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The word "Munnar" means three
rivers. The Kundala, Nallathanni, & Madurapuzha rivers are joining
here. During the British rule in India, Munnar was the summer resort
of the Government officials. The natural beauty, calmness and mild
cold climate throughout the year make it the favorite tourist place
of both Indians and foreigners. Enjoy the lush green surroundings,
Fresh water lakes, reservoirs, forests and tea estates. An environment
that attract the traveler to relax in the lap of mother nature. The
pepper, rubber, tea and cardamom plantations lend a distinct aroma
to the cool climate. The Mattupetti dam, Echo Point, Rajamalai, Devikulam,
Iravikulam & The Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuaries, are the main attractions.
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Welcome to the fairytale land of Thekkady, gateway
to the famous Periyar Tiger Reserve. It is here, that you can see
spurting sambars, closely followed by a pack of wild dogs or pairs
of green eyes turning inquisitively to the faintest of noises made.
The greens that had once inspired Rudyard Kipling to create his magnum
opus - The Jungle Book - now calls for tourists from every pockets
of the world to come and explore the unexplored mysteries, the clandestine
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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. Take a walk inside the
sanctuary. Stay at a hotel. |
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The one experience you must not bypass while in Kerala
is a night on a 'Kettuvallam' (traditional houseboats), your holiday
home in the tranquil backwaters of this palm-fringed state. Developed
in a time when railways were unknown and roads expensive to built,
the traditional boats used to be the main inland transportation with
the prime purpose of ferrying paddy harvest. Today they include air
conditioned rooms, magnificent itinerary and a chef to pamper you
with the full range of delicious Kerala cuisine. And the backwaters,
that flow with a constant rhythm like an unspoken silence dominating
the gap between first-time daters, surely gift every tourist an exquisite
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| World famous since 1930 where foreign and
domestic tourists throng. This tropical beach, boarded by blue waters
and lush coconut gardens, is more popular among backpacking travelers,
& is a western cultural dot on a traditional and orthodox Kerala
physique. "Kovalam" means a grove of coconut trees and offers
an endless sight of coconut trees. |
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The town was shaped by the Portuguese, the Dutch and
later the British. The result of these cultural influences is seen
in many examples of Indo European architecture that still exist here.
The unending localities of Cochin includes, St. Francis Church, Vasco
House, The Dutch Cemetery, Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace), Synagogue
, Willingdon Island and much much more.
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| Wayanad literally means, "The land
of fields". This land is rich in natural wonders, history and
tradition. With its vast expanse of greenery, spice scented breeze,
mist capped hills, salubrious climate, hypnotizing scenic beauty -
Wayanad stands as one of the loveliest hill stations of Kerala. The
Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Edakkal caves, Pookot lake, Soochipara
Water Falls, Tirunelli Temple, are some of the tourist spots. |
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