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If you have
a chance,
stay at the
floating
Kettuvallam
hotel the
design of
which is
inspired by
the shape of
a traditional
Indian
houseboat.
The trip of the 21 st
century
Famous for sacred temples, Kerala
in South India is an ideal getaway
for visitors seeking transquility these
early months of the year.
Considered one of “10 Paradises of
the World” by National Geographic,
as well as holding a spot in the “50
must-see destinations of a lifetime”
and being mentioned as one of the the
“100 great trips of the 21 st century”
by Travel and Leisure, Kerala is a
destination you must visit on your trip
to India.
If you don’t have much time to
explore India, skip the northern areas
and head south to Kerala to discover
the distinctive beauty of this country.
Being the location of hundreds of
ancient temples, Kerala is considered
“the Land of God". Kerala boasts
a rich biodiversity. Situated along
Malabar beach, it is home to more
than 4,000 flowering plant species,
900 of which are medicinal, over
100 species of mammals, 475 species
of birds, 200 species of freshwater
fish, and 165 species of reptiles.
The craggy hills combined with
pristine rivers, majestic temples, and
enchanting beaches attract more and
more tourists to Kerala every year.
What could be better than staying in
a wooden bungalow overlooking the
sea, tasting fresh seafood with curry
and delicious appams - an Indian
signature cake made of rice and
coconut?
Nature lovers should try to climb
the Agasthyakoodam Mountains
in the Sahyadri range of Western
Ghat. These mountains will not only
enchant those excited by birds and
wild animals but also flower lovers.
You can also visit the town of Munnar
on the mountain slopes overlooking
endless tea plantations surrounded by
graphite mountains. This is an ideal
choice for your honeymoon. Another
must-visit destination in Kerala are
the Athirapally waterfalls. Located
within a lush tropical forest, this
waterfall flows down from a height of
40m. If you have a chance, stay at the
floating Kettuvallam hotel, the design
of which is inspired by the shape of a
traditional Indian houseboat. Indeed,
Kerala is the perfect getaway for those
who seek tranquility.
MÉch bÑn
ü ThÍi Æi”m: ThÍi gian tËt nh†t
Æ” leo nÛi Agasthyakoodam lµ vµo
th∏ng 4.
ü Trang phÙc: M∆c qu«n ∏o dµi che
Æi c∏nh tay vµ ch©n lµ c∏ch ƨn gi∂n
Æ” th” hi÷n s˘ t´n tr‰ng vÌi ng≠Íi
d©n ƒn ßÈ. CÎi b· giµy däp tr≠Ìc
khi Æi vµo nhµ, Æ∆c bi÷t quan tr‰ng
khi b≠Ìc vµo chËn thing ling nh≠
Æ“n thÍ. Tr∏nh mang nh˜ng m„n
hµng lµm tı da thuÈc v◊ b Æ≠Óc
xem lµ vÀt thing Î ƒn ßÈ.
ü L≠u ˝: Vi÷c ÆÊi ti“n tπi ƒn ßÈ
kh∏ ph¯c tπp v◊ th’ bπn c«n l≠u ˝:
ü Säc du lch chÿ c„ th” Æ≠Óc ch†p
nhÀn Î c∏c ng©n hµng c„ th≠¨ng
hi÷u nÊi ti’ng.
ü Lu´n ÆÊi ti“n tπi nh˜ng n¨i Æ≠Óc
c´ng nhÀn ho∆c c„ ch¯ng nhÀn
hÓp ph∏p.
ü L≠u gi˜ lπi t†t c∂ c∏c bin nhÀn
trao ÆÊi v◊ n„ c„ th” Æ≠Óc yu c«u
cho vi÷c gia hπn visa, ho∆c xin
c†p lπi.
NOTE
ü Time: the best time to climb
Agasthyakoodam Mountain is in
April
ü Clothes: Wearing clothing that
covers your arms and legs is a simple
way to show your respect to the
Indian people. Take off your shoes
before entering any house, especially
sacred places like temples and
shrines. Avoid carrying items made of
leather because cow is considered a
sacred animal in India.
ü Notes: It’s quite difficult to
exchange money in India. Remember
that traveler's checks can only be
accepted at big banks, only change
your money at legal and certified
places, and keep all exchange receipts
because it may be required for visa
extensions or reissuing a visa.
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