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Just beyond Athirappilly, Vazhachal spreads white water across wide rocks deep inside the forest.
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Waves, the red-and-white lighthouse and a slow sunset on Kerala's best-known beach.
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Drifting past paddy fields, village churches and coconut groves on a Kerala kettuvallam.
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Rolling tea gardens, cool mist and a quiet morning walk in Kerala's favourite hill station.
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Islands, hills and still water at India's largest earth dam in Wayanad.
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City centre near the station and temple, or by the sea at Kovalam — choosing your base.
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A town base close to the jetty, the beach and the canals.
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Walk to the beach at sunset and to SM Street for shopping and halwa.
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Sea views from the red cliffs, yoga mornings and Papanasam beach below.