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Kerala Tour |
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Kerala, the land of `green magic`, is often referred to as the "God`s Own Country."
Trirvandrum is the capital of the state, while other important places include Kochi,
Kovalam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Munnar, Palakkad, Alappuzha, Kollam and Kannur. Since
time immemorial, the entire state is known for its inherent tranquility. Known as
the land of rivers and backwaters, Kerala is a narrow strip which stretches between
the high western ghats and the vast Arabian Sea. Kerala is gifted with varied
landscapes that include hills and valleys, midland plains and coastal belts.
This small enchanting land contains jungles, beaches, mountains, lake and
some of the amazing natural resources in the world. Kerala is the place where
all the major religions like Hinduism, Islam, Christian co-exist harmoniously.
Ancient temples, mosques and churches rub shoulders, in fact here temples greet
mosques, mosques wish churches and churches welcome temples. Today, Kerala is keeping
pace with the modern advancements, but the state`s heritage remains unaffected by modernization.
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Hot Destinations of Kerala Tour
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Capital of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram: Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum is a charming seaside city built on seven
hills. Bounded by the Western Ghats on its east and northeast and the Arabian sea on the west,
the city has a lot to offer to the tourists. Most popular attractions of the city include Sri
Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Sri Subramaniyaswamy Temple, Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, Napier Museum,
Shri Chitra Art Gallery etc.
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Cochin (Kochi): Popularly called the "Queen of the Arabian Sea", the city is famous for its
natural harbour. One of the most interesting cities in India, Cochin houses many churches, temples
and forts. Cochin is also home to oldest church of India. Most popular attractions of the city are
the Chinese Fishing Nets, Santa Cruz Basilica, Dutch Palace Bolgatty island, Gundu island etc.
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Kozhikode: Formerly known as Calicut, Kozhikode is the very place where Vasco-da-Gama landed in
1498 A.D. Kozhikode is gifted with natural wonders and artificial splendours. Major attraction of
the town is the Museum and Art Gallery which houses antique furniture and objects d`art.
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Alleppey: Alleppey or Alappuzha is a busy city known as a centre for coir and carpet industries.
The town is an ideal starting point for Kerala backwaters tour. The lovely lagoons, the amazing
dikes and the cultivation below the sea level make it a popular region in Kerala. Boasting of
beautiful beaches, amusement parks and canoes, the city leaves everyone spellbound. Alleppey
also houses a number of ancient temples and palaces bearing the testimony of a bygone era. The
city is also famous for Snake Boat races which are held in the month of August every year.
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Kovalam: Situated at a distance of 14 kms from Trivandrum, Kovalam is considred to be one of
the most spectacular beaches in India. Kovalam consists of a sheltered natural bay separated
by rocky headlands. Also referred to as a `Beach Paradise`, the white sandy beach offers
excellent opportunities for sunbathing and surfing.
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Munnar: The beautiful hill station of Munnar is located in the Idukki distrcit. Munnar is situated
at an altitude of 1,600 to 1,800 metres above sea level, at the confluence of Nallathanni,
Mudrapuzha and Kundala. Munnar boasts of the Anamudi peak, (2695 m), the highest peak in South India.
Developed as a hill station by the British East India Company, the town still looks like a British
tea plantation town. The winding lanes of this small town are filled with fragrance of fresh tea
coming out of the numerous tea processing plants.
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