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| Also known as the cultural capital of Kerala,
hosts the most colourful temple festival of Kerala, Celebrated in
(April-May), it consists of processions of richly caparisoned elephants
from various neighboring temples to the Vadakumnathan temple, Thrissur.
The most impressive processions are those from the Thiruvambadi and
the Paramekkavu temples. |
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East of Chalakudy, near the entrance to
the Sholayar forest ranges, is the beautiful waterfalls of Athirapally.
This waterfalls is a place of scenic beauty, and is of 80 feet high.
The Vazhachal water falls is only 5 kms away from the Athirappally
falls.There are water theme parks, on the way to these beautiful falls.
Where young ones can have lot of fun, along with their elders. |
| North of Thrissur, 29km away near the Shornur
Railway Junction is Cheruthuruthy, home of the renowned repository
of the tradition of the Kathakali dance form. It is in this academy
that the best of Kerala's Kathakali performers get their rigorous
training. The institution also offers training in music, drama, and
other dance forms including Mohiniyattam, Koodiyattam and Ottam Thullal. |
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Peechi Dam, Guruvayur (Pilgrim Centre),
Punnathur Kotta, Vadakkumnathan Temple
Art Museum, Zoo & Snake Park, Punnathur Kotta, Aarattupuzha, Chimminy
Wildlife Sanctury |
| The district of Palakkad known as the granary
of Kerala, is a land of valleys, hillocks, rivers, forests, mountain
streams, dams and irrigation projects. Situated at the foot of the
western ghats, this is the gateway to Kerala from the north.This place
was once a beautiful stretch of forests covered with the sweet scented
flowers of the Pala tree. |
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| Palakkad Fort, Malampuzha Garden, Parambikulam
Wildlife Sanctuary, Punarjani Cave, Nelliyampathy, Jain Temple of
Jainimedu, Silent Valley National Park |
This green paradise lies at an altitude
varying from 700 - 2100 meters above the sea level. The district has
the highest number of tribal settlements in Kerala. Lakkidi, the gateway
to Wayanad, is situated 700 m above mean sea level. Lofty peaks, gurgling
streams and luxuriant forests add magic to the journey up the winding
roads to this hill station.
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Edakkal caves are located at a height of
1000 m on Ambukutty Mala near Ambalavayal. The New Stone Age pictorial
writings on the walls of these natural caves at Edakkal are evidence
of the civilisation that existed in these regions in prehistoric times.
The caves can be accessed only by a 1 km trekking trail from Edakkal.
Morning hours are the best time to visit the caves. |
| Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary, Chembra
Peak, Pazhassi tomb, The Glass Temple of Kottamunda, Kurava Island,
Pookot Lake, Thitunelly Temple, Soochippara Waterfall, Wayanad Wildlife
Sanctury, Nagarhole National Park |
The 300 years old Bakel Fort is the largest
and best-preserved fort in Kerala, which is 16kms south of Kasargod.
This imposing circular structure of laterite, rising 130 feet above
sea level, stands on a 35-acre headland that runs into the Arabian
Sea. The beautiful Bakel beach with the historically and archeologically
significant Bakel fort in the background is now being developed into
an International Tourist destination.
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Chandragiri (Fort), Verramala (Picnic Spot),
Valiyaparamba (Backwaters), The Kappil Beach, Pallikere Beach, Kanwatheertha
Beach, Kottancherry (Trekking Spot)
Ranipuram (Trekking Spot) |
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