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Waking up to the water — canoe rides, village walks and quiet lake views.
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Cardamom and pepper gardens on the edge of the Periyar Tiger Reserve.
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Sleeping among coffee plants and forest canopy in the Wayanad hills.
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Calm beach stays on the Malabar coast, a short drive from the city.
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Home-cooked Kerala meals and a quiet lane a few minutes from the beach.
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Life on the water in Kerala's rice bowl, where farms lie below sea level.
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Pine forest, rolling meadows and misty mornings in Idukki's quieter hills.
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Fresh coffee, pepper vines and home meals with a planter family.
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Old Malabar homes, warm hosts and the best home-cooked biryani you'll find.
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A banana-leaf feast in the city and fresh catch by the sea at Kovalam.
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