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Alleppey |
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| Alleppey
(Alappuzha) is a District of immense natural beauty
in Kerala. Today, Alappuzha has grown in importance
as a Backwater Tourist Centre, attracting several
thousands of foreign tourists each year.It is also
famous for boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches,
marine products and coir products. It ia also known
as the Venice of The East. For a total Alappuzha
experience traverse the canals on small vallams
(Boats) or anchor in the middle of the backwater
lakes on a Kettuvallam (rice boat converted to cozy
house boats) - spend the night under the star lit
sky, listening to the splash of water on to the
boat. |
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Cochin |
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Cochin -
'Queen of the Arabian
Sea' is the commercial capital of
Kerala. Cochin has one of the finest natural harbors
in the world. Cochin was once the major center of
commerce and trade with the British, Arabs, Chinese,
Portuguese, Dutch etc.
The nearest airport is at Karipur, Kozhikode, about
93kms south. Kannur railway station is an important
rail head of the Southern Railway and is well linked
to major towns up country as well as within the
State.Ferry service is available for travel between
the island towns. |
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Kovalam |
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A former
fishing village, Kovalam is just 16 km away from
Thiruvanantapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala's capital
city. Kovalam is an evergreen and pleasant climatic
beach resort. It is a dreamy place for tourists
all over the world. Today Kovalam beach is known
as the "Paradise of the South".With high
rock promontory and a calm bay of blue waters, this
beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlit
nights. Over the past three decades, the place has
been well developed, and now figures prominently
on the world tourism map.
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Trivandrum |
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Trivandrum
is the gateway to one of the most beautiful states
in India-Kerala. Stretching along the southern coast
of country with the backwaters of Arabian sea reaching
deep into the verdant countryside, Kerala affords
a fascinating experience.
Trivandrum is an International
Airport. Air India, Air Lanka and
Indian Airlines operates direct flights to Middle
East, Sri Lanka and Maldives.Trivandrum is connected
by rail to important cities like Mumbai, New DelhiJammu,Howrah,
Madras etc. |
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Kumarakom |
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Kumarakom
is a breathtakingly beautiful paradise stocked with
divine mangroves and coconut groves, lush green
paddy fields, gushing waters snaking through the
dense forests and the magnificent delicate fluttering
blossoms.
Kumarakom in Kerala is just a few miles (16 km)
from the nearest city, Kottayam. There are daily
flights to Kerala where, as entry points, you have
a choice of three international airports - Kochi
(Cochin), Kozhikode (Calicut) and Thiruvananthapuram
(Trivandrum). |
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Munnar |
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Munnar -
one of the best hill stations of South India - is
situated at a height of 1600 m from Sea Level. Situated
at the confluence of three mountain streams, this
hill station was once the summer capital of the
British Government in South India. Sprawling Tea
Plantations, small towns and beautiful houses make
this a popular hill station.
Munnar is also famous for exotic flora - like Neelakurunji,
which blooms once in 12 years. Anamudi, the highest
peak of south India is situated in this area and
is an ideal place for Trekking. |
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Wayanad |
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| One of the
districts in Kerala that has been able to retain
its pristine nature. Hidden away in the hills of
this land are some of the oldest tribes, as yet
untouched by civilization. Wayanad is known for
picturesque mist-clad hill stations, sprawling spice
plantations, luxuriant forests and rich cultural
traditions. The leading tourist centers of South
India like Ooty, Mysore, Coorg, Kozhikode and Kannur
are around this region. |
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Thekkady |
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Thekkady
- The very sound of the name conjures up images
of elephants, unending chains of hill and spice
scented plantations. Here, in the crisp, cool air
of the Western Ghats you will experience the most
enchanting tour.
The Thekkady sanctuary is one of the best in the
country for watching and photographing wild life.
Notable among the denizens of Periyar are the tigers,
the majestic Asiatic wild elephants and the distinctive
Nilgiri langur with an all black body and white
face. |
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Silent
Valley |
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Silent
Valley National Park located 40 kms from Mannarkkad
in the Palakkad district, echoes with the sounds
of teeming wildlife.
The core of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, the Silent
Valley National Park is probably one of the most
magnificent gifts of nature to mankind, a unique
preserve of tropical rain forests in all its pristine
glory with an almost unbroken ecological history.
Thanks largely to its difficult terrain and remoteness,
the extent of degradation is minimal in comparison
with other sanctuaries. |
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Varkala |
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| Varkala,
50 km from Trivandrum, is one of the famous and
upcoming beaches in South India. Varkala is famous
for its quiet secluded stretch of sand. The Papanasam
beach in Varkala is known for its mineral springs
and rocky cliffs. The 2000 year old Sree Janardhana
Swamy temple and the Nature care centre are the
two main attractions here.The nearest airport is
Trivandrum which is 50 Kms from Varkala. Quilon
is the nearest major railway head. Varkala also
has rail connection but not all trains stop here.
Varakala is easily connected by road. |
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