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Coconut palms and seafood, Dutch churches and Jewish synagogues, spices and culture, Kochi is so much more than just another city here in Gods Own Country. Right from the time of the great flood of 1340 AD, when the Periyar River destroyed the great trading port at Kodungallur to create a natural harbour a few...

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fish curry Kerala Food

The land of exotic spices. Ginger, pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, chillies, turmeric, coriander and cumin seeds lend a unique flavour and aroma to Kerala food. Not to forget, the omnipresent coconut, curry leaves and tamarind. Let’s look at some of the much-loved Kerala dishes that have admirers across the globe! The Sadya experience What’s the...

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Posted by untravel | | India, Kerala, Nature, Relax

Known for its lovely beaches, stunning backwaters, amazing hill stations, lush green paddy fields, shimmering waters, undulating hills and valleys, Kerala, Gods own country is as enchanting as it can get. If you are looking for the raw beauty of nature, then Kerala is a perfect choice to explore. Nature seems to call the shots...

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Kaziranga National Park

Located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam, Kaziranga National Park is renowned for its famous inhabitants –the one-horned Indian rhino and the royal tiger. It is among the very few places outside Africa that boasts of a healthy population of the big cats as well as other rare species. The Kaziranga National Park...

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Kasol Riverside

Once a sleepy village lying on the way to Manikaran, Kasol is now a huge destination for backpackers and travellers from around the globe. Tourism has progressed to such an extent, that this little village in the Parvati Valley can often get mistaken for a mini-Israeli town (thanks largely to signboards in Hebrew as well)....

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Leopard Satpura National Park

Large Parks. Big cats. Madhya Pradesh. When it’s a confluence of these three factors in India, it goes without saying that you are in for a trip of a lifetime. Snuggled in the luxuriant arms of the Maikal range of the Satpuras in the central Indian highlands of Madhya Pradesh, the Kanha National Park is...

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Jodhpur Fort

Elusive beautiful indigo blue ink-spill patterned buildings make picture-perfect Jodhpur everything it’s made out to be, and a little more. Surrounded by legends that are closer to truth, the fabled city of Jodhpur, bathed in blue, is viewed at its spectacular best from the looming Mehrangarh Fort. Zip line across this medieval fort palace for...

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Jaisalmer City Fort View

An epitome of everything Rajasthani, from every postcard you’ve probably ever seen, the spectacular sandstone royal desert town of Jaisalmer is charming and mysterious all at the same time. Self-explanatory as a ‘golden city’, Jaisalmer’s fort is perched on a yellow sandstone ridge, keeping a watchful eye over the ever-spreading town beyond its walls. Step...

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Jaipur Fort Sunset

India’s official ‘pink city’, there’s much more to Rajasthan’s capital than its pink-red-tinged buildings and historic splendour. This majestic home to erstwhile royals is complete with old-world charm surrounded by colorful markets and chaotic streets. A part of the ‘Golden Triangle, Jaipur is a must-visit destination along with Agra and New Delhi. About 6 hours...

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Does the African safari feature on your bucket list? If yes, you simply have to visit Kenya. Almost lying on the earth’s equator, this ‘Cradle of Humanity’ is blessed with an incredible ecological mix comprising the Great Rift Valley, snow-capped mountains, scenic grasslands, gorgeous silver sand beaches, and exceptional national parks and reserves. Let’s look...

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