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 Vallamkali Boat Race
Vallamkali or the Snake Boat Race is the most enchanting facet of the festival of Onam. The event is promoted as a major tourist attraction of the state of Kerala and draws a large number of domestic and international tourists. Vallamkali has been going on for good number of years and its popularity is soaring with each passing year. Much credit for the success of Snake Boat Race can be attributed to Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru who was so enamoured by this colourful event that he instituted a trophy for the race.
The Legend
There is also an interesting legend behind this very electrifying event. The story goes that once about 10 kilometers up the river Pamba from Aranmulla, the head of the K... |
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 The spectrum of Onam gets its shade of royalty with the regal elephant ride that takes place at Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala. Decked in gold, the favourite animal of royals of India looks even more magnificent. And, we have not just one but a whole lot of them.
The Dazzling Attire
Intricate designs are made on big golden plates made for the elephant's forehead. These are big enough and continue till trunk. A lot of craftsmanship goes into making innovative and exquisite designs each year. Another striking element of the elephant's decorative is the parasol. These are long stemmed ceremonial silk and satin umbrellas laced with white metal and placed on top of the animal. A silk robe, some jewelery and... |
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 Houseboat (Kettuvallam) is a kind of house boat in Kerala, India. Kettuvallam literally means "bundle" or "package" boat ( Kettu means tied with ropes, and vallam means boat - Malayalam language). A house boat is about 60 to 70 feet in length and has a width of around 15 feet in the middle. The boat is made of wooden planks joined and stiched together using coconut fiber ropes.Usually the wood used will be 'Anjili', The roof covering is made of bamboo poles and palm leaves. The outside of the boat is painted using cashew nut oil, which acts asa protective coating. During the time when road and rail transportation was expensive or unavailable, traders used Kettuvallam as a form of main transportation in the inland wate... |
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 It is possible to do some scuba diving in Kerala and enjoy the rich variety of underwater life. Kochi and Thiruvanthapuram both offer opportunities for scuba diving. You should check out their itineraries and the equipment available before picking a company.
Just make sure that you don’t pick a day with bad weather as it can spoil the dive. Also remember not to move out too far into the ocean away from the safety zone. A basic level of physical fitness is a must if you wish to do some scuba diving.
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 'Ayur' is life and 'Veda' means science in Sanskrit and so Ayurveda would literally translate into 'the science of life'. Ayurvedic rejuvenating massage treatments are available in all major cities. These practitioners use fresh medicinal herbs along with aromatic oils and special massage techniques to release tension and relax the muscles. Make sure that you choose a place that has a good word of mouth reputation. If there is an in-house Ayurvedic doctor, it is bound to be even better. |
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 In Kerala, you can enjoy a cuisine enriched with cereals, vegetables, herbs, tropical fruits and seafood, and garnished with the distinctive aroma of pepper, cardamom and chillies. Rice forms the main ingredient in most of the Kerala cuisine and is served in different forms. Spices are generously used to enhance the taste for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine. With so much of varieties to offer, the distinctive Kerala cuisine offers you with great opportunities for gastronomical experiments.
The people of Kerala like to enjoy delicious and nutritious breakfasts in the form of Puttu, Kadala curry, Appam, chicken stew, Iddiappam and vegetable stew. Puttu is made out of rice flour with plenty of coconut piece... |
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 The name Kerala is synonymous with silk. The area has ideal conditions for the growing and manufacturing of this commodity and with a local tradition of silk production stretching back for generation after generation you can be sure that the quality of Kerala silk is second to none.
Cotton is another textile that is in abundance in this part of India and many of the hip T-shirts, jeans, jackets and sweatshirts bound for Western boutiques and shops end up on market stalls here at prices a fraction of what they would command in the west. Other good buys are spices and so-called antiques along with the real articles. Gold is very popular among Kerala's womenfolk so do check the golden jewelry option, too.
Silk - Ke... |
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 Tree houses are houses like structures built on top the trees. The raw materials that is used for constructing these houses are all of Eco-friendly materials, such as coir mats, bamboo poles, hay straws, live trees (as pillar), etc. Tree houses are modified versions of "Erumadam", usually used by the tribals in order to escape from the attacks of wild animals.
Tree houses are incorporated with all the facilities you are getting in your home. In effect, you are receiving a wonderful home without much disturbing the nature. You are consuming the less from nature for such a homestay. A complete home and homestays over 80 feet height, with all natural and fresh air and water. This homestay will simply renovate you ent... |
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 Kerala is world-famous for its beautiful beaches and serene backwaters, providing excellent opportunities for fishing and angling. The backwaters of Kerala are bewildering labyrinth of innumerable rivers, lagoons, streams, lakes, canals and beautiful rivulets, offering unlimited opportunities for fishing. Fishing in Kerala serene backwaters and enchanting mountain streams would truly be a wonderful experience, which you will remember all your life.
On Kerala fishing tours with Kerala Backwaters, you can enjoy memorable houseboat tour on beautiful serene backwaters of Kerala. Sit comfortably on the deck of your houseboat and enjoy a wonderful fishing experience on lovely backwaters of Kerala. Kerala backwaters are ... |
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 Jeep Safari in the deserts of Rajasthan are unparalleled. Jeep Safaris are one of the fastest ways of surveying the colorful Thar Desert. Not only will you come across stark desert landscape but you will also pass through quaint little desert villages and by embarking on a Jeep Safari you are provided with a lifetime's opportunity to explore the hidden charms of some of India's most remote and colorful villages.
Rajasthan is replete with ruins of forts, temples, wildlife and tribal dominated areas all of which can be explored through a Jeep Safari. Some of the most popular Jeep Safari routes in Rajasthan are Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur. As you embark on the adrenaline pumping Jeep Safari in Rajasthan, you are t... |
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