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Calicut |
 Calicut as it was known to the Europeans was where Vasco da Gama first landed in India in 1498. It was earlier visited by the explorer Marco Polo in 1320 AD who talked about the Great Province of Malabar. Calicut was once the capital of the powerful sea lords known as Zamorins or Samuthiris, and till date is a prosperous centre of trade and commerce. The idyllic setting, with the Arabian Sea on the west and Wayanad Hills on the east, has made it a popular tourist destination over the years. Today, the town is known for its beautiful countryside, pristine beaches, historic sites, calm backwater... |
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Chennai |
 Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital of one of the most beautiful states of southern India - Tamil Nadu and a gateway to the sunny south. This fourth largest metro in India is 350 years old and is widely spread over 80 sq. km. It is a seaport and one of the biggest centers of trade and communications well linked by road, rail and air to all the important cities within India. Compared to the other major metros of India, it is far less congested and polluted. Chennai, is a journey into timeless India, a kaleidoscope of moods rich in the treasures of history, from temples and ... |
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Chikmagalur |
 Chikmagalur is a district in Karnataka where coffee was first cultivated in India. Rivers like Tunga and Bhadra have their sources in the mountains here which are part of the Western Ghats. Chikmagalur district also contains Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka. The hill stations, the waterfalls, the historical temples and the wildlife sanctuaries make this region a tourist paradise. It is alternatively spelled Chikkamagaluru, which literally means 'The town of the younger daughter' in the native Kannada language. The town is said to have been given as a dowry to the younger da... |
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