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Flame-throated bulbul, Nelliyampathy, Kerela

PC - Shiny Jose

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Crested bunting, Uttarakhand

PC - Ravi Rajagopal

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White-bellied blue flycatcher

Ganeshgudi, Karnataka

PC - Shantanu Somwanshi

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Alpine accentor

Tungnath,Uttarakhand

PC - Pratik Humnabadkar

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Grey Plover in full breeding plumage at Poshitra, Gujarat, May 2017

PC - Ashok Mashru

Parumala Island

Parumala is a small village and island on the Pampa River in Pathanamthitta district in Kerala, India.

Parumala is renowned for the presence of the Tomb of St. Gregorios (Parumala Thirumeni), belonging to the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and Syriac Orthodox Church, so it is a pilgrimage site.The annual feast Ormapperunnal is held at the Parumala Church annually on the first and second of November.

Napier Museum and Art Gallery, Kerela

A visit to the Napier Museum complex reveals a glimpse of the state's cultural heritage. The Museum is named after the former Madras Governor General, John Napier. It is also called the Government Art Museum.

The building is a combination of the Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles. Built by the 19th Century British architect Chisholm, it has a unique natural air-conditioning system. A treasure house of art, the intriguingly eclectic collection of bronzes, historic ornaments, ivory carvings and chariots, it is the pride of the place.

The Sree Chitra Art Gallery features a rare collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Varma and Roerich among others, and works from the Mughal, Rajput and Tanjore schools. An oriental collection of paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali offers a visual treat.

A four centuries old clock and an herbal coat for the use of the king of Travancore are the main attractions here. The structure is surrounded with a beautiful meadow with various kinds of flowers.

Time : 

Open from 10:00 am t o 5:00 pm on all days except Mondays and Wednesday forenoon.

Location: 

The Museum Junction, which is two km away from Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station at Thampanoor

How to Reach: 

Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram central, about 2 kms from the city

Nearest Airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 6 kms from the city. ‪#‎museum‬ ‪#‎india‬ ‪#‎Thiruvananthapuram‬ ‪#‎kerela‬ ‪#‎bharat‬‪#‎archives‬ ‪#‎gallery‬

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Oriental white-eye at Malakkapara, Trichur, Kerala July 2015, pic by Sanalkumar Sreevalsan ‪#‎India‬ ‪#‎Birds‬ ‪#‎Kerela‬

*) - Lesser Florican, July 2015, Sokhaliya, Ajmer, Rajasthan ‪#‎india‬ ‪#‎rajasthan‬‪#‎birds‬

Famous Beaches in Kerala (Part 2)

Cherai Beach is on the western coast of Vypin Island ,25 km from Kochi. Goshree bridges connect the island to the mainland. There are regular ferry services also connecting the two areas . Cherai beach is the longest compared to two other beaches in the island.

Sankumugham Beach is located very close to Trivandrum City. It is one of the evening hideouts for the city dwellers to unwind and relax.

Calicut Beach is another beach that is located close to the city center. I have never seen any other beach where these many ice creams shops operate close-by. I am not talking about the ice cream carts but actual shops.

Kappad Beach is a historically important beach in Kerala. It is the place where Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese explorer landed in 1498. It is 12 kms away from Calicut city and has beautiful sandy beach stretches.

Well, there are many more beaches as Kerala is a coastal state. Depending on where you are traveling in Kerala, you can ask your Kerala tour operator to guide you to the one near that location. ‪#‎India‬ ‪#‎Kerela‬‪#‎Beach‬ ‪#‎tourism‬

Famous Beaches in Kerala (Part 1)

Being a coastline State Kerala has a long western border with Arabian Sea. There are beaches of all types :- wet and wild hilly shores, long promenades, beaches adjoining backwaters and the sea . Take your choice.

Bekal Beach in the northern most part of Kerala Kasargod is a long lovely one. The Bekal Fort in the middle makes it enchanting. View the sea from the ramparts of the fort, or walk, swim, or picnic. The place is a declared tourism spot, so all amenities are provided such as accommodation for all pockets, good roads, clean beach etc. It lies at a distance of 16 km from the town of Kasargod.

Muzhuppilangad Beach is 5 km north of Thalassery. (15 km from Kannur ) An unpaved road winding through coconut groves lead you to the beach. The 5 km long beach curves in a wide expanse: you can even see the Kannur beach to the north. About 200 meters away is the Green Island. But the Prize goes to the 5 acre Dharmadam Island in beauty. During low tide you can walk to the island if you get permission from the owners. The rocky shores are remarkably beautiful.

Kovalam Beach is the most well-known beach in India. The bay created by the jutting promontory is calm and ideal for bathing. The place has everything you need, comfy cottages, high-end hotels, pools, yoga center, places where you can have soothing medicinal oil baths. It is only 12 km from Trivandrum City.

Varkala Beach also known as Papanasam (washing away sins) Beach is unique for the presence of cliffs a strange sight on the flat coast. As the waves dash against them, water spouts and spas are formed. One can bathe and swim also at the beach. There are many shops around to have snacks. The town of Varkala is about 32 miles north-west of Trivandrum.‪#‎India‬ ‪#‎Kerela‬ ‪#‎Beach‬ ‪#‎tourism‬