| Green Commune - Bringing Everything About Kerala |
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Kerala is a dream destination of any traveler in the world, because it is really a God's Own Country. Kerala is blessed with lush tropical greenery, vast backwaters, rich heritages of literature and arts, best of the beaches and of course, Ayurveda - probably the most ancient health science in the world.
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Kerala is the southern most state of India and home to world's some of the rare animal and plant species and dense rain forests, probably, in its purest and virgin forms. Kerala tourism organization has become very professional to market this "Gods' Own Country" in every nuke and corner of the world. But, still there are broken links for a normal traveler to get the exact detail he is looking for.
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| What is Our Mission? |
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Our mission is to assist travelers who wish to visit Kerala. Being true Keralites and having the experience of travelling everywhere in Kerala, we are the best to assist you in choosing the destinations, seasons, hotels, routes - that too free of cost! This is because of a noble wish of making your trip to our mother land an ever lasting memory!
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| What Information Do We Provide? |
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You can ask anything regarding your visit to Kerala like;
- Is it really hot now in Kerala? !
- How good is the political climate of Kerala to visit?
- How should I plan my 10 days in Kerala?
- What are the normal taxi charges in Kerala now?
- What a bird watcher can do in Kerala?
- Can I book my rail tickets myself from Kochi to Trivandrum?
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| Write to us to - enquiry@greencommune.in - You will get a speedy response with trusted answers with zero profit motive. |
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| Why Kerala is the Best in India? |
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Simply because Kerala;
- has the highest Human Development Index in India, higher than most developed countries !
- has the highest literacy rate in India
- is the least corrupt state in India
- is moving towards the rank of first e-literate state in India
- banking facilities in every village.
- India's cleanest state
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| Looking For More Reasons? |
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Ok, here we go....
- National Geographic's Traveller magazine names Kerala as one of the "Ten Paradises of the World !"
- The same agency names Kerala as one of "50 must see destinations of a lifetime !"
- Travel and Leisure names Kerala as "One of the 100 great trips for the 21st century !"
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Alleppey (Venice of the East)
Alappuzha or Alleppey is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes. Alappuzha remains prominent on the tourist trial of Kerela as one of the major centers for backwater boat trips. A host of boat races are held here during the harvest season ( between July and September ). Alleppey or Alappuzha is also known as the "Venice of the East" its was here that traders from across the seven seas came in search of black gold and souvenirs. Alappuzha or Alleppey is also home to Kuttanad, The rice bowl of kerala, one of the very few places in the world where farming is done below sea level.
Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Trivandrum is an architectural wonder and a magnificent temple that is sure to amaze you. Situated in the heart of the city, the massive structure has a staggering 100 feet high "Gopuram", the main temple tower. Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple of Kerala is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, one of the Gods of the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu. The massive idol of the deity measures 18 feet in length and is covered with gold and other precious stones.
Pakshipathalam (cave of birds)
After dropping Amrita in the stream the Garuda, tired of long flight, perched on the Karimala. There is a small eagle shaped projection where the Garuda perched. This rock is now known as Garudapara (rock of Garuda). The Garuda is considered as the king and guardian of the birds. Pakshipathalam is a rock cave at the north end of Brahmagiri hill where various species of birds camp.