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Cities in Kerala
Cities in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) ? The capital, famous for its beaches, historical monuments and parks. The city is also famous for being a major IT hub as well as home of several educational institutions and research centres.
Alapuzha (Alleppey) ? heartland of Kerala Backwaters with natural maze of canals criss-cross the city, leading to it being called the Venice of the East. The biggest boat race in India for the Nehru Trophy happens here every August.
Kochi (Cochin) ? The commercial capital of Kerala, major port, the gateway of Kerala and cosmopolitan city, the largest urban agglomeration and the largest city of Kerala with unlimited shopping options.
Kannur ? A historical town famous for its strong heritage, martial arts 'Kalaripayattu', temple art 'Theyyam', political movements, forts, beaches and spices/coffee growing hills.
Kollam (Quilon) ? A commercial town famous for its cashew & coir industries, surrounded by backwaters and lakes.
Kottayam ? known for its latex, literacy and letters and as major educational centre. Munnar hill station is nearby.
Kozhikode (Calicut) ? Most prominant city of Malabar area,where Vasco da Gamma landed for the first time in India, and one of the world's oldest thriving trade centres. A very clean city known for its friendly inhabitants.
Palakkad ? gateway to Kerala by land through the Palghat Pass in Western Ghats; known for its paddy (rice) fields, hills, traditional homes, cuisines and composite culture. Tipu Fort, Malampuzha Gardens, Silent Valley National Park are nearby.
Thrissur (Trichur) ? the cultural capital of Kerala and also famous for jewellery shops and silk sarees. Temple festivals with caparisoned elephants like Thrissur Pooram. Athirappilly falls, Guruvayur Temple are nearby.
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