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Alleppey |
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Cochin |
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Kottayam |
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Kovalam |
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Periyar |
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Thiruvananthapuram |
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Places of Tourist
Interest
Visit
the famous Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Rebuilt
in 1733, it ia an excellent example of South Indian architecture. Visit
the Zoological Park (except Mondays), Napier Museum with its bronze collection,Sri
Chitra Art Gallery with paintings from various schools; from countries
like China, Japan, Java and Bali. (Both closed on Mon/Wed mornings)
The
coastal town
of Alleppey on the Arabian Sea is the Venice of the East,
for the numerous canals that meander through the town. Bathing in the backwaters
on the Vemband Lake is refreshing. This town holds a thrilling event of
snake-boat race every year in August. It is also known for its cashew nuts,
coir trade, rice, pepper crops and
coconuts.
Cochin
is the natural harbour created by the famed underwater Malabar mud-banks
whose quality ensures that the rougher the seas are outside the calmer
the waters are within the Harbour. Vasco-da-Gama placed it on the world map. It has a Jewish synagogue,
Portuguese
churches, mosques and Hindu temples. Watch the Chinese Fishing Nets.
Boat
Cruise - Boat cruise on the backwaters which gives an opportunity to behold
the great charm of this city that nature has endowed upon it.
Kumarakom
is the loveliest Village in Kerala, blessed with nature's rare gifts is
on the Eastern side of the vast Vembanad Lake. The lake provides facilities
for boating, yachting, fishing, surf riding & swimming. Ideal picnic
spot accessible by boat from here is Pathiramanal (Midnight Sands) a lonely
island in the lake. Cruise along the back-waters enjoying the bracing climate
& green magic of nature.
Kovalam
is one of the most beautiful beaches of the world.
The surf here is ideal
for surf-riding and the water invites the visitor to ride the -Catamaran
or log, with the fisherman or to take a cool swim. Nearby is the Beach
Centre of aquatic sports. At the Yoga and Health Centre, Yoga classes and
transcendental meditation are held. Ayurvedic oil massages and oil bath
are given by experts.
The
earliest sanctuary to be set up in 1934, it extends to 777 square kms &
forms part of the high mountain ranges, the Western Ghats. Wild life can
be seen while cruising on Periyar Lake in a motor boat. Amongst the animals
which can be seen are elephants, wild boar, sambar, tiger, leopard, wild
dog, langur monkeys, etc.
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