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Southwestern coast of India
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Malabar (മലബാർ Malabāṟ), a region of the Indian state of Kerala (Keralam), is historically famous as a major spice trade centre, and was the port of first call for Vasco da Gama on his maiden voyage on the Cape Route.
Kasaragod District is the northernmost part of Malabar region in Kerala, India.
Kannur District is in Malabar area of Kerala state. The population is 2.4 million and the density is 813 people per km².
Kozhikode District or Calicut District is in Malabar, in Kerala, India. The population is 2.8 million and the density is 2,025 people per km2.
Wayanad is a beautiful mountainous district in the Malabar region of Kerala located on the western ghats. It is sparsely populated and rural, with most of the land area covered with forests.
Malappuram District is in Malabar, Kerala, India.
By bus
Malabar has excellent bus services charging only ₹7 for 3 km. The crew might seem a little rude for no apparent reason.
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known for the walk into the sea, 1 km long Pulimoottu
famous for beautiful tea estates at Meppadi
famous for Theyyam temple dance
District headquarters of Kasaragod district. Forts, temples, beaches and back waters
known for its herbal medicines and massages
largest city in Malabar
known for the cute riverside temple
famous for its beautiful beaches
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