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LuLu Mall, in the city of Kochi, Kerala, is the largest shopping mall in India in terms of total area. With an average daily footfall of more than 80,000, it is one of the most visited places in Kerala. Spanning 17 acres with a total built up area of 2.5 million square feet, the mall has a total retail space of 1.7 million square feet. The mall was opened on March 2013. It contains more than 215 outlets, including food courts, restaurants, family entertainment zones, a multiplex, ice skating rink and bowling alley.
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t. George Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, popularly known as Edappally Mar Geevarghese Sahada Palli or Edappally Palli is situated in Edappally, Kochi, India. People from every part of the world flows here to seek the blessings of the holy St George, World wide known as Edappally Punyalan. It is the biggest pilgrim centre of St George in Asia and largest in the world perhaps second only to the Church of St George Lod in Israel. Edappally forane is one among the largest parishes in India.[1] This is one of the oldest churches in India, built in 594 AD. The Edappally pilgrim church were the richest catholic shrine in Kerala.
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A charming seaside area, Fort Kochi is known for its Dutch, Portuguese, and British colonial architecture, and elaborate bamboo fishing nets at Fort Kochi Beach. St. Francis Church was the original burial site of explorer Vasco da Gama. Upscale eateries and chic cafes serve Keralan specialties, and quaint shops sell cotton clothing and handmade souvenirs. Heritage buildings house contemporary art galleries.
23KmFrom HotelReferred to as the Venice of the East, Alappuzha has always enjoyed an important place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today, it is famous for its boat races, backwater holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Alappuzha Beach is a popular picnic spot. The pier, which extends out to the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park add to the attraction of the beach. There is also an old lighthouse nearby which greatly intrigues all visitors.
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Cherai Beach is picturesque beach located on the north end of Vypeen Island. This island is one among the several tiny
islands that are located just off the shore of the mainland, around 25 km from Kochi. Vypeen island can be reached by
both land or by boat.
This 15 km long stretch of beautiful sandy beach is lined by luscious green coconut groves and paddy fields. The
combination of white sand, blue water, and green vegetation makes this a wonderful place for . In fact, this beautiful
spot is extremely popular with picnickers as well as sun worshippers and beach lovers. The beach is accessible all the
year round, but the monsoons months from June to September should be avoided. An annual tourist fair held here in
the month of December is also a prime attraction.
The Hill Palace is a huge treasure house of antiquity which is present at in the state of Kerala. An erstwhile residence of the Maharaja of Kochi, this palace was constructed in 1865 and later renovated into a museum by the Archaeology Department of the state. Consisting of many amenities which include a deer park, a cultural museum and a well-maintained park, this spot attracts a lot of locals and tourists who visit the area. The garden on the grounds is also the home to a large number of plants which include rare plants with medicinal properties. In total, this location reflects the aura of the alluring region by providing a very clear insight into its cultural and historical background.
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The emerald green fields are cultivated below sea level amidst a charming pastoral environment. These waterlogged fields tend to be single crop areas, mostly rice. However, following the harvest, paddy fields are used to farm fish, mainly prawns. Exotic flora and fauna are to be found around the paddy fields allowing you to enjoy encounters with butterflies and spot dozens of alluring species of birds and
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Gowreeswaram Temple, Hindu pilgrimage centre The Gowreeswaram temple is an important Hindu pilgrimage centre in Kerala built in 1912. It was dedicated to the Hindu god Murugan, the god of war. The idol was installed by the great social reformer Narayana Guru. The temple is renowned for its legendary festival with the trumpeting of more than 25 elephants, the compelling percussion of Panchavadya (a ethnic percussion ensemble) playing on the lawn and the thrilling fireworks display, all part of time honored traditions.
22MetersFrom HotelPallipuram church was built by the Portuguese in 1507 and houses an exquisite picture of Ave Mary positioned above the altar that originated in Portugal. Surprisingly the church survived the Dutch slaughter of Catholics and the Dutch even built the chapel and a house for the priest. The annual festival at Pallipuram church which takes place for 15 days is an important part of the cultural life of Cherai.
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Munambam Beach is among the quaint spots that adorn the northern tip of Vypeen Island, situated near the Munambam Fishing Harbour in Ernakulam district. One has a plethora of beautiful vantage points around the area, ideal for picnics and natural treks. The place is tailor made for exploration, and a popular destination for kite flying, with a number of gorgeous homestays coming up in the area over the years.
28KmFrom HotelThe Muziris Heritage Site (MHS) stretches across from the two municipalities of North Paravur in Ernakulam District to that of Kodungallur in Thrissur District and includes four Panchayats in Ernakulam District, which are Chendamangalam, Chittattukara, Vadakekkara, Pallipuram, and two Panchayts in Thrissur District, namely Azhikode and Methala. Although a large number of pilgrims visit the various temple, churches and mosques during the festivals, the number of tourists who presently visit the protected monuments are few. However, Cherai Beach, in the project area is a major tourist destination.
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The Cheraman Masjid is said to be the very first mosque in India, built in 629 AD by Malik lbn Dinar. Scholars are of the opinion that an old Buddha temple was gifted to the early Muslims to establish the mosque. It is believed that this mosque was first renovated and reconstructed in the 11th century C.E. and again 300 years ago. The front portion was demolished and extended in 1974 to accommodate the larger congregations that began to gather for prayers. Today, people of all religions come to this mosque and many non-Muslims conduct 'vidhyarambham' (the initiation ceremony to the world of letters) of their children here.
28KmFrom HotelThe temple is located about 1.5 km southeast of the bus stand. It is assumed that an idol of 'Kannaki', a deity of the temple was installed about 1800 years ago by Cheran Chenkuttuvan of the Chera dynasty. The presiding deity of the temple is 'Bhadrakali' (Goddess Kali). On the eastern side of the main shrine there is a secret chamber from which a door opens to the shrine. The most famous festival of the Kurumbakavu temple is the Bharani festival which starts on the Bharani asterism, as per the month of Meenam (March-April) of the Malayalam calendar. The animal sacrifices that once were part of the festival in this temple are now banned, but the pilgrims still drink liquor and sing lewd songs, all the way on the pilgrimage from their villages to the shrine, as part of the rituals.
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The Kottakavu church is said to be one of the seven churches founded by St. Thomas during 52 AD. It is also known as 'Valiyapally'(big church), indicating that it was a mother church. In the 19th century, due to the lack of space in the old church for conducting Holy Mass and community functions, the new church was built. The parishioners have preserved the old church situated behind the new one, an elephantine wall, called 'Anamathil' and on to the west a pond where the Apostle is believed to have baptized the devotees.
19KmFrom HotelThe building is located in the former Jewish Street of the Paravur region serving as the place of worship for the Jewish community that settled very close to the Paravur Market. The complex comprises of two buildings – a section in the double storied entrance and the main synagogue separated by an open space. The section at the entrance called the 'Padipura' features two rooms on either side which were used for storage on the ground floor and Hebrew classes were conducted in the floor above. Beyond this is a small courtyard which leads to the main entry to the synagogue.
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No longer occupied, this classical structure in the 'Nallukettu' style of architecture was built by an elder member of the family in the year 1786, for the women and minor boys of Paliam. It has a big courtyard at the centre with rooms and a 'Purathalam' (a common space for recreational activities, where the members gathered to chat.) surrounding it. There used to be a common dining hall and a common kitchen where all the members lived and dined together, under the protection of 'Valiachan' (the most elderly person in the family).
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