Backwaters cruise on luxury houseboats in Alappuzha is famous for its stunning lakes and canals. The canals are connected to Vembanad Kayal. It is one of the largest lakes in India. The lake is fed by ten rivers which flow into it. It is separated from Arabian Sea by a narrow barrier island.
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Kalamb Beach is clean and big. It is 6 km from Nallasopra West. The beach is not teeming with crowds as it is not a famous tourist destination. During low tide, the sea recedes a fair distance. The sands are dark in colour, may be because of the presence of minerals. Rajodi Beach is 4.5 km to the north. …
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Vasai Fort is a large fort overlooking Bassein Creek. It is also known as Bassein Fort and has a lot of history behind it. The fort is spread over 110 acres. The ramparts are in reasonably good condition. We can climb up the fort walls via staircases. Some old cannons can also be seen. There is a small Hanuman Temple, probably dating back to the times of Chimaji Appa, the Maratha general. Archeological Survey of India looks after the fort. …
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Taj Mahal is spectacular. The large marble dome on top has two small domes on the flanks. There are two minarets on either side. The openings on the walls are also symmetric.
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Soochippara Falls is in a beautiful location, in the middle of a dense green forest at Vellarimala in Wayanad. The drive from Kalpetta is scenic. We passed beautiful tea gardens with manicured bushes which stand on the slopes of small hills. The hills seemed to stretch endlessly. If you are travelling in the mornings, you may come across female workers plucking tea leaves from tea bushes. Travellers may know that Kerala is one among 50 Places of a Lifetime as rated by National Geographic.
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