Kozhikode
Kozhikode, also known as Calicut is vibrant and 19th largest city in the country in terms of population comprising of 52.3% women and 47.7% mens. During the era of Zamorins Rulers, Kozhikode was termed as capital of Malabar which served as base for trading cotton and spices with the Jews, Arabs, Chinese and Phoenicians. The place is home to various well known tourist attractions such as Kozhikode Beach, Tali Siva Temple, Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary and revujunating Kozhikode Backwaters. Furthermore, One can also visit the historical forts and wander along side the colorful row houses nestled in between the pristine beaches on the west and lush green spaces on the eastern part.
Cochin
Formerly known as Cochin, Kochi is major south-western port city in the state of Kerela, which for centuries used as trading medium to the Middle East, probably why today it is popularly known as "Queen of Arabian Sea".
Bekal
Located in the West coast of Kasaragod district is small town Bekal. Similar to other coastal cities of Kerela, this small peaceful town is no less when it comes to large ancient forts, popular backwaters and enchanting beaches. Most of the beaches in Bekal is particularly stunning and beautiful with very minimal crowd contrary to typical beaches. Furthermore, Bekal is also famous for its cultural spots prominently the Ananthapura Lake Temple and Palakkunnu Temple. The town lies in middle of Kerala State Highway that runs from Kasaragod in the north to Kanhangad in the south. So if you not in to driving then you can hop train to dedicated Bekal Fort Railway Station or hire cab right from nearest Mangalore International Airport or Kannur Airport.
Kollam
Established during the epoch of Phoenicians and Romans, Kollam is reputed and oldest Business Capital City. significantly because of its then thriving cashew industry which employed hundred thousand workers throughout multiple factories in the region. And interestingly even today Kollam is recognised largest processed cashew manufacturer. We all know how South Indian cities are extensively inclined to sea food dishes and as matter of fact, Kollam host two major fishing docks and ports, Neendakara and Thangasseri that support the culture and livelihood of many peoples. Not to mention, Kollam is also famous for its tranquil Ashtamudi lake, Thangasseri light house, the Portuguese built St. Thomas Fort and cemetery, heritage Thevally Palace and Chinese constructed Cheenakkottaram.
Wayanad
Located in the north-eastern region of Kerala, Wayanad is serene vast forest land with misty valleys, beautiful waterfalls, tranquil lakes and spice estates. The district of Wayanad was built by carving out areas from nearby Kozhikode and Kannur districts which then classified in to three municipal towns, Kalpetta, Mananthavady and Sulthan Bathery and as matter of fact, 75% of the area of Wayanad is covered in forests which is home to 1,36,062 indigenous tribals. Additionally, the place also host diverse Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary, Kuruva Island and massive dark Edakkal Caves that ages as old as the beginning of the New Age Civilisation. Furthermore, Wayanad is also popular for its Chembra Peak that steep to 6,890 ft of height, making it the trekking destination. While trekking to the top, you can literally walk past the lush green tea plantations and experience the aromatic fresh air of the area.
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Kovalam
Kovalam is facinating small coastal town and true paradise for visitors and expacts. The name of the town was derived from Malyalam word Kovalam meaning "Grove of coconut trees". One of the remarkable attraction is indeed the Kovalam beach which offers wide variety of geographical terrain and thrilling adventure activities. This amazingly beautiful Kovalam beach is comprised of three pretty crescent shaped beaches namely, Lighthouse Beach, Hawah Beach, and Samudra Beach, which in total makes it the most sought tourist beach in Kerala. Along the pristine beaches, the town also boasts well known tourist attractions such as Vellayani Lake, Halcyon Castle, Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium and Azhimala Siva Temple.
Guruvayur
Guruvayur or Guruvayoor, is a small pilgrimage municipal town in the southwestern part of Kerala. Although the town is named after the deity Vishnu "Guruvayurappan", the temples here is interestingly known in the name of Lord Krishna. The divine temples host multiple deities of Ganapathi, Ayyappan and Bhagavathi. Each of these idols is believed to be 5,000 years old which were worshipped by record 3 Million devotees in the past year. With so many deities under one roof, there are multiple intriguing and astonishing stories explaining about the spiritual incidents occurred in the past decades. On conclusion to your visit to Guruvayur, you can buy some popular souvenirs from religious CDs, Books, artifacts and handicrafts. One of the popular must visit attractions in Guruvayur includes Guruvayur Temple, Mammiyur Mahadeva Kshetram, Punnathur Kotta, Parthasarathy Temple and Elephant Camp Sanctuary.
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