God’s Own Country: With the Arabian Sea in the west,
the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 m in the east and networked
by forty four rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features
that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations
in Asia. An equable climate. A long shoreline with serene
beaches. Tranquil streches of emerald backwaters. Lush hill
stations and exotic wildlife. Waterfalls .sprawling plantations
and paddy fields. Ayurvedic health holidays. Enchanting art
forms. Magical festivals. Historic and cultural monuments.
An exotic cuisine…All of which offer you a unique experience.
And what’s more, every one of these charming destinations
is only a two hour drive from the other. A singular advantage
no other destination offers.
Kerala, India’s most advanced society : A hundred percent
literate people. World-class health care system’s. India’s
lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates.
The highest physical quality of life in India. Peaceful and
pristine, Kerala is also India’s cleanest State.
For administrative purposes, the state of Kerala is divided
into fourteen districts. Most of these districts offer all
the tourism products typical of the state.
Places of Interest adjacent to Vembanad Lake
Villas:
Thekkady is a major wildlife center 114 km from here. Pathiramanal
in Alapppuzha district, Panachikad Temple in Kottayam District,
Anchuvilakku (22 km from Kottayam), Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls
(18km from Kottayam town), Vagamon, Karimbukayam – Meloram
on the Manimala river that flows between the Kanjirapally
and Erumeli panchayats, Erumeli Nestled in the lush green
Western Ghats, Sabarimala Hindu Pilgrim center(134 km from
Kottayam), Kayyoor - Bharananganam landscape, St Mary's Church,
famous pilgrim center at Bharananganam, beautiful valleys
of Ilaveezhapoonchira, Kannadipara rocky mountain, Mankallu
Mudikal hills, Illickal Hill, Ayyappara Hills, Kurisumala
Christian pilgrim center, Thangalppara mausoleum, Kottathavalam
hills, Poonjar Palace, Thirunakkara temple, St.Mary's Church
Valiyapally at Thazathangadi, Ettumannur Shiva Temple, Vaikom
Shiva temple, Aranmula famous for 'Aranmula Kannadi', Niranam
Christian pilgrim center, Kaviyoor Temple etc…