101 things to do while holidaying in Kerala ...

While browsing through the official Kerala Govt website, I chanced upon this really good write up on 101 things to do while holidaying in Kerala. Being a Keralite, I should add here that the compilation is extremely good, though I should also confess that I myself have not tried out most of them . But do them I will , some day ! All of them.

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Some of the ones I liked the most...

1. Wake upto the world’s best breakfast: Kerala’s spread of morning dishes – vellayappam, Uppuma, iddli, puttu, masala dosa,appams etc. have been rated the best breakfast in the world by Travel & Leisure magazine. A must-try is the crisp lacy appam served with meat/vegetable stew.

3. Tip toe across a coconut trunk bridge: In the interiors of Kerala, you’ll come across plenty of small water bodies with these extremely narrow Bridges. Watch the native folk cross them with case, but think twice before you do. It isn't your cup of tea, don’t worry. Further down the water’s edge you’ll find a more friendly bridge.

20. Cheer a snake boat race: Watch the backwaters of Kerala come alive. Feel the excitement bubble in you as teams of 100 oarsmen row their snake boats, their bodies swaying in unison to the fast rhythm of full throated singing, in one of the most exhilarating water sports

33.Stay in a tree house: Spend romantic nights in the tree houses of Palakkad washed in the sweet scent of the forest flowers, and let the sounds of the forest fill up your dreams.

47.Order a metre of tea: Stop by a thattukada, a roadside kiosk, for a steaming cup of strong tea. Watch the expert stretch it to a metre while pouring it from glass to glass, blending it well and building up a tempting froth in the process.

And yes finally , something I always wanted to do during my engineering days in Munnar... Hope someone's listening :)

66.Picnic beside virgin lakes: Pack a picnic basket and spend a romantic evening beside the crystal clear lakes near Munnar. Try your luck at fishing and feast on your fresh catch. Go for a long walk hand-in-hand, undisturbed. Lie down on the most comfortable of grass beds.

Enjoy ~!