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    One Day Guide To Munnar

    May 22, 2018

    Munnar, Kerala, a hill station located in the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats, is a paradise for tourists. The lush green surroundings and the misty mountains welcome everyone in the best possible way. I’d like to share with you a one day guide to Munnar. Before you set out to visit, check hotels in Munnar and book one in advance. Here is a list of the major attractions which one can explore in a day. One Day Guide To Munnar Eravikulam National Park It is located around 30 kilometres from Munnar. Being the first national park of Kerala, it…

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    Kalaripayattu

    April 12, 2013

    I first visited Kerala (a State in South India) in the early nineties, much before the Keralites discovered that they lived in God’s Own Country. And having discovered God’s Own Country, on my own, I have kept returning. Again and again. But my enchantment with the natural beauty of Kerala blinkered me and I gave the cultural aspects of the place and its people a miss. As a result, I missed out on Kalaripayattu, a martial art form indigenous to Kerala. In Malayalam, the word ‘kalari‘ means a practice ring or a training centre and ‘payattu‘ means duel. Although I…

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    Travel and Food

    March 21, 2013

    “If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.” ~ James Michener Travel and food – they go together for me. Last October we had the pleasure of visiting a quiet little town called Kumily in Kerala, South India. While we stayed there because of its proximity to the famous Periyar Tiger Reserve, we enjoyed our walks through the little town too.  Whenever we visit a new place, José and I make it a point to sample the local food.  So the first evening there we went to…