Lovers India

Tuesday, 8 April 2014

[Lovers India] Paithal Mala

Paithal Mala

This enchanting hill station is a trekker's delight.

This hilly region is 1372 m above sea level and is 65 km away from Kannur town on Kannur-Thalipparamba-Kudiyanmala rout.

Paithal Mala, near the Kerala - Karnataka border ,is rich in flora and fauna.

It is a 6 km trek to the top of the hills.

Best Season:
Oct - May

Transport Terminals:

Nearest City : Kudiyan Mala

How to Reach:
By Road - 8 km, 36 km from Kannur.

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Monday, 7 April 2014

[Lovers India] Siruvani - KERALA Tourist Spots

Siruvani

The reservoir at Siruvani was built for Tamil Nadu by the Kerala Government to meet the drinking water requirements of Coimbatore.

The gateways on either side of the road across the dam are typical of the Kerala and Tamil architectural styles.

Siruvani is also home to certain tribals like the Mudugars and Irulars.

Best Season:
All season

Transport Terminals:

Nearest bus stand: Edakkurissi, which is in Palakkad-Manarcad route

How to Reach:

Nearest airport: Coimbatore (55 km)
Palakkad Junction Railway Station (5 km from the city) is a major railhead of the Southern Railways.
Palakkad is connected by an excellent network of roads to all the major cities in India.

KSRTC bus stand Ph: 0491-520098

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Sunday, 6 April 2014

[Lovers India] Koyikkal Palace - KERALA Tourist Spots

Koyikkal Palace

Situated 18 km away from Thiruvananthapuram city, the palace stands between Ponmudi hill station and Kuttalam waterfalls. It was built for Umayamma Rani of the Venad royal family who ruled here between 1677 and 1684. The palace is a double storeyed traditional nalukettu with slanting gabled roofs and an inner courtyard.

It now houses a Folklore Museum as well as Numismatics Museum set up by the Department of Archaeology in 1992.

A treasure house of quaint musical instruments, the Folklore Museum also has household utensils and models of folk arts. Oorakkudukku, a device for intellectual exercise used by Yogis, Gajalekshmi, a lamp representing the goddess of prosperity - Lakshmi are other interesting exhibits. The exhibits include rare articles like 'Chandravalayam', a small percussion instrument used as an accompaniment while reciting the ballad 'Ramakathappattu' (the story of Lord Sree Rama)' 'Nanthuni', a sweet sounding musical instrument made of wood and string used while singing the 'Onappattu' and 'Nanthunippattu' during Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala.

The Numismatics Museum is the only one of its kind in the State. Coins here belong to different parts of the world as well as to different eras. A Venetian coin, Amaida, believed to have been presented to Jesus Christ, is also in this museum. The most valuable among Indian coins found here are 'Karsha', nearly 2500 years old.

Rasi, the world's smallest coins are also on display, as also Sreekrishna Rasi, one of the regional coins issued by local kings around the 10th Century and the Anantharayan Panam, the first modern gold coin of Travancore, which was in circulation in the 15th and 17th centuries. Nearly 374 Roman gold coins, each worth up to Rs.5 million now, depicting Roman gods and goddesses like Venus, Hercules, Mars, Ceres, and Genius and rulers like Hardin (AD 117 - 138) are also among the collection.

Attractions:
Palace, folklore and numismatics museum.

Time :
9:00 am to 5:00 pm on all days, except Mondays

Emergency Details:

Palace Phone : 0472 2812136

Transport Terminals:
Nedumangad

Location:

Nedumangad, 18 km from Thiruvananthapuram

Route:

Thiruvananthapuram - Nedumangad - Koyikkal.

How to Reach:

Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram
Nearest Airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport

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Saturday, 5 April 2014

[Lovers India] Kappil Beach - KERALA Tourist Spots

Kappil Beach

For those who prefer Thoreau to Harold Robbins, the secluded and relatively unexplored Kappil Beach should prove idyllic. This sun-drenched beach is a perfect getaway after a hectic tour of the nearby Bekal Fort, some six kms away.

Adventurous souls can even ascend the nearby Kodi cliff to get a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea.

Best Season:
Summer & Winter.

Transport Terminals:
Udma Bus - stand (3 kms away)

How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Stations : Kasaragod, Palakkunnu

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Friday, 4 April 2014

[Lovers India] വരൂ നമുക്കൊരു യാത്രപോകാം...

വരൂ നമുക്കൊരു യാത്രപോകാം...

വരൂ നമുക്കൊരു യാത്രപോകാം...
പിണങ്ങിയകന്നു നിന്ന കൈവിരലുകൾ
പരസ്പ്പരം കോർത്തുകൊണ്ട്,
പറയുവാനാകാതെപോയ വരികൾക്ക്
നേർത്തയൊരീണം മൂളിക്കൊണ്ട്..
കാണാൻ കൊതിച്ച പലതുകളിലേയ്ക്കു
ചെറു മന്ദഹാസം പൊഴിച്ചുകൊണ്ട്‌..
വരൂ നമുക്കിന്നൊരു യാത്ര പോകാം..

അകലെയൊരു പുഴ മഴക്കുഞ്ഞുങ്ങളേയും നോക്കിയിരിക്കയാവാം
അതിനടുത്തായിട്ടുനിൽക്കുന്നോരാൽമരം
പഴയ കിളിക്കൊഞ്ചലുകളോർക്കയാവാം
ദൂരെയന്തിമേഘങ്ങളൊരു സിന്ദൂരപ്പൊട്ടിനെ മായ്ക്കയാവാം..
ഇനിയുമകലെയെവിടെയോ, അറിയാത്ത ശിൽപ്പികൾ
പ്രണയകാവ്യങ്ങൾ ശിലകളിൽ ചമക്കയാവാം..
നമുക്കൊരുമിച്ചു കാണുവാനിനിയുമെന്തൊക്കെയോ,
കാലമൊരു ഘടികാര സൂചിയിൽ തിരിക്കയാവാം..

വരൂ, കടംകഥകൾ പറഞ്ഞു നമ്മെ രസിപ്പിച്ചയാ
പഴയ കൽപ്പടവുകളിൽ ചെന്നിരിക്കാം..
നിനവുകളിൽ നിന്നിറങ്ങി നാം
നിമിഷങ്ങളെ തൊട്ടറിഞ്ഞീടുമ്പോൾ
ഹൃദയധമനികൾ മീട്ടിയ സുഖദസംഗീതം
ഞാൻ പകർന്നു നൽകാം..
കുണുങ്ങിയൊഴുകുന്ന ഓളങ്ങളെ
നിലാവിൻറെ കൈകൾ പുണരുന്നനേരം
അഴിച്ചുമാറ്റാമീയഹന്തയുടെ ചേല,
മനസ്സുകൾ നഗ്നമായ്പകർന്നാടിടട്ടെ.. !!!

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[Lovers India] Ashtamudi Lake - KERALA Tourist Spots

Ashtamudi Lake

Backwaters is the most popular tourist attraction of Kerala. The palm-fringed, tranquil backwaters were once the state's trade highways. With 41 west-flowing rivers, the backwaters stretch to almost 1,900 kilometers. The backwater routes date back over the centuries and have been long used for all transportation needs, in particular trade in coconut, rubber, rice and spices. The Ashtamudi lake, surrounded by red cliffs and swaying coconut palms, still bears traces of its former links with China -on a backwater cruise from Kollam to Alappuzha all along the waterline you can see the famous Cheena Vala (Chinese fishing nets gracefully hanging over the lake, as covered country boats ply the backwaters. The Kollam Boat Club provides boats to cruise on the lake.

Catamarans( house boats) provide an opportunity for exhilarating watersports. With a gentle breeze to aid, one may sail around the Ashtamudi Lake.The 9 hour boat ride from Kollam to Alappuzha along these backwaters can be an unforgettable experience. Located in Kollam district, Ashtamudi is famed for its panoramic and magnificent views.The Ashtamudi Lake is so named because of its eight 'arms' or channels is the gateway to the backwaters.

Best Season:
August to March

Emergency Details:
DTPC Tourist Information Centre, KSRTC Bus Stand, Kollam Ph: 745625.
DTPC Tourist Office, Guest House Complex, Asramam Ph: 742558.
Department of Tourism-District Office, Govt. Guest House. Ph: 743620.

Transport Terminals:
Kollam

How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Kollam is connected to most Indian cities and is on the railway routes. The city's main station is Kollam Junction.
Nearest Airport: Thiruvananthapuram International and Domestic Airport 76 km away from the city.

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Re: [Lovers India] Morning words

On Sun, Mar 30, 2014 at 9:31 AM, Mukeshzzz . <mukeshfb@gmail.com> wrote:

“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,
Love like you'll never be hurt,
Sing like there's nobody listening,
And live like it's heaven on earth.”

“We are the music-makers,
And we are the dreamers of dreams,
Wandering by lone sea-breakers,
And sitting by desolate streams.
World-losers and world-forsakers,
Upon whom the pale moon gleams;
Yet we are the movers and shakers,
Of the world forever, it seems.”

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“A dead thing goes with the stream, but only a living thing can go against it.”

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