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Bordered by the lofty Western Ghats on the east, and the Vembanad lake and the paddy fields of Kuttanad on the west, Kottayam is a land of unique characteristics. Panoramic backwater stretches, lush paddy fields, highlands, extensive rubber plantations and a totally literate people have given this district the enviable title: The land of letters, latex and lakes. Kottayam is the ideal take-off

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Santosh George Kulangara, a travel freak from a Kerala village will have the rare honour of being perhaps the first Indian tourist in space.Global space tour operator Virgin Galactic just confirmed his reservation for the space flight sometime in 2008."I'm thrilled. It will be a historic moment. Space is the last destination known to man and I'm excited to be able to see it," Kulangara told TOI

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Bekal FortBekal Fort which is located in Kasaragod, Keralam, India is the best preserved fort as well as the largest fort in Kerala. Bekal Fort is more than 300 years old and was built by Sivappa Naik in the year 1650's. The fort has a master design with its zigzag entrance and the best defensive walls. The Fort was built for and is best known for its defense architecture. The Bekal Fort has been

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With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 ms in the east and networked by 44 rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. An equable climate. A long shoreline with serene beaches. Tranquil streches of emerald backwaters. Lush hill stations and exotic wildlife. Waterfalls. Sprawling

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Sikkim, long isolated from the outside world, Sikkim was settled by Tibetans in the 16th century and became a British protectorate in 1890. Sikkim passed to India in 1949 and became a state of that country in 1975.Sikkim's people are predominantly of Nepalese extraction; the minority Bhotias (Tibetan in origin) and aboriginal Lepchas are mainly pastoral nomads. Although the Nepalese practice

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Kolkata : the human cityThe Ganges (called the Hooghly in Kolkata) is still the inspiration, as it was to Job Charnok, East India Company agent, who reached the shores in August 1690 finally, to settle here.The City was founded 300 years ago out of 3 villages namely Sutanati, Gobindapur and Kolikata. Once the capital of British India, the capital of undevided Bengal and now the capital of West

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Thiruvananthapuram (known as Trivandrum) the capital of Kerala. Located at the South Western tip of India, is bounded by the Arabian sea on the West and Tamil Nadu on the East. The wooded highlands on the Western Ghats in the Eastern and North Eastern borders give some of the most enchanting picnic spots, a long shorline, with Thiruvananthapuram Travel (Trivandrum) :internationally renowned

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Indulge in a romantic interlude in the treetops at an altitude between 3750 - 4500 feet. This Eco-lodge located in Wayanad, Kerala, offers you an opportunity to live in the wilderness overflowing with colours of nature that manifests itself in the wings of butterflies, birds and exotic vegetation. The shadows of this verdant forest amidst the fragrance of a thousand scents beckon you to a place

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This picturesque 7,001-foot (3,134-meter) hill station - which served as a cool summer retreat for the English during the Raj - is especially well known for its production of tea. Flanked by towering mountains, including Kanchenjunga, elevation 28,208 feet (8,598m), Darjeeling has views that are truly dramatic - a great way to fully savour them is by taking a trek in the surrounding countryside.

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Kodaikanal is one of the most popular hill resorts in India. It literally means 'gift of the forest' in Tamil and is zealously guarded by the sylvan beauty of dense forests on the upper Palani Hills near Madurai, at an altitude of about 2133 metres. Pear orchards and buildings with gabled roofs add a fruity and romantic touch to Kodaikanal.The pride of Kodaikanal is the 'Kurinji-flower', which

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Popularly known as "The Pink City", Jaipur is the most romantic and chosen tourist destination amongst honeymooners. It is a bustling capital city and business centre with all the trappings of a modern metropolis yet flavoured with an age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveller. The old Jaipur painted in Pink can grip any visitor with admiration. The Stunning backdrop of ancient forts

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Sun-kissed beaches and the celebration of life would ideally define this place. The magnificent scenic beauty and architectural splendour of its temples, churches and old colonial houses - European style central squares and Indian bazaars, Portuguese churches sharing their walls with Hindu temples, have made Goa a favourite with travellers around the world. The vast green expanse of the Sahyadri

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Once upon a time pearl traders used to spread their wares by the roadside and hawk them the way you'd find green vegetables peddled today. The city has gotten a lot more tech-savvy since then, but it still retains quite a bit of the charm of the Shahi and the Nawabi days. While you find a younger crowd that is at once cosmo and geeky, you also find a lot of the old world aura about it. Fondly

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Khajuraho is a place well known for the sculptures in erotic poses in its temples, some hewn entirely out of a single block. It is not about religion and worshipping and deities. An amalgamation of science and art of architecture, these 10th-11th century temples have a very interesting legend behind them that connects them to the origin of the Chandela dynasty. It is said that in a fit of passion

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Munnar is located in the Idukki district of Kerala. Munnar's mesmerising greenery, mountain scenery, calmness and cool refreshing air attract honeymooners and tourists throughout the year. It is a weekend hideout location for domestic tourists during the summer season, while foreign travellers come to enjoy the natural beauty of Kerala. With glistening brooks and cascades, paddy fields, coconut

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A friendly warning to all concerned: One trip to Coorg (Kodagu) and it'll haunt you for the rest of your life. You might leave Coorg, but Coorg will never leave you. Incomparable scenic beauty, lush green valleys, coffee plantations, teak wood forests and majestic mountain ranges are just some of Coorg's virtues. Add to that a strong, brave martial race of Coorgs (Kodavas) that reveres tradition,

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