Thiruvananthapuram, Located
at the southwestern tip of India,Thiruvananthapuram district
is bounded by the Arabian Sea on the west and Tamil Nadu
on the east. The wooded highlands of the Western Ghats in
the eastern and northeastern borders give Thiruvananthapuram
some of the most enchanting picnic spots. A long shoreline,
with internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments,
backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage makes this
district a much sought after tourist destination. Thiruvananthapuram
is the capital of Kerala.
Alappuzha (Alleppey),
Also known as the Venice of the east, Alappuzha is famous
for its boat races, houseboats holidays, beaches, marine
products and coir industry. A singular characteristic of
this land is the region called Kuttanad. The Granary of
Kerala, Kuttanad is one of the few regions in the world
where farming is done below sea level.
Kumarakam,
Just 12 km from Kottayam, this unique backwater destination
situated on the banks of the Vembanad lake is considered
the gateway to the backwaters of Kuttanad. Kumarakam Bird
Sanctuary is a favorite haunt of migratory birds from across
the world which makes it a renowned bird watching centre.
The best time for this is between November and March, when
a flocks of migratory birds from Siberia make it their winter
home. Some of the species include the Snake bird, Little
Cormorant, Crow Pheasant, White-branded water Hen and Tree
pie.
Kanyakumari,
which is two hours away from Kovalam. The three oceans -
the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean
meet at Kanya Kumari. Sun rise and sun set here are special,
soul stirring moments - given an opportunity do not miss
the visit to the Cape at sunset if not at sunrise!
Emakulam (Kochi)
is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea with Kottayam
and Alappuzha districts on the south, Idukki on the east
and Trissur on the north. The commercial capital and the
most cosmopolitan city of Kerala, Kochi, in Ernakulam, is
also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. With one of
the finest natural harbours in the world, this was once
a major center of commerce and trade with the Arabs, Chinese,
Portuguese, Dutch, and British etc.
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