Destinations you can visit with Kerala's first Vande Bharat train
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Route for Kerala's first Vande Bharat train
The newly-announced train connects 11 districts in the state and is a boon for travellers keen to explore the state.
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Thiruvananthapuram
The Vande Bharat train in Kerala runs between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasargod; it leaves Thiruvananthapuram at 5:25 AM and reaches Kasargod at 1:25 PM. When here, do visit the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
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Kollam
Kollam is famous as the Gateway to Kerala backwaters, and is home to the famous Tangasseri Lighthouse that has splendid ocean views.
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Kottayam
Kottayam is surrounded by the Western Ghats on one side and Lake Vembanad on the other. It is also where Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things was based.
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Ernakulam
Kochi is perhaps the most famous part of Ernakulam and rightly so. The place is a haven for tourists from around the world, and is a sight to behold.
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Thrissur
The new Vande Bharat train also crosses Thrissur, home to some of the most famous temples in the region. The cultural festivals here are also not to be missed.
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Palakkad
Palakkad is the largest district in Kerala and is famed for the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The place will woo you with its natural bounties.
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Malappuram & Pathanamthitta
Both Malappuram & Pathanamthitta also fall on the route for the new Vande Bharat train. Waterfalls, ancient temples, stunning landscapes and more await you here.
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Kozhikode
Kozhikode is another district that you can explore on the route. It is famous for its historical sites, beautiful beaches, wildlife sanctuaries and more.
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Kannur
Kannur is famous for its cultural festivals, history, beaches, verdant forests and more. It's definitely a place you'd want to explore.
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Kasaragod
Kasargod is another place that's worth exploring on the Vande Bharat route. A number of churches, historical buildings, forts await you here.