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Top Chottanikkara Hotels
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Hotels(4)|Ratings(14)|Reviews(14) Last rated Mar 12th 2013
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Rs. 200
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Rs. 300
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Rs. 500
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Kerala, occupying an area of approximately 38,863 sq km is a state in the southern part of India. Known worldwide as 'God’s own country', the state has become a popular tourist destination on the world tourism map due to its lush greenery, calm backwaters and scenic beauty. With a wide variety of destinations from hill stations to beaches, from wildlife sanctuaries to pilgrim centres, Kerala has a unique combination of tourist spots.
Kerala has fourteen districts.Thiruvananthpuram is the state capital. Situated on the Arabian Sea, Kochi, formerly known as Cochin, is an important port town in Kerala. Chinese Fishing nets and a Jewish synagogue are the most visited attractions of this port town. Surrounded by natural greenery, Thiruvananthapuram is the most crowded town and is well known as the core of IT hubs in the state.
Munnar situated in the Idukki region of Kerala, is one of the most renowned hill stations in southern India. Located on the banks of the Nallathanni Muthirappuzha River, Munnar got its name from the Tamil words Munnu, that means ‘three’ and Aaru, which means‘river’. Other popular hill stations in Kerala include Wayanad, Nelliyampathy, Ponmudi, etc.
A small town on the margins of the Astamudi Lake, Kollam is a very famous tourist place in Kerala and is located 71 km away from Thiruvananthapuram. Kollam is the south doorway to the backwaters of Kerala. Alleppey, which is, known as “the Venice of the East”, is famous for its houseboats on the backwaters of Kerala. The backwaters are full of unique species of water animals and birds which provide a green hue.
Kerala has a distinct culture of its own. The states topographical location has contributed largely to its traditions. Kerala also earns the distinction of being the most literate state in India. The best time to visit the state is between November to March and August to September. The state is well connected to the rest of the country by rail, road and air.
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Chottanikkara is a small village located in the hilly region of Kerala. The village holds religious relevance and has numerous temples. The ancient Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple is a prime attraction of the village, which is dedicated to Goddess Rajarajeshwari. The idol of this Goddess is worshipped in three different forms, as Saraswati in the morning, Lakshmi at noon and Durga in the evening.
Some other notable temples of religious importance in the proximity include Ernakulathappan Temple, Ettumanoor Shiva Temple, Kaduthuruthy Shiva Temple, Poornathrayesa Temple and Udayanapuram Subrahmanya Temple. Vaikom Mahadeva Temple, famous for its architecture, also enshrines beautiful sculptures of Lord Ganesha and Nandi (bull).
Tripunithura Hill Palace is another prime attraction of this village. The palace is converted in to an archaeological museum, preserving and exhibiting articles of architectural relevance. Moreover, tourists can also visit Kochi, which is situated in proximity to Chottanikkara. Cherai Beach, Vamanamoorthy Temple, Bolgatty Palace and Parishath Thampuran Museum are the other major prime attractions of Kochi.
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