Spices Valley Palace  Attractions

     

ART, CULTURE & CELEBRATIONS :

Celebrations & art are integral part of Kerala culture & heritage. The celebrations of Kerala have no religious or regional boundaries. The most spectacular Keralite celebration is the Onam which comes in august/September every year.

Among the dance forms:

• Theyyam of northern Kerala & Padayani of south-central Kerala have originated from ancient customs and beliefs of the indigenous people

• Kathakali, koodiyattam, mohiniyattam etc are classical dance forms of Kerala.

• Solo dance forms like ottanthullal & performing arts like koothu have a strong element of ridicule & social criticism delivered in a pleasing manner.

• Thiruvathira kali, margamkali, oppana are group dance forms perfomed on occasions by women of Hindu, Christian & Muslim communities respectively. These are related to their customs and beliefs

Dances of Kerala have a strong influence of kalarippayattu (traditional martial arts of Kerala)

 

 "Places of Natural Beauty"

 

 Ayyampara:  Sunset from the top of a 24 acre single rock... more

Illikkal Kallu: Sunrise from the top of the hill.... more

 Maramala waterfalls: Sliding down from a height of 200 ft.... more

   Elaveezha Poomchira: Beautiful slice of God's Own Country.... more

   Vagamon: Enchanting hill station with tea gardens and cardamom... more

   Thommankuthu Waterfalls: Famous for its numerous waterfalls.... more

   Kumarakom: Enchanting picnic spot.... more

   Elephant park: Popular training centre for elephants in Kerala.... more

   Thekkady: Periyar wild life sanctuary, tiger reserve.... more

 Idukki Dam: This is the world's second and Asia's first arch dam.... more

                    Munnar: For its tea plantations, Munnar attracts tourists for nature walk,.... more

"Places of religious significance"  

Temples:

   Kadappattoor : Mahadeva temple (God Shiva)....

   Vaikom: Kerala style of temple architecture.... more

   Thirunakkara: This is 500 year old temple built by the Maharajah.... more

   Ettumanoor:  This temple is famous for its murals.... more

   

Panachikkad: Known as the Mookambika Temple of the South... more

Surya Temple: The only temple in Kerala dedicated to the sun god.... more

                Vavarambalam: This mosque is dedicated to Vavar..... more

                Sabarimala: World famous Hindu pilgrim center..... more

 

Churches:

   Bharananganam: Blessed St.Alphonsammas Tomb... more  

 Kuravilangad: St. Mary's Church. Built in 355 AD.... more

 Pala: St. Thomas Church built in 1002 AD.... more

 Cherpungal: This Church established by the apostle St. Thomas.... more

 

   Aruvithura: The annual feast is celebrated on the 21 to 24th of April.... more

  "Places of historical significance"  

   Poonjar Palace: It is a glorious testimony to the regal opulence of a bygone era...