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Guruvayur
The name Guruvayur should strike a familiar chord with you.
A thriving township in Trichur district of Kerala state in
the South of India, its scenic beauty and serenity are breath
taking. However, today Guruvayur is synonymous with the Sree
Krishna or Guruvayurappan Temple located there so that when
anybody says he is going to Guruvayur, it is understood that
it may be to this famous temple.
To see
Anakkotta - one of the largest elephant
sanitarium in all over the world, also known as Punnathurkotta
is 3km far from Guruvayur Temple.
Arattu-Lord's Thidambu is taken to the Rudratheertha
(temple pond) for Aarattu, amidst the chanting of mantras.
Guruvayur Keshavan-He was noble and kingly;
Kesavan was honoured with the title of "Gajarajan"(King
of elephants).
How To Reach There: Nearest Railway station-
Guruvayur.
Airport-Cochin International Airport-85 km |
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Kannur
Kannur district is bound in the east by the Western Ghats,
in the west by the Arabian Sea. Kannur district is endowed
with sufficient number of rivers. Valapattanam river which
originates from Western Ghats is the longest river in the district.
Most of the rivers are navigable. Anjarakany, Kuppam, Mahe
and Thalassery are the other rivers. Kannur district has extensive
forest areas which may be classified under two heads namely
reserve forests and vested forests.
Tourism
Pazhassi garden and dam - 37 kms. east of
Kannur near Mattannur the Pazhassi dam & reservoir offers
scenic vistas. One can cruise down the river in D.T.P.C. boats
often crossing small islands inhabited only riverine birds.
The recently built Gardens & Amusement park is an added
attraction. The Buddha’s mountain at Pazhassi, sculpture of
Pazhassi King are interesting places to visit.
Dharmadam Island Beside the Muzhappilangad
beach 100 metres offshore lies the Dharmadam island surrounded
by rivers and sea.
Fort St. Angelo Don Francisco D. Almeida,
the first Portuguese Viceroy of India, build the fort in
1505 AD. The fort had a chequered history.
Ezhimala The Ezhimala Mountain and beach
lie at the northern boundary of Kannur. Rare medical herbs
(Ramayana) with mythological significance grow on the strange
seven-peaked range that is Ezhimalaaround 50 Kms. From here.
Aralam wild life sanctuary A tranquil mega
sanctuary on the slopes of the Western Ghats covered with
tropical and semi evergreen forests.Rich flora and fauna
found here. It is 35 kms from Thalassery Railway station.
Paithal Mala This hill on the Kerala-Karnadaka
border is 65 Kms.north of Kannur. Ideal for trekking; it’s
around 1,372 metres above sea level. A base reception centre
and a watchtower atop the cliff function for the benefit
of tourists.
How To Reach There : Air: The nearest airport
is at Karipur, Kozhikode, about 93 km south.
Rail: Kannur railway station is well linked to major towns
up country as well as within the State.
Road: Kannur is accessible by road. |
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Kasrgod
The 14th district of Kerala, Kasargod is known for its coir , handloom industries
as well as Tobacco are prime business .
The KASARGOD district is gifted by Mother Nature with water,
forest, and mineral resources. The forest-covered Western Ghats
in the east and the Arabian Sea in the west flank. These days
most travelers who land in Kasargod head straight for Bekal,
16 km south on National Highway 47. The beautiful Bekal beach
with the historic and archeologically significant. Also chosen
favourite shooting locale for film makers Today, the Bekal
fort and its surroundings is fast becoming an international
tourist destination. Main tourist places are Bekal fort and
Chandragiri back waters.
How To Reach There:
The nearest airport is at Mangalore, 50 km away. Kozhikode
(calicut) airport is 150 km south. Kasargod has a railway
station which is linked to several important towns. Motorable
roads connect Kasargod to towns in Kerala and neighbouring
Karnataka.
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Trichur 
Trichur is known as cultural capital of kerala. Trichur with
its rich history, cultural heritage and archeological wealth
is the cultural capital of Kerala.
Trichur is famed for and wide for its pooram festival. This
festival district has witnessed many rulers and dynasties starting
with the Zamorins, Tipu Sultan to the Dutch and the British.
A cultural center, the Kerala Kalamandalam, the Kerala Sahitya
Academy and Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy are located here.
How To Reach There: Accessible by road Rail-1 km from town
Air-Cochin Airport-62 km |
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