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Alleppy
 Aleppey
or Alapuzha(local name),one of the beautiful district of Kerala,
is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish
and lakes. Alappuzha remains prominent on the tourist trial
of Kerela as one of the major centers for backwater boat trips.the
place is also known as “Venice of the East”, its was here that
traders from across the seven seas came in search of black
gold and souvenirs.
Aleppey is also home to Kuttanadu,The rice bowl of kerala,
one of the very few places in the world where farming is done
below sea level.Kuttanadu is a land of lush paddyfields stetches
for 75 km sandwiched between the sea and the hills. Kuttanadu
is a most beautiful back waters region in kerala.
How To Reach There:
Nearest Airport-Cochin International Airport-96
km Nearest Railway station-Aleppey-5 km
Distance Cochin-65 km Trivandrum-154 km
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Cochin
Kochi (colonial name Cochin)
is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian
peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state
of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Its strategic importance
over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen
of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred
to as the Gateway to Kerala.
Tourism
Chinese Fishing nets,Fort Cochin beach,St.Francis Church,Jewish
Synagogue,Bolgatty Palace,Dutch Palace,and Hill Palace are
the main tourist places. The backwaters separating Ernakulam
from Fort Kochi and Mattanchery are dotted with many small
and mid-sized islands. A boat ride through the backwaters is
an unforgettable experience. See India Foundation (Kalathiparambil
Road, near the Ernakulam Junction railway station), The Cochin
Cultural Centre (Manikath Road, behind Medical Trust Hospital)
and Art Kerala (Kannanthodathu Lane, near Valanjambalam Temple)
organises Kathakali performances every evening. Kathakali is
a traditional danceform of Kerala and the impressive facial
expressions, hand gestures and dance moves will leave one spellbound.
How To Reach There:
Nearest Airport-Cochin International Airport(Nedumbassery)-35
km
Railway station-Ernakulam south
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Kumarakam
When nature is all you need to recuperate, Kumarakom is undoubtedly
the most invigorating, fascinating paradise in Kerala, God's
own country. The slender coconut palms standing here, there
and everywhere, its never ending paddy fields, meandering lagoons
and backwaters, mangroves nesting birds of a hundred varieties
can peacefully calm and invigorate your mind with renewed inspiration
for your vocation and life. That is the pristine beauty of
Kumarakom.
Kerala is known for its panoramic backwater stretches, lush
green paddy fields, highlands and beaches. The major backwater
stretch is in Kottayam district, where a network of rivers
and canals empty into the great expanse of water called the
Vembanad Lake. Located at Kumarakom 16 km from Kottayam town,
the Vembanad Lake, an enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing
backwater tourism destination, provides boating, fishing and
sight seeing experiences that are truly exhilarating. Kumarakom
slumbers on the banks of the famous Vembanad Lake. The Vembanad
Lake with its majestic canals, streams and distributaries along
its banks weave an intricate and enchantingly beautiful web.
The gorgeous green of the fringed palms ripple in the blue
waters and blend into wavelets.
How To Reach There: Road-Accessibile by road.From
Kottayam-17 km
Rail-Kottayam-17 km
Nearest Airport-Cochin-123 km |
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Kollam 
Kollam was an international emporium of trade and even now
it is a prosperous commercial centre. Kollam edges with the
famous Astamudi lake. Many a foreign traveller has visited
Kollam in the early midieval period. The 144 ft. Thangassery
Light house, built in 1902, is a centre of attraction in Kollam.
The Ananda Valleeswaram Temple of Kollam attracts people on
almost all days. There are several Churches and Mosques around
Kollam. Kollam stands along Ashtamudi Lake and is a major attraction
for its elegance and architectural beauty.Also a beautiful
waterfall is there near to arayinkavu, and it is know as Palaruvi
water falls.
How To Reach There: Road-accessible by road.
Rail-Kollam
Air-Trivandrum-72 km |
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Kottayam
The word Kottayam is a composition of the words Kotta (meaning
fort) and Akkam (meaning inside). Kottayam is one of the exotic
backwaters sites attracting tourists throughout the year. Being
a mountainous region with scenic landscapes, backwaters, bird
sanctuaries, temples and churches make this a place of tourist
attraction. Lying below the sea level, some of its nearby places
are also a treat to the eyes. Place to see-Kumarakom bird sanctuary
and back waters.
Kumarakom bird sanctuary- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary,
situated on the banks of the Vembanand Lake is known for its
varied avian population. Local varieties such as waterfowls,
cuckoos and owls, as well as the migratory Siberian Cranes
can be viewed here. A visit to the bird sanctuary, set within
the lush acres of wooded land nearby, acquaints you to the
variety of migratory birds that flock in thousands, some from
the Himalayas, some even from as far as Siberia.
How To Reach There: Accessible by road Rail-Kottayam
Air-Cochin-111 km Trivandrum-171 km
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Mararikulam 
Mararikulam, a tiny fishing village confined with its virgin
natural beauty welcomes the tourist to click some extraordinary
snaps of the panaromic scenarios of the towering mountains
and the cerulean blue sea. You as a tourist can explore the
whole village observing the life style of fishing community
of Kerala with its native traditions and customs. The tourists
can enjoy the beach side with waves carassing the legs, sunbathe
on the sea shore or simply cherish the solemn moments proving
the desired privacy.
The beach resort at Mararikulam is ideal for the tourists visiting
Mararikulam for a perfect holiday. Stay at the beach resort
to relax completely placing yourself in the laps of luxury.
Kindly let us know about your tentative date of travel so that
we are able to offer you advance booking of accommodation in
the beach resort at Mararikulam.
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