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Kodanad
is one of the important places in the tourist map of
Kerala, India and different tour packages are available
with various tour operators. |
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Kodanad,
the head quarters of Malayattur forest division, is
known for the ‘Elephant
Kraal’ and is about 45 km from Ernakulam
(Cochin or Kochi) and 12 km to the east of Perumbavoor
town. Kodanad, set on the southern banks of the Periyar
river amid the beautiful high ranges near Perumbavoor
and is one of the largest elephant
training centres of Kerala. |
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Earlier
elephants captured from the Malayatoor forests
(the forests in the east and north of Kodanad)
were trained here. Kodanad is one of the largest
elephant capturing centers
of South India. In 1977 the elephant capturing
came to an end, but the elephant-training center
are still in function here. |
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The elephants have been specially trained
for safari and are provided with saddles to make
the riding comfortable. Elders as well as kids can enjoy
riding them without any discomfort. The famous Malayatoor
Church is near to Kodanad. |
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There
is also a mini zoo at Kodanad
sheltering wild animals which have become unfit for
survival in the forest. |
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The
elephants are considered as a sign of wealth and prestige
and an integral part of Indian mythology and culture.
In Kerala, elephants are the most ornamental and auspicious
animals and no festival or celebration is complete without
an elephant procession. |
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