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Akkulam Tourist Village
Location: About 10 km from Thiruvananthapuram city, South Kerala. Attractions: A backwater Go>
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Thenmala, Eco-Tourism
It is India's first planned eco-tourism destination, which is gaining popularity due to its uniq Go>
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Mannadi, Adoor
Location: 13 km from Adoor
This is where Veluthampi Dalawa, the renowned freedom fighter of Trava Go>
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Pandalam
(Nearest railway station: Chengannur - 14 km) As a holy town, Pandalam is perhaps second only to Go>
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Cherukolpuzha
An important religious
convention of the Hindus is held at Cherukole on the
sand banks of the
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The Vijaya beach park
Picnic spot with
children's park & boating facilities (Open 1500 - 2000 hrs). Entrance
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Niranam
Situated 7 km from Thiruvalla, this famous church is believed to be among one of the seven-and-a-ha Go>
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Karimbukayam - Meloram
This quaint spot on the
Manimala River that flows between Kanjirapally (a
plantation town)
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KCS Panicker Gallery
Nominated as one of the nine eminent artists of India, Kerala's renowned painter Panicker, was born Go>
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Pathanamthitta
Area: 2731 sq. km
Population: 1,231,577 (2001 census)
Altitude: 500- 1000 m above Sea level
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Sree Chithra Art Gallery
(Open 1000 - 1645 hrs. Closed on Mondays & Wednesday forenoons) Located near the Napier Museum, Go>
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Priyadarshini Planetarium
Opened in 1994 to the public, this is one of the most versatile planetariums in the country. The mai Go>
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Secretariat
Built in the Roman architectural style, this is the centre of government administration in Keral Go>
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Kerala Legislature Complex
Located at Palayam, the building where the Legislative Assembly of Kerala meets is a beautiful blend Go>
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Aruvikkara Dam
This is a picturesque picnic spot located on the banks of the Karamana river. Near the Durga Tem Go>
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Padmanabhapuram Palace
Location: In Thuckalay, 64 km from Thiruvananthapuram, situated in Tamilnadu, a neighbouring State Go>
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Marmala Stream
This scenic stream and
its
breathtaking waterfalls are together referred to as the enchantress Go>
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Kottayam - Aqua-tourism
Bordered by the lofty Western Ghats on the East, and the Vembanad Lake and the paddy fields of Kutta Go>
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Munroe Island
(27 km from Kollam) Formed by the backwaters of Ashtamudi Lake and Kallada River, this island is nam Go>
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Kannadipara
As the name suggests, the valley of this rocky mountain
reflects the morning
sun with a mirror Go>
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Jatayupara
A huge rock at Chadayamangalam
takes its name from the mythical bird Jatayu
in the epic Ramayan Go>
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Kollam - Aquatourism
Located 71 km to the north
of
Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam is another coastal district of Kerala. Go>
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Omallur
(5 km from
Pathanamthitta): The Rakthakanta Swamy Temple and the annual cattle
fair
held in Go>
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Muloor Smarakam
(12 km
from Pathanamthitta)The memorial to Muloor, a renowned social reformer and
poet, is l Go>
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Alappuzha - Aqua-Tourism
With the Arabian Sea on the West and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and freshwater rivers crisscro Go>
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Ariankavu
Situated on the Kollam - Shenkottai Road, Ariankavu is famous for the shrine dedicated to Sree Sasth Go>
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Mannar
This is one town in Kerala that rose to stardom due to its intimacy with metals. It doesn’ Go>
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Margi
Location: Less
than 2 km from the Thiruvananthapuram
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Parumala
The Ormaperunnal (commemoration day) of Mar Gregorios Metropolitan, the declared saint of Malankar Go>
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Kallar
Situated en route to the
popular hill station of Ponmudi, Kallar gets its name from the
Rive Go>
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Pandipattu, Thiruvananthapuram
Situated on the Kerala-Tamilnadu border in the district of Thiruvananthapuram is Pandipathu. Her Go>
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Pandavan Para: Kollam
The place takes the name from the legendary Pandavas, as described in the great Indian epic 'Mahabh Go>
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Kappukadu
Those who have a passion for
exploring the wild and its diversity may do it by trekking or by movi Go>
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Utharam Kayam
On the lap of the Agasthya Hills, in the forests
of Neyyar is Utharam Kayam. It is a small
strip Go>
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The Great Kovalam Poets
Ancient Kovalam Poets Ayyippilla Assan and Ayyanappilla Assan were the authors of the Great Epics, J Go>
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Nilackal
(5 km from Plappally): The old Siva Temple on the Pamba - Pathanamthitta Road is an important place Go>
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Nattakom and Panachikad
Adding to the charm of these quiet villages are their scenic reservoirs escorted by vivid green all Go>
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Amrithamedu
Amrithamedu, popularly known as Kurisumala is a pilgrim centre as well as a trekker's delight. Peer Go>
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Kottur
Lying in the lap of the Agasthyakoodam hill range in the Western Ghats and
located towards the e Go>
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Meshan Mani
On the eastern side of Padmanabha Swamy Temple, installed in 1833 during the reign of Swathi Thirun Go>
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VJT Hall
Built to commemorate the golden jubilee of the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1896, the VJT Hall wa Go>
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Alapra
Alapra, surrounded by the forest of Ponthanpuzha is a picturesque village, located near Erumeli in Go>
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Karumadi Kuttan
(3 km east of Ambalapuzha) Many fascinating legends are associated with this 11th century statue of Go>
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Nadukani
A picturesque location at the top of a hill with endless stretches of meadows girded by huge rocks. Go>
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Kottathavalam
Near Murugan hills at Kurushumala, a flight of steps cut in the rocks takes one to this magnificent Go>
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Kolani Mudi
Yet another peak in the Ilaveezhapoonchira mountain range, which also has a cave
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Pathiramanal
Location : 1 1/2 hours drive by motor boat or 30 minutes by speed boat from Alappuzha,Alappuzha Go>
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Kunchan Smarakam, Palakkad
Location :
Killikurissimangalam
at
Lakkidi, about 30 km from Palakkad, north Kerala Go>
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Gandhi Seva Sadan
The Gandhi Seva Sadan Kathakali and Classic Arts Academy popularly known as "Kathakali Sadanam" is Go>
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Echo point
Echo Point
(15 km from Munnar)
This scenic
place gets its name from the natural echo phenomen Go>
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David Hall
Though built around 1695 by the Dutch East India Company, David Hall gets its name from one of its l Go>
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The Cochin Club
The club, with its impressive library and collection of sporting trophies, is housed in a beautifull Go>
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Old Harbour House
This elegant old bungalow built in 1808 is in the possession of Carrit Moran & Co., renowned tea bro Go>
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Koder House
This magnificent building constructed by Samuel S. Koder of The Cochin Electric Company in 1808 is a Go>
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Kottakkal
Kottakkal situated 12 km southwest of Malappuram district of Kerala is synonymous with the word Ay Go>
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Chimmini, Thrissur district
Location: About 30 km
from Thrissur town, Thrissur district, Central
Kerala.
Best Go>
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Anayirankal
A lush green carpet of tea plants, Anayirankal is an ideal picnic spot for the travelers from around Go>
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Kuttikanam
A place for adventure tourism and trekking, or even a languorous, tranquil break. This picturesque p Go>
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Peeru Hills
(4 km from Peermedu; 1 km from Kuttikanam) This idyllic hill station is a favourite haunt of trekker Go>
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Murikkady
(5 km from Thekkady) Washed in fresh, spice-scented air, Murikkady is a panorama of cardamom, coffee Go>
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Pandikuzhi
(5 km from Kumily) This picturesque spectrum of exotic flora, fauna and gurgling streams is cradled Go>
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Vandanmedu
(25 km from Kumily): This
is one of the world's largest auction centres for cardamom. A walk thr Go>
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Pallivasal
(8 km from Munnar) This is the site of the first Hydro-Electric Project in Kerala and a place of imm Go>
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Chithirapuram
(10 km from Munnar) With its sleepy little cottages, bungalows, old playgrounds and courts, Chithira Go>
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Kollukkumallay
(38 km from Munnar) Located in steep, rugged terrain, Kollukkumallay is the highest tea garden in th Go>
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Meenuli
It is noted for two acres of evergreen forests upon a huge rock. The rock is more than 500 acres in Go>
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Malankara reservoir
(6 km from Thodupuzha): Located on the Thodupuzha - Moolamattam road, this artificial lake is access Go>
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Vasco House
Believed to have been the residence of Vasco da Gama, this is one of the oldest Portuguese residence Go>
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Marayoor
(40 km from Munnar): This is the only place in
Kerala that has a natural growth of sandalwood tr Go>
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Kodanad
Location: Kodanad is
about 30 km from Ernakulam town in the highranges
on the southern bank of Go>
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Malampuzha Dam
Location: 10 km from Palakkad town,
North
Kerala.
Attractions: Dam,
amusement park, boat Go>
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Devikulam and Thommankuth
Devikulam(7 km from Munnar): This idyllic hill
station with its velvet lawns, exotic
flora and Go>
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Kottayi
15 km via Poodur from Palakkad)This tiny
village is the native place of the late Chembai Vaidyan Go>
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Malampuzha Garden
(10 km from Palakkad)This famous picnic spot which comprises a dam
and beautifully landscaped
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Kollengode
Location: About 19 km from Palakkad town, north Kerala.
Attractions: Endless green paddy fields, a Go>
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Palakkad
Area: 4480 sq. km
Population: 2, 382, 235 (2001 census)
Altitude: Above sea level
Telephon Go>
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Ottappalam
(35 km from
Palakkad)The town is known for its numerous places of worship and their
colourfu Go>
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Thrithala
Location : About 75 km from Palakkad on the banks of the River Bharathapuzha near Thrissur, Palakkad Go>
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Siruvani
(46 km north of Mannarkad and 48 km from Palakkad)The reservoir at Siruvani was built for Tamil N Go>
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Thenari
It is believed that the waters of this natural
spring, located in front of
the old Sree Rama Te Go>
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Attappadi
Location: 38 km from Mannarkkad, Palakkad district, North Kerala.Situated on the north-eastern si Go>
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Mattancherry Synagogue
Location: The Synagogue at Fort Kochi, about 10 km
from
Ernakulam town, Central Kerala.
Open Go>
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Loafer's Corner/Princess Street
One of the earliest
streets to be constructed in Fort Kochi, Princess Street
with its
Europ Go>
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The Dutch Cemetery
The tomb stones here are the
most authentic record of the hundreds of
Europeans who left their Go>
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Bolghatty Island
Near the historic town of Fort Kochi in Ernakulam district, the commercial capital Go>
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Willingdon Island
Named after Lord Willingdon, a
former British Viceroy of India, this man-made
island is surroun Go>
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Chendamangalam
Location: About
42 km from Ernakulam town, Ernakulam district, Central Kerala.
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Bhoothathankettu Dam
Location: 50 km Northeast of Ernakulam town, Ernakulam district, central Kerala. Bhoothathanket Go>
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Idukki Arch Dam
This is the world's second and Asia's first arch
dam, constructed across the
Kuravan and Kurath Go>
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Kulamav
(20 km) Attractions - Trekking trail, view point Painav: Trekking trail, evergreen forest Cherutho Go>
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Kalvary Mount / Kalliyanathandu
(10 km from Idukki) This famous Christian pilgrimage site perched atop a hill offers an aerial view Go>
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Pothamedu
(6 km from Munnar): Pothamedu offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations Go>
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Lakshadweep Islands
Lakshadweep, a Union Territory
of India, is a group of 36 islands, located in the Arabian Sea, a Go>
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Thrissur
Area: 3032 sq. km Altitude: Sea level Telephone access code: +91- 487
The cultural capital of Keral Go>
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Thakur House
This graceful building holds within itself a reflection of the colonial era. The Bungalow was built Go>
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Delta Study
Once a warehouse, this heritage bungalow built in 1808, houses a high school today.
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Chendamangalam Synagogue
Jews all over the world are a proud lot when it comes to their
culture and heritage. Resulting f Go>
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Neelakurinji,Munnar
One could say this as a
unique life cycle, and a phenomenon that makes the hills of Munnar a spe Go>
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Poomully Mana, Palakkad
Poomully Mana is home to one of the oldest Nambuthiri families in Kerala. Mana means traditional Go>
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Zoo
(2 km from Thrissur town): Open from 0900 - 1700 hrs on all days except Mondays. Go>
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Town Hall
(On Museum Road): An excellent monument of erstwhile Thrissur’s administrative, military and c Go>
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Aquarium, Thrissur
This is near Nehru Park (open 1500 - 2000 hrs).
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Lakkidi
(30 km from Palakkad): Killikkurissimangalam at Lakkidi is the birthplace of Kunchan Nambiar, the 18 Go>
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Chittur Gurumadam
(Thekkegramam near Arikkode): Located on the banks of the River Sokanasini (the destroyer of sorrows Go>
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Gazelles
You may have seen, admired and experienced some of the captivating sights on land in God's Own Count Go>
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Kumily (4 km from Thekkady):
This plantation town, closely associated with Thekkady, is situated on the outskirts of the Periyar Go>
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Jew Town
The area around the Synagogue is a centre of spice trade and curio shops.
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Fort Kochi
Location: About 13 km from Ernakulam town. To explore the historic town of Fort Kochi, there is no b Go>
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Krishnankutty Pulavar Memorial
The shadow puppet theatre belongs to the genre of art forms that are practiced by a few. Kerala Go>
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Chellarkovil
(15 km from Kumily): This sleepy little village with its breathtaking view
of the plains and cas Go>
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Vandiperiyar
(18 km from Thekkady):
The River Periyar flowing through the centre of this town nourishes its v Go>
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Nadukani
(25 km from Idukki) Moolamattam town, Malankara lake etc. can be viewed from the high pavilion situa Go>
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Palkulamedu
(12 km from Idukki) Kochi, Alappuzha and other nearby towns can be seen from this peak which is loca Go>
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VOC Gate
The large wooden gate facing the Parade Ground, with the monogram (VOC) of the once mighty Dutch Eas Go>
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Ramakalmedu
(16 km from Nedumkandam) Rolling green hills and the fresh mountain air make Ramakalmedu an enchanti Go>
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Parade Ground
The four acre Parade Ground was where once the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British colonists condu Go>
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Meenkara
(32 km from Palakkad) This picnic spot is the site of a dam across the river Gayathri which flows in Go>
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Mangalam Dam
(50 km from Palakkad)This dam is built across the Cherukunnath River, a tributary of the Mangalam Ri Go>
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Mayiladumpara
This grove takes its name from the large number of peacocks found here.
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Kottapadi
Located near the renowned Ayurvedic centre at Kottakkal, one can see traces of an old fort at the ba Go>
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Kauthuka Park
Kauthuka Park, a beautiful garden, is situated on the way to Athirappally Waterfalls at Chalakkudy Go>
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St. Angelo Fort
Location: 3 km west of Kannur town, North Kerala. Attraction: Fascinating view of a natural fi Go>
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Dharmadam Island
(100 metres away from the
mainland at Dharmadam) The small 5 acre island covered with coconut pa Go>
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Pythal Mala
(65 km from Kannur town)This enchanting hill station, situated 4,500 ft. above sea level near the Go>
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Bekal Hole Aqua Park
The only one of its kind in northern Kerala, Bekal Hole Aqua Park is a unique spot which provides wa Go>
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Malayala Kalagramam
Location : New Mahe, 29
km from Kannur town, North Kerala.
Malayala
Kalagramam (MAKAM) is a Go>
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Ezhimala
(55 km from Kannur)The
beautiful beach here has a hillock nearby (286 m high). Carved
stone
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Kizhunna Ezhara
This beautiful stretch of sand is one of the most
secluded beaches in Kerala (11
km from Kannur Go>
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Madayi Para
This month, we invite you to the green, laterite hill, located at Pazhayangadi in Kannur Distric Go>
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Kanhangad / Hosdurg Fort
This place is renowned for its chain
of forts built by Somashekara Nayak of Ikkeri dynasty and a Go>
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Chandragiri
Situated on the banks of the
Chandragiri river in Kasaragod district this destination is known f Go>
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Central Plantation Crops & Research
The Institute was established in 1970 by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, which has it Go>
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Pandiyan Kallu
A rock rising in the sea about 2 km from the Trikkannad Temple, Pandiyan Kallu is an ideal spot fo Go>
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Nileswaram
The cultural centre of the district, this was the seat of the Nileswar Rajas. The Nileswaram palac Go>
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Other attractions of Wayanad
Kanthanpara Waterfall: (22 km away from Kalpetta): Smaller than sentinel rock, Kanth Go>
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Pazhassi tomb
(32 km northeast of Kalpetta): The memorial of the 'Lion of Kerala' - Veera Pazhassi Raja - who Go>
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Banasura Project, Padinjarathara
Location: Banasura Project at Padinjarathara, about 25 km northeast of Kalpetta, Wayanad district Go>
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Pookkot lake, Wayanad
Location: 3 km south of Vythiri town, Wayanad district.
Altitude: 2100 metres above sea level.
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S M Street
Sweet Meat Street is the busiest street in Kozhikode and derives its name from the times when the Go>
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Mishkal Masjid, Kuttichira
One of the oldest mosques
in the city, this four storeyed structure supported
by wooden pillars Go>
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Velliyamkallu
VelliyamkaluThis
is yet another beautiful stretch of golden sands with shallow waters that
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Regional Science Centre
Situated on the same
compound as the planetarium, the Regional Science Centre
is an eye opene Go>
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Kakkayam
(45 km from Kozhikode) This
picturesque damsite, teeming with exotic wildlife, offers
excellent Go>
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Vadakara
(48 km from Kozhikode)The birth
place of Thacholi Othenan - the legendary hero of the
Vadakk Go>
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Peruvannamuzhi Dam
Location: About 60 km from Kozhikode town.
The Peruvannamuzhi damsite set amid hills is a Go>
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Wayanad Ghats
The green ghats enroute to
Wayanad has nine hairpin bends, each turn taking
one to a higher alt Go>
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Mananchira Maidan
The palace tank of King
Mana-Vikrama is an architectural wonder. The musical
fountain inside th Go>
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Parsi Anju Amman Baug
This Fire Temple on S M Street dates back to the period when the Parsis, lured by the trade oppo Go>
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Boys town, Lakkidi
Herbal garden, nature care centre, sericulture unit, perma-culture centre etc., established by the Go>
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Bekal
Location: 16 km South
of Kasaragod town, Kasaragod District.
Attractions: Giant
keyhole sha Go>
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Kasaragod - Aquatourism
The northern most
district
of Kerala, Kasaragod is situated on the sea coast
border Go>
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CVN Kalari, Kozhikode,
Think you're pretty fit for your age? If you do, you should watch a Kalaripayattu expert in action Go>
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Edakkal caves
What kind of
people were our ancestors? What kind of lives did they lead? Often, the paths
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C.V.N. Kalari, Edakkad
Kalaripayattu, the traditional and exclusive martial art form of Kerala is widely acclaimed as a Go>
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Kuruvadweep
Located about 17 kms east of Mananthavady in the northern district of Wayanad, Kuruvadweep is a g Go>
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Kuttiyadi (78 km from Kozhikode)
): This picturesque village is the site of a major power project - The Kuttiyadi Hydro Electric Powe Go>
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Pazhassi Dam
(37 km east of Kannur): An ideal retreat for tourists, the damsite is famous for its scenic beauty. Go>
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Wayanad
Area: 2132 sq. km
Altitude: 700 - 2100 m above sea level
A bio-diverse region spread across 2,13 Go>
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Anandashram: Renowned Spiritual Centre
This internationally renowned spiritual centre founded by Swami Ramdas in 1931, offers a quiet, peac Go>
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Mahe
Formerly a part of Kerala, it is today a union territory. The picturesque little town with a French Go>
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Cinnamon Valley, Anjarakandy
Spread over nearly 200 acres, the cinnamon valley on the banks of the Anjarakandy River, is consider Go>
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Cherukunnu
Famous for its Annapoorneswari Temple, the week-long annual festival falls in April. There is a Kath Go>
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Possadi Gumpe
(East of Manjeswaram and 15 km south of Bekal) This is an ideal picnic spot, located on a hillock 10 Go>
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Edneer Mutt
(10 km northeast of Kasaragod) The Mutt of Edneer renowned as a seat of art and learning belongs to Go>
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Ummichipoyil and Varikulam
(23 km from Nileshwaram) Rock cut caves called Muniyaras dating back to 2000 years are seen at Ummic Go>
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Chembra peak
(14 km west of Kalpetta): At 2100 m above mean sea level, Chembra is the highest peak in Wayanad and Go>
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Planetarium, Kozhikode
Located at Jaffar Khan Colony in Museum Road, the 250-seater Kozhikode Planetarium offers extensive Go>
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Kunhimangalam
This place in Payyanur is famous for its unique bronze lamps and sculptures.
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Vismaya Park
Vismaya, the amusement park, is located at Parassinikkadavu, Kannur. A perfect place to spend one' Go>
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VMK Botanical Garden
Spread over two acres of wooded land, VMK Botanical Garden is a private botanical garden owned by V Go>
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