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Paliam Dutch Palace

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Paliam Dutch Palace
Paliam Dutch Palace is located at Chennamangalam at Ernakulam District. It was the residence of the famous Paliyath Achans and now used as a museum that depicts the Dutch architecture. The eldest male member of the Paliyath family was described as Paliyath Achan. They were the prime ministers of the Maharaja of...
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Sasthamkotta Lake Kollam

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Sasthamkotta Lake Kollam
Sasthamkotta Lake is the largest fresh water lake in Kerala located in Quilon. Karunagapally, the nearest town is at a distance of 8km from the lake. Large presence of the ‘cavaborus larva’ turns the lake water useful for drinking by consuming the bacteria’s in the lake. The lake is named after an ancient Sastha...
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BhoothathanKettu Dam

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BhoothathanKettu Dam
BhoothathanKettu Dam is a scenic dam site located in the midst of a vast forest. The dam is 50km away from the Cochin city and is built across the Periyar River. As per myth it is believed that the site was built by bhootham (spirit/ ghosts) overnight and that’s the reason it is called ‘BhoothathanKettu Dam’ (monster...
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Munroe Island Kollam

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Munroe Island Kollam
Munroe Island is a cluster of eight islands which is at a distance of 27kms from Kollam. It is the junction of Ashtamudi and Kallada rivers. The island is accessible through road and inland water transportation. The nearest airport Thiruvananthapuram is at a distance of 75km. This island is named after the famous...
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Punnathurkotta elephant camp

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Punnathurkotta elephant camp
Punnathurkotta is located at 3km distance from the famous Guruvayoor temple. Now it is known as ‘Anakotta’ (elephant fort). The visiting time is from 8am to 6pm and a nominal entry fee is applicable. The fort spread across 11.5 acres and belonged to the local ruler ‘Punnathur Raja’. It is now used to house the 51...
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Thirunelli Temple, Wayanad

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Thirunelli Temple, Wayanad
The Thriunelli Maha Vishnu Temple is located in the north Wayanad area amidst the mountains and forest. Devotees can perform all rituals related to life and ancestral rites together only in this temple. It is believed that Lord Brahma had placed the Lord Vishnu idol in this temple. This temple is also known as...
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Anamudi Peak

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Anamudi Peak
Anamudi is the highest peak of the South India located at the Western Ghats. Munnar is the nearest town which is at a distance of 13km. The height of the peak is 2695km.  ‘Anamudi’ in local language means ‘forehead of elephant’ and is called so because of the resemblance of structure of the peak top to an elephants...
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Vadakkunathan Temple

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Vadakkunathan Temple
Vadakkunatthan temple is located at the heart of Thrissur city surrounded by Thekinkadu Maithanam (swaraj ground). This temple was the first Shiva temple created by Parasurama, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu. It is spread across 9 Acres of land surrounded by a big stone wall. Four gopurams (monumental entrance...
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