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Places to See - Cochin

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KOTTAYAM (76KM) :
An important commercial area, is the gateway to the famed rubber and tea plantations of Kerala. The Mahatma Gandhi University is located here. It is the home of Malayalam journalism. Kottayam is connected with Kochi by road and rail.






MUNNAR(138KM) :
A hill resort famous for its lush green tea and cardamom plantations. An ideal holiday spot, it has a cool and stimulating climate. The rare species of Nilgiri Tahr can be seen here. Munnar is connected to Kochi by road.






THEKKADI (PERIYAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY)(190KM) :
A world famous wildlife sanctuary. The main wildlife to be seen here is elephant, gaur (bison), antelope, sambhur, monkey and wild boar. Thekkadi is reached from Kochi by road.







THRISSUR AND PEECHI DAM (80KM) :
Thrissur, an important cultural and commercial centre is called the cultural capital of Kerala. The famous pooram festival is celebrated here every April/May. The Zoo, museum, and the Vadakkunatha temple are all the worth visiting. After Kochi, Thrissur is the most important commercial town in Kerala. Thrissur is connected with Kochi by road and rail. Peechi Dam, 26km from Thrissur is a good picnic spot and is ideal for a holiday.




LAKSHADWEEP ISLANDS :
Lakshadweep, a union territory of India, is a group of 36 islands, located in the Arabian Sea, about 300km off Kochi. For reservation and details contact the Assistant Manager, SPORTS, Lakshadweep Administrative office, Willingdon Island, Kochi .ph: 2668387, 2668647.

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