Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Green Bliss

Walk amidst the green forests, beside the placid lakes and on the beautiful hills. Enjoy the freshness of the morning air and be close to nature. Find our spirit in the beauty of nature. Welcome to Green Bliss Package Tour, offer by the Great India Tour Company across select destinations in Kerala, God’s own country. GITC takes you on this tour of 4 nights and 5 days through Calicut, Vythiri, Guruvayoor and Cochin.

Calicut, also known as Kozhikode, is a busy commercial town in the northern part of Kerala. It was the capital of the kingdom of Zamorins, whose rule brought prosperity to the land. Calicut is where Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese traveller who discovered the sea route to India landed his ship. It is a beautiful town with lush green villages, historical monuments, rivers, hills and rich cultural heritage. Kappad and Beypore are two major attractions for the traveller.

Vythiri is part of the Northern High Ranges of Kerala in Wayanad district. Far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this hill station has all the features of an ideal holiday destination. During the colonial times, it was the favorite retreat of English planters. The Edakkal Caves have carvings that are believed to be from the pre-historic times. Guruvayoor is located in Thrissur District in Kerala and is famous for its Shri Krishna Temple. The temple has a large elephant sanctuary that houses more than 40 elephants.

Cochin, also called Kochi is known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. It is the commercial capital of Kerala and its most cosmopolitan city. Cochin is a beautiful destination for tourists because of its scenic port, inland lakes and backwaters. It has been rated in the top three tourist destinations by the World Travel & Tourism Council and featured in National Geographic Traveler's '50 greatest places of a lifetime'.