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Kerala "God's
Own Country" |
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It is a fascinating mix of rivers, waterfalls, the sea and
backwaters, timber mills, elephants, history and culture,
temples, Ayurveda and religion, a matriarchal system and
communist leanings. Treat it as a welcome gateway, as a wildlife
haven or a therapeutic retreat.
Kerala & Ayurveda |
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Kerala and Ayurveda have virtually become synonymous with each
other. Kerala, or God's Own Country, is visited by a large
number of visitors from India and overseas. Kerala has focused
strongly on Ayurveda and its wide array of treatments and
medications. |
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It has emerged as a popular destination for its world class
Ayurveda spas/retreats within the most natural surroundings full
of greenery. |
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Not to miss |
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A houseboat holiday aboard the Kettuvalloma, a boat built
from natural products like bamboo, woo, palm and coir. |
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A walk through the Jewish town in Kochi. |
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A guided wildlife trail on foot through the Periyar Reserve. |
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A Kathakali dance performance. |
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A local temple festival |
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An Ayurvedic massage/rejuvenation treatment |
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A snake boat race |
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The Chinese fishing nets at Fort Cochin Beach. |
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Natural Beaches. |
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Your Shopping list |
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A traditional hand-woven Kassava sari. |
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Antiquities from the quaint antique shops at Jewish town in
Kochi. |
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Sandalwood, bell metal oil lamps, carved rosewood, teak
items and products
made of coconut shells. |
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The famous Keralan tea, coffee and spices are best bought
fresh off the
plantation of Munnar. |
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Coir products and carpets are a specialty of Aleppey. |
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For posterity, carry home a Kathakali mask as no true
vacation in God's Own
Country is complete without this iconic souvenir. |
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Kerala Cuisine |
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Known for its spicy curries and generous coconut toppings,
Kerala's local cuisine is a mouthwatering spread of vegetarian
and non-vegetarian fare. A traditional meal on a plantain leaf
must be sampled at a local Keralan home especially on festival
days.
The Muslims and Christians excel in non-vegetarian cuisine. Biriyani
which is a mouthwatering dish of rice cooked along with meat,
onions, chillies and other spices are Muslim culinary delights.
Christians have interesting recipes to make an array of fish
dishes.
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