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Traditional folk art form performed as ritual in Kavukal(temples) of north Kerala.

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Luxurious to affordable - accommodation at Kanyakumari

Vivekanandapuram offers clean living - luxurious to affordable - accommodation for over 1000 persons at a time at reasonable charges.

A.C. Cottages with double bedded rooms Rs. 2000 + 12.5% tax

Additional Person : Rs.200

• Vegetarian canteen

• Free Bus service

• Bank, Dispensary

• Close to Sunrise beach

• Book shop

• Handicraft shop

Rooms with attached bath

AC 3 bedded room Rs. 800 +10% tax

AC 2 bedded room Rs. 700 +10% tax

additional person Rs. 100

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Deluxe 4 bedded room Rs. 400 +5% tax

Deluxe 3 bedded room Rs. 350 +5% tax

Four bedded room Rs. 300 +5% tax

Double bedded room Rs. 250

additional person Rs. 15

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single person occupancy Rs. 250

Four bedded room in annex Rs. 200

additional person Rs. 10

Rooms with common bath

Three bedded room Rs. 45

New hall (with carpet, pillow) Rs. 500 +10% tax

Big hall (without beds) Rs. 250 +5% tax

Small hall (without beds) Rs. 150

Hall with 8 beds Rs. 120

Hall with 6 beds Rs. 100

additional person Rs. 5

Locker with single bed Rs. 15

Advance Reservation :

Please inform us 30 days in advance with a day's rent as deposit by Money Order/Demand Draft for assured booking. For cancellation, give us 48 hours prior notice to avoid forfeiture of your deposit. Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of "Vivekananda Kendra" payable at State Bank of India, Vivekanandapuram (Branch code no. 3780). Cheques are not accepted.

Extension of Stay :

A maximum of 3 days is permitted at a time. In case you wish to extend your stay, please contact the Campus-in-charge. He may help you subject to availability of rooms. A day is reckoned as of 24 hours from time of check-in, and in case of advance reservation it is from 12:00 hrs.

Own A Room Scheme (free stay for 30days in a year for next 20years)

Double Bed Room 2.5 Lakhs

Three Bed Room 3.5 Lakhs

A.C. Bed Room 4.0 Lakhs

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CONTACT

Campus-in-charge

Vivekananda Kendra

Vivekanandapuram

Kanyakumari-629 702

Phone: +91-(0)4652-246250

Fax: +91-(0)4652-247177

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Varkala Beach

alleppey backwater with Ducks

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So you are on an island to relax, rejuvenate, or just enjoy yourself. Everything goes on smoothly: the warm soothing breeze of the beach and backwater the almost melodic hissing of banging leaves of some palm trees nearby, sipping that quench-thirsting kingfisher while getting yourself some sun-kissed tanning as you lay in the comfort of the beach bed. Okay you get the picture. Until, out of a sudden, a single moment snapped you out of your sweetest daydream - the thought of your family and loved ones just came across. An intensified feeling of getting connected to your loved ones proves just too much for you, sharing with them your worthwhile experiences and yet you are in the most remote place - almost uncharted.

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How can you reduce your travel cost?

Budget travel tips


You have plans to go on vacation. There is a cool vacation rental that you have in mind. It may fall a little outside of your budget but that is fine. You feel if you can properly budget other components in your vacation you should be able to make the entire vacation more affordable. Is this going to be as easy as it sounds? Well, it might not always be easy but it can be done provided you follow a number of simple deliberative steps. Any vacation can be brought in under budget or at least as close to such a goal as possible.

Here are a few steps:

1. Cut back on food costs - you could set a certain number of meals per week that will be made at your rental property and a certain number of meals that will be purchased at less expensive restaurants. Some may find this surprising but the amount of money you can save by planning out your meals can prove to be significant.


2. Renting a vehicle - a vehicle when you could get a decent rental for a much lower fee

Or  Select local transportation like bus or train.


3. Select a budget hotel /home stay before journey through internet.


4. Pre planed your destinations and traveling routs.


5. Plan your budget for stays, food and traveling expenses before your journey


6. Drink more water than food.


7. Keep a guide / book about the places, which you would like to travel in your journey


8. Select all-inclusive packages from a travel /tour operator- take the burden of planning off you. You know exactly what your vacation will cost when you buy it- although you do need to check the small print, because some holidays include more than others. The Curtain Bluff resort in Fiji is truly all inclusive. The price covers all food and drink, activities


Nothing provides the proper insight in how to budget a vacation that looking back on your previous vacations and noting what went wrong and what didn’t. This will better allow you to plan the process to great success. And that is what you want in the end is it not?


Of course, there are many other ways to make sure you can bring in your rental property vacation under budget. The tips presented herein can work a long way in this regard.

Hill Stations in Kerala

Lying on the windward side of the Western Ghats, Kerala has a long chain of lush, mist–clad hill stations that are homes to exotic wildlife. Kerala are also the source of some of the most famous Indian spices like cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and pepper. Besides the beaches and backwaters of this beautiful lagoon state, the mist-covered, dark and silent hill stations of Kerala are also major tourist attractions.

1. Munnar

A visit to Kerala is incomplete without a stopover at Munnar hills, one of the most picturesque and beautiful hill stations in South India and Kerala’s premier tea growing district. Located at an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level, amid the dense Kannan Devan hills, Munnar is home to some of the highest tea gardens in the world. Munnar literally means "three rivers" and rests at the confluence of three mountain streams: the Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Huge acres of lush tea plantations, cozy, cheerful townships and a pleasant climate all year round characterize the hill station of Munnar, once the summer home of British officials in the pre-Independence era. The highest peak in South India, the Anaimudi is located in Munnar, rising to a height of 2,695 meters above sea level. A major attraction of Munnar is the "Neelakurinji", a bluish-purple flower that blooms only once in 12 years. The vast majority of lakes, dams, wildlife sanctuaries and spice and tea plantations make Munnar an unforgettable holiday experience altogether.Must see: Eravikulam National Park, Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dairy Farm, Pallivasal, Chithirapuram, Attukal, Nyayamakad. Kundale Tea Plantation, Kuthumkal Waterfalls,

2. Ponmudi

 Located at a distance of 61 kilometers from Thiruvananthapuram, Ponmudi is a hiker's and trekker’s dream hill station. It is situated at an altitude of 1,000 meters above sea level and offers amazing facilities for trekking and hiking. 'Ponmudi' in Malayalam means the "Golden Peak" and this is one hill station that has not yet featured on the tourist map of Kerala. This fact only makes Ponmudi an ideal holiday destination for those seeking a quiet escape into the mountains, far away from the hustle-bustle of mundane city life. Ponmudi abounds in natural mineral springs and there are a lot of places to visit here, like peaceful tea estates, small settlements nestled comfortably in beautiful valleys, and of course, miles and miles of mist-kissed mountainous terrain. If you happen to visit Ponmudi during the months of August and September, you can witness the Aaranmula Boat Race, organized every year during these months. This race is of religious significance for the residents of Ponmudi, and forms part of the Aaranmula Temple Festival.

3. Idukki

Idukki is derived from a Malayalam word "Idukku" meaning "narrow gorge". Idukki is a hill station full of mammoth mountain ranges and deep valleys, with beautiful streams adorning it during the rainy season. This hill station is crisscrossed by three rivers: the Periyar, the Thalayar and the Thodupuzhayar, and their tributaries. Idukki is also the source of the river Pamba, which flows right through the lofty mountain ranges. A noteworthy fact is that the district of Idukki supplies about 66% of Kerala’s power consumption, thanks to the hydroelectric project at the Idukki Dam. This dam is the first arch dam in Asia and the second in the world. There is a huge tribal population residing in the hills of Idukki and even today, they follow certain inexplicable customs and beliefs very different from ours. Idukki is rich in flora and fauna and offers breathtaking views and attractions to tourists. Must see: Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary

4. Devikulam

Close to Munnar is the breathtakingly beautiful hill station of Devikulam, one of Kerala’s most revered destinations. Legend has it that during the days of the Ramayana, Sita and Rama, during their exile, travelled through this hill station and Sita is supposed to have bathed in a lake here. This lake is now called the Sita Devi lake, having taken its name from the fact that Sita once stepped into its waters. The hill station itself borrows its name from this very visit by the Goddess herself; Devikulam means the "Lake of the Goddess". The waters of the Sita Devi lake are supposed to be rich in mineral deposits and locals believe that a dip in this lake is a sure-shot cure for many ailments. Besides enjoying a refreshing bath at the numerous fountain springs at the lake, you can also enjoy fishing, which is one of the main tourist attractions. In short, the idyllic hill station of Devikulam is definitely worth a visit.Must see: Sita Devi Lake

5. Vagamon

Also spelt Wagamon, this charming hill station is located at a distance of 60 kilometers from Kottayam and is surrounded by a chain of three hills: the Thangal hill, the Murugan hill and the Kurisumala hill. The Kurisumala hill is a favourite with trekkers and the main attraction here is a small church that is located on the hilltop. The Kurisumala Ashram, actually a Christian monastery, is another serene spot never missed by tourists. The hill station of Vagamon is famous for its various tourist activities that include trekking, paragliding, mountain climbing, rock climbing and boating in the numerous small lakes found here. The best thing about Vagamon is that you can use it as a base to move on to the nearby hill stations of Thekkady, Kurisumala, Thangalpara, Muruganmala and Kulamavu. Vagamon, surrounded by lush green tea estates, is one of India’s biggest eco-tourism projects.

6. Palakkad

Palakkad or Palghat lies at the foothills of the Western Ghats, at the border of the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The Palakkad district is called the "Granary of Kerala" as most of the supply of food-grains comes from this district. The main attraction of this hill station is the Palakkad Fort, situated right in the middle of Palakkad town. Built by Hyder Ali of Mysore and later renovated by the British, this fort now belongs to the Archaeological Survey of India and is said to be one of the best preserved forts in Kerala. Other attractions near Palakkad are the ancient temple town of Thiruvalathoor, the reserve forest of Dhoni and the Malampuzha garden, famous for its man-made gardens, fountains, parks and pools.Must see: Thiruvalathoor, Dhoni, Malampuzha garden

7. Wayanad

Wayanad is derived from the Tamil words "Vayal Nadu" meaning "the village of fields". And Wayanad truly lives up to its name. Lush, green fields lining huge, mountainous ranges located right in the center of the magnificent Western Ghats, Wayanad is one of the most fertile and lovely hill stations of Kerala. Wayanad also has a historic significance and is believed to be the seat of the New Stone Age civilization, traces of which can still be found here. Virgin waterfalls, lakes, caves with ancient origins, and amazing wildlife, Wayanad is every nature lover’s paradise. This hill station is also famous for its ayurvedic resorts that offer some of the authentic Kerala Ayurvedic therapies. A major attraction of Wayanad is the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. This sanctuary is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and if you are a true animal lover, you should not give this one a miss. Must see: Chembra Peak, Edakkal Caves, Kuruva Island, Pookat Lake, Sentinel Rock Waterfalls

8. Thekkady

Thekkady is famous all over the world for the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, once a tiger reserve, and today, home to several endangered wild animals. There is a beautiful artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar river and this lake is the main source of water to animals that inhabit the sanctuary. During summer, huge herds of wild elephants come down from the forests to the lake to drink water, and this is truly a sight to behold. This is the only sanctuary in India where wildlife can be experienced from very close quarters, thanks to the numerous boat rides on the lake, organized by the government.

9. Vythiri

Vythiri is a picturesque hill station located about 100 kilometers from Kozhikode and it is famous for its sprawling plantations of coffee, tea, rubber and spices. The main attraction of Vythiri are the Tree Houses, built on trees almost 90 feet from the ground. These tree houses provide a panoramic view of the valley. Rope bridges, built over streams, lead to the cottages and tree houses, and tourists flock to Vythiri for this unique dwelling experience that is truly, one of its kind.

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