| Here are some of the
important tourist destinations of South India.
 Kochi " Queen of the Arabian sea". Kochi has a fascinating blend of cultures as varied as Dutch, Portuguese and English. Ancient churches, colonial structures, century old synagogues and enchanting backwaters make Kochi a tourist spot offering a host tourist attractions. Kochi is ideal place to watch cultural shows such as 'Kathakali', Mohiniyattam and other art forms of Kerala. Kochi had influences of explorers and traders who visited this wealthy land. Kochi is ideal for backwater cruise.
 Places to visit: Chinese fishing net, Santa Cruz Basilica, Duch palace (closed on Fridays), Synagogue (closed on Saturdays), Jew town, Hill palace Museum (closed on Mondays), Museum of Kerala history (closed on Mondays), Veega land.
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Munnar
Altitude : 1600 m above sea level. Temp. 0°C to 26°C
Munnar is to Kerala what Switzerland is to Europe. This mist-capped hill station is home to exotic wildlife and plant life. Munnar is the most enchanting experience of nature in all its  virgin beauty. Sprawling tea plantations and winding roads make Munnar a popular hill station. Munnar you can explore the wilderness of the dense forests through trekking, mountain climbing, forest camping and bird watching. You will be accompanied by naturalists and local guide. Places like Pothamedu and Devikulam offer trekking. Mattupetty lake is a calm spot for picnics and boating.
Places to visit: Mattupetty dam (13 Km from Munnar), Rajamala (17 Km from Munnar), top station (32 Km from Munnar).
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 Vagamon
Altitude : 1100 m above sea level. Vagamon for those who loves privacy and nature. Vagamon is surrounded by beautiful meadows, valleys and tea gardens with un-spoilt nature, sparkling streams, lake, country boats, fishing, green tea gardens and cardamom plantations.
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Thekkady ( Periyar) Altitude 1200 m above sea level. Thekkady for the wildlife enthusiast. The  periyar wildlife sanctuary amidst the rich jungles .you can have a boat safari on the Periyar lake around which the wild life sanctuary is based. As the area never gets too cold in the winter months and doesn't have too harsh summer, periyar is a great tourist area all year round. This is one of the few Indian reserve forests which allows trekking. You can also have an elephant safari through the forest to see the wild life in their natural habitat.
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 Kumarakom for the nature lovers. An ideal place for bird watching. A backwater town you can laze in a canoe amidst sylvan surroundings. A voyage takes you to the rich green, sleepy little village of Kumarakom on the Vembanad lake. Gliding along the calm and serene backwaters flanked by green leaves and palm seeing a rural Kerala preserved through the ages and completely hidden from the road is a unique experience to any visitor. Nowhere else in India will you find a place as beautiful and secluded as Kumarakom.
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 Alleppey (Alappuzha)- For the back water lovers. Alleppey is with a large network of inland canals earning it the sobriquet "Venice of the east". Alleppey is also known for its spectacular snake -boat race "The Nehru Trophy boat race". held on the second Saturday of August, every year. It is excitement all around as snake - boats , each manned by over a hundred oarsmen, cut through the waters like wind. The House boat cruise along the backwaters of Alleppey gives one first hand experience of the village life style, toddy tapping, fishing, Coir-making, prawn farming etc.
Kovalam For the sun and sand lovers. A sheltered natural
bay created by a high rocky promontory extending
into the Arabian sea.
 Studded with coconut palms and fringed with lagoons
and sheltered coves, this internationally renowned
beach resort has been a favourite haunt of tourists.
A ravishing tropical beach, Kovalam has been attracting
travellers from around the world over with its
unspoilt beauty.
Places to visit in Thiruvananthapuram (15 Km): Padmanabha
swamy temple, Sree Chithra art gallery (Monday
holiday and Wednesday forenoons), Zoological park
(Monday holiday), Planetarium & Science and
technology museum (Monday holiday).
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 Athirapally / Vazhachal water falls Witness the most fascinating waterfalls in Kerala and take a dip in the cool and fresh water if you want. No where else in India will you find waterfalls as breathtaking as those in Athirapally and Vazhachal. These picturesque spots stand nestle close to the virgin forests and towering mountains.
Wayanad. Wayanad Wild Life Sanctuary is rich in biodiversity, the sanctuary is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The Sanctuary has the typical moist and dry deciduous forest types, which covers most of the area. Kalpetta is the district headquarters of Wayanad. Pookot lake-3 km south of Vythiri. The perennial fresh water lake, nestled among wooded hills, is a only one of its kind in Kerala. Set in a beautiful valley and surrounded by evergreen forests and wooded hills, Pookot is one of Wayanad's top visitor draws.
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Kanyakumari. Where three seas mingle. The tip of Indian peninsula was known as 'Cape Comorin' and today rechristened Kanyakumari, after the temple of vergin Goddess that stands on the shore washed by the waters of  Indian occean, Bay of Bengal and Arabian sea. You can also visit Suchindram temple and Padmanabhapuram palace on the way to Thiruvananthapuram.
Places to Visit: Vivekananda Rock Memorial ( Ferry service-8.00 am to 4.00 pm), Thiruvalluvar statue, Gandhi memorial, Government Museum, Suchindram Temple(13 Km), Padmanabhapuram palace (37 Km).
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 Lakshadweep Islands. Lakshadweep means a hundred thousand islands. Each island is fringed by snow white coral sands.The islands offer precious heritage of ecology and culture. The unique feature of the island is its coral reef. 4200 sq km of Lagoons are rich in marine wealth spread over 36 islands.
The under water view at Lakshadweep is kaleidoscopic and breath taking. The lagoon offers excellent potential for water sports like swimming, wind-surfing, diving, snorkeling and kayaking.
Lakshadweep islands are well connected both by air and sea from Kochi. While islands like Agatti and Bangaram can be reached by Air, the other islands can be reached by ship from Kochi. You can also plan Kerala tour with Lakshadweep package
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 Kodaikanal. In Tamil, Kodaikanal means ‘the gift of the forest’. Altitude – 2133 m. Kodai is a gem of a hill station tucked away in the Palani hills. It has a salubrious climate around the year and an air that is refreshingly scented by Eucalyptus and Pine. Kodai is renowned for its glittering star shaped lake, wooded hills and valleys offering breathtaking views, massive rock formations, cascading waterfalls and abundant variety of fruits.
Nelliyampathy.
Altitude
: 1500 m above sea level. This is a fascinating
hill  station for adventure lovers. At least
10 hair pin bends have to be negotiated on the
Ghat road that passes through the breathtaking
evergreen forests of the Sahya Ranges. Seethukundu
at Nelliyampathy offers a panoramic view of
above one third of Palakkad which is 75 Km away.
This hill country is the delight of trekkers.
Goa.
Variously known as "Rome
of the East", "Tourist Paradise"
and "Pearl of the Orient".
Four centuries of Portuguese rule  and that of
other rulers before them has given Goa an unique
life-style that consists of a blend of Indian
and Western influences as can be seen in its
varied culture and architecture of its towns
and villages. Today Goa also boasts of glorious
traditions.
The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural
splendours of its temples, churches and old
houses have made Goa a firm favourite with travellers
around the world.
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 Ooty.
Ooty is known as ‘Queen
of blue mountains’. Altitude-2268 m
The great ooty lake, the kaleidoscopic beauty
of the botanical gardens, the awesome view from
Doddabetta, the bursting colours and heady scents
of Sim’s park, nature’s mischievous
handiworks at Dolphin’s nose and Lamb’s
rock. In short, Ooty is one continuous stream
of pure fun and pleasure.
Mahabalipuram. The
tiny seaside village of Mahabalipuram, is
situated 58 Kms south of Chennai on the shores
of the Bay of Bengal. Many are drawn solely by
the miles of unspoilt beach. It was once a
major port of the Pallavas (5th - 9th
Century A.D). It boasts of some
of India's most sublime rock cut art
comprising of open - air bass - reliefs
structured temples, man made caves and
chariots.
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Tanjore (Thanjavur). Tanjore
is known as the granary of South India. The most
important tourist attraction of this town is the
magnificent Brihadeeswara temple. Carnatic
classical music and Bharatanatyam dance thrived
here. The Royal Palace complex houses in
important library and museums, including a
superb collection of Chola bronzes.
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Madurai. One
of the oldest cities in South India on the banks
of the river Vaigai and situated about 142 kms
South of Trichy, Madurai is famous for it's
mighty Meenakshi Temple. Madurai is the
subject of an extraordinary number of myths. The
other attractions include the 17th
Century Thirumalai Nayak Palace. It is also a
great place to pick up South Indian crafts.
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Tiruchirappalli.
During the rule of the British this town was called Trichnopoly. Today it is Tiruchirappalli and is also called Tiruchirappalli for short. This city is situated on the banks of the Kaveri river. Tiruchirappalli is the fourth largest city in the state and it was a citadel of the early Chola rulers which later fell to the Pallavas kings. The Pallavas never really managed to retain control of this strategic city and lost it to the Pandyas several times. The struggle for power between the Pallavas and Pandyas continued till 10th century as the Cholas asserted and assumed rule for a long time
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Chidambaram. Chidambaram is also known as Thillai, since the place was originally a forest of the thillai, botanically known as excecaria agallecha shrubs. It is an important pilgrim centre and a holy place for Saivites as the famous Nataraja Temple is located here.
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Rameswaram. is a small island in the Gulf of Mannar, is a major pilgrim centre. It is connected to the mainland by road and railway bridges. Rameswaram is a holy place because Sri Rama, on his return from Sri Lanka, offered his thanks to Lord Shiva and performed pooja to wash away his sin in killing the Demon King, Ravana. Rameswaram is known for its 22 theerthas or wells in and around the main temple.
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 Vailankanni-
Pilgrim centre. This
is a sacred land that attracts pilgrims of every
religion from every corner of India because
of the presence of the lofty Vailankanny church-Our lady of health. It is believed that Mary,
the virgin mother, appeared here with infant
Jesus in the late 16th century. Budget and luxury
hotel accommodations are available near to the
church.
Options are there to visit Kodaikanal-the
hill station on the way back
from Vailankanni.
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Mart
Mariyam Big Church (Church of the East). In
1796 A D., the Sakthan Thampuran, King of erstwhile
Kochi State (now part of Kerala) brought 52 Christian
families to Trichur from the neighbourhood with
a view to  develop Trichur as a center of trade
and commerce. The Mart Mariam Church was constructed
in 1814 for the worship of those Christian families.
Abraham Cathanar of Palai dedicated the Church
in 1815 by the command of King of Kochi state,
Ramavarma, successor of the famous Sakthan
Thampuran, who had settled down this community
in Trichur.
The
chapel adjacent to Mart Mariyam big church is a
center of pilgrims. The main tomb in this
chapel is of Mar Abimalek Timotheus Metropolitan
who died on 30th April 1945. He is
considered as a saint by people of all religions.
They come and pray at his tomb. On May 1st
every year more than 15000 devotees come and pray
homage at the tomb. They are given a sumptuous
vegetarian lunch (agape). Jawaharlal Nehru who
visited church in may 1931 has mentioned about the
pious Metropolitan in his autobiography. Click
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Abimalek Timotheus Metropolitan
Parumala
Church.
Parumala
is a sacred land that attracts
pilgrims of every religion from
every corner of India because
of the presence of the Parumala Church.
Parumala
is an island about 10 sq km long between
Eramallikkara and Pannayi bridge. When Mar
Gregorios assumed charge as Metropolitan of
Niranam, he stayed at Parumala and taught deacons
and began running the affairs of his diocese. A
thatched shed owned by Arikupuram family was being
used as a chapel. Mar
Gregorios constructed a
church and a seminary at Parumala. In 1895, Mar
Gregorios consecrated the new church. It is
dedicated in the name of St.Peter and St.Paul.
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Mar
Gregorios of Parumala
Guruvayur- pilgrim centre. Guruvayoor is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centres of Kerala. Its main attraction is the Sree Krishna temple. The temple is described as 'Bhooloka Vaikuntam' and 'Dwaraka of the south'. It is a heaven on earth for many. The temple opens to the melody of 'Nadaswaram' at 3 am every day for the 'Nirmalya Darshan'. Devotees make many offerings to propitiate the deity for health, wealth and prosperity.
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Sabarimala.
It is, 191 km from Thiruvananthapuram and 210
km from Kochi: One of the most famous pilgrim
centres in India,  Sabarimala
is situated on the mountain ranges of the Western
Ghats at an altitude of 914 m above sea level
and is accessible only by foot from Pamba (4 km).
The temple is dedicated to Sree Ayyappa. Pilgrim
season: November to mid January. Mandala Pooja
and Makaravilakku are the two main events of the
pilgrim season. The temple stays closed during
the rest of the year except for the first five
days of every Malayalam month and during vishu
(April). Nearest railway station: Thiruvalla (102
km) People of all castes and creeds are permitted
into the temple. However, entry not allowed to
women between 10 and 50 years of age.
Kaladi.
Kaladi near to Angamali is pilgrim center on the
banks of Periyar. It is also the birth place of
the great Indian Philosopher Sri Adi Sankara Acharya.
There are two shrines of Sri Adi Sankaracharya.
One dedicated to him as Dakshinamurthy and the
other to Goddess Sarada, maintained by the Sringeri
Mutt. On the same premises there is a spot, Vrindavan
where Adi Sankaracharya's mother Aryamba was cremated.
In addition to it there is a an ancient Srikrishna
Temple close by which was the family temple of
Sankaracharya. Another temple known as International
temple dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna Deva has been
built with a hope that it would become a temple
for all religions and an abode of peace.
Sri Sankara took to Sanyasa,
(renunciation) at the spot of
Crocodile Ghat. According to
legend it was here that the
crocodile caught hold of Sri
Sankara, mother Aryamba permited
him to accept Sanyasa and the
crocodile disappeared.
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