Kannurtourismhttp://www.kannurtourism.orgCome to Kannur! Nature’s bounteous beauty beckons you ! Kannur is a land with a resonant past. Myths and legends abound. The ships of Solomon, they say anchored along our coasts to collect timber for building the ‘Temple of the Lord’. Kannur finds mention as NAURA in the ‘Periplus of the Erithrean Sea’ a Greek work of great antiquity.Kannur has always been a favourite destination of the intrepid foreign traveller. Europeans, Chinese and Arabs have visited our coasts. In his book of travels Marco Polo recounts his visit to the area circa 1250 A.D. Other visitors included Fahian, the Buddhist pilgrim and Ibn Batuta, writer and historian of Tangiers.The term Kannur is the compound of two words Kannan (Lord Krishna) Ur (Place). This will make it the place of Lord Krishna.Travel and TourismApr 4, 2007
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Lake Palace is a luxury resort located in Alleppey at the banks of Vembanadu Lake, adjacent to the venue of the legendary Nehru Trophy boat race. It is managed by Water World Tourism Company Pvt. Ltd. - a pioneer in backwater tourism. Over the years Water World has been in the forefront of making Alleppey a hot spot in the Asian travel map.The services of Water World is primarily in backwater tours offering a host of Houseboat cruises, speed boat rides and motor boat (small ship) cruises. With the launch of Lake Palace, one of the finest luxury backwater resorts in Kerala, Water World has entered a new domain in hospitality with a keen eye on detail and a mind to greet every guest with the warm hospitality synonymous with Kerala's vibrant heritage.Set amidst green vistas, vast blue skies, fresh breeze, towering palms and ever flowing water streams, Lake Palace captures every mood and nuances of a perfect backwater experience.
The 120 year old Tharavadu Heritage Home is the only real heritage home in Kumarakom, Kerala, More than 120 years old traditional Kerala house. Tour Kerala's backwaters with traditional art and music, food and ayurveda massage, house boats all within your budget Tharavadu Heritage home.