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Kerala
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Edged by a thread of unbroken beach line, the Kerala’s
heart is c omposed of intensely green paddy fields
and a unique network of rivers and lagoons. Upland Kerala,
relatively little visited, is composed of hills thickly wooded with
teak and rubber. Trivandrum which is also the state capital has an
exceptionally fine museum set in an amusement park. Kovalam, one of
the most popular beaches in the country. Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple
in Trivandrum, and Padmanabhapuram Palace are important
monuments.
Cochin has been Kerala’s center of maritime trade for
innumerable centuries. Jew town, complete with an immaculately
preserved synagogue, has a flavor all its own, while Tripunathura,
at the other end of the city, has many traditional houses with
central courtyards. Kerala’s multitude of faiths –
Islam, Judaism, and a host of sects of Christianity and Hinduism
– all coexist harmoniously.
Kerala’s traditions of dance forms, which originated from
temple worship, can be witnessed at regularly held performances. A
five hour drive from Cochin leads into thickly forested hills, past
rubber and spice plantations, and into southern India’s tea
growing district headquartered at the charmingly old world
Munnar.From Kottayam to Alleppey is a world of palm fringed
waterways, a route which is covered by motor launch. Elderly
sailboats, long barges transporting tons of coconuts and tiny
skiffs used to transport children to school are common sights on
these
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Trivandrum | |
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Trivandrum, the capital of the state of Kerala, is a beautiful
seaside city built on seven hills. The city gets its name from the
word, Thiru Ananthapuram meaning the city of Ananth or the abode of
the sacred serpent Anantha, on which Lord Vishnu, the preserver of
the Hindu trinity, reclines.
Altitude: Sea level, Temperature: (deg C)-Summer -
Max.36.2, Min.20.6. Winter - Max.35, Min.18., Rainfall: 170 cms
(May to November), Best Season: October to March.
Places Of Interest:
Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Zoological Park, Napier Museum, Sri Chitra
Art Gallery, Science & Technology Museum, Veli Lagoon,
Shanmugham Beach, Aruvikkara Dam and Neyyar Dam, SMSM
Institute.
Excursions:
Kovalam- 16 kms, Kanniyakumari- 87 kms, Padmanabhapuram Palace- 54
kms, Ponmudi- 61 kms Quilon- 72 kms, Suchindram Temple- 99 kms,
Thekkady (Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary)- 272 kms, Varkala- 55
kms.
Reach -
By Air: Connected to Bombay, Madras, Cochin, Delhi &
Colombo.
By Rail: Connected to Calcutta and other important
cities.
By Road: Calicut- 448 kms, Cochin- 223 kms, Kanyakumari- 87
kms, Madurai- 417 kms, Periyar- 272 kms, Ponmudi- 61 kms,
Quilon- 73 kms, Varkala- 55 kms.
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Kovalam | |
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On the Malabar Coast along the Kerala shore line is a small
village, called Kovolam is 16 kms away from Trivandrum, a sheltered
bay endowed with unusual beauty. This natural bay is a safe
sea-pool free from high waves and surge. The beach resort here is
of international standard. Today Kovolam has become one of the most
popular beach hangouts in India. Kovolam means a grove of coconut
trees and truly the coconut trees along the beaches like heavenly
paradise of nature.
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Alleppey | |
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Alleppey situated in south of Cochin,
 is the center for backwater cruises in Kerala. It
has a large network of canals which passes through the town,
provides its lifeline & has a long sandy beach. It is also the
center of the famous coir products of Kerala. Nehru Trophy Boat
Race - the most colourful snake-boat race in Kerala - is held here
on the second Saturday of August every year.
Altitude: Sea level, Temperature: (deg C)-Summer- Max 35,
Min 22.5. Winter- Max 32, Min 22., Rainfall: 254 cms, Best Season:
October to May.
Places of Interest: Backwater Cruise
Excursions:
Ambalapuzha- 14 kms, Haripad- 33 kms.
Reach -
By Air: Nearest Airport Cochin- 64 kms is connected to the
major cities.
By Rail: Nearest railhead, Cochin- 64 kms is connected to
major cities in India.
By Road: Cochin- 64 kms, Calicut- 289 kms, Trivandrum- 159
kms, Quilon- 85 kms, Haripad- 33 kms, Thekkady- 253 kms,
Kottayam- 130 kms.
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Quilon
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The present day Quilon is famous for its varied modern
industries,  Cashewnut Processing & Research,
fisheries etc. for the tourists coming from Trivandrum, Quilon is
the beginning of the magnificent backwaters of Kerala. Quilon like
Alleppey is also surrounded by beautiful coconut palms presenting a
panoramic view cruising on this lake is very interesting.
Altitude: Sea level, Temperature: (deg C) Summer- Max 35,
Min 25, Winter- Max 33.5, Min 24., Rainfall: 279 cms., Best Season:
October to March.
Places Of Interest:
Thangassery Light House and Backwaters.
Excursions:
Chavara- 16 kms, Kundara- 13 kms, Courtallam (Health Resort)- 104
kms, Alleppey- 85 kms.
Reach -
By Air: The nearest Airport Trivandrum- 71 kms is connected
to Bombay, Bangalore, Cochin, Delhi, Madras, Male &
Colombo.
By Rail: Connected to major cities in India.
By Road: Chavara- 16 kms, Trivandrum- 71 kms, Varkala- 37
kms, Alleppey- 85 kms, Kottayam- 110 kms, Thekkady- 198 kms,
Ernakulam- 152 kms, Kundara-13 kms, Trichur- 229 kms,
Palghat- 308 kms, Calicut- 374 kms, Cannanore- 461 kms, Kasaragod-
575 kms.
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Kottayam | |
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Kottayam situated in South of Cochin is a cultural Center with
beautiful Old churches. Though a busy commercial city, on its west,
it has beautiful backwaters & on its eastern parts it is full
of greenery. At Vembanad Lake in Kumarakam tourists can enjoy the
beautiful backwater trips.
Area: 15.54 sq. km., Altitude: Sea level, Temperature:
(deg C) Max Min Summer- 35 Deg 22.5 Deg. Winter- 32 Deg 22 Deg,
Rainfall:176 cms., Best Season: October to March.
Places of Interest: Valiya Pally, Thazhathangadi Mosque
and Kumarakam.
Excursions: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Thekkady)- 114
kms, Ettumanoor- 13 kms, Vaikkom- 48 kms.
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By Air: Nearest Airport is Cochin- 76 kms.
By Rail: Well connected with major cities.
By Rail: Cochin-76 kms, Madurai- 248 kms, Kanyakumari- 267
kms, Thekkady- 114 kms, Trivandrum- 180 kms.
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Periyar
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The Periyar wildlife Sanctuary at Thekkady is an important
tourist attraction. It is situated on the Periyar lake in the hills
of Western Ghats and is the finest sanctuary for viewing &
photographing Indian wild elephants.
Altitude: 900 m to 2000 meters, Temperature: (deg C)
Summer- Max 29, Min 18. Winter- Max 21, Min 15.5., Rainfall: 203
cms (June to October), Best Season: September to May.
Places of Interest: Indian Wild Elephants, Sambar,
Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Tigers, Panthers, Wild Dogs, Bison,
Spotted deer, Leopard, Musk deer. Wildlife can be seen in its
natural habitat by cruising on the lake in motorboats.
Excursions: Forest Arubi creek- 16 kms, Crusoe Island- 19
kms, Manakkavala- 10 kms, Mullakudy- 29 km Pavarasu 19- kms,
Periyar Dam- 12 kms, Thannikudy- 38 kms, Peermade- 40 kms.
Reach -
By Air: Nearest airport is Madurai- 140 kms connected with
Madras, Trichy & Bangalore.
By Rail: Bodinayakanur- 67 kms, Kottayam- 114 kms.
By Rail: Cochin- 190 kms, Idikki- 66 kms, Kodaikanal- 160
kms, Madurai- 145 kms, Munnar- 113 kms, Trivandrum- 272 kms,
Kottayam- 114 kms.
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Cochin
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Cochin, the commercial hub of Kerala, is a town of great
historical importance. It has a fine natural harbour around which
the city has grown. The Fort Cochin area, where the Portuguese
settled in the 16th century, has been declared as Heritage
Zone.
Climate: (deg C) Summer Max 35 deg Min 22 deg. Winter Max
32 deg Min 20 deg., Rainfall: 254 cm (June to October), Best
Season: October to March.
Places Of Interest:
Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St.Francis Church, Bolghatty,
Gunda and Willingdon Islands, Kerala History Museum, Hill Palace
Museum, Parishath Taamburan Museum, Chinese Fishing Nets, Santacruz
Cathedral (Basilica).
Excursions:
Alwaye- 21 kms, Kalady- 45 kms, Alleppey- 64 kms, Trichur- 80 kms,
Kottayam- 76 kms, Guruvayur- 109 kms, Munnar- 136 kms, Idikki- 138
kms, Palghat- 163 kms, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Thekkady)- 190
kms, Sabarimala 209- kms, Calicut (Kozhikode)- 218 kms.
Reach -
By Air: Connected with Delhi, Bombay, Madras, Goa,
Bangalore and Trivandrum.
By Rail: Connected with all the major cities.
By Road: Alleppey- 64 kms, Bangalore- 565 kms,
Kanniyakumari- 309 kms, Kodaikanal- 444 kms, Madras- 694 kms,
Madurai- 324 kms, Thekkady- 190 kms and Trivandrum- 223 kms.
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Trichur
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Trichur, 78 kms north of Cochin on National Highway 47 lies at
the base of a hillock, crowned by the famous Vadkkumnathan (Shiva)
temple. This former capital of Cochin state was captured by Zamorin
and later by Tipu Sultan in the second half of the 18th Century.
The famous pooram festival is celebrated at the Vadakkumnathan
Temple every year during April-May. The Kerala Sahitya Academy and
Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy are located in Trichur. The
Vadakkumnathan Temple is a classic example of the Kerala Style of
architecture. The temple contains the sacred shrines of
Paramashiva, Parvathy, Sankaranayana, Ganapathi, Sri Rama and Sri
Krishna.
Altitude: Sea level, Temperature: (deg C)-Summer- Max 35,
Min 22.5, Winter- Max 32.3, Min 20., Rainfall: 254 cms., Best
Season: October to March.
Places Of Interest:
Vadakkumnathan Temple, Town Hall, Zoo, Aquarium, State Museum, Art
Museum.
Excursions:
Guruvayoor- 32 kms, Cheruthuruthy- 29 kms, Peechi Dam- 23 kms,
Tiruvilwamala Temple- 29 kms, Cranganore (Kodungallor)- 36 kms,
Triprayar- 25 kms, Irinjalakuda- 21 kms, Kalady- 55 kms.
Reach -
By Air: The nearest airport is Cochin- 78 kms connected
with Bangalore, Bombay, Delhi, Goa, Madras, Trivandrum.
By Rail: Directly connected with Bombay.
By Road: Cochin- 78 kms, Coimbatore- 114 kms, Kalady- 55
kms, Kanyakumari- 376 kms, Madras- 720 kms, Palghat- 67 kms,
Palani- 229 kms, Rameswaram- 222 kms, Udhagamandalam (Ooty)- 202
kms.
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Guruvayur | |
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Guruvayur is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim
centers of Kerala, attracting thousands of pilgrims from all parts
of the Country. Its chief attraction is a temple dedicated to Lord
Krishna known as 'Guruvayurappan'.Guruvayur, with its temple
dedicated to Shri Krishna, is one of the most popular pilgrim
centres of India. It is at this temple that Melpattur Narayana
Bhattathiri composed his renowned Sanskrit devotional poem
Narayaneeyam.
Altitude: Sea level, Temperature: (deg C)-Summer- Max 35,
Min 22.5. Winter- Max 32.3, Min 20., Rainfall: 254 cms., Best
Season: October to March.
Places Of Interest:
Guruvayur Shree Krishna Temple and Punnathur Kotta.
Reach -
By Air: The nearest airport Cochin- 100 kms, is connected
with Bangalore, Bombay, Delhi, Goa, Madras, Trivandrum.
By Rail: Nearest rail head is Trichur- 29 kms.
By Road: Cochin-100 kms, Coimbatore-142 kms, Trichur- 29
kms, Kalady- 65 kms, Palghat- 95 kms, Malampuzha- 109 kms, Palani-
247 kms, Trivandrum- 294 kms, Ootacamund- 230 kms.
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