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A simple Kerala lunch at a small local hotel in Vettilappara on the way back from Athirappilly, with rice and homely curries served the nadan way.
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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.
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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.