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At Munnar experience the feeling of being above the clouds looking at the panorama of a misty valley carpeted by perfectly manicured tea gardens rising and falling into the distance. The chiseled contours of the rolling, emerald-green tea estates define the lower Western Ghats scenery. As you drive around Munnar, you will realise that the setting is not just astounding, it can be quite disconcerting too. A tea garden flashing a vibrant green only a moment ago can disappear under a veil of clouds at the blink of an eye. Despite its share of traffic snarls, it is rather easy to escape off the road and embrace a sea of green, and of course peace and quiet. From watching the tea plantation workers go about their day, rounding up the waterfalls, the echo point, to stopping by at a roadside tea stall to enjoy a hot cuppa to go with a crispy fritter and chatting up the locals, Munnar offers you the best of atmospherics and hospitality. To get a sense of the local culture and to chance upon undiscovered acres of greens, set out on foot. But before leaving Munnar make sure you get a sighting of the endemic Nilgiri Tahr, the mountain goat, at the Rajmala Wildlife Sanctuary, about 15 kilometre from the town’s main administrative hub.
With wisps of cloud floating around you, this will be your starting point into the Nilgiri wilderness that is abound with tigers, elephants, deer and panther.
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There is no exaggeration in Kerala’s status as ‘God’s own country’, for how else does one explain its gorgeous 600-kilometre stretch of undisturbed coastline skirting the Arabian Sea, the palm-fringed beaches, a network of languid backwaters home to a vibrant rural life, the misty tea-covered Western Ghats, wildlife reserves teeming with endemic flora and fauna and spice plantations running rampant on its valleys and hill slopes. One of the country’s cleanest states, and perhaps the friendliest too, it is an absolute delight travelling around, visiting the historical temples and museums in Trivandrum, getting a slice of the maritime history in Cochin (Kochi) or taking a boat ride to islands like Mattancherry to trace its Jewish roots. Add to it a culture that is defined by colourful folk art and dance forms, a cuisine that is subtle yet generous in its use of spices, and a passion for Ayurveda that promises to soothe frazzled nerves. Simply slacken your stride and let all its sights and smell envelop you.
In your quest for Kerala packages, make sure your itinerary incorporates these places.
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