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Kerala
Districts
Kerala has 14 districts
and they are the revenue divisions of the State.
The districts are further divided into taluks
and villages. Each district has a head quarters
where the administrative offices function. On
the basis of geographical, historical and cultural
similarities, the districts are generally grouped
into
North Kerala :
(Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikkod, Malappuram)
Central Kerala :
(Palakkad, Thrissur, Eranakulam, Idukki)
South Kerala : (Thiruvananthapuram,
Kollam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam).
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ALAPPUZHA
: Alappuzha, the cradle
of Communism in Kerala, is an immensely
beautiful land of boat races, houseboat
holidays and beaches. Once called
the ‘Venice of the East',
the district with a shoreline bustling
with deep-sea fishing and marine
fisheries is a 'must see' location
for those interested in water tourism.
Alappuzha is also the hub of coir
industries and oil mills and is
famous for the signature handicrafts
of Kerala like bell metal casting. |
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ERNAKULAM
: The commercial capital
and the most cosmopolitan city of
Kerala, Ernakulam (Kochi) was once
called ‘Queen of the Arabian
Sea' because of her bewitching lagoons
and backwaters. Having one of the
finest natural harbours in the world,
Kochi was once a major centre for
trade and commerce with the Arabs,
Portugese and many others. The city
also houses one of the earliest
settlements of Jews in the country. |
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IDUKKI
: Idukki - 'Nature Queen'
of Kerala - offers diverse attractions
like wildlife sanctuaries, hill
stations, and spice plantation tours.Megalithic
burial vaults in the mountain ranges
add a sense of timelessness to the
forests. Idukki is also home to
the Moolamattom hydel project, the
centre-pin of the State's power
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KANNUR
: The land of Theyyam and
the home of circus in Kerala.Kannur
played a prominent role in the Independence
struggle and later became a bastion
of the peasant and trade union movements.
It is also that part of the Malabar
Coast where King Solomon's ships
anchored for timber for his temple. |
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KASARGOD :
This land of beautiful beaches, gracious
people and towering forts offers a
variety of architectural structures
and styles rich in history and heritage.This
northernmost district of Kerala, home
to spectacular pageants like the Theyyam,
and Yakshagana, is world renowned
for its coir and handloom industries.
The famous Bekal fort here is the
largest in the State. |
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KOLLAM
: Kollam, the centre of the
country's cashew trading and processing
industry and erstwhile port of international
spice trade, has 30 % of its area
covered by the renowned Ashtamudi
Lake, making it the gateway to the
backwaters of Kerala. The eight-hour
trip between Kollam and Alappuzha
is the longest and most enchanting
experience on the backwaters of Kerala. |
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KOTTAYAM :
The land of letters, latex and lakes.Kottayam
is blessed with panoramic backwater
stretches, lush paddy fields, highlands,
extensive rubber plantations and a totally
literate people. It was here that Benjamin
Bailey, a Christian missionary, established
the first Malayalam printing press in
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KOZHIKODE
: Historic sites and unique
culture coupled with natural beauty
and a warm, friendly ambience make
Kozhikode a popular destination.It
was at the Kappad beach here that
the story of colonial invasion in
the Indian sub-continent began with
the arrival of Vasco Da Gama on May
27, 1498. The timber trade of Kallai
and the indigenous boat building technology
of Beypore are hallmarks of this district. |
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MALAPPURAM : With
Nilgiris in the east and the Arabian
sea on the west, Malappuram district
presents a treat to the eye. Rich and
evergreen forests, ravines, hills and
dales, rivers and brooks, sandy surfs
and palm fringed coasts - the district
preserves the cultural wealth of the
good old days. It has in store, a hoary
past with Zamorins rule, 'Mamankam'
festival, Vellattiri's revenge and the
resultant Chaver Pada (Suicide Squad),
the British rule and indiscriminate
oppression of the masses in connivance
with exploiting landlords, the National
and the Khilaphat movement, the Malabar
rebellion and the such. |
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PALAKKAD
: Palakkad is The erstwhile
granary of the State and the only
district in the State without a coastline,
backwaters or lakes.Palakkad (kadu
means forest) was once a beautiful
stretch of forests covered with the
sweet-scented flowers of the Pala
tree. This land, situated at the foot
of the Western Ghats, is the gateway
to Kerala from the north. |
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PATHANAMTHITTA
: Pathanamthitta, a hilly terrain
largely covered by forests, is popular
as the headquarters of pilgrim worship
in Kerala.With its picturesque rural
landscapes on the outskirts of bustling
small towns, water fiestas, religious
shrines, coconut groves and so on, Pathanamthitta
has always been a popular tourist destination. |
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TRICHUR
: With its rich history, cultural
heritage and archaeological wealth,
Thrissur is termed the cultural capital
of Kerala. Thrissur is world-famous
for its Pooram, the festival of festivals,
with an unmatched pageantry of drums,
caparisoned elephants and brilliant
fireworks. |
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THIRUVANATHAPURAM
: Thiruvananthapuram, the
capital of Kerala, has a long shoreline
with internationally renowned beaches,
historic monuments, backwater stretches
and a rich cultural heritage. There
are many prominent institutions and
some enchanting picnic spots in and
around the city. |
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WAYANAD
: Beautiful Wayanad is the
tribal haven of Kerala.This land,
with its cool, green valleys and wildlife
resorts, is truly rejuvenating. To
add a spiritual dimension are the
Valliyoorkkavu tribal temple, the
Kottamunda Jain temple and the Thirunelli
forest shrine, while the New Stone
Age relics at Edakkal lend an aura
of primitive history. |
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