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Bastion Bunglow - It was built in 1667 AD and has
Indo-European style.
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Bhoothathankettu - Scenic dam site with boating
facilities is situated in a vast virgin forest. It is a popular picnic
sport with Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary near by. 50 km north east of
Ernakulam town
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Bolghatty Palace - It was built by the Dutch in
1744. Later it became the seat of the British Resident of Cochin. Today
it is a hotel run by K.T.D.C. The grounds have a small golf course &
several vantage points for lovely views of the harbour & the sea 3 kms
from Ernakulam by Boat
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Chendamangalam - This land was once the abode of
the Paliath Achans, the prime ministers of the Maharajas of Kochi. Their
residence, the Paliam Palace represents the architectural splendour of
Kerala. The Palace houses a collection of historic documents and relics.
about 42 km from Ernakulam
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Cherai Beach - Cherai Beach offers a unique
combination of sea and backwaters rimmed by lush green coconut palms. 25
kms from Kochi
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Children's Park - A high-tech children's Park with
Non-Conventional Energy Museum and Musical Fountain. The Children enjoy
a lot with the facilities available here. Ernakulam
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Chinese Fishing Nets - A legacy of the trading
connections between China and India many centuries ago. The long rows of
chinese nets silhouetted against the sunset present a spectacular sight
of Cochin's waterfront. Fort Kochi Beach.
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Chottanikkara Temple - Mother Goddess worshipped
in three different forms - as Saraswati in the morning - draped in
white, as Bhadrakali at noon draped in crimson, and as Durga in the
evening decked in blue 13 kms from Kochi
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Dutch Palace - The Dutch palace or Mattancherry
palace was originally built by the Portuguese and presented to the Raja
of Cochin, Veera Kerala Varma in 1555. It was later taken over by the
Dutch who improved it through extensions and repairs in 1663.
Mattanchery
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Hill Palace - The largest archeological museum of
Kerala. Paintings, carvings, etchings and other trappings of royalty
like majestic beds ,weapons and samples of epigraphy. 13 Kms from Cochin
on the Ernakulam-Chottanikara route
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Historical Museum - Important scenes of Kerala
history are portrayed through through Sculptures. Greeting the visitor
outside is a statue of Parasurama ,the mythological safe who is said to
have created Kerala. 6 kms from Ernakulam at Edappally
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Iringole Forest Temple - Iringole Kavu, a temple
in tropical rain forest in the middle of a town 8 kms from Kalady Town
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Jewish Synagogue - The Synagogue at Mattancherry
built in 1568 is the oldest Synagogue in the Common Wealth Countries. It
was partially destroyed in the war of 1662, but was rebuilt by Dutch. In
the mid 18th century the clock tower was added. Fort Kochi
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Kalady Kalady - It is the birth place of Adi
Shankaracharya the great Indian Philosopher who lived in the 8th
century. 2 shrines in memory of Sankaracharya - one for Dakshinamoorthy
and the other for the Goddes Sharada. Kalady, 45 Kms from Cochin
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Kallil Temple - A 9th century Jain temple shaped
out of from a huge rock on a small hill in a picturesque surrounding.
The visitor has to climb 120 steps to reach this rare historic temple.
22 kms from Kalady
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Kanjiramattom Mosque - It is believed that the
mosque was erected over the mortal remains of a Muslim saint, Sheikh
Parid. Another great Muslim saint, Baver is supposed to have prayed here
and attained salvation. Kanjiramattom, 30 km from Kochi
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Kodanad - One of the largest elephant capturing
centres of South India. In 1977 the elephant capturing came to an end,
but the elephant kraal and training centre are still there intact. 45
kms. to the north east of Cochin city and 12 kms. to the east of
Perumbavoor town
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Kottayil Kovilakam at Chennamangalam - which was
the seat of Kshatriya chieftains of Villarvattom is situated near the
ancient Kunnathali temple. Chennamangalam is an important center of
handloom weaving and coir manufacturing. 42 kms from ernakulam
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Malayattoor - A place of prayer and pilgrimage;
made rich by the foot steps of St. Thomas the Apostle, who sowed the
seeds of Christianity in this part of the world. 47 kms from Ernakulam
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Marine Drive - It is considered to be one of the
most beautiful part of Kochy city. The marine walk is the main hangout
for the local populace as the view of the backwaters and the harbour
from here is excellent. Ernakulam
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Pallippuram Fort - It was built by the Portuguese
in 1503. It is one of the oldest existing European monuments in India.
The Dutch captured the fort in 1661 and sold it to the State of
Travancore in 1789 This fort is situated in the northern extremity of
the Vypeen Island at Pallipuram
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Parikshit Thampuran Museum - This museum features
collections of the 19th century paintings , Pre-historic monuments , Old
coins in a numismatic gallery,Scriptures in stone & Plaster of paris,
Copies of mural paintings etc & the collection from the Cochin royal
family. adjacent to the Shiva temple in Darbar Hall Road, Ernakulam
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Santa Cruz Bascillica - This Roman Catholic church
is situated near the St.Francis church and is worth a visit.It is a
specimen of portugese architecture built in 1503. ‘Frescoes’and mural
paintings decorate the ceiling and interior parts of the church. Fort
Kochi
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St.Francis Church - The first European church in
India. Originally built in wood and named Santo Antonio in the 16th
Century. Vasco da Gama was buried here in 1524. Fort Kochi
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Thrikkakara Temple - The "Vamanamoorthy" temple
has notable inscriptions dating back to the 10th-13th century 8 Kms.
From Kochi.
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