Mahe

A land that satiates an intelligent tourist, Indian, as well as foreign. For, this small land, its every nook and corner, has got its own wonderful story to tell, which keeps your eyes wild with awe and excitement.

If, as a French Tourist has once reveled in, there is any place in India that makes and keeps its own history as a beautiful legend, that is Mahe fantastic blend of Myth and Mystery.

Located at a distance of about 647 km away from Pondicherry’s Mahe is the erstwhile French Town that covers an area of about 9 square kilometers and is surrounded by the Kannur district of Kerala on three sides. Pondicherry’s Mahe has a population of over 36,000. The people here speak the Malayalam language. Initially Mahe was named ‘Mayyazhi,' which means ‘eyebrows of the sea'. Trust Southindiatourtravel.com to provide indispensable info on Mahe and the places of tourist interest within it. Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India.

Places of Interest

St. Theresa's Church – St. Theresa's Church is a major tourist attraction in Pondicherry’s Mahes. In fact it is the most renowned church in Malabar. Constructed during the French Reign, this church stands testimony to the legacy of the French rule. The annual feast of St. Theresa of Avila is celebrated in this church every year from 5 th to 22 nd October. People from all over Kerala and the neighboring districts of Karnataka flock to this place only to be a part of this festival. Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India.

Puthalam – During the first fortnight of every March, the Puthalam festival takes place where the Theyyam is enacted. Theyyattam is a renowned ritual art in North Kerala which is an amalgamation of art craft, choreography, dancing, painting, acting and singing. Puthalam draws a number of tourists for its ancient temples. Indian Travel Agent offers Visit India and explore India.

Othenan's Fort – The Othenan's Fort remnants can be seen round the corner of the Kozhikode Kannur National Highway in close proximity to the Mini Civil Station. The construction of this fort is credited to Thatcholi Othenan, a renowned folk-lore hero.

Besides these Pondicherry Regions and mahe is also dotted with a number of Hindu temples that include Sree Venugopalalayam, Station Road, Sree Hareeswara Temple, Mundock, Sree Ayya Temple, Koyyoottu Theru, Keezhandoor Temple, Chalakkara, Sree Narayana Madam, Chalakkara and others.

How to reach Mahe
Air – The nearest airport are in Madurai and Chennai.

Rail – The nearest railway stations are at Madras and Villupuram. Alternatively you can take a train from Bangalore to Cuddalore.

Road – You can reach Mahe easily from the neighboring states. Mahe and Pondicherry Regions is well connected by a network of roads from Chennai, Bangalore and Kerala.

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