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| Kerala, God's own country. Being
one among the beautiful coastal states of India, it has wonderful
tourist spots which can be refreshing to a stressful mind.
Kerala is made up of fourteen districts. Each of them have
a distinct character. Thiruvananthapuram (also known as Trivandrum)
is the capital of Kerala, famous for it's Kovalam beach (rated
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| The complex network
of lagoons, lakes, rivers and canals fringing the coast of
Kerala forms the basis of a distinct regional lifestyle, and
travelling by boat along these backwaters is one of the highlights
of a visit to the state. The boats cross shallow, palm-fringed
lakes studded with Chinese fishing nets, and along narrow,
shady canals where coir (coconut fibre), copra and cashews
are loaded onto boats. |
| PLACES TO VISIT |
Kochi (Heritage):
Kerala's commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city.
Kochi is also known as the Queen of Arabian Sea. Once an important
centre for trade and commerce. Kochi owns one of the world's
finest natural harbours. |
Munnar (Hill Station):
Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes
and misty peaks make Munnar a popular hill station. Situated
at the confluence of three mountain streams, Munnar is the
perfect place to unwind from the stress and bustle of urban
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Thekkady (Wild
life):
A tryst with the wild outdoors of Kerala. Thekkady is home
to the Periyar WildLife Sanctuary, one of the few places where
you can watch wildlife at close quarters. The herds of elephants
that come down to play in the Periyar are a popular attraction. |
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| Kumarakom (Backwater):
Kumarakom is an unbelievably beautiful paradise
of mangrove forests, green paddy field and coconut groves,
crisscrossed by enchanting waterways. A cruise along the
Vembanad Lake is strongly recommended. |
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Kovalam (Beach):
Kerala's internationally renowned beach destination, Kovalam
has been a favourite tourist haunt since the 1930's. Made
of three adjacent crescent shaped beaches, Kovalam offers
excellent accommodation and water sports facilities.
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Malabari:
A newly identified beach with natural charms at the unspoilt
Malabar coast near Kannur in North Kerala. The beautiful
sea shore with golden sand is safe for swimming. |
| Wyand:
In the lower hills of Nilgiris, this little known wildlife
sanctuary near Wyand is a part of the Nilgiri reserve and
offers a great chance of spotting wild life. This lush rain
forest, forming a part of the Nagarhole National Park, shelters
a unique ecological richness of rare plants, orchids and
wild life. The animals include elephants, wild gaur, wild
boar, spotted dear, sambar etc along with an incredible
variety of birds. The flora includes rose wood, teak, silver
oak, bamboo etc. |
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