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Alleppey
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With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and
fresh water rivers crisscrossing it, Alappuzha is a district of immense
natural beauty. Referred to as the Venice of the East by travellers from
across the world, this backwater country is also home to diverse animal
and bird life. By virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always
enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala.
Bangalore
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An air-conditioned city, a garden city, the Silicon Valley of India, the
fastest developing city in the world, these are some of the attributes used
to describe this beautiful city which has a lot to offer you. A dynamic
Happening city, with innumerable cultural events organized every evening,
you can choose from a Hindustan vocal concert, of a Carnatic Veena recital,
or fusion music to pure western classical music, a play, or an exhibition
of a famous painter.
Chennai
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Chennai is a city where the traditional and the modern blend in life everywhere.
From traditional vegetarian fair to fast foods, from nine-yard sarees to
the latest in fashion, from ancient temple architecture to modern high-rise
- with Indo-Saracenic and Victorian as stops along the way - from classical
music and dance to discos throbbing to heady beats, Chennai has them all
and many more vivid contrasts that are a pleasant surprise.
Ernakulam
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Ernakulam is located on the coast of the Arabian sea with Kottayam and Alappuzha
districts on the south, Idukki on the east and Thrissur 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.
Hyderabad
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Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, along with its twin city Secunderabad
has over 400 years of history. Hyderabad is a heady mixture of heritage,
traditionally hospitality and a thriving software revolution. A revolution
that has already attracted Microsoft to set its only overseas base here.
Kanyakumari
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Surrounded by Majestic Hills and the plains bordered by colourful sea-shores,
fringed with coconut trees and paddy fields, here and there are few elevated
patches of red cliffs with undulating valleys and plains between the mountainous
terrain and the sea - coast, so closely interwoven with Temples and Churches
and other edifices lies the district, 'Kanyakumari'. ( The district name
is spelled as ' Kanyakumari ' in official records which is in tune with
the spoken name of the district in Tamil language) . With an area of 1672
sq.km. it occupies 1.29% of the total extent of Tamil Nadu.
Madurai
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Madurai, probably over 2500 years old, is the oldest city in Tamil Nadu.
Its origin and name emerge from a misty and lovely legend. In a forest near
a lotus pond, Indra, King of Gods, Worshipped Lord Siva as a Swayambu Lingam.
At this hallowed spot, the Pandyan monarch Kulasekhara built a great temple
and clearing the forest, he created a lotus- shaped city around the temple.
On the day the city was to be named, Lord Siva appeared at the ceremony.
As he blessed the land and its people, divine nectar (Mathuram) was showered
on the city from his matted locks.
Munnar
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Munnar - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - the
idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. Set at an altitude of
6000 ft in Idukki district, Munnar was the favored summer resort of the
erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days.
Mysore
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Mysore is more than palaces, parks and temples the exotic fragrance of Mysore
Jasmine the melodious strains of the Veena the rich aroma of filter coffee
traditional carvings on fragrant sandalwood, rosewood and ivory the rustle
of rich silks delicious Nanjangud bananas Hot 'N' Spicy Bisi-bele-hulianna
mouthwatering Mysore Pak, a traditional sweetmeat It is a gourmet's delight
and a Shopper's paradise. Shop at Cauvery Handicrafts Emporium or in the
little backstreets and bylanes that offer some exciting bargains. Mysore
Come, experience it for yourself.
Ooty Tourism
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Ootacamund or Udhagamandalam, which stands 7,349 feet above sea level in
the Nilgiris, is known as the Queen of southern hill resorts of India. Ooty,
as it is popularly known, spreads over 36 square miles, and the temperature
ranges from 25 degree celsius in summers, to near freezing in winters.
Tirupati
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The abode of the 'Kaliyuga' deity Lord Venkateswara, popularly known as
Balaji, Tirupati has for centuries remained a destination divine and this
feeling grows on one as one goes round the various temples and spots of
natural beauty surrounding this major town.