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Tours in Cochin India :

Alleppey(Alapuzha)

Alleppy is located at a distance of 63 Kms to the south of Cochin along its picturesque coast. Alleppey is well connected to Kochi by both railways and road network. Allepy is popularly known as the "Venice of the East" because of its widespread watery canal network. Alleppy is also the venue of the renowned snake boat race which is held annually here and attracts thousands of tourists from India and abroad.

Cheruthuruthy:

Cheruthuruthy is located at a distance of 110 Kms from Kochi. It is the nerve center of the renowned Kerala Kalamandalam, a world class classical art and dance academy. This prestigious academy offers training in a variety of traditional dance forms like Kathakali, Mohiniyattam etc.

Kalady:

Kalady is located at a distance of 48 Kms to the north-east of Kochi. The shimmering river Periyar meanders along Kalady. Kalady is renowned as the birthplace of one of India's legendary Hindu saint and philosopher - Sri Adi Sankaracharya who lived in the 8th century AD and passed away prematurely at the age of 32 years. He traveled extensively throughout India and preached his hypothesis of Advaita or monotheism. There is a magnificent shrine dedicated to Adi Sankaracharaya which is all of 8-storey and is a must visit site for visitors to Kalady.

Kodanad:

Kodanad is located at a distance of 30 Kms to the north-east of Kochi in the majestic backdrop of the subordinate ranges of the imposing Western Ghat mountains. The river Periyar along gracefully through Kodanad. The Periyar wildlife reserve is one of India's most renowned wildlife sanctuary and it is the only forest reserve in India wherein one can watch animals by cruising on a boat or ferry. Periyar Wildlife Reserve is particularly renowned for its large elephant population and there is also an Elephant Training Center within the jungle premises. Apart from elephants, the reserve is home to a wide variety of animal species like antelopes, samburs, bisons, monkeys and bears.

Kodanad is within easy driving distance to the famous St. Thomas church in Malayatoor.

Kodungalloor:

Kodungalloor is located at a distance of 35 Kms north of Kochi. In the days of yore, Kodungallor used to be a renowned port which was completely ravaged by a flood which in turn led to the creation of Kochi harbour. St. Thomas, the apostle, is supposed to have set foot here in 52 AD. Kodungallor also hgas the unique distinction of having India's first mosque - The Cheraman mosque which resembles a lot to the Hindu temples of that era.

Munnar:

Munnar is located at a distance of 140 Kms on National Highway 49. Munnar is a popular hill station which offers the refreshing cool mountain air that provides the much needed relief from the scorching tropical heat of the plains. Munnar is replete with lush green tea gardens which is laid out across the mountains and looks like a green carpet from above. This place is also renowned for its cardamom plantations. South India's highest peak - Anai Mudi is located within close proximity to Munnar.

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary;

The Thattekad bird sanctuary is ideally located 60 Kms east of Cochin neighboring Kothamangalam. The shimmering river Periyar meanders along the northern part of the sanctuary which is conspicuous by its dense tropical forest. The sanctuary is spread over a sprawling 25 sq Kms of luxuriant forest and in the days of yore, this bird sanctuary was home to some of the rarest avian species in peninsular India. Even today this sanctuary is the breeding ground for numerous exotic bird species not found elsewhere.

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