http://www.indusholidays.in Sat, 29 May 2010 03:04:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en House Boats in Kerala Regionally termed as ‘kettuvallams’ or tied – boats, these hand-crafted boats are built with strong planks of wood probably with jack wood. These wooden planks are tied together with coir ropes and polished with fish oil, encompassing almost 85 feet, these floating houses accommodates 2 to 10 ... http://www.indusholidays.in/2010/05/houseboat/ Ayurveda The medical system of Ayurveda originated in India over five thousand years ago. The Literal meaning of Ayurveda is the knowledge of life. Ayurveda has gained global popularity and has now been accredited by World Health Organization. Though the actual emergence of Ayurveda is concealed in the mists of past ... http://www.indusholidays.in/2010/05/ayurveda/ REJUVENATION (7 – 14 Days) Rejuvenation therapy bestows an individual with longevity, intellect, excellent memory, positive energy, youthfulness, clear voice and strengthens the sensory and motor organs. In short, it will refresh your youthfulness and recharges you with positive energy. This treatment includes body massaging with hand ... http://www.indusholidays.in/2010/05/indus-ayurveda-health-packages/ Tongue-tickling culinary delights The cuisine of Kerala is linked in all its richness to the history, geography, demography and culture of the land. Kerala’s Hindus are vegetarian by religion and because Kerala has a large population of Muslims and Christians that are predominantly non – vegetarian, Kerala cuisine has a multitude ... http://www.indusholidays.in/2010/05/kerala-cuisine/ Celebrations of Kerala Kerala   is the  homeland  of many  legendry festivals in the world.     These grand festivals    and   feasts transcend regional and religious profiles. The main aspect that stands out through different ceremonies and rituals is the thread of harmony and oneness.    Traditional practices are sill followed with the same spirit ... http://www.indusholidays.in/2010/05/celebrations-of-kerala/ THENMALA - KOLLAM Thenmala    decodes into a lyrical sounding of ‘Honey Hills’, as "Then" means honey and "Mala"  means hillock. The honey collected from Thenmala forest region is of rich quality and of high medicinal value because    of    the   unique floristic composition   of the forests.    Thenmala,   a    region   placed  72 kms ... http://www.indusholidays.in/2010/05/thenmala-kollam/ Periyar Tiger Reserve - Idukki Thekkady    in   Idukki district is tantamount with wildlife, hills and spice plantations. The Periyar  Tiger Reserve is perched in Cardamom hills of Thekkady.      The   Periyar Lake, in the centre of the   sanctuary forms the nucleus of the reserve. Boating through this region provides a most ... http://www.indusholidays.in/2010/05/periyar-tiger-reserve-idukki/ Parambikulam - Palakkad Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary in Nelliyampathy claims of the first ever scientifically managed teak plantation   and    the famous Kannimara teak tree,   which is the world’s tallest and oldest teak tree. Apart from the surprising  array   of    flora and    fauna,   this sanctuary offers challenging hill ranges for trekking and vast ... http://www.indusholidays.in/2010/05/parambikulam-palakkad/ Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Thiruvananthapuram   Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary has a rugged terrain interspersed with gushing brooks, gentle slopes and meadows. The Neyyar River originates from the Agasthya Peak, which is enclosed by an irrigation dam called Neyyar Dam. The Agasthya mountain range supports a wide variety of plant   species;   including some ... http://www.indusholidays.in/2010/05/neyyar-thiruvananthapuram/ KONNI - PATHANAMTHITTA Drastically    different from modern    cities is   the town of   Konni, which lies at a dozen kilometres from Pathanamthitta   district.     It is also    the main    entry point to the    dense forest bordering the district. Earlier,    wild    elephants    caught    from    the    forests   were brought   here   and put into a cage known ... http://www.indusholidays.in/2010/05/konni-pathanamthitta/