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This serene backwater stretch, enroute to Kovalam, is famous for its canoe rides.

This picturesque picnic spot is on the banks of the Karamana river. Near the Durga Temple here is a stream full of fish that fearlessly come close to the shore to be fed by the visitors.

The Napier Museum: Built in the 19th century, the Indo - saracenic structure boasts a "natural" air conditioning system and houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings.

Sree Chithra Art Gallery: Located near the Napier Museum, this art gallery displays select paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich and exquisite works from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of art in India. The collection also includes paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali.

The Zoological Park One of the first zoos in India, it is located in a well-planned botanical garden.

The palace and its sprawling grounds are today the venue for many cultural meets and programmes.

Science and Technology Museum Complex
The exhibits here are related to science, technology and electronics.
 

Shankhumugham Beach
Just 8 km from the city, this is a favourite haunt of sunset watchers.

September - May
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