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KOVALAM, the crown of Kerala Tourism is a popular beach resort just half an hour from Trivandrum Airport. Kovalam has a number of beaches, including the famous Lighthouse Beach and Eve's beach. The coconut groves near the beach makes it live up to its title - Paradise of the South. There is a wide range of hotels and restaurants providing both traditional and western food. Seafood is often the star of their menu. Ayurvedic massage parlors, Yoga Centres and water sports facilities are the other major attractions of this picturesque beach.
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COCHIN, a renowned harbour city is often referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. Though Cochin is originally a small town, presently the name is applied to a large region including Fort Cochin, Mattancherry, Ernakulam and many other nearby towns and villages. Cochin is home to many interesting tourist destinations including the Mattancherry Dutch Palace, and the Jew town. St Francis Church which is the original burial place of Vasco da Gama and the oldest European build church in India is a must see site. Cochin is also a bustling industrial centre. International Airport, a modern airport with international and domestic connections is situated approximately one hour north of the city. |
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| •› Backwaters |
THE BACKWATERS of Kerala refers to the network of waterways constituting inlets from the sea, estuaries of the forty rivers, lakes and natural canals connecting coastal towns. The backwaters of Kerala showcases a unique ecosystem in which fresh water from the rivers meet the sea water from the Arabian sea. The cruise is through this backwaters is the perfect way to touch the heart of Kerala. The tour will give you a wonderful chance to witness the traditional village life of this land. The lush green paddy fields and coconut grooves that lines the backwaters provides a green hue to the surrounding landscape. You can also get close with aquatic life including waterbirds.
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PERIYAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY established in 1895 is one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries in India. Located 900m above sea level it offers you the best chance to see elephant in its natural habitat. The sanctuary which was declared a tiger reserve in 1978 is home to many animals including gaur, elephant, tiger, wild pig, barking deer, sambhar, dole, Indian wild dog and many varieties of birds. The Periyar lake is another major attraction of this place. |
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