When I tell people that I’ve been to India I often get asked if it’s as crowded and undeveloped as they’ve imagined. It seems to be that people see pictures from the same areas of India and assume the whole country is like that. Last year I was lucky to spend 2 weeks traveling around the state of Kerala and I absolutely loved it. I want to inspire more people to visit this beautiful place, known as Gods Own Country, so here are 30 pictures from my trip that I think will do just that.
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The Stunning Scenery
Incredible views from the tea plantation
Sunset across the beach in Kovalam
Beautiful views seen while hiking the Western Ghats
Houseboats along the river
Beautiful beach in Kovalam
Overlooking the tea plantation
Stunning palm trees in Kovalam
The Amazing Locals
Locals at the Kumarakom Village life experience
Smiling faces of the local children
Extra welcoming staff at The Raviz Resort & Spa in Ashtamudi
Local man in Kumarakom
Local children playing outside a temple
The Beautiful Resorts
Stunning infinity pool at The Leela in Kovalam
Treehouse Coffee shop at Greenwoods Resort in Thekkady
Swimming within nature at The Zuri Hotel in Kumarakom
The Fascinating Culture
Traditional dancing performed by local girls
A traditional Theyyam ritual dance
Local women showing her crafting skills at Kumarakom Village life experience
Market life in Trivandrum
The Delicious Food
Fresh fish from the Alleppey Backwaters
There’s more to India cuisine than just curries
But the curries are not to be missed
Fresh coconut grown in Kerala
A traditional Kerala meal served during celebrational events
The Incredible Wildlife
A guilty monkey after stealing a packet of biscuits
A family of elephants at Periyar Tiger Reserve in Thekkady
Getting close to the wildlife at Vythiri Resort in Wayanad
The Calming Backwaters
The beautiful waters of the Alleppey Backwaters
Bath time in the Alleppey Backwaters
Beautiful sunset over Alleppey Backwaters
There you are, 30 stunning pictures that have hopefully inspired you to visit Kerala. Who else thought Kerala was stunning?
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I lived in Bangalore and Goa for a year and I did see some beautiful vistas but also the misery and overcrowded streets of the city.
Kerala is a lot less busy and crowded and the scenery is just beautiful