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Things to do in God's own Country
Kovalam, a must-see destination.
`Appam and meat/vegetable stew', idli, puttu or masala dosa are just starters. The world's best breakfast, as rated by Travel and Leisure magazine, is just one of the things that you wake up to in the God's Own Country.
Wondering what's next? For the adventurous traveller, there is no end to the things that he/she can do in the land of sun-kissed beaches and idyllic backwaters. If you want to know the 101 things to do while in Kerala, dive straight into the tourism link in the official portal of the Kerala Government, Kerala.gov.in.
Not just the first timer to Kerala, even the resident Keralite can take pleasure in going through the site which lists out the charms the State has to offer to the discerning traveller.
Have you tried tip-toeing across a narrow coconut trunk bridge? Ever munched on an `uppu manga'? Or sipped a `meter chaya'? Or gone bananas over bananas? That's just half the story. Be it food, drink or just relaxing on white sandy beaches, the experience called Kerala is too heady for words.
You could dazzle yourself in the green by taking a lazy walk through paddy fields, sip on tender coconut, drift along lazily along the backwaters in a country raft, go `rocking' in a bullock cart, wear fragrant jasmine flowers in your hair... experience the romance of Kerala's famous monsoon ... and you are in another world.
Don't miss the fiery, red fish curry teamed with `kappa' or steamed tapioca. Your eyes will water but your taste buds will be left wanting for more. In a mood for bird-watching? Head for Kumarakom.
How would you like the feel of warm sand beneath your toes...sunshine on your shoulders? Kerala has some of the best beaches, as any travel brochure will tell you.
Even a ride in our `three-wheeled taxis' or `autos' would be a experience by itself, it is said.
The charms of Aranmula mirror, Chinese fishing nets, the old world charm of Fort Kochi and the humble `thattukadas' are all good merchandise.
Tourists are also given an invitation to the misty hills of Munnar, when the entire hills would wear a veil of blue - Neelakurinji's next flowering season is in 2006.
Those with a sweet tooth are directed to the Mithai street in Kozhikode where luscious sweets are in plenty. The site could be just what the doctor ordered for tourists.
By C. Maya
Photo: C. Ratheesh Kumar
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