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Located 72 km to the north of Thiruvananthapuram,
Kollam is the center of the country's cashew trading and processing
industry. One of the oldest ports on the Malabar Coast, Kollam
was once the port of international spice trade. 30% of this
historic town is covered by the renowned Ashtamudi Lake making
it the gateway to the magnificent backwaters of Kerala. Places
like Thangassery, Thenmala, Palaruvi Waterfalls etc. Attracts
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Locked between lakes Vembanad, Punnamada,
Ashtamudi and Kayankulam, Alleppey stands at the crossroads
of tradition and modernity. One of the oldest trading centers
along the western coast, it preceded Kochi as the Queen
of the Arabian Sea. Connected by an intricate network of
canals and roads which intersect one another to form a grid.
Today it is the base of back water tour. Boat
race at Alleppey is world famous.
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Queen of The
Arabian Sea, and the commercial capital of Kerala, and
the most cosmopolitan of the state's cities. It has a fascinating
blend of culture.One of the finest natural harbours in the world
is located here. Sightseeing : Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Jewish
Synagogue, Parikshit Thampuram Museum, Hill Palace Museum, Chinese
Fishing nets, Bolgatty island, Chottanikkara Temple and various
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Situated at the confluence of three mountain
streams, this commercial center of some of the world's highest
tea growing estates is at a dizzying 1524 m. Anamudi, south
India highest peak, at 2965 m is visible from many places
in Munnar. The pepper, rubber and cardamom plantations lend
a distinct aroma to the cool climate. The Mattupetti dam,
Indo-Swiss Project, Echo Point, Top Station, Rajamalai,
Devikulam, Iravikulam & Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuaries,
are the main attractions.
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The Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary,
One of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries,
covers an area of 750 sq.Kms on the hills of Western ghats.
Thekkady is noted for its geomorphology, wildlife and scenic
beauty. The Periyar Tiger Reserve attracts travelers from all
over the world. Animals like Wild Boar, Elephants, Bisons are
found here. The forest department & the KTDC conduct boat
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Ensconsed between the paddy fields of Kuttanad
and the majestic lake of Vembanad. Kumarakom today is home
of hundreds of migratory birds and a 14 acre bird sanctuary
adds to the natural beauty of Kumarakom. Birds such as Water
ducks, Cuckoos, Siberian Storkes, make Kumarakom their peaceful
home. A cruise, in a houseboat on the backwater, along the
banks of Kumarakom, is an unforgettable experiance.
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These water falls are a place of
great scenic beauty near the enterence of the Sholayar ranges,
30 Kms from Chalakkudy. Athirappally water falls is of 80 feet
height. The Vazhachal water falls is only 5 kms away from the
Athirappally falls.There are water theme parks, on the way to
these beautiful falls. Where young ones can have lot of fun,
along with their elders. |
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