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|  Alleppy really
comes alive in the depths of the rainy season,
when it serves as the venue for one of Kerala's
major spectacles - the Nehru Trophy snake boat
race - with magnificently decorated long boats,
with raised sterns designed to resemble the
hood of a cobra. More than enthusiastically
powered by up to 150 singing and shouting oarsmen,
scores of boats take part, and Alleppy is packed
with thousands of spectators. Other events at
Payippad and Aranmula also display the strength
and rhythm of oarsmen who set the backwaters
of Kerala on fire. Second Saturday of August
every year.
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 Treat
yourself to a slow, relaxing massage with traditional,
herbal oils, surrender to the hands of professional
therapists. All in a relaxed, ethnic, out-of-this
world ambience... Master the breathing techniques,
the body stretches of yoga. Meditate by the
beach. Rejuvenate the mind, the body, the soul. |
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 Befriend
an elephant. Shake hands Discover the elephant's
point of view. Feast your eyes on the most exotic
of wildlife. And realize that there's much more
to life when a deer stops to look at you. When
a monkey decides to renew acquaintance. When a
blue-winged Parakeet sings for you. |
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 Free
yourself. Be what you want. Do what you will.
cast your cares down the edge. Touch the sky.
Hunt for the rivulet's origin. Take time to
smell the flowers. Talk with the mountain goat.
Tuck yourself away in quaint little cottages
on hillsides. Watch the stars shine for you.
Listen to the sounds of silence. Be at peace.
Much of Kerala's exotic appeal is centered in
the highland area of the Western Ghats. Rising
to an average height of 1520m it houses rich
flora and fauna. Not to speak of expansive,
loamy plantations of tea, coffee, rubber and
fragrant cardamom.
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 Travel
back in time to the rich palaces of the kings
of yore to be crowned a king. Lose yourself amidst
cool, tranquil monuments. Marvel at the exquisite
architecture. The intricate stone carvings. The
delightful fables. Wander around enchanting museums.
Explore the ruins of ancient forts. Discover God
in the peace and quiet of a four hundred year
old church. |
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