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Aluva
An important commercial and pilgrim
center. The Udyogmandal, Ambulamugal, Kalamaserry and
Periyar rivers runs through Aluva. The Shivarathri Festival
is celebrated on the banks of the Periyar every March/April.
At other times, this river bank proves to be an excellent
picnic and bathing spot.Aluva is considered the outskirts
of Kochi and is connected by road and rail.Angamali (10
km on NH 47)The fastest growing town in Kerala Angamali
is the gateway to many places of tourist and religious
interest like Kaladi, Malayattur etc. Distance: 16
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Kalady
Kalady is the birth place of Adi Shankaracharya the great
Indian Philosopher who lived in the 8th century. 2 shrines
in memory of Sankaracharya - one for Dakshinamoorthy and
the other for the Goddes Sharada. Kalady, 45 Kms from
Cochin The Sri Ramakrishna Adwaitha Ashram is located
here. Kaladi is connected to Kochi by road. Distance:
45 KM via Aluva. |
Malayattoor
A place of prayer and pilgrimage; made rich by the foot
steps of St. Thomas the Apostle, who sowed the seeds of
Christianity in this part of the world. Distance:
47 KM, Via Aluva-Kalady. |
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Kodanad
one of the largest elephant capturing centres of South
India. In 1977 the elephant capturing came to an end,
but the elephant kraal and training centre are still there
intact. Distance: 45 kms. to the north east of Cochin
city and 12 kms. to the east of Perumbavoor town, Via
Aluva. |
Cherai
Beach
Cherai Beach offers a unique combination of sea and backwaters
rimmed by lush green coconut palms. 25 kms from Kochi.
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Kodungallur
(Cranganore)
A famous port before nature destroyed it and formed Kochi
harbour. St. Thomas the Apostle landed here. The Kodungallur
Bagwati Temple is very famous famous for its 'special
payers'. Kodungallur also has the first mosque in India,
a shrine built in the form of a Hindu temple. Kodungallur
is connected to Kochi by road and water.
Distance: 35 KM |
Guruvayur
This temple town is a pilgrim center famed for its Lord
Krishna temple. Guruvayur is connected with Kochi by road
and rail. Distance: 111 KM |
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Thrissur
An important cultural and commercial centre. Thrissur,
the largest town in Kerala is called the cultural capital
of Kerala. The famous Pooram festival is celebrated here
every April / May. The Museums, and the Vaddakkuntham
Temple are all worth visiting. Thrissur is best known
for its mammoth Pooram Festival, which is the most colourful
and spectacular temple festival of Kerala. After Kochi,
Thrissur is the most important commercial town in Kerala.Thrissur
is connected with Kochi by road and rail. The Peechi Dam,
26 km from Thrissur, is a good picnic spot and is ideal
for a holiday. |
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Bhoothathankettu
scenic dam site with boating facilities is situated in
a vast virgin forest. It is a popular picnic sport with
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary near by. 50 km north east
of Ernakulam town |
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Kanjiramattom
Mosque
It is believed that the mosque was erected over the mortal
remains of a Muslim saint, Sheikh Parid. Another great
Muslim saint, Baver is supposed to have prayed here and
attained salvation. Kanjiramattom, 30 km from Kochi
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Kottayam
An important commercial area, it is the gateway to the
famed rubber and tea plantations of Kerala. It is the
home of Malayalam Journalism. Kottayam is connected with
Kochi by road and rail. 76 km
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Munnar
A hill resort famous for its lush green tea and cardamom
plantations. An ideal holiday spot, it has a cool and
stimulating climate. The Mist Valley Resorts, overlooking
Munnar town is a ideal place to spend the hot summer months.
The rare species of Nilgiri Tahr can be seen in the Ernakulam
game Sanctuary not far from here. Anaimudi, the highest
peak in South India, is in these hills. The Munnar - Kodaikkanal
Road is the steepest road in South East Asia. 138
km from Kochi |
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Alleppey
Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, is a town in Alappuzha
District of Kerala state of southern India. A town with
picturesque canals, backwaters and lagoons, it was described
as the "Venice of the East" by Lord Curzon.
Snake boat races are the most significant traditional
event in Alappuzha. These spectacular regattas are usually
held between August and October, and involve long thin
boats powered by up to 120 oarsmen. The most famous snake
boat race is the Nehru Trophy Boat Race. Distance:70
km from Kochi |
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