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Alappuzha is tucked in between Kottayam and Pathanamthitta in the east, Ernakulam in the north and Kollam on the south, the district opens out onto the vast expanse of the Lakshadweep Sea on the west.

Alleppey the ayurvedic and the backwater country is popularly referred as the Venice of the East.Alleppey with its intricate structure of interconnecting passages of canals and bridges along with the silver beach, makes for a memorable holiday for anybody visiting this place.

Kozhikode or Calicut is situated in the south Indian state of Kerala on the southwest coast of the Arabian Sea.

The beach is located at a distance of 35 kilometers from the beautiful city of Cochin. The beach is also located at a distance of 45 kilometers from the Ernakulum city and is surrounded by the Vypeen Island.

Located an altitude of 1800 m above sea level, the hill resort of Devikulam is 16 km southwest of Munnar in the state of Kerala.

Guruvayoor situated at a distance of about 29kms away from Thrissur district in Kerala is also known as Bhoolokavaikunta or Heaven on Earth.

The Asia's first and the world's second great arch dam is in Idukki. Idukki is one of the major tourist attraction of Kerala for it is fully loaded with nature.

The commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala, Kochi along with its mainland part, Ernakuam is also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea.

Kovalam, the star attraction of Trivandrum is about 16kms south of the city, is an enchanting sea resort and ayurvedic centre. It is a place noted for rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage and yoga facillities.

Kottakal is noted worldwide for its Ayurvedic treatment.Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala is one of the pioneer institutions of Ayurveda which is the traditional system of health and medicine.

Kumarakom is actually a cluster of islands on the Vembanad Lake.Kumarakom is of interest to the ornithologists for this part of backwater section boasts of a bird sanctuary. This fascinating waterworld also exhibits a rich flora and fauna and is marked as one of the important Aqua Tourism destination.

Kumarakom is situated at a distance of about 16 km from Kottayam town. Kumarakom is also noted for its other holistic age old treatments like Rasayana Chikilsa, Abhyangam, Dhanyamladhara, Ksheeradhoomam, Pizhichil, and Sirovasthi.

The Kumarakom bird sanctuary known as the ornithologist's paradise sprawls over an area of about 101 acres along the Vembanad lake at a distance of about 12kms from Kottayam in Kerala.

Munnar is situated at an altitude of about 1520 meters above sea level and is concentrated more towards the eastern part of Kerala.It also takes the pride of housing the highest peak of Anaimudi. 

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Kumily, in the Idukki district of Kerala.

Trivandrum which is also popularly known by the name Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala and is located at South Western tip of India, bounded by the Arabian Sea on the West and the Tamil Nadu on the East.

Thrissur situated on top of a hillock is a prosperous town noted for its old palaces, fort, temples and the famous Pooram festival.The actual meaning of the name Thrissur is the 'town with the name of Lord Siva'.

Varkala is one of the most attracted tourist destination in Trivandrum situated in southern Kerala.It is noted for its ayurvedic resorts and beaches.Varkala is situated at a distance of about 40kms from Trivandrum.

Wayanad is situated in the Kerala border at a distance of 76 km. from the sea shores of Kozhikode and at an altitude of about 2100 to 7000 feet above sea level.Wayanad, the most verdant place is fully covered with green growth and is enriched with plantations, forests and wildlife.

The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is at a distance of about 18 km east of Sultan Bathery.This sanctuary extends into two regions of Kerala namely Cannanore in the north and Calicut in the South.