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Scrumptious, delicious, yet simple and healthy – Keralite delicacies are a mix of natural ingredients and typical southern spices which can only be made either by South Indian families or by any local restaurant in Kerala. Just like the topography, even the agricultural products in the state are diverse in taste and preparations. While idli, dosa, sambar, uttapam and vada are commonly known to all; curd rice, lemon rice, upma, kesari bhaat and rasam can only have the authentic taste if made in Kerala or any other southern state. Rich in aromatic cardamom and nutmeg, pepper, tea and coffee plantation, the higher regions are excellent food destinations for outsiders. Even the flavor of the home grown clove, ginger and turmeric from the lower regions shouldn't’t be missed either. While the entire coastline is sprawling with coconut trees, the midlands of Kerala sprouts in tapioca, yam, drumsticks, jack fruits, bananas, cashew, and paddy. If in Kerala, a taste of the seafood dishes are...

The roaring waterfalls, the insistent tap of a woodpecker, a sudden grunt of a wild boar, and the soft gurgle of a river bespeak for the unvarying life that follows in the hills of Kerala. Notwithstanding, when the day progresses, the effect enhances as other elements of nature step in. Even the human populace joins the ruffle – a reaper busy with his yarns, a native calls for his lost friend in the dark wilderness, or an abrupt croak of a sleeping frog. But all impasses as a tourist bus bellows in defying the silence, and the pleasing sounds seem to have hushed. This is a common clash where the noise of the city intruders rips apart the impalpable silence. In some parts of Kerala, however, the story seems different as they are still untouched. So explore it if you are daring. If in Kerala, a voyage through the tropical forests is an absolute must. Here you can come across some of the loftiest cascades leaping from grievous dead-ends. This travelogue guides you through your grueli...

Is beauty true, or just an illusion? Are everything about art, beauty, philosophy gibberish? Or, are we ourselves making life complex to join the urban fray. If such complexities are turning you crazy, then the wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala are some of the best places to rediscover yourself instincts. The serenity, veridity and incredible simplicity of nature in the verdure will recall your desires to be free from conflicts and stress. This travelogue takes you to an ethereal journey through the subtle beauties of nature that still dwells amidst the green forests in Kerala. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary: Spreading across an area of 675 sq km, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is nestled amongst the picturesque surrounding of the Western Ghats. Considered a major tourist attraction for all, the sanctuary is a pleasant destination for nature lovers. The dense verdure, rare wildlife and vast stretches of beautiful meadows with the pellucid Periyar Lake within make the sanctuary a must-visit ...