Kerala

hills · wildlife

Munnar is a hill station on the Western Ghats, a range of mountains situated in the Idukki district of the Indian state of Kerala.

politics

Kerala police officials practicing parade before Independence Day in Kerala... Independence Day, observed annually on 15 August, is a National Holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the British Empire on 15 August 194…

Flacourtia inermis grows in Kerala, India. Flacourtia inermis, known commonly as lovi-lovi, or batoko plum, is a species of flowering plant native to the Philippines, but which has naturalized in tropical Asia and Africa.

dance · music

Mohiniyattam, is a classical dance form from Kerala, India. Believed to have originated in 16th century CE, it is one of the eight Indian classical dance forms recognised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.

hills · wildlife

What a nicely coordinated set of movements, it would appear that these Lion-tailed Macaques have! Of course, they're just doing their thing, and inquisitively too! The Lion-tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus), or the Wanderoo, is an Old World m…

hills · wildlife

View of colourful houses nestled on the hills of Munnar in Kerala, India. Munnar is a hill station on the Western Ghats, a range of mountains situated in the Idukki district of the Indian state of Kerala.

festival · temple

The famous Chamayavilakku is a unique festival which is held at the Kottankulangara Sree Devi Temple, Chavara near Kollam, Kerala where thousands of men irrespective of their religious faith get dressed up as women to offer prayers to the G…

lake · river

Vembanad (Vembanad Kayal or Vembanad Kol) is the longest lake in India, and the largest lake in the state of Kerala. It is also counted as one of the largest lakes in India.

lake · river

Vembanad Lake is famous for its exceptional scenic beauty, lush green surroundings and exciting boat cruises. The houseboats in Kerala are an ideal way to unwind and spend some quiet moments that will rejuvenate your soul.

boats · sport

Nehru Trophy Boat Race, the most colourful water sport in Kerala. This prestigious cultural event of Kerala has been attracting people from all over the world.

lake · river

Houseboats idling on the waters of Punnamada Lake, Kerala, India. Punnamada Lake is the name of the Vembanad Lake located in the Kuttanad region of the district of Alappuzha.

railway

A train jouney departing from Shoranur Railway Station in Kerala. Shoranur Junction is the largest railway station in Kerala located at Shoranur, Palakkad District, coming under the Palakkad Division of Southern Railway.

boats · river

Participants ready for the Champakulam boat race. We see the entire crowd a waits for the traditional Champakulam boat race to begin. Participants rowing through the Pamba river before boat race begins....

coastline · boats

Prestine view of Arabian sea as seen from Neendakara beach in Kerala. Neendakara is a famous fishing harbour located around 8 km from Kollam district of Kerala, India.

river · lake

Yoga sessions going on at Punnamada resort in Kerala. Overlooking the beguiling waters of Punnamada Lake Alappuzha, Punnamada Resort-Best Resorts in Kerala enthralls you with comfort and luxury at a location that enlivens all your senses.

coastline · river

Sailing on backwaters of Kerala, we see local boatmen standing with the fishing net on their boat in the middle of Kerala backwaters.

railway · coastline

Rail journey towards Kerala crossing green fields. Kerala, is a state in the south-west region of India on the Malabar coast.

boats · coastline

A smaller canoe cuts through the water rather fast, as the oarsman steers it through the waterways, his partner sitting on a load of grass that might well be meant for an elephant or some cows! Alleppey house boats are a unique attraction f…

coastline

Kerala is a state in the south-west region of India on the Malabar coast. It was formed on 1 November 1956 as per the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam-speaking regions.

boats · sport

As people in the boat await for the signal for the race to start. During the Nehru Boatrace in Kerala, which draws a lot of tourists from all over the world.

temple · river

The Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple is one of the "Divya Desams", the 108 temples of Vishnu revered by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars located near Aranmula, a village in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, South India.

river · lake

Valiyavila family estate - a home by the lake, is situated on a mini peninsula in the heart of the Ashtamudi Lake in Kerala on the Kollam - Alleppy backwater route in Kerala.

river · temple

The Pamba River (also called Pampa river) is the third longest river in the South Indian state of Kerala after Periyar and Bharathappuzha and the longest river in the erstwhile princely state of Travancore.