Sholayar Dam in Kerala India

Sholayar Dam is one of the most beautiful Dams in Kerala. It is in the middle of the vast reserve forest of Anamallais in the Western Ghats. The upper reaches of Chalakudy river has the Aliyar Dam and the lower reaches has the Peringalkuthu Dam, Vazhachal Water falls, Athirapilly water falls etc.

Peechi Dam and Reservoir in Thrissur Kerala India

Peechi Dam in Thrissur, Kerala is a Hydro Electric Power Station as well. It is a popular tourist spot with a large garden just beneath the Waterfalls. There are Boating and Rafting facilities in the Reservoir. The Dam is surrounded by the dense forests of the western ghats and the Kerala Forest Research Institute nearby is a top notch College doing extensive research on the Tropical forests of Kerala.

Thenmala Waterfalls in Kerala India

The water falling from a steep cliff is a beautiful sight for the passengers in the rail car passing in close quarters to the Waterfall in Thenmala Kerala. It is a rare location in the world to come so close to a waterfall travelling in a train.

Athirapilly Water falls of Kerala India

The most spectacular of all Falls in South India - Athirapilly Falls near Chalakudy, Kerala

The Waterfalls near Kalpetta Wayanad Kerala India

Asia's biggest Arch Dam Idukki in Kerala India

Waterfalls in Kerala India Athirapilly the most scenic falls in Kerala Forests

Temple Ponds in Kerala

Large and small ponds are attached to Temples in Kerala. This is for worshippers to take a dip. Even traditional Brahmin 'Nalukettu' homes often have a Pond in the compound. A royal bath and swimming in the pond is a ritual in Kerala. An ayurvedic self massage with medicated oils and a refreshing dip in the pond is a must for the Brahmin males. The females apply either Turmeric paste or medicated oils on the body and wash their hair with coconut oil and specially formulated herbal oils for thicker and darker oil and a glowing skin.

Rock Quarry in Kerala India

Kerala has several unused rock quarries which are filled with rain water and are used by locals for washing and bathing. Sometimes it is used for Aquaculture and Fish farming. The deep clean water is ideal for growing large fish like carp etc.

Kerala Tourism Highlights of Village Life

Tree Houses in Kerala Forests

Kerala Forest Department has built numerous tree houses in several locations in the State. The jungles of Western ghats are home to wild animals and birds of hundreds of species. It is thrilling and adventurous to live in a Tree house in the middle of the forest and watch the wild animals and birds closer.

Countryside and Village Life in Kerala

Kerala Homes and Architectural Styles of Olden Days

A typical Kerala Home has a simple yet stunning architectural style which is similar to the Far Eastern Temple styles of Japan, China, Cambodia etc. The walls are made of semi wire cut bricks or lateral stone and plastered or painted. The roof is in clay tiles and the front facade is a carved wooden structure. There are open sit outs or verandah or even wooden benches incorporated on raised platforms in the verandah.

Village Life in Kerala India Rice Cultivation and Farming Methods in Rural Areas

Village Life in Kerala India

Kerala is a green strip of land in S. India where agriculture is one of the most prominent activity. Rice is cultivated in vast stretches of land and old methods of farming are still used. There are numerous Canals and Waterways connecting Kerala which is a great way to explore its Village life.