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Tourist attraction in Mahe:
Introduction:
Mahe is French town which has total area of 9 sq km and is bordered by kerala from three sides. The population of Mahe is about 36,589. The main language spoken I mahe is Malayalam. Firstly Mahe was called as ‘Mayyazhi’ which means the “eyebrows of the sea”.

Places to see in Mahe:
• St. Theresa’s church: It is one of the main tourist attraction places in Mahe. It is one of the most famous churches in Malabar. This particular church represents the heritage of the culture of France because of their long rule on this place.

There is an annual celebration of feast of Avila’s St. Theresa in this famous church from 5th to 22nd of the October. During this period people from every part of the kerala and Karnataka comes to this particular place for participation in this festival.

• Puthalam: This is very important festival which is celebrated during the month of March this festival is celebrated at the place of enactment of Theyyam. Puthalam draws maximum number of people for its fascinating ancient temples.

• Othenan’s fort: This fort is visible from the one corner of national highway of Kannur. . It is close to the Civil Station. The credit for the construction for the Othenan’s fort goes to the Thatcholi Othenan.

• Victoria’s clock tower: This is a clock tower which is very famous among the visitors visiting this place. It is a major attraction to the visitors. It is a copy of the “little Ben” tower outside London’s Victoria station.

• The Botanical Gardens: It is the highly recommended place for the giant tortoise and the endemic plant species.

• Beau vallon Beach: It is the biggest and most popular beach on Mahe. After coming to Mahe visitors definitely visit this place.

• The Codevar Craft centre: This place is highly recommended for the original souvenirs and it is the place where you can buy gifts also. It is the most popular craft centre.

• The court house and the main post office: This is the place which has remained untouched since colonial times.

Anse Soleil and Anse Petite: These are the two secluded beaches on the west coast and are very famous beaches and give a great attraction to the visitors visiting Mahe.
Besides this Mahe has many Hindu temple that includes Chalakkara, Mundock, Narayana Madam, Kooyyoottu Theru and others.



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