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Marayoor

Marayoor is a scenic rain shadow village in Idukki district, on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats. It’s a pristine and enchanting tourist destination, famous for its natural growth of sandalwood trees and sprawling wildlife. It’s referred to as ‘heaven on earth’ for its serenity and natural beauty. The land, claiming to be part of the Stone Age civilization, still houses some unique relics, in the form of caves, rock edicts and engravings that reflect ancient heritage and culture. Marayoor is a place where travelers find themselves in the middle of history, nature and adventure. The mist-clad hills, verdant greenery and fresh mountain air make the destination appealing and visit-worthy. Since it is a high-land region with a considerate to heavy amount of rainfall, Marayoor retains a cool and pleasant weather throughout. The land is mostly occupied by tribals, most of whom are engaged in agriculture or work as labourers in plantation estates and fruit farms. One of...

Vagamon

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This picturesque beauty spot in god’s own country known for its cool and pleasant weather throughout the year and situated at a distance of about 60 km from Kottayam, is a delightful hill destination perched at a height of 3500 ft above sea level. This hill town is also popular as a place signifying religious harmony. Besides, Vagamon has numerous attractive tourist spots surrounding it that make for ideal picnic getaways. Vagamon is dotted with green estates and beautiful meadows wafting with the smell of refreshing mountain air. The grass covered hills, velvet lawns, dales and puzzling valleys and the cool wind make Vagamon a perfect holiday retreat. The place blessed with the bounties of nature has also gained popularity as an eco-tourist destination. A curious blend of religious mysticism and European legacies, this pristine hillside village is a haven of equanimity. The chain of three hills - Thangal Hill, Murugan Hill and Kurisumala ...

Bekal Fort

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Bekal is a small place located on the shores of the Arabian Sea in Pallikare village in Kasaragod district of Kerala. Situated 15 km away from the Kasaragod town, the fort is a major tourist attraction. The Bekal Fort is the largest and best preserved one of its kind in Kerala. There is a temple at the entrance of the Fort dedicated to Lord Anjaneya. The noted spiritual centre of Anandashramam offers the most suitable atmosphere to the visitors who want to take up meditation or persue spiritual studies. The main ashramam and other buildings have a beautiful setting in the midst of shady mango and coconut groves. There is a hill to the east of the ashramam, to which the devotees retire for quiet meditation and from its west, the surrounding extensive landscape can be seen in its natural grandeur. The spot at the highest point of the hill is so fascinating that the devotees, who go up the hill and sit silently, are blessed with deep peace and tranquility. The Ananth...