PLACES
TO VISIT
Payyambalam Beach
This beach is a Local Picnic spot.
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St. Angelo Fort
This seafront Laterite Fort was constructed in
1505 AD by the first Portuguese Viceroy, Don Francisco De Almeda with the consent
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Arakkal Kettu
This was the residence of the former Arakkal Ali
Rajas, the only Muslim Royal Family of Kerala. More..........
Kizhunna Ezhara Beach
This beautiful stretch of sand is one of the most secluded beaches in Kerala.
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Meenkunnu Beach
Uncrowded, the beach is a tourists' paradise, with golden sand and surf.
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Valapattanam
The small town on the Valapattanam river is well known for its wood based industries
and timber trade. The port of Azhikkal and Azhikkal Beach are located nearby.
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Parassinikadavu
Sri Muthappan Temple stands on the banks of the Valapattanam river. This pilgrim
centre is famous for the Muthappan Theyyam performed every morning and evening.
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The Snake Park
The only one of its kind in the State and perhaps the whole of India. There
are three snake pits, fifteen glass cases for snakes and two large glass houses
for King Cobras in the park. Snake demonstrations conducted every hour draw
large crowds of visitors.
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Dharmadam Island
The small 5 acre island covered with coconut palms and dense bushes is a beautiful
sight from the beach. Permission is required to enter this privately owned island.
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Muzhapilangad Beach
Black rocks protect this long, clean beach from the currents of the deep, making
its shallow waters a swimmer's paradise. Perhaps this is Kerala's only drive-in
beach where you can drive down the entire length of 4 km.
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Gundert Bungalow
Dr. Herman Gundert, the revered German missionary, scholar and lexicographer
lived in this bungalow for 20 years from 1839. It was here that one of the first
Malayalam dictionaries and the first Malayalam Newspaper - Paschimodayam - took
shape.
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Trichambaram Temple
A sacred place of the Vaishnava cult, the deity of the temple is Sree Krishna.
The sculptures on the walls of the sanctum sanctorum are in a class by themselves.
The annual temple festival, usually held in March, is a colourful event.
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