museum is definitely a place you wouldn’t want to miss on your Kerala trip.
Major Attractions In The New Biodiversity Museum In Kerala
- A 50-seater 3D theatre, scale models, interactive kiosks and LCDs
- A Science on a Sphere (SOS) projection system
- A few galleries that display the themes related to biodiversity
- Some informative panels on the types of state’s traditional rice, marine diversity and marine life
- An aquascaped ambience
All these interactive features have been designed in a way that a visit to this biodiversity museum in Kerala will become enriching as the visitors will get informed about the importance of biodiversity conversation. And while the museum has just opened its door, the work was started long back in 2013 after the proposal.
Modern Art Gallery
The Modern Art Gallery has a collection of nearly 230 works of art by some of India's leading modern masters, including Raja Ravi Varma, M.F. Husain, F.N. Souza, Jamini Roy, Benode Behari Mukherjee, Ramkinker Baij, Ram Kumar and K.G. Subramanyan, among others.[2] The collection was assembled by Madhavan Nayar and his associates over a period of four years. Works were purchased from artists, art collectors and galleries while some were donated by the artists to the museum. The gallery was formally inaugurated in 19943 by then Chief Minister of Kerala, K. Karunakaran.
The Modern Art collection at the Kerala Museum is the only one of its kind accessible to the public in Kerala.
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