Thangasseri |
| This seaside village of historic importance has the ruins of an old Portuguese fort and Churches built in the 18th century. The Thangasseri lighthouse which is 144 feet high. |
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Thirumullavaram Beach |
| This secluded beach is a beautiful picnic centre and has frequent bus connections to the town. |
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Mayyanad |
| Mayyanad is noted for its shrines and temples. The most important of the nine temples here is the Subramanyam Temple at Umayanallor. |
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Sasthamkotta |
| This vast fresh water lake surrounded by hills on three sides is the largest of its kind in Kerala, The ancient Sastha Temple which lends its name to the town , is an important pilgrim centre. |
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Ochira |
| The unique feature of this famous pilgrim centre is that there is no deity or idol at the Parabrahma Temple dedicated to the Universal Consciousness. Ochira Kali in mid of June and the twelve day Panthrandu Vilakku in November/December are the two main annual festivals. |
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Kulathupuzha |
| Situated on a forest range on Thiruvananthapuram - Shenkottai road, Kulathupuzha is known for the Sastha temple. The Vishu Mahotsavam in April / May is the most important festival. |
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Thenmala |
| The area is covered by dense forest, rubber and tea plantations. |
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Ariankavu |
| Iit is famous for the shrine dedicated to Shree
Sastha. Mandala Pooja and Trikalyanam celebrated in the month of
December are the main festival here. |
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Palaruvi Waterfalls |
| Palaruvi which means stream of milk makes its way
down the rocks, from a height of 300 feet. The Palaruvi woods is a
beautiful picnic spot. |
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Jatayupara |
| A huge rock at Chadayayamangalam takes its name from yhe Mythical bird Jatayu in the epic Ramayana, who is believed to collapsed on the rock after failing in his attempts to thwart Ravana's kidnapping of Sita. |