EXCURSIONS
Kaladi
The Birthplace of Adi Sankaracharya, the great Advaita philosopher of the 8th
century, Kaladi is 10 km from Aluva. Temples dedicated to Sri Sankara, Sarada
Devi, Sri Krishna and Sri Ramakrishna add to the sanctity of the destination.
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Kodanad
Situated in the high ranges on the southern bank of the Periyar, Kodanad is
one of the largest elephant training centres in south India.
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Chendamangalam
This is a rare geographical combination of three rivers, seven inlets, hillocks
and vast expanses of green plains. The Paliam Palace, abode of the Paliath Achans,
hereditary Prime Ministers to the erstwhile Maharajas of Kochi, represents the
architectural splendour of Kerala.
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Malayatoor
Malayatoor is famous for the catholic church on the 609 m high Malayatoor hill
(dedicated to St. Thomas). Thousands of devotees undertake the pilgrimage to
the shrine to participate in the annual festival - Malayatoor Perunnal (March/April).
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Bhoothathankettu
A picturesque haven situated in a vast virgin forest, this mythologically popular
picnic spot lies close to the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary at Thattekkadu.
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Thattekkadu Bird
Sanctuary
This sanctuary, nestled in evergreen forests, was discovered by the renowned
ornithologist of India, Dr. Salim Ali and is named after him. The sanctuary
is notable for indigenous birds like the Malabar grey-hornbill, the woodpecker,
rose-ringed and blue-winged parakeet etc.
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Lakshadweep Islands
Lakshadweep, a Union Territory of India, is a group of 36 islands, located in
the Arabian Sea, about 300 km off Kochi. Of these islands, Androt, Amini, Agatti,
Bitra, Chetlat, Kadamat, Kalpeni, Kavaratti and Minicoy are inhabited.
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Kumarakom
An enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination,
Kumarakom provides boating, fishing and sightseeing experiences that are truly
exhilarating.
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Munnar
Relaxing within the cool stillness of thirty odd estates fanning out across
the expanse of the hills. Within its remote and elderly churches- gracious,
stone sturctures with ancient chandeliers and rosewood pews.
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Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary
Theparkhas a picturesque lake at the heart of the sanctuary. Formed with the
building of a dam in 1895, this reservoir meanders around the contours of the
wooded hills, providing a perennial source of water for the local wildlife.
Herds of elephant and sambar, gaur and wild pigs wander down to the lakeside
and can be observed from the launches that cruise the lake.
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