A proud reminder

A beautiful blend of Dutch and traditional Kerala architecture. The Sakthan Thampuran Palace in Thrissur is a tribute to the greatest

ruler of the Cochin dynasty. The palace today is a historic landmark of the town.

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The city of cricket, cakes, & circus

Take a tour of the beautiful coastal town of Thalassery. Explore the secret tunnels of the majestic Thalassery Fort. It is here that the British sport of cricket was first played in India. The town is famous for its bakeries and circus artistes.

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A mute witness to history

The sun-kissed beaches of Kappad in Kozhikode is wrapped in history. The landing of Vasco da Gama in 1498 at this idyllic beach was the beginning of the European discovery and invasion of India.

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From Bangalore to New York

Check in at the Bangalore airport for the Mumbai-NY nonstop flight. Air India's new flight, AI 623, from Bangalore to Mumbai, connects the passengers to the Mumbai-NY flight.

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To save the Western Ghats

Finally, help is on its way for the vanishing heritage. Karnataka has finally decided to do its bit in conserving the Western Ghats.

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