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Cochin Backwaters
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Cochin Backwaters
Located
71 km to the north of Thiruvananthapuram, this historic coastline district known
for its marine and cashew industries was one of the oldest ports on the Malabar
coast and a major international trading point in day gone by.
The district also has some interesting historic remnants and a number of temples
built in the traditional ornate architectural style.
30% of this historic town is covered by the renowned Ashtamudi Lake, making
it the gateway to the magnificent backwaters of Kerala. The eight hour trip
between Kollam and Alappuzha is the longest backwater cruise in Kerala. The
District Tourism Promotion Council here offers a wide range of backwater tours
and cruises.
Alumkadavu (23 km from Kollam town): Along the vast expanse of the Kayamkulam
lake is the pictures little village of Alumakadavu. This village is the home
of the skilled artisans who crafted the enormous Kettuvalloms in yester years.
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