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KCS Panicker Gallery, Thiruvananthapuram
Nominated as one of the nine eminent artists of India, Kerala's renowned painter Panicker, was born in 1911. He was instrumental in setting up the Progressive Painters Association in Madras from 1944 to 1953. An artist who set a new trend, the KCS Panicker Gallery traces his works over a period. The gallery is situated adjacent to the Napier Museum office in Thiruvananthapuram.
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Nominated as one of the nine eminent artists of India, Kerala's renowned painter Panicker, was born in 1911. He was instrumental in setting up the Progressive Painters Association in Madras from 1944 to 1953. An artist who set a new trend, the KCS Panicker Gallery traces his works over a period. The gallery is situated adjacent to the Napier Museum office in Thiruvananthapuram.
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Kayyoor at Bharananganam
Kayyoor, an enchanting landscape formed by a chain of green hills at the Bharananganam panchayat. A shrine dedicated to the Pandava brothers of the epic Mahabharatha is found here. As in the famous temple at Sabarimala, only ghee is used to light the lamps here. Women are not permitted inside the temple.
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Kayyoor, an enchanting landscape formed by a chain of green hills at the Bharananganam panchayat. A shrine dedicated to the Pandava brothers of the epic Mahabharatha is found here. As in the famous temple at Sabarimala, only ghee is used to light the lamps here. Women are not permitted inside the temple.
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Kannadipara in Kottayam
A valley of rocky mountains that reflects the rays of the sun like a perfect mirror; this is the special distinction that led to Kannadipara (Rock Mirror) getting its name. Kannadipara is the highest point in the Ilaveezhapoonchira range of Kottayam district. This elevated location gives one a view of a plethora of districts, including Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta and Thrissur. Nearby lies Kazhukankulimali waterfalls, where cascades gush down the mountain and greet the river below with a huge splash.
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A valley of rocky mountains that reflects the rays of the sun like a perfect mirror; this is the special distinction that led to Kannadipara (Rock Mirror) getting its name. Kannadipara is the highest point in the Ilaveezhapoonchira range of Kottayam district. This elevated location gives one a view of a plethora of districts, including Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta and Thrissur. Nearby lies Kazhukankulimali waterfalls, where cascades gush down the mountain and greet the river below with a huge splash.
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Mannanam in Kottayam
A historically important place in Kottayam, Mannanam is an important religious place, particularly famous because it is here that the first house of the CMI congregation had its foundation stone laid on May 11 1831 by Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara. Besides, the place is a good choice for cruise tours and the District Tourism Promotion Council of Kottayam arranges enchanting boat cruises along the Pennar Canal to the picturesque backwater areas of Alappuzha and Ernakulam.
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A historically important place in Kottayam, Mannanam is an important religious place, particularly famous because it is here that the first house of the CMI congregation had its foundation stone laid on May 11 1831 by Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara. Besides, the place is a good choice for cruise tours and the District Tourism Promotion Council of Kottayam arranges enchanting boat cruises along the Pennar Canal to the picturesque backwater areas of Alappuzha and Ernakulam.
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Wayanad Heritage Museum at Ambalavayal
The Ambalavayal heritage museum is situated 12 km south of Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad district. The museum houses some of the most important relics and artifacts from Wayanad’s past, dating all the way back to the 2nd century AD. The artifacts include clay sculptures, ancient hunting equipments like bows and arrows, stone weapons and other curios. It is among the finest storehouses of knowledge in the entire State.
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The Ambalavayal heritage museum is situated 12 km south of Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad district. The museum houses some of the most important relics and artifacts from Wayanad’s past, dating all the way back to the 2nd century AD. The artifacts include clay sculptures, ancient hunting equipments like bows and arrows, stone weapons and other curios. It is among the finest storehouses of knowledge in the entire State.
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Kauthuka Park in Thrissur
Kauthuka Park, a beautiful garden noted for its natural beauty, is situated on the way to Athirappally waterfalls at Chalakkudy in Thrissur district. This unique garden is a testament to Varkey Veliyath's creative excellence. The whole landscape is dotted with picturesque hills, gurgling streams, delightful caves, verdant canopies and rare medicinal plants.
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Kauthuka Park, a beautiful garden noted for its natural beauty, is situated on the way to Athirappally waterfalls at Chalakkudy in Thrissur district. This unique garden is a testament to Varkey Veliyath's creative excellence. The whole landscape is dotted with picturesque hills, gurgling streams, delightful caves, verdant canopies and rare medicinal plants.
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Malampuzha Garden and Dam
Malampuzha gardens, located in the lower hills of the Western Ghats, are the only rock-cut gardens in South India. The entire garden is made from broken pieces of bangles, tiles, used plastic cans, tins and other waste materials. Flowering beds, fountains, Rose gardens, an aerial ropeway, and picnic spots add to the allure of Malampuzha. The famed Malampuzha Yakshi built in 1969 by Kanayi Kunhiraman is also in the gardens.
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Malampuzha gardens, located in the lower hills of the Western Ghats, are the only rock-cut gardens in South India. The entire garden is made from broken pieces of bangles, tiles, used plastic cans, tins and other waste materials. Flowering beds, fountains, Rose gardens, an aerial ropeway, and picnic spots add to the allure of Malampuzha. The famed Malampuzha Yakshi built in 1969 by Kanayi Kunhiraman is also in the gardens.
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St. Angelo’s Fort, Kannur
St. Angelo’s Fort, popularly known as the Kannur Fort, is a massive triangular laterite fort and is among the most historic sites in Kannur. Constructed by the first Portuguese Viceroy, Don Francesco de Almeida in 1505, the fort is flanked by gigantic bastions that make for an imposing sight. The view of Mopilla Bay and Dharamadam Island are among the primary attractions here.
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St. Angelo’s Fort, popularly known as the Kannur Fort, is a massive triangular laterite fort and is among the most historic sites in Kannur. Constructed by the first Portuguese Viceroy, Don Francesco de Almeida in 1505, the fort is flanked by gigantic bastions that make for an imposing sight. The view of Mopilla Bay and Dharamadam Island are among the primary attractions here.
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Pullumedu Hill in Idukki
Pullumedu is yet another hidden gem enhancing Idukki’s repertoire, with hills draped in green greeting you on your journey up as the majestic Periyar river accompanies you the entire way. Apart from the natural view, one also gets glimpses of the Sree Ayyappa Temple at Sabarimala and the Makara Jyothi illuminations at the shrine. On site, picnickers and trekkers will get every single camp site and trail that they can imagine, with newer areas coming to light on every visit. The area can only be reached via jeep. Since it is part of the restricted forest zone, special permission to visit has to be obtained from the Wildlife Preservation Officer, Thekkady, or The Range Officer, Vallakkadavu.
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Pullumedu is yet another hidden gem enhancing Idukki’s repertoire, with hills draped in green greeting you on your journey up as the majestic Periyar river accompanies you the entire way. Apart from the natural view, one also gets glimpses of the Sree Ayyappa Temple at Sabarimala and the Makara Jyothi illuminations at the shrine. On site, picnickers and trekkers will get every single camp site and trail that they can imagine, with newer areas coming to light on every visit. The area can only be reached via jeep. Since it is part of the restricted forest zone, special permission to visit has to be obtained from the Wildlife Preservation Officer, Thekkady, or The Range Officer, Vallakkadavu.
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Tipu's Fort in Palakkad
Tipu's Fort or Palakkad Fort, in its current form was built by Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore in 1766. Named after Tipu, the son of Hyder Ali, the fort was under the Mysore rulers for years before it fell into the hands of British during the colonial era. The fort, situated on a strategically important location acted as military base in the past. Years down the line, the fort enjoys the hustle and bustle of the city, with joggers, evening walkers and history buffs frequenting the area. This well maintained fort, with its impressive laterite walls is one of the best preserved and well maintained forts in India. Currently under the purview of the Archaeological Survey of India, this ancient fort continues to amaze visitors to Palakkad.
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Tipu's Fort or Palakkad Fort, in its current form was built by Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore in 1766. Named after Tipu, the son of Hyder Ali, the fort was under the Mysore rulers for years before it fell into the hands of British during the colonial era. The fort, situated on a strategically important location acted as military base in the past. Years down the line, the fort enjoys the hustle and bustle of the city, with joggers, evening walkers and history buffs frequenting the area. This well maintained fort, with its impressive laterite walls is one of the best preserved and well maintained forts in India. Currently under the purview of the Archaeological Survey of India, this ancient fort continues to amaze visitors to Palakkad.
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Malayala Kalagramam
Malayala Kalagramam (MAKAM) is a centre for art and ideas which aims at providing children and youngsters a Kalari (stage) to practise and perform all forms of fine arts. The centre offers part-time as well as full-time courses in painting, sculpture, music and dance and art pottery. Yoga and Sanskrit are also taught here. The fraternity centre of the Kalagramam conducts seminars, symposia, extension lectures, in-service programmes and special projects in different fields of art and humanities. The studies at the centre are aimed at familiarising classical and contemporary trends and techniques in art as well as to utilise art better in daily life. Visitors are allowed to watch classes with the prior permission from the Director.
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Malayala Kalagramam (MAKAM) is a centre for art and ideas which aims at providing children and youngsters a Kalari (stage) to practise and perform all forms of fine arts. The centre offers part-time as well as full-time courses in painting, sculpture, music and dance and art pottery. Yoga and Sanskrit are also taught here. The fraternity centre of the Kalagramam conducts seminars, symposia, extension lectures, in-service programmes and special projects in different fields of art and humanities. The studies at the centre are aimed at familiarising classical and contemporary trends and techniques in art as well as to utilise art better in daily life. Visitors are allowed to watch classes with the prior permission from the Director.
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CVN Kalari at Edakkad
Kalaripayattu, the traditional and exclusive martial art form of Kerala, is widely acclaimed as a synthesis of body control, treatment, and armed and unarmed combat. This immaculate martial art form can be witnessed in its fullest, bearing all traditional and orthodox techniques and systems of treatment, at the C.V.N. Kalari at Edakkad in Kozhikode. The Kalari (arena) itself is set amidst serene surroundings with an ambience that is most suited for the practice of Kalaripayattu.
The C.V.N. Kalari at Edakkad is run by Mr. Sudhakaran Gurukal (master), who is a respected teacher and also an accomplished Marma physician. At the early age of seven itself, boys and girls can start training. The classes conducted here are for Kalaripayattu, Massage and Marma treatment, and a dedicated student can master all these in a span of one to one-and-a-half years' time. The centre also conducts demonstrations and workshops on Kalaripayattu at venues selected by interested parties and also for Television programmes, Movies, Dancers, Theatre artists, Athletes etc.
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Kalaripayattu, the traditional and exclusive martial art form of Kerala, is widely acclaimed as a synthesis of body control, treatment, and armed and unarmed combat. This immaculate martial art form can be witnessed in its fullest, bearing all traditional and orthodox techniques and systems of treatment, at the C.V.N. Kalari at Edakkad in Kozhikode. The Kalari (arena) itself is set amidst serene surroundings with an ambience that is most suited for the practice of Kalaripayattu.
The C.V.N. Kalari at Edakkad is run by Mr. Sudhakaran Gurukal (master), who is a respected teacher and also an accomplished Marma physician. At the early age of seven itself, boys and girls can start training. The classes conducted here are for Kalaripayattu, Massage and Marma treatment, and a dedicated student can master all these in a span of one to one-and-a-half years' time. The centre also conducts demonstrations and workshops on Kalaripayattu at venues selected by interested parties and also for Television programmes, Movies, Dancers, Theatre artists, Athletes etc.
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Charalkunnu Hills
Charalkunnu is a picturesque hill station and the only hill station in Pathanamthitta district. Located near Ranni, the hill station has a host of trekking trails with a variety of picnic spots. People can find lodging at the camp house.
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Charalkunnu is a picturesque hill station and the only hill station in Pathanamthitta district. Located near Ranni, the hill station has a host of trekking trails with a variety of picnic spots. People can find lodging at the camp house.
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Ayamanam
Ayamanam, located from 1.5 hour boat ride from Kumarakom, is the place where Arundhati Roy’s novel‘The God of small things’ is set. It is a typical water based village with scenic backwaters and a vivid green network of rivers and canals and vast stretches of green paddy fields and coconut farms. Migratory birds come seeking this verdant landscape every summer and frolic in its natural splendour. Country boat rides through the interior canals is a great way to relax and enjoy nature’s bounties.
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Ayamanam, located from 1.5 hour boat ride from Kumarakom, is the place where Arundhati Roy’s novel‘The God of small things’ is set. It is a typical water based village with scenic backwaters and a vivid green network of rivers and canals and vast stretches of green paddy fields and coconut farms. Migratory birds come seeking this verdant landscape every summer and frolic in its natural splendour. Country boat rides through the interior canals is a great way to relax and enjoy nature’s bounties.
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Kottayi
Kottayi village is the native place of the Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, the doyen of Carnatic music. The place hosts the annual Chembai Parthasarathy Ekadasi Music festival in memory of the great singer in February/March. Renowned singers perform music concerts during the festival.
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Kottayi village is the native place of the Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, the doyen of Carnatic music. The place hosts the annual Chembai Parthasarathy Ekadasi Music festival in memory of the great singer in February/March. Renowned singers perform music concerts during the festival.
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Valiathura Beach, Thiruvananthapuram
Valiathura which was once the only port along the south Kerala coast is a beautiful beach situated near Shakuhumguham and is 10 km away from Thiruvananthapuram During monsoon, fishermen carry their catamarans to the edge of the Valiathura pier which is 703 ft long, throw them into the sea, then jump in and swim to it.
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Valiathura which was once the only port along the south Kerala coast is a beautiful beach situated near Shakuhumguham and is 10 km away from Thiruvananthapuram During monsoon, fishermen carry their catamarans to the edge of the Valiathura pier which is 703 ft long, throw them into the sea, then jump in and swim to it.
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Thiruvananthapuram Zoo
Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, one of the oldest terrarium in the country which was established as a supplemental to the Napier Museum in the year 1857 by the former Maharaja of Travancore, which was originally opened for recreational purposes, the zoo becomes a conservation center of wildlife over a period of time.
The zoo has a wide array of 35 species of animals, 28 species of birds and 17 kinds of reptiles. The zoo also houses botanical gardens with more than 200 species of trees, thousands of beautiful plants, orchids and snake farm.
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Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, one of the oldest terrarium in the country which was established as a supplemental to the Napier Museum in the year 1857 by the former Maharaja of Travancore, which was originally opened for recreational purposes, the zoo becomes a conservation center of wildlife over a period of time.
The zoo has a wide array of 35 species of animals, 28 species of birds and 17 kinds of reptiles. The zoo also houses botanical gardens with more than 200 species of trees, thousands of beautiful plants, orchids and snake farm.
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Karappuzha Dam
One of the biggest earth dams in India, Karappuzha Dam is known for its panoramic landscape. It offers a picturesque vista of the Karappuzha river and a man-made wonder with beautiful surroundings.
Some of the popular activities for tourists here are boating and nature walks. This perfect picnic spot for tourists allows one to behold beautiful aquatic birds and relax in the most refreshing ambiance.
A dam is also a wonderful place for the shutterbugs who want to unwind with their cameras and click some unforgettable pictures. Definitely worth a visit among sightseeing places in Wayanad, you must take out some time in your itinerary to appreciate this amazing place.
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One of the biggest earth dams in India, Karappuzha Dam is known for its panoramic landscape. It offers a picturesque vista of the Karappuzha river and a man-made wonder with beautiful surroundings.
Some of the popular activities for tourists here are boating and nature walks. This perfect picnic spot for tourists allows one to behold beautiful aquatic birds and relax in the most refreshing ambiance.
A dam is also a wonderful place for the shutterbugs who want to unwind with their cameras and click some unforgettable pictures. Definitely worth a visit among sightseeing places in Wayanad, you must take out some time in your itinerary to appreciate this amazing place.
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Vandeperiyar
Vandeperiyar is a quaint, little town in Idukki District, Kerala, 18km from Thekkady. At an altitude of 2743ft. above sea level, this hilly town has been a delight for travellers who enjoy exploring plantations and spice farms. Despite the commercial activity, with greenery engulfing a traveller, Vandeperiyar has found a way to take you back to nature. The plantations are an ecosystem of their own - nourishing flora and fauna as the neighbouring forests do.
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Vandeperiyar is a quaint, little town in Idukki District, Kerala, 18km from Thekkady. At an altitude of 2743ft. above sea level, this hilly town has been a delight for travellers who enjoy exploring plantations and spice farms. Despite the commercial activity, with greenery engulfing a traveller, Vandeperiyar has found a way to take you back to nature. The plantations are an ecosystem of their own - nourishing flora and fauna as the neighbouring forests do.
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Pallipuram
Pallipuram is a small village near Vembanad in Cherthala, Alappuzha. It is known for its white sand and settlements on three sides, hence also known as an island. There's a bridge that provides access to Cherthala mainland which has boats and ferries to Vaikom. Pallipuram has many glass and cement industries, Malabar Cements has a major industrial unit here.
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Pallipuram is a small village near Vembanad in Cherthala, Alappuzha. It is known for its white sand and settlements on three sides, hence also known as an island. There's a bridge that provides access to Cherthala mainland which has boats and ferries to Vaikom. Pallipuram has many glass and cement industries, Malabar Cements has a major industrial unit here.
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