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| CHAMPAKULAM CHURCH |
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The St. Mary’s church is one of the oldest church in Kerala. The annual feast is held on the 3rd Sunday of October. It is said to be one of the Seven churches established by St. Thomas. The church is a master of age-old sculptures and paintings (most of them done with paints obtained from the Juices of natural leaves)
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| CHAVARA BHAVAN |
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The ancestral home of the blessed Kuriokose Elias Chavara, lies 6kms from Alappuzha. Thousands of devotees gather at this shrine and spiritual resort. It can be reached only by boat from Alappuzha
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KUTTANADU REGION
The region is referred as the “Rice Bowl of Kerala”. It is perhaps the only region in the world where farming is done below the sea level |
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| CHINESE FISHING NETS |
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| The huge cantilevered fishing nets are the landmarks of Malabar Coast. The nets set up on teak wood and bamboo poles can be seen along the entire stretch of the coast and are mainly used during the high tide. |
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| THE HOUSEBOAT OF KERALA (KETTUVALLAM) |
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The Kettuvallam (Houseboats) of Kerala are giants Country Crafts, measuring up to 80 feet in length, retrieved from being lost to the State altogether. Once, they ruled the backwaters, poled along by one or two men, heavily loaded with rice, coconut and other commodities. But in recent times the Kettuvallam have been replaced by modern modes of transport, relegating them to neglect and decay. It takes great skill and meticulousness to construct these giants by tying huge planks of Jack wood together. Curiously enough, not a single nail is used in their making. |
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The House Boat of Kerala offer exquisite holiday experiences. Most of them come with bath-attached bedrooms, a living room, open deck and a kitchenette. |
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The Crew – an engine-driver, Srank and a Cook. It required, service of a guide will be provided on extra cost. |
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