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Kerala Beyond Kochi: Rubber, Spices, Villages & Prosperous Life
Kerala Beyond Kochi: Rubber, Spices, Villages & Prosperous Life
Kerala Beyond Kochi: Rubber...
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Highlights
Discover the Kerala that lies between the bustle of Kochi and the high-range plantations. This journey takes you through Mulanthuruthy, Piravom, Areekal and Ramapuram, revealing a prosperous countryside shaped by rubber, spices, coconut and other cash crops.
Travel through peaceful villages, green plantations and small towns where agriculture and overseas employment have contributed to the region’s distinctive prosperity. Along the way, you will see beautiful homes, churches and local communities that reflect the aspirations, traditions and changing lifestyle of Kerala’s people.
From the historic surroundings of Mulanthuruthy to the natural beauty of Areekal and the plantation landscapes around Piravom and Ramapuram, this is an opportunity to experience everyday Kerala away from the usual tourist routes.
A fascinating journey for travellers who want to understand how Kerala’s countryside lives, works and prospers—and to see a side of the state that many visitors never encounter.
Itinerary
Maradu Vegetable Market
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe, after meeting, will take you first to a Whole Sale Vegetable and Fruits Market. Farmers from far and near bring their produces here for reselling to venders and final consumers.Marthoman Church Mulanthuruthy
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThis church was established in CE 1225 in the name of St. Thomas. The paintings and sculptures in Mulanthuruthy Church Madhaba are world famous. The row of angels on the pillars of the Rathal, which has intricate carvings on them, is something unseen elsewhere. The depiction of Adam and Eve before eating the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge is one of the best creations in sculpture. The scene of the Last Supper, where Judas is sitting with a purse full of silver coins, St. Peter is holding aloft the key to heaven, Christ is raising the chalice while looking harshly at Judas, and John is lying on the lap of Jesus while leaning his left hand on to His body, is considered to be a blend of facts and symbolism, more than an appeal to emotions.Pazhoor,
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreePazhoor Temple is positioned in Piravom, Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala, India. The Presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva. The temple is built in the classic Kerala architecture. The temple is well known for its exquisite architecturePiravom
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreePiravom St. Mary's Orthodox Church”, the most ancient and prominent church in Kerala stands on a lovely hilltop on the eastern bank of the Muvattupuzha river at Piravom, 35 Kms. east of Kochi. Adorned with all the majestic beauty of nature, this Church is believed to be as old as the Christianity. It is the centre of hope and refuge to the poor, the sick, the needy, the desperate, the destitutes and the down-trodden.Areeckal Waterfalls , Piravom, Ernakulam
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedA must-visit place in Ernakulam district, Areekkal waterfalls is a serene destination to spend a great time with family and friends. Surrounded by woods and rubber plantations, the cascade is a pleasant place for vacationers to experience the freshness and beauty of Nature.Koothattukulam
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeA busy town in the suburbs of Kochi is famous for the life of Rubber Plantaters and Non-resident Keralaits. Prosperous town holds wonders to a tourist.St Augustine's Church Cemetery
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe structures of the old Church represent a unique architectural style prevalent in the early colonial period with the Persian facade showing marked influence over the Portuguese style. This church ism preserved when a New Structure built in the premises . The Roman columns and the veranda too are rare features of the churches of a bygone era.
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