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Discover a slice of Puducherry. |
630 Kms away from it.
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60 Kms north of Calicut is a beautiful slice of history called Mahe. This warm,
calm, sunny spot was named after a French naval Captain, Francois Mahe de
Labourdonnais. Located on the exact opposite coast of Puducherry, Mahe shares
many similarities with it.
Mahe lies on the
western side of the Western Ghats amidst lush green groves and a beautiful
shoreline, crisscrossed by the river Mahe. In addition to its virgin splendour,
Mahe also has a wonderful French heritage that dates back to 1721. But ask
visitors what’s really alluring about Mahe and there’s an often-repeated reply
you hear – it’s a place where you can do so much without really having to do
anything. Ready to experience Mahe?
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Government House, Mahe
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This is a heritage
building of gothic architecture built during the French regime facing the
Arabian Sea. From the adjoining hill we get an impressive sight of the beaches,
the green Island, the sea and Mahe river.
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Water Sports Complex, Manjakkal
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The Water Sports
Complex is located on the bank of the Mahe river, encircling a rocky area at
the eastern border of Mahe. From here, you can catch a wonderful panoramic view
of the high rising mountains of Wayanad, the Kanakamala hill, the railway
bridge, the wide river marshlands and mangroves. Water sports facilities
include motorized boats and pedal boats.
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Puthalam Temple
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Puthalam
Bhagavathi Temple, situated in Mahe town, is an ancient temple where the ritual
dance/Thirayattam is conducted every year from 7th to 9th
March. Thirayattam is the most famous ritual art of North Kerala that is a
combination of art, craft, choreography, painting, dancing, acting and singing.
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St. Theresa Church
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This famous
Christian Church was built by the French Government in 1737 and reconstructed
later. The miraculous statue of St. Theresa of Avila is exposed for public
veneration at this shrine during the period of festival between the 5th
& 22nd of October every year. It is a festival of Mahe
irrespective of religion or caste.
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Juma Masjid, Manjakal
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Juma Masjid,
Manjakal is the oldest mosque in Mahe. The ancient mosque has since been
reconstructed to revive its excellent architectural beauty.
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The Beaches
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The broad Valavil
and Parakal beaches extend for 2 Kms, and continue indefinitely towards the
south of Kerala. On the opposite side of the Mahe River is the new Mahe beach
stretching all the way up to the Kodothy rock and the Punnol beach. The
Mankallu Rock at Valavil beach projects from the shore to the waves and is
continued by the rockline skirting the hill up to the Tagore Park.
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Tagore Park
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The beautiful park
is located near Government House, Mahe and houses the Freedom Fighters memorial
and the statue of "MARIANNE" having historical importance of French revolution.
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Eating
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All standard restaurants in Mahe and adjacent cities of Thalassery and Vadakara
offer a variety of dishes comprising prawns, mussles, oysters, crabs, bananas,
coconuts, fish and spices.
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Shopping
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Mahe is mainly the business center for imported liquors, jewellery, tiles,
electrical item and other types of hardware. Business booms in Mahe thanks to
tax reductions.
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Banking
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State Bank of India, Canara Bank and South Indian Bank come with ATM
facilities. Other banks in the region are Syndicate Bank and Indian Bank.
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Kannur – 30 Kms North
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Payyambalam Beach
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St. Angelo Fort
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Parassinikadavu Sri.Muthappan Temple
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Snake Park
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Dharmadam Island
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Muzhapilangad Drive-in Beach
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Gundert Bungalow
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Thalassery Fort
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Malayala Kalagramam
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Sri Raja Rajeswara Temple, Taliparamba
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Kasaragod – 145 Kms North
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Bakel Fort
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Anandashram
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Kozhikode (Calicut) – 60 Kms South
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Kappad Beach
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Kadalundi Birds Sanctuary
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Lokanarkavu Temple
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Peruvannamuzhi Dam
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Pazhassiraja Museum
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Thusharagiri
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Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala
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Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple
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Wayanad
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Place to visit:
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| Chembra Peak
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Highest Peak in Wayanad,Ideal for trekking.
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| Banasura Project
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Mini Hydel Project with the Largest earth dam in India.
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| Edakkal Caves
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New Stone Age pictorial writings on the walls.
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| Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
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Contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur
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| Vythiri
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Lofty peaks, gurgling streams and luxuriant forests add magic to
this hill station.
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| Air
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Airport – Karipur Airport, Kozhikode
Phone – 0483 – 2712762
(90 Kms. South of Mahe)
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| Rail
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There are direct trains from Mahe and Thalassery to all the main
towns in Kerala and the major cities in India
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| Road
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NH – 17 –connects Mahe to all the cities and tourist centers by
excellent road networks.
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| Tourist Information Center
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0490 – 2332560 – Extension 205
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| Govt. House, Mahe
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0490 – 2332560, 2332222
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| Police Control Room
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0490 - 2332323/100
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| Superintendent of Police
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0490 – 2332513
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| Government Hospital, Mahe
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0490 – 2332243
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| Railway Station, Mahe
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0496 – 2500123
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| Railway Station, Thalassery
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At Mahe
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| Government Tourist Home
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0490 – 2332560 – Extension 205
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| Zara Resorts
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0490 – 2332503
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| Aswathi Guest House
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0490 – 2334475
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| Arena Tourist Home
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0490 – 2337084
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At Thalassery (8 Km North)
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| Pearl View Regency
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0490 – 2326702 to 09
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| Paris Presidency
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0490 – 2342666 to 68
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| Ayisha Manzil
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0490 – 2341590
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Contact:
Regional Administrator, Mahe.
Phone: (0490) 2332222
Fax: (0490) 2332960
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Directorate of Tourism,
No. 40, Goubert Avenue,
Puducherry – 605001.
Phone: (0413) 2334575
Fax: (0413) 2333590
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