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Trivandrum (official name Thiruvananthapuram), lying
on the southwest coast of
India, is the capital to
the state of Kerala.
Previously called as Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram is an ancient city with tradition dating back to 1000 BC.The name is derived from ‘Tiru Ananta Puram’, the abode of the sacred serpent Ananta, upon whose coils Vishnu lies in the main temple.
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Cochin |
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Kochi ( formerly known as
Cochin) one of the
principal seaports of the
country. Kochi is located
in the district of
Ernakulam, The
second largest city in
Kerala.The commercial capital and
the most cosmopolitan city
of Kerala, Kochi, is
also known as the Queen of
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Alleppey |
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Alappuzha, washed by the
silvery waves of the
Arabian Sea, occupies a
significant place in the
tourist map of Kerala in
South India. Interlocked
with a large number of
canals and bridges, this
water locked district has
immense untapped potential
for backwater tourism.
Alappuzha is also a major
centre of coir and carpet
industry. |
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Calicut |
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Kozhicode, formerly
called Calicut was
the traditional
capital of Northern
Kerala under the
Samuthiri ruler.
Kozhicode, was the
most important
region of Malabar in
the days gone by.
Today, ancient
monuments, serene
beaches, historic
sites, wildlife
sanctuaries, rivers,
hills, a unique
culture and a warm,
friendly ambience
make Kozhicode a
much sought after
destination. |
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Kottayam |
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Located at south of
central Kerala, the
Kottayam district is
bordered on the
north by Ernakulam
district, on the
east by Idukki
district and on the
south by Alappuzha
and Pathanamthitta
districts. It is
also a veritable
treasure trove of
beauty with the
Vembanad Lake
forming the western
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Varkala |
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Varkala is located
45 kms from
Thiruvananthapuram
city is an important
hindu pilgrimage
center. Varkala is
known for Papasnanam
Beach and 2000 years
old Sree Janardhana
Swamy Temple.
Sivagiri is also the
final resting place
of Sree Narayana
Guru, the great
social reformer. |
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Munnar |
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Munnar is one of the
prominent hill
stations in India,
situated at the
confluence of three
mountain streams
namely Mudrapuzha,
Nallathanni and
Kundala.Munnar hills is
siatuated at an
altitude of 5000 to
8000 Ft above sea
level. and is
situated at the
confluence of three
mountain streams -
Mudrapuzha,
Nallathani & Kundala. |
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Kollam |
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Kollam or Quilon is a small
and beautiful town
situated on the
Ashtamudi Lake, some
71 kms from
Trivandrum, the
capital city of
Kerala. The town
lies in the lower
quarters, that is
towards the south of
the state. Kollam
shares its eastern
borders with the
state of Tamil Nadu,
the northern side is
bounded by
Pathanamthitta,
southern by
Trivandrum and
towards the west
lies the stretched
out Lakshwadeep Sea. |
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Kumarakom |
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Kumarakom lies 14
kms from Kottayam, a
cluster of tiny
islands on the
Vembanad Lake. The
salubrious climate,
lush greenery and
the all-pervading
presence of water
everywhere has a
mesmerizing effect.
Kumarakom is a part
of Kuttanad, the
'granary of Kerala'
in Alleppey, which
is described as the
'Venice of the
East'. Kumarakom
offers excellent
facilties like
boating, fishing and
sightseeing for the
adventure seeker. |
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Thekkady |
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Thekkady is located
in the Iddukki
district of South
Indian state,
Kerala. Thekkady is
situated towards the
lower end of the
state and close to
the borders of the
adjacent state,
Tamil Nadu. The
place is about 60
kms from the central
Idukki and exists as
a wonderful tourist
place featuring hill
stations,
plantations and
wildlife
sanctuaries. |
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Thrissur |
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Thrissur lies on the
west end of Palakkad
gap through the low
pass between the
Nilgiris and the
Palani hills. It is
the beautiful
cultural capital of
Kerala and a land of
colourful festivals.
Thrissur, an
abbreviation of 'Tiru-Siva-Perur'
or the town with the
name of Lord Siva,
is appropriately
named. The central
and the most
important feature of
this city is the
Vadakkunath Kshetram
(temple) where the
reigning deity is
Lord Siva. |
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Kannur |
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Kannur or Cannanore
is one of the
important sea coast
towns of Kerala. It
was the capital of
the north Kothagiri
rajas for many
centuries. Kannur
once a premier port
of ancient Kerala,
has been a favourite
destination of
foreign travellers
from Europe, China
and Arab countries.
In his book of
travels Marco Polo
recounts his visit
to the area circa
1250 A.D and
referred Cannanore
as a great Emporia
of spice trade. |
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Lakshadweep |
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Just off the coast
of Kerala are a
widely scattered
group of coral
islands – 36 of them
– collectively known
as Lakshadweep. They
form part of the
Union of India and
are one of the
country’s newest
tourist
destinations. Ten of
the islands are
inhabited by simple,
peace-loving folk
whose language is
close to that spoken
in Kerala. |
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