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Human by Nature- Kerala

Posted on March 26, 2020February 16, 2022

I am lucky, I have traveled to the beautiful state of Kerala many times. Nature shares its bounty in abundance and the effect is amplified by the beautiful people of Kerala. I have been lucky to see a bit of this world and today I share five unforgettable vignettes from my trips to Kerala!

Beautiful People

I was walking by the picturesque fishing nets at Fort Kochi when a fisherman asked me if I was an Indian living abroad! When I told him I was from Gurgaon, he smiled and asked, would I like to try some of his fresh catch from the sea? I told him I was a vegetarian, he gave me a big thumbs up and smile, I walked on through the beautiful sunset, holding this fleeting interaction close to my heart! From taxi drives to hotel staff to a common person working in a field, I have been greeted by countless smiles!

 Lush Nature

The hues of green you witness in Kerala are amazing, be it the forest or the rice fields! Glancing over acres of lush rice fields is soothing for the city frayed nerves. But it takes on another dimension during the monsoons, then you are in for a special feast. Everything has a fresh look. Rains come as if they will never end, yet to vanish leaving behind sunshine! I went bird watching through paddy fields on one of my trips. Even though I don’t speak the same language, I was greeted warmly everywhere I went!

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Delicious Food

Kerala has a lot to offer when it comes to vegetarian and non vegetarian food. I would any day take a simple meal of sambar, rice, green vegetables with papad and pickle! When I say I do not eat fish I have seen people giving me puzzled looks, because they feel I am missing out on a lot of specialities but I will take the delicious vegetarian stuff everyday be it in a five star hotel or a homestay!

Healing Ayurveda

I remember checking in a boutique hotel in Fort Kochi where they offered me a complimentary foot massage, that was my first tryst with Ayurveda. Two smiling women gave me 15 minutes of bliss! Since then I have experienced many Ayurvedic treatments, from the special steam chamber to staying in an Ayurvedic resort. Some of my best soup recipes come from Ayurvedic style of cooking!   

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Wholesome Adventures

Kerela has been the backdrop of some of my awesome adventures. I have spotted wild elephants crossing the road on a village drive around Wayanad. I have hiked through the mist to reach the heart shaped Chembra Lake. But the absolute best has been my kayaking experience through the famous backwaters at Alappuzha with Binu. It was the first time I saw the inside of a Kayak. I was nervous. But the ever smiling Binu put me at ease and off we went Kayaking through the backwaters of Kerala. When you sit in a Kayak you are almost at the level of the water, everything is so close by! I had a good time alternating between rowing and taking pictures for two hours! We stopped for tender coconut water and to have breakfast at a local shop! 

From nature, to food and culture, Kerala offers a lot to the discerning traveler. Go explore when the opportunity arises, because curiosity is about being Human by Nature!

PS. This post has been sponsored by Kerala Tourism for their Human by Nature campaign. The views expressed are my own.

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11 thoughts on “Human by Nature- Kerala”

  1. Ankit yadav says:
    March 28, 2020 at 3:30 pm

    Yes, Kerala is God’s own county. Not many a times but only once I had visited and that experience was unforgettable. The backwaters of Kerala are still my favorite.

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      May 27, 2020 at 3:27 pm

      Ankit, let’s hope we are able to travel again soon, stay safe!

      Reply
  2. Murthy says:
    April 1, 2020 at 3:10 pm

    Great pics and details. I have been to Kerala a couple of times.People and ambiance a bit different to the rest of India.Of course,greenish everywhere,eye feasting.People were reserved comparing to other states.And many things are there to like it.Have a nice time Mridula ji. All your posts are reflection of your good taste.

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      May 27, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  3. Rajeev Moothedath says:
    April 1, 2020 at 8:00 pm

    Enjoyed reading this with your lovely pics!

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      May 27, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      Thank you Rajeev!

      Reply
  4. rupam { xhobdo } says:
    April 2, 2020 at 4:58 pm

    Great to read. Beautiful pics.
    Stay safe.

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      May 27, 2020 at 3:29 pm

      Thank you Rupam, you too stay safe!

      Reply
  5. Rahul says:
    June 28, 2020 at 9:53 pm

    Awsome

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  6. Abhishek Das says:
    July 27, 2020 at 11:47 am

    Kerala is really god own country. Beautiful presentation, thank you for your information. The article has truly peaked my interest.

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  7. Debasree Nandi says:
    December 5, 2020 at 11:56 am

    Really Kerala is so beautiful.Thanks for sharing you incredible story.

    Reply

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I am Mridula Dwivedi and I started this blog in 2005. It has been an amazing ride. I have visited 33 countries till date! I have worked with many tourism boards and prominent travel companies. My blog was featured on the BBC and the Guardian.

I did my Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur. I worked full time in academics till 2015! I quit my job as a professor, thinking I will take a break for one year, which turned into five.

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