Saturday, March 30, 2013

St. Thomas Orthodox Valiya Pally,Kurampala,Pandalam


St. Thomas Orthodox Valiya Pally is situated at Kurampala just one kilometer South of Pandalam Junction, not far away from M.C. Road in Pathanamthitta District of Kerala.

St. Thomas Orthodox Valiya Pally celebrated its Centenary during 2006. The church has three altars. The centre altar is dedicated to St. Thomas, the altar on the northern side is dedicated to St. Mary and the southern side altar in dedicated to St. George. A Chapel is also constructed at Pandalam Town and weekly Holy Qurabana is conducted here. The Holy Relics of the Saint Parumala Thirumeni is kept here

How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Chengannur (16 kms away)
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Nayamakad waterfalls


Nayamakad waterfalls is located about 10 kilometers  from Munnar on the way to Rajamala, Nayamakad is a land of breathtaking waterfalls and an endless stretch of verdant greenery. Behold the spectacle of water tumbling onto a fern-fringed pool from a hill at a height of 1600 meters (5333 feet). Enjoy a peaceful mountain walk, stop along the way to take photographs and simply soak up the scenery. Take a walk up to tshe Nayamakad gap to take in brilliant views of the Munnar valley covered with a green carpet of tea plantation.
How to Reach: Nearest Railway Station: Ernakulam Railway Station (4 hrs from Munnar)
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport (4 hours 30 minutes from Munnar)