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Places to See - Cochin

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ALAPPUZHA(63KM) :
This ‘Venice of India’, sandwiched between the Arabian Sea and the Vembanad Lake, is criss-crossed by canals. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held here every second Saturday in August. Alappuzha is also famous for its coir products. Alappuzha is connected with Kochi by road, rail and water. But the best way to travel is by boat through the backwaters, enjoying the lush vegetation and beautiful scenery.



CHERUTHURUTHY :
Home of Kerala Kalamandalam , a famed arts academy. Training in various dance forms, but especially in Kathakali, is imparted here. The nearest railhead and bus terminus is at Shoranur, 3km away.






GURUVAYUR :
This temple town is pilgrim centre famed for its Lord Krishna Temple. Guruvayur is connected with Kochi by road and rail.








KALADI(45KM) :
This important pilgrimage centre is on the banks of the river Periyar. It was here that the Saint Sri Sankaracharya was born. The Sri Ramakrishna Adwaitha Ashram is located here. Kaladi is connected to Kochi by road.






KODUNGALLUR (CRANGANORE) (35KM) :
A famous port before nature destroyed it and formed Kochi Harbour. St. Thomas the Apostle landed here. The kodungallur Bhagavathi Temple is very famous. Kodungallur also has the first mosque in India. A shrine built in the form of a Hindu Temple. Kodungallur is connected to Kochi by road and water.

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