KERALA TOUR
ALAPPUZHA (The Venice of the East)To label Alappuzha (The Malayalam name for Alleppey) The Venice of the East' might today appear a far etched cliche of travelogue writters, but this quaint little town is certainly the Venice of India. Nowhere else will you find, spread out across the center of town, a unique crisscrossing network of canals on which thatch covered country boats punt along leisurely. The proximity of lakes adds to the Tenetian ambience.
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Sri Ananthapadmanabhaswamy
Temple:
This ancient tempte is the most dominating feature of
Thiruvananthapuram. Overlooking the Padma Theertham Tank, the temple is devoted
to Lord Vishnu who is depicted reclining on Sri Anantha, the hooded snake from
which the city derives its name. Exquisite stone carvings and pavilions are
worth admiring. The temple is open only to Hindus and dress regulation is
strictly enforced.
TRICHUR
Trichur occupies a prominent place in the
history and culture of Kerala and is said to be the Cultural Capital of the
State. It is also one of the main trade centers in the state. The present
Trichur District was carved out of a bigger District of the same name on 1st
April , 1958. It derives its name from the location of its headquarters at
Trichur.
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