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OF PALMS AND BACKWATERS
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THIRUVANATH-
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Set on a picturesque group of hills near the sea is Thiruvananthapuram, one of the loveliest cities in India. Though a bustling state capital, it manages to preserve its charm and in the quieter areas of the town are narrow roads and old world Kerala houses that are white washed and tiled in red. While in Thiruvananthapuram, try to take in a performance of Kathakali, the traditional folk dance of kerala.
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KOCHI |
The Major seaport in this part of the country , Kochi
is an attractive town, built around the scenic backwaters and on the little
islands in the estuary. Places of interest: Jewish
Synagogue, dutch Palace, St. Francis Church. Around Cochin: Kalady ( 45 kms ), Thrissur ( 80 kms ), Guruvayur (109 kms ), Munnar Hills (130 kms ). |
ALAPPUZHA 
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This is the centre of the coir
trade. Some lovely stretches of backwater connect Alappuzha to Kollam and
Kottayam. Idyllic cruises into the unspoilt interoirs of Kerala are possible
over the waterways. Alappuzha is famous for the boat races held annually in
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KOTTAYAM
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One can travel by road or by
boat to Kottayam over the lagoons and waterways.A centre of the Syrian
Christian communtiy,Kottayam has some fine churches. Places of interest: Valliapalli
Chruch, Cheriapalli Chruch. Around Kottayam: Kumarakom(10kms), Shiva Temple at Ettumanur, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary(117Kms), Peermade. [More
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KOLLAM
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One of the Kerala's ancient
capitals ,Kollam was once a thriving port where Greek, Roman and Arab vessls,
came to trade.Kollam is atypical Kerala town, set picturesquely on the
Asthamudi Lake.
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